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Alexa Withrow

Alexa is a board game fanatic, happily entering her 30s era, trading in late nights out for game nights in. Always happy to host, she enjoys bringing her people together for some friendly competition and joy that ends promptly at 9 p.m.

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Clash of Clans

Clash of Clans

SetupPlayers Clash of Clans can be played alone or with others in a clan.  Players start their own clans or join others. There are no limits to how many players can play as it is a real-time game. Materials A smart phone or a tablet A Clash of Clans account Scoring...

Minecraft

Minecraft

SetupPlayers Usually played alone if on a mobile device, but some consoles allow for a split screen view of up to four players Materials A smart phone, laptop, PC, Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo Switch A Minecraft account Scoring Minecraft doesn’t operate off of scoring...

Othello

Othello

SetupPlayers 2 players Ages 7 and up Materials Othello game with all the accessories; The board with 4 board feet to set up 64 double-sided discs (black and white); 32 each Pen and paper to count and mark final scores. Additional Setup Notes Place the board on the...

Blokus

Blokus

SetupPlayers 2-4 Materials Rummikub Game  106 Rummikub Tiles  4 playing racks Tile Pouch Additional Setup Notes Place the Rummikub tiles into the pouch and shuffle them around throughout to ensure they’re mixed well. All players will pick a tile; whoever selects the...

Shut the Box

Shut the Box

SetupPlayers 2, 3, or 4 players are recommended Materials 2 standard dice Shut the Box game board includes nine boxes numbered 1-9 but you can also make this yourself if needed Nine chips or similar to use as markers if you don’t have the official board to turn the...

Bunco

Bunco

SetupPlayers 12+ players  Materials 3x standard six-sided dice for each table of players Bunco Score Cards for each player with their name on it to keep track of progress Pens or Pencils to mark scores Tables and Chairs: Depending on the number of players, you'll need...

Ticket to Ride

Ticket to Ride

Setup Players 2-5 players. Ages 8 and up. Materials Ticket to Ride board game with all the accessories; The board map 5 sets of 45 colored train cars: blue, green, black, and yellow 5 of each color - wooden scoring markers  144 illustrated cards Additional Setup Notes...

LCR

LCR

SetupPlayers 3+ players but three at a minimum as you need someone to your left and your right Materials A set of  three regular dice or a special set of LCR dice that have the dot, L, C, and R symbols to play Three chips per player so nine for a three person game...

Around the Clock

Around the Clock

Setup Players 1+ players Materials A dartboard and darts Scoring This game of darts doesn’t count scoring in the traditional sense but determines the winner by going in order from 1-20, hitting each number, and bullseye as the final one. If players hit doubles, they...

Power Hour

Power Hour

Setup Players Flexible with as many players as needed   Materials A group of friends A mild beverage of your choice but usually beer A timer, usually on a smartphone Shot glasses for all players   Additional Setup Notes Play responsibly and make sure...

Drunk Waiter

Drunk Waiter

Setup Players Flexible, but most fun with a group of 3-8 people, the larger the group, the more turns you may need to take   Materials Small plates or trays for “the waiters” A group of friends Beverage of your choice or water to fill the cups, depending on the...

Trivial Pursuit

Trivial Pursuit

Setup Players 2-6 adult players. Materials Trivial Pursuit board game Question-and-answer cards 1 die 6 tokens 36 scoring wedges   Additional Setup Notes Set up the board on the table or the center of the space you are playing in. Let each player select the token...