Charterstone is a competitive legacy game where players build a shared village over a 12-game campaign, making permanent changes as they go. With charming art, evolving gameplay, and just the right mix of strategy and surprise, this worker placement game offers a uniquely cozy but competitive experience.

Punch Bowl is a fruity, fun, and surprisingly strategic game where you deconstruct your deck, battle for control of punch bowls, and build the most delicious drink. With gorgeous components and clever twists, it’s a sweet addition to your game night lineup.

Blast off into a tactile and creative adventure with Drop Drive, a sandbox-style space game where building ships, mining asteroids, and taxiing aliens are all part of the fun. With modular components and a DIY spirit, it’s a star-studded journey every time.

In Very Bad Lands: Brachio, you’ll take on the role of a goofy dinosaur just trying to survive disaster after disaster. With quick turns, simple rules, and lots of opportunities to win (as long as you’re not the one who goes extinct), this charming little game packs a surprising amount of fun into a tiny box.

Trailblazers is a fast, puzzle-packed trail-laying game that challenges players to build hiking, biking, and kayaking routes through clever card drafting and spatial planning. With multiple expansions, solo modes, and a waterproof deluxe edition built for the outdoors, this game offers a ton of value in a compact package. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a nature-loving newbie, Trailblazers delivers a fun, thinky challenge that plays great solo or with a group.

Forever Home is a charming, puzzly game about helping shelter dogs find their perfect families. With gorgeous artwork, cute wooden dog meeples, and cozy mechanics like tile placement and set collection, it hits that sweet spot of being easy to learn but still satisfying to play. If you’re into games like Azul or Tiny Towns, this one’s worth a spot on your shelf—or your Board Game Arena favorites list!

Hot Lead puts you in the role of an undercover investigator collecting evidence to take down criminal groups—but push too far and risk losing it all. With clever card play, approachable rules, and great production quality (hello, magnetic box and chunky wooden stars!), this quick game is easy to teach and fun to replay. A great intro to trick-taking concepts for new players, with enough strategy to keep seasoned gamers engaged in a light, fun game.

On Tour is a quick, accessible roll-and-write where you plan a band's cross-country tour by placing numbers on a map and connecting them in order. With simple rules, simultaneous turns, and a surprising amount of strategy, it’s a great pick for game nights — especially with bigger groups. Whether you're new to modern board games or a seasoned gamer, this one hits all the right notes.

Stonespine Architects turns you into a dungeon designer competing to build the most perilous labyrinth! With clever drafting, satisfying tile placement, and an engaging gold economy, it’s easy to see why this might be my favorite Thunderworks title yet. The art is charming, the gameplay is smooth, and there’s plenty of strategy without overwhelming complexity. Whether you're new to hobby games or a seasoned player, this one’s a winner.

n Flutter by Phase Shift Games, 2-5 players grow a vibrant shared meadow using clever tile placement and strategic petal management. With accessible rules, gorgeous (and color-blind friendly!) components, and plenty of puzzly decisions, Flutter is a relaxing yet engaging game perfect for casual and hobby gamers alike.

Top Tier is a hilarious party game that flips the classic judging formula on its head. Instead of picking one winner, players rank all the contenders — from S-tier to D-tier — based on a secret, often ridiculous category. With wide-open character options and collaborative guessing, it’s the perfect mix of chaos and connection.

A hilarious co-op party game where raccoons use trash to communicate—silly, smart, and perfect for any group!

Five new party games from The Op & more! From stacking blocks to making up languages, there's something for everyone in this lineup!

MonsDRAWsity is a fast, funny party game where players sketch quirky creatures based on wild descriptions. No art skills needed, just laughs

Ready Set Bet is a fast, chaotic party game where players bet on horse races. With dual roles, balanced mechanics, and an optional app, it'

Standalone sequel to popular roll and write On tour. This version includes maps of Paris and NYC which add new gameplay elements!

License to Krill is a fun, quick game with a unique whale plushie box, pun-filled cards, and strategic yet light gameplay for all ages.

In this lively party game, players step into the shoes of singles on the lookout for their ideal partner. Combine heads and bodies to...

In Birdwatcher players compete as wildlife photographers attempting to capture photos of various kinds of birds of paradise.

Like trick-taking? Like bicycle riding? Like cute animals? Then I am certain you are going to like Velonimo from 25th Century Games.