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A two-player game, 7 Wonders: Duel is the tale of two civilisations. It is a civilisation building game, and the players have to collect resources, build buildings, invest in research, and of course, go to war with your opponents. Combining all the elements of the usual civilisation building genre 7 Wonders: Duel provides an intense experience with players going through three ages as the stakes get higher. The fact that it is for two players only adds to the zest. There are three ways to win the game: military might, scientific superiority, and having the highest points. This allows players...

Roald Dahl is one of the most beloved children’s author in the UK, and around the world. The charm of his books remains intact to this day. Similarly, one of the most popular board games ever invented was Monopoly. The game originated in the US as a paean to capitalism but has caught on big time with all kinds of people, irrespective of their economic ideologies. Just combine these two masterpieces together and you get The BFG Monopoly! In The BFG, an orphan girl called Sophie meets up with a big friendly giant and strikes up a friendship. Together, they...

A sci-fi based game, Firefly: The Game requires the players to travel to different planets on a spaceship. Build up a crew, travel around the universe, find upgrades for your ship, accept delivery jobs and earn money. It is the jobs which makes the game challenging – from illegal activities to unscrupulous employers, every job has its own risks. It is up to you how you navigate these pitfalls. Firefly: The Game is based on the TV show, Firefly. The show remained a brief glimpse into this universe and was cancelled in its very first season. But not before it...

Think you have a brain? Then it is time to play Cortex Challenge. Collect pieces of your brain in a race with your friends and see who wins first! The game tests your memory, speed, cognition, and sensory perception. If you are winning each time, you know who the smartest one around the table is. It is a great game, designed by Johan Benvenuto and Nicolas Bourgoin. The lovely illustrations so integral to the game is made by Sébastien Cortez. Cortex Challenge is published by Asmodee Games and it came out in 2016. Cortex Challenge offers eight different challenges, each...

Playing jigsaw puzzles are really entertaining. Children, with their focus on building and aptitude for creativity, find jigsaw puzzles enticing. Many adults too love these games, especially if they have an analytical bent of mind. But jigsaw puzzles can play a bigger role than just providing entertainment. If introduced to children at an early age, they help in developing cognitive skills and problem-solving capabilities. A jigsaw puzzle should suit the age of the child so that he or she doesn’t get frustrated. Adventure Time Jigsaw Puzzle (500 pieces) should be suitable for children aged 3 and above. It can also...