The 137 favorite games of Quinn from SU&SD 2026

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong offers a riveting game of deduction and deception designed for 4-12 players, providing an immersive experience in approximately 20 minutes.

Flamme Rouge presents an exhilarating bicycle racing experience where strategy, timing, and tactical decisions are paramount to success. This fast-paced game captures the intensity of a real bike race, offering players a blend of excitement and strategic gameplay.

Illusion is a visually stimulating card game that challenges players to question their perception of color. The game's simple rules allow for immediate gameplay, making it accessible and engaging. Players must discern and compare the proportions of colors on different cards, testing their ability to accurately perceive and estimate color quantities. It's a game of visual judgment and quick thinking, asking players who can truly trust their eyes and who has the right perspective to see through the illusions.

In Taj Mahal, players are immersed in the setting of northwest India at the beginning of the 18th century. This period marks the decline of the Grand Moguls' rule, presenting an opportunity for Maharishis and princes to assert control over the region. The game revolves around gaining influence through various strategic moves.

Players flick lightweight, hollow cubes across specially made rubber mats in a dexterity-based game. The objective is to defeat the opponent's king while managing risks, as cubes can be trapped in enemy territory. Each cube has unique abilities, and players strategically build their armies using a point system to select and position their cubes before battle.

Fugitive is a tense, fast-paced two-player card game set in the thrilling universe of Burgle Bros. In this game, one player assumes the role of a fugitive on the run, while the other takes on the role of a relentless agent on the fugitive’s trail. The game involves a strategic cat-and-mouse chase where the fugitive must reach their goal without getting caught.

1775: Rebellion is an award-winning board game that immerses players in the tumultuous times of the American Revolution, part of the Birth of America series. It offers a blend of strategic planning, historical warfare, and alliance management, appealing to both history enthusiasts and strategy gamers alike.

Amsterdam, present day. A crime has been committed, but police investigations lead nowhere. An anonymous client has contacted your detective agency to investigate, and your rivals are also on the case, so time is of the essence.

Players take on the role of a freewheeling capitalist aiming to outmaneuver their competitors and establish themselves as industrial giants. The game divides participants into managers and investors, each competing to accumulate more money by the end of five rounds. In each round, a noisy two-minute free trade occurs where managers negotiate share prices with investors, who then collect earnings after economic shifts caused by dice rolls impact player balances.

Mafia de Cuba sets players in Havana, 1955, where they find themselves among don Alessandro's "faithful" henchmen at a pivotal moment. The game begins as the Godfather leaves his prized cigar box, laden with diamonds hidden beneath a layer of cigars, in the care of his associates while he attends to urgent matters. This box becomes the center of intrigue, as players decide whether to betray the trust placed in them or remain loyal to the mafia's code.

Players act as singles in search of a soulmate. Each turn, a player draws one card from two decks: exciting perks and questionable quirks. The resulting combination forms a potential partner, and players secretly vote on whether they would date that person. Those who best know their friends earn points, and the game continues until one player emerges as the winner by knowing their friends' preferences the best.

To win, players must get rid of their cards before everyone else, and unlike most games, they can cheat to discard cards from their hand. However, one player acts as the guardian, and if they catch someone cheating, that player must keep their original card and take one of the guardian's cards while also becoming the guardian themselves.

Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space is a suspenseful card game set in the dark and treacherous confines of a space research ship afflicted by an alien plague. This game uniquely combines strategy, bluffing, and a claustrophobic science fiction theme.

Catacombs (Third Edition) transports players to the enchanting world of Cimathue, where strategy and dexterity converge in a thrilling, cooperative board game experience. Players take on the roles of valiant heroes, each with unique abilities, embarking on a daring mission to protect the town of Stormtryne from the dangers that lurk beneath it in the catacombs. With one player controlling the sinister Overseer and their legion of monsters, the stage is set for an epic confrontation. Heroes must flick wooden discs representing themselves and their foes, simulating combat through skillful precision. As they journey deeper, defeating monsters and collecting gold, they'll gear up for the ultimate showdown with the Catacomb Lord.

In this latest collaboration between Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc, players must buy the favor of the gods in their race to be the first player to build two cities in the Ancient Greek island group known as the Cyclades.

Letters from Whitechapel is a thrilling and suspense-filled board game that transports players to the grim streets of London's Whitechapel district in 1888, the setting of the infamous Jack the Ripper murders. The game pits one player, taking on the role of Jack the Ripper, against others who play as police detectives. Their goal is to catch Jack before he claims his fifth victim.

String Railway is a unique railway game featuring colored strings, game pieces, station tiles, and a scoring board. Players start by laying a large circle of string on the table to define the game area, along with smaller circles for mountains and a string for rivers. On their turn, players draw and place a station tile, aiming to connect their stations with railway strings to form their own train network and earn victory points, with the game ending after five rounds.

RoboRally is a dynamic and chaotic racing board game where players control robots in a high-stakes race through a hazardous factory. The game combines strategy, quick thinking, and a bit of luck to create an engaging and often humorous experience.

Players enter the land where Excalibur was forged, building on the innovative mechanics of Tournament at Camelot. They assume the roles of legendary figures, battling opponents with weapon cards like arrows, swords, deception, magic, and alchemy, while also engaging in informal diplomacy and alliances. The game concludes when one player is defeated, with the highest health remaining declaring victory.

Wiz-War (Eighth Edition), a reimagining of Tom Jolly's 1983 classic, is a chaotic and humorous board game for 2-4 players, where wizards duel in an underground labyrinth. This edition, enhanced by Kevin Wilson and Tom Jolly, focuses on faster gameplay and clearer card effects, staying true to the original's spirit.

During the time of King Arthur, knights showcased their skills and bravery in tournaments across the land. Players assume the role of a legendary figure, battling opponents with weapon cards, including arrows, swords, deception, magic, and alchemy. The player with the highest health at the end of the game is declared the tournament champion.

Players take command of various World War II submarine models in a tactical level game. Their mission is to destroy as much allied shipping and capital ships as possible while finding a way to survive and return home. Players will find it extremely challenging to survive a journey from 1943 to 1945, and they may start with a more advanced submarine model to improve their chances.

Players take on the roles of rabbits and moose while a hunter strolls through the forest. They must try to look like animals that the hunter won't shoot at. By wearing makeshift rabbit ears or moose antlers, both players and spectators enjoy the lively competition.

Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends is a captivating game of magical strategy and tactics, where two to four players assume the roles of summoners in an epic arena battle. Each summoner, either working alone or in teams, demonstrates their mastery of magic by deploying minions to create complex patterns, summoning powerful beings, and outmaneuvering their opponents.

Scrabble is a classic and highly popular word game that challenges players to create words using letter tiles on a gameboard. It combines elements of vocabulary skill, strategy, and spatial reasoning.

Spain, 16th century. Players are powerful ship owners seeking wealth from the newly discovered New World. The goal is to charter fleets of caravels to collect valuable goods, including legendary Inca relics, and trade to build the best sets that expand their business empire and increase their wealth.

Merchants & Marauders offers an immersive experience of the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy, where players choose the life of either a powerful merchant or a fearsome pirate, each path filled with adventure and peril.

Sidereal Confluence: Trading and Negotiation in the Elysian Quadrant stands out as a unique game for 4-9 players, blending intense trading and negotiation with a deep strategy that spans across a galaxy of diverse alien races. Players engage in a dynamic economy where resource management, technological development, and cooperative yet competitive trading are crucial to forging a civilization that dominates the galaxy. Each of the nine alien races offers a distinct play experience, with asymmetrical abilities and economic needs that necessitate savvy negotiation and trade to thrive. The game encourages players to strike deals for resources, technologies, and colonies, with victory points awarded for technological advancements, efficient economic management, and contributions to galactic progress. The remastered edition enhances this experience with improved components, a streamlined teaching guide, and a rulebook designed for easier learning and engagement.

Set in 1922 during the Texas oil boom, players explore and drill for oil in the Permian basin, competing to build a successful dynasty or outsmart other prospectors. Black Gold accommodates 2-5 players and involves bidding wisely, claiming drilling sites, and selling oil at the best price to accumulate wealth before the oil baron reaches the last track. The modular game board and various exploration strategies guarantee a unique experience with each playthrough, while optional rules allow for adjustments in gameplay dynamics to suit different skill levels and player preferences.

Diplomacy is a renowned board game known for its intense negotiation and strategy elements, set in the turbulent period before World War I. This classic game, which has seen various editions and forms over the years, is famous for its pure player-driven diplomacy and strategy.

Vinhos is an intricate trading and economic board game centered around the theme of winemaking in Portugal, a country renowned for its wine production.