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Battleship (Paper)

The classic naval combat game — call out coordinates to sink your opponent's hidden fleet.

strategyclassiccompetitive
Medium215-30 min8+
Dots & Boxes

Connect dots to complete boxes and claim territory. Simple to learn, surprisingly strategic.

strategyclassiceducational
Medium210-20 min6+
Liar's Dice

Bluff your way to victory in this exciting dice game of deception and probability.

bluffingpartycompetitive
Medium2-615-25 min10+
Texas Hold'em Poker

The world's most popular poker variant. Combine hole cards with community cards to make the best five-card hand.

bluffingstrategycompetitive
Hard2-1030-90 min13+
UNO

Match colors and numbers to get rid of all your cards first. Don't forget to shout UNO!

familypartyquick
Easy2-1015-30 min7+
Yahtzee

Roll five dice to score combinations. Push your luck or play it safe in this classic dice game.

classicfamilyluck
Easy1-420-30 min8+
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