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From sofa to adventure: 5 board games for the dark season
by Ramon Schneider
Five addictive tabletop games for rainy autumn days
28.9.2022
When the falling temperature and wet weather drive us back into our cosy living rooms, it’s time for board game season to begin. Here are five games you should check out this autumn.
Throughout the year, I was lucky enough to participate in various game training sessions with manufacturers and in board game nights with friends. Among all the games I had the chance to try out, a few in particular stuck in my mind. They’re ideal for those rainy autumn days.
Arche Nova
Fantasy Realms
Cryptid
Want to really work your brain? Then you should definitely play «Cryptid». This game entails the search for a mysterious creature, which is hiding somewhere on the board. Each of the three to five players holds a clue to the creature's whereabouts. You’ll embark on your journey to find it by questioning fellow players and trying your luck. If you find the creature first, you win.
Cascadia
Jass
While this is not a new game, it never gets old. Nothing beats a friendly round of «Schällejass» or «Hose abe» Jass among friends and a hot chocolate to go with it. If you don't know the rules of the game or have never played with Jass cards at all, you can look them up here in my little encyclopedia.
As I said, these are just a few of the many games I got to try out this year. If you’re looking for a larger selection to choose from, I also heartily recommend the nominations for Game of the Year. Fellow boardgamer Alessandro has played through them all and given his own personal assessment of each.
I get paid to play with toys all day.
