The holiday season is the perfect time to gather with family and friends, and what better way to bond than over a board game? Board games are not only entertaining but also promote social interaction and critical thinking skills. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right game for your holiday gathering. That's why we've compiled a list of our favorite board game recommendations that are sure to bring endless fun to your festivities.
It's the most wonderful time of the year....which is to say that it's dark outside at 4 PM and it's super cold! Yup, the holiday season is upon us, and that means it's time to start thinking about gifts, decorations, and of course, store hours. But before we dive into those - we've got some upcoming special events to talk about first!
Looking for the perfect gift for the board gamer in your life? Here are some of our favorite board games to set them up with! We've picked five games this year ranging from large party style games to recent expansions of popular titles and all the way down to smaller scale 2-4 player options.
Near Mint condition cards show minimal or no wear from play or handling and will have an unmarked surface, crisp corners, and otherwise pristine edges outside of minimal handling. Near Mint condition cards appear 'fresh out of the pack,' with edges and surfaces virtually free from all flaws. '
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Lightly Played (LP)'
Lightly Played condition cards can have slight border or corner wear, or possibly minor scratches. No major defects are present, and there are less than 4 total flaws on the card. Lightly Played condition foils may have slight fading or indications of wear on the card face. '
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Moderately Played (MP)'
Moderately Played condition cards have moderate wear, or flaws apparent to the naked eye. Moderately Played condition cards can show moderate border wear, mild corner wear, water damage, scratches , creases or fading, light dirt buildup, or any combination of these defects. '
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Heavily Played (HP)'
Heavily Played condition cards exhibit signs of heavy wear. Heavily Played condition cards may include cards that have significant creasing, folding, severe water damage, heavy whitening, heavy border wear, and /or tearing. '
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Damaged (D)'
Damaged condition cards show obvious tears, bends, or creases that could make the card illegal for tournament play, even when sleeved. Damaged condition cards have massive border wear, possible writing or major inking (ex. white-bordered cards with black-markered front borders), massive corner wear, prevalent scratching, folds, creases or tears. '