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Best light game for a mixed-skill table (without feeling like babysitting)

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@sarah_plays · 4mo · 2800 views

I run a monthly board night at work (I know, I'm that person) and the spread is wild — one guy speedruns heavy euros, someone else thinks Monopoly is 'strategy', and a few folks just want to talk and touch pieces.

I need games that don't make the hobbyists bored and don't make the casuals feel stupid. Bonus if setup is under five minutes because we only have the conference room for ninety minutes before Security gives us the look.

I've already burned through Codenames and Ticket to Ride. Looking for fresh blood.

What are your go-to 'everyone leaves happy' picks at 5-6 players?

Budget under $60 ideally. Table size normal corporate sadness rectangle.

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@greg_the_grey 4mo

7 Wonders Architects. fast turns, low teach, still feels like a game

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@newbie_nora 4mo

cascadia worked for my group bc its pretty and forgiving

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@euro_trash_88 4mo

Just One if you want pure vibes. not 'gamer cred' but hits

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@two_player_terry 4mo

For 4-6 people I reach for Azul or Splendor. familiar, quick, no quarterbacking

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@thrift_gamer 4mo

Avoid cooperative if one alpha player exists. trust me

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@meeple_mike 4mo

Modern Art the card game version is hilarious at mixed tables. chaos equalizer