Collect!

My daughter, who’s now 8 years old, has gotten really into board games over the past six months. Before that, nothing really clicked for her, and I never wanted to push her into playing with me. But for the past few months, it’s just clicked: first Concept, then Exit Family, and most recently Collect! We’ve already played dozens of rounds. I bring it on every hike, and it’s a blast. It’s a really nice entry-level game—no complicated rules, quick to explain, and you’ve got a winner in 10 minutes. But honestly, the artwork and the shiny cards really make it pop on the table. In a purely adult group, I’d recommend it as a quick filler after a big game. After a heavy session, a small, simple game is often all you need.