The best way for productive communication and spending time together between adults and children has always been and remains a game. Today, board games, among other entertainment, are highly popular and quickly and firmly enter people’s lives. At first glance, it may seem that this activity is only for children, but this is far from the case, because in almost each of them you need to carefully think through the current situation, choose the right way to solve the problem, deceive and confuse the enemy in order for the party to remain with you. The top ten best board games in the world today, which will be of interest to both children and adults, include:
10. Alias
"Alias» or "Say otherwise" Recently it has been receiving increasing recognition from fans, which has earned it tenth place in the ranking of the best board games around the world. The point of the game is to explain as many words as possible from your card in one minute. There are several variations of this game: the explanation should be accompanied only by gestures or emotions, using a certain story that surrounds the word being explained, or you should even guess not just an encrypted key, but some celebrity. The game is perfect for entertainment even in the company of unfamiliar people or people you don’t know at all.
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- a very non-standard game that is becoming very popular in the world, and receives ninth place in our rating. What is its meaning? It is necessary to come up with associations for the cards from the game set. The difficulty is that the images on the cards are far from simple, and sometimes it even seems that they were drawn by some not entirely mentally healthy person, which makes it even more interesting. Having voiced his association, the player places the card face down on the table, and the rest must choose from their set the cards most suitable to what was said and place them next to each other. You will win if at least one person finds yours in the total mass of cards (ideally: all but one). Another variety of this game, which also does not leave the ratings of world board game bestsellers, is considered “Dixit”.
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How can a list of the best board games be compiled without "Monopolies", which has long since achieved worldwide fame and appreciation? Despite the fact that the variations of this game currently simply cannot be counted (“Classic Monopoly”, “Manager”, “Monopolist”, “Kremlin”, etc.), the essence still remains the same: wander around the playing field, buy everything you see on your way, increase your capital, buy up real estate from your opponents and try in every possible way to develop your business. The main goal: to ruin the enemy and elevate yourself to the rank of millionaire and monopolist.
7. Uno
"Uno" A pretty simple and fun card game. It was included in the ranking of the best board games in the world due to its simplicity, simplicity, and the ability to play for both adults and children. The game begins with the distribution of game cards. Players take turns throwing their own card, matching the color or value, on top of the opponent’s card. If there is none, then you will have to draw from the deck until the required card is found. The goal of the game is to discard everything in your hands as quickly as possible. The last one to do this will be the loser. A game very similar in meaning to “Uno” is “Svintus!”.
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or "Erudite" is a game that needs no introduction, as it is familiar to every person, regardless of age and gender. Its meaning is to form words using the chips received at the beginning of the game. Players are awarded points for the number of letters in the word laid out. Scrabble is popular not only in Russia, but also in European countries, where even serious businessmen play it when going on a long business trip for work matters.
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is a floor game rather than a board game, but it is also wildly popular, especially among active young people. The game does not require any mental effort or thought process. What is important here is your flexibility, dexterity, as well as the desire to win. With each new move, the players' limbs become more and more entangled with each other, sometimes giving the person the most unimaginable poses. The winner is the one who was the last one to remain on the playing mat while maintaining a pose and not fall. Despite the fact that today “Twister” occupies not the last place in the top of the best games in the world, at the very beginning of sales, tons of criticism and negativity fell upon the company that produced such entertainment. There are several varieties of the game, and one of the latest to be created is a truly desktop version, when only the fingers of the participants participate in the gameplay.
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, Of course, it stands out somewhat from the previous list, but it should definitely have a place in the list of games with the highest appreciation. Most often, the game involves a standard 52-sheet poker deck of cards. There is a certain ranking of the seniority of card combinations (four of a kind, full house, royal flush, etc.) After the deck is dealt, each player can make a bet or pass. The winner is the one who has the best combination in his hands or the one who knows how to mislead opponents, thereby forcing them to fold and change bets.
3. Mafia
"Mafia"- quite a fun and interesting game, suitable for a large and noisy company. Purpose of the game: to rid the civilian population of criminal elements. So, at the beginning, the presenter distributes one card to everyone, thereby distributing roles: honest citizens (red) and mafiosi (black). Until a certain moment, no one except the player himself should know about his card. When night comes, the mafia can get to know each other, and during the day, each player expresses his opinion about the others, thus at the end of the day, all players must vote and “kick” someone out of the game. The winner is the team whose representatives at the end have more representatives or when all the criminals are identified and neutralized. “Mafia” received its place in the top of the best board games thanks to its simplicity and great gameplay possibilities.
2. Codenames
"Codenames" is a legendary game that everyone who has played at least one game is crazy about. For its fun and simplicity, Code Names have received all the prestigious international awards, including the Oscar in the world of board games - Game of the Year in Germany.
From two to ten people can participate in this phenomenal team confrontation. Players, with the help of the captains' hints, take turns trying to find all their words among the cards laid out on the playing field. The scope for hints is limited to just one (!) word spoken out loud. In such harsh conditions, captains shine with associative thinking, and teams surprise with mutual understanding on a telepathic level.
The game was created by the recognized board game guru - Vlada Khvatil. He made sure that players could replay Codenames with interest as many times as they wanted. In gratitude, even the most respected and discerning gaming community in the world, BoardGamesGeek, ranks Code Names at the top of the world's ranking of the best board games for groups and parties.
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Since its inception (1995), the board game has not left the top of the best games for a company gathered around the table. Today she is given first place in our TOP 10 ranking. It is simply impossible to count the number of awards she received, and there are no people left who would not know about her existence. Colonist players "land" on a desert island full of wood, brick, wool, grain and ore. Everyone’s goal is to build as large a settlement as possible and develop it better than their opponents. For each construction and development a certain number of points are given. The one who scored 10 points before others won.
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Board games have always united people of different ages.
Spending a wonderful evening in the company of friends, immersing yourself in the comfort of family gatherings, enjoying time with loved ones - all this is possible thanks to board games.
Nowadays there are many gaming options, and when choosing them, one’s eyes often run wild. In order to choose a board game, it is important to adhere to 3 simple rules:
- Always pay attention to the age category, which is usually written on the box. To make sure everyone is happy, it needs to be suitable for the group of people you are going to play with.
- Choose the type of board game that suits you best. There are many of them: “walkers”, intellectual games and developing logic, active games and many others.
- Decide on the theme of the games. There are many options and directions. For example, there are board games suitable for two, for the whole family, or for an adult group. Think in advance what kind of game your friends or family will want to spend time with.
In order to make your choice and search easier, we present to your attention a rating of the 12 best board games of 2018-2019 :
The goal of the game is to reach the maximum level of your character as quickly as possible. You will have to take turns to act, gradually plunging into a bizarre and magical world, a little reminiscent of The Lord of the Rings.
There are many variations of sets; the average price for a good Munchkin set starts from 900 rubles. The game has no restrictions on the number of players, so you don't have to worry about it. However, it will be impossible to play Munchkin with two people. And remember that this is just a game, and your friendship is much more important.
2. Code Names
An honorable second place in the ranking goes to the “Code Names” series of board games. Play and get a huge charge of emotions and creativity. Come up with precise associations, guess what your friends wanted to say, and victory is in your team’s pocket. For success, brevity of thought is important, not its speed - code names must consist of just one word, carefully chosen by the captain.
For large companies, it is most convenient to play the classic “Code Names” with words (the best party game in the prestigious BoardGameGeek rating) and “Code Names. Images". For those who like to play together and work as a team, the green box with the “Duet” version is suitable. Also recently released in Russian was a version for adults “Code Names. Deep Undercover" - strictly 18+.
Prices for games from the series start from 1000 rubles. “Code Names” will shake up your imagination and give you a lot of positive impressions. It all depends only on your horizons and intuition.
3. Colonizers
To play you will need from 2 to 4 people. Your luck will be determined by the dice you roll one by one. The one who is the first to receive the coveted 10 points throughout the game becomes the winner. The game "Colonizers" will have a positive effect on your economic and mathematical knowledge.
The cost of the kit starts from 2000 rubles. To play this game, you will have to fork out some money. Be sure to keep an eye on the time, the game can drag you into a new and unknown world for a long time.
4. Mafia
The board game, which is an indispensable friend of large companies, takes 4th place in the 2019 ranking. If you want to have fun and learn more about your friends, feel free to start playing Mafia.
The participants are divided into two teams: the red ones - they are civilians, and the black ones - they are the mafia. The goal of the game is to identify all the criminals and lead the civilian population of the city to victory. But don't forget that you can't trust anyone!
The advantages of the game are a fascinating and unpredictable plot; a lot of positive emotions, development of logic and observation. It's a shame if you leave the game first. The cost of the set can vary from 200 to 2500 rubles.
5. Monopoly
"Monopoly" breaks into the top 5 leaders. This is not a very simple but exciting game. Feel like a businessman and ruin your rivals, remaining the only monopolist. Manage real estate and transport, build hotels and houses, but most importantly, don’t go to jail!
The game is perfect for both adults and children over 8 years old. You'll have to figure out the rules, but it's worth it. Monopoly is designed for a group of 6 people or more, but you can play it with two people. A board game leaves a lot of positive emotions, but don't forget that it's just a game!
The advantages of Monopoly are the development of logical thinking, a variety of options for the development of events, and the opportunity to play with the whole family. However, the game can be very time consuming depending on the number of players.
6. Muse
6th place in the ranking of the best board games goes to the fun and creative game “Muse”. It is designed for company and is ideal for relieving tension among unfamiliar people. If there are two or three of you, play together for one team, but if there are more, divide into rival teams.
The meaning is quite simple - player-artists need to guess, among six images with masterpieces laid out on the table, the one that the muse is hinting at through her actions. She can suggest in one of 32 ways: facial expressions, melodies, poses, names of characters in works of art, animal sounds, and others.
“Muse” lifts the mood, brings people together, and gives many positive emotions. More limited analogues of this board game can be called “Imaginarium” and “Dixit”. In 2017, Muse was nominated for a BoardGameGeek Award for Best Party Game. You can buy “Muse” for 1,290 rubles.
7. Scrabble
The game "Scrabble" surpassed "Scrabble" in 2019, although it is very similar to it. The goal of this game is to compose words on a special field with tasks from letters that are distributed at the beginning. The winner is the one who gets rid of all his chips first and scores the most points.
The initial price of the game starts from 1,600 rubles, which is 3 times more expensive than Erudite. A small number of letters in a set will not allow more than 4 people to join the game, but it will significantly help develop the child’s mental abilities.
8. Erudite
The next place goes to the intellectual game “Scrabble”. Compose words from letters, earn as many points as possible, and you are the winner. This game is perfect for a company of 4 – 6 people due to the large number of chips.
For children, this is an excellent option for learning the Russian language and expanding their vocabulary. The rules of the game will be clear to any child whose age is already close to independent reading. And having to count points will help him with math as well.
The most important advantage of "Erudite" is the development of mental and intellectual abilities, as well as an affordable price - the cost starts from 650 rubles. The downside is that there are many small parts that are easy to lose over time.
9. Noir
The game of the detective genre takes 9th place in the rating. The playing field is laid out from cards with portraits of suspects. Each participant receives a unique set of game actions and, hidden, information about his affiliation with one of the characters laid out on the table. The game has begun: you need to outwit your opponents or take them out of the game.
“Noir” will appeal to those who love games of logic, insight and the ability to bluff. Depending on the number of participants and the desired complexity of the game, you can choose one of 6 available scenarios. A bandit escapes from an inspector, the FBI catches the mafia, and spies try to expose other spies.
The price starts from only 600 rubles. Other advantages of the board game are simple rules and a compact box. "Noir" is perfect for any 2-9 people.
10. Bear Park
Each participant will have to build from scratch a park that is convenient and attractive for visitors with bear cubs of different breeds. Players take turns choosing areas that are shaped like parts from Tetris. They depict enclosures, snack bars and pavilions. Progress after progress, parks are growing due to the addition of these and other structures and landscape elements.
“Bear Park” is addictive, pleasing to the eye with its design, and proves that strategies can be simple and fun. In 2017, it was named game of the year in Austria, and today it is included in the list of the 50 best family games according to BoardGameGeek. You can order a board game online starting from 1,700 rubles.
11. Jackal
If you want to feel like a pirate, then you will definitely like the “Jackal” set. The search for treasure will give you a whole volley of adrenaline, because everyone will want to collect as many coins as possible. While searching for gold, unexpected dangers will await the pirates, such as a treacherous crocodile, a terrible cannibal or provocative rum.
The fun and gambling action is very addictive and it is not surprising that “Jackal” gets its place of honor in the ranking of quality board games. You can play together or increase the number of players to 4. You can purchase the game “Jackal” for 1,100 rubles. Advantages - simple rules, infects with a good mood. Disadvantages - there are few surprise cards.
12. Uno
A hit of children's summer camps, when there is no access to sports fields in rainy weather or a computer, is translated from Spanish and Italian as “One.”
Uno is a fairly simple and fun card game. It was included in the ranking of the best board games in the world due to its simplicity, simplicity, and the ability to play for both adults and children. It became popular back in the late 70s of the last century, but there is no information about its inventors in the reference literature.
The game begins with the distribution of game cards. Players take turns throwing their own card, matching the color or value, on top of the opponent’s card. If there is none, then you will have to draw from the deck until the required card is found. The goal of "Uno" is to get rid of cards, and in the end the one who has one card left in his hands wins, then he shouts "One!" or “Uno!” There are many interpretations of it, when you can play either together or divided into teams. A very similar game in meaning is considered to be “Svintus!”.
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One of the most useful ways to relax together has always been and will always be games. They are held not only in the fresh air and in specially prepared places, but also at a simple table. The modern world of board games is so huge that it is difficult to count. Any player can find an activity that fully suits his interests. Our rating presents the most popular board games of our time.
The first place in popularity is occupied by “Colonizers”, which has not left the top of the best board games for more than 20 years. During this time, the game has won a lot of fans and awards. The secret of "Colonizers" is simple - accessible rules, attractive background, bright features.
The game is designed for 3-4 participants. The playing field is 19 hex cards. Each one depicts a landscape surrounded by sea water. The goal of the participants is to build the largest and most developed settlement on the island. The winner is the one who scores 10 points first.
All elements of the island have their own number. Each landscape has a specific resource (stone, wool, wood, etc.) that can be used as needed. The game contains a lot of combinations of events and a wide range of strategic actions, which has won the long-term love of adults and children.
Unusual in its simplicity, but attractive in terms of motor skills, a game that can be played endlessly. Several people of different ages can play at the same time. "Jenga" is intended for balanced people and has an architectural focus.
The main task is not to destroy the blocky vertical tower. Players take out the pieces one by one and move them to the top of the structure. The game requires accuracy and attention, since any careless movement can end in disaster.
The tower is made of 54 blocks. Their width is equal to 1/3 of the length, and their height is half the width. Most often, an 18-story tower is built first - 3 blocks per tier. Only one hand “participates” in the game. On average, one game lasts about half an hour. The game develops many useful qualities, including composure and concentration.
Another popular board game is Mafia. It develops intuition, observation, communication, and helps to reveal the meaning and motives of the behavior of others. The goal is to rid the civilian population of criminals.
In the classic version, exactly 10 players should participate, but now few people adhere to these principles. However, with a small number of people, it is not interesting to play. On the other hand, if there are more than 20 participants, then the discussions will drag on too long and the rules will not be followed.
First, the presenter distributes roles, distributing red and black cards. During the game, participants vote against one of the players. The team that manages to retain its representatives wins.
One of the most unusual board games that develops attentiveness and reaction speed. With its help, an ordinary quiet evening will turn into a funny, noisy competition for dexterity and speed reaction. The competition is for an ancient wooden totem! 
A firm hand and external calm are a couple of things that will definitely come in handy for participants. "Wild Jungle" contains 2 main parts - a wooden totem, which is installed in the middle of the table, and a set of cards, equally divided between the participants.
Each player strives to be the first to discard his cards, revealing them one at a time. Once two participants have the same drawings, they must try to capture the totem (whoever is first). It seems very simple. But the game also has its own tricks: for example, the cards can be similar, but slightly different.
The rules of "Wild Jungle" are mastered in a few minutes, and the fun will last for more than one hour. Kids and adults will spend time with undisguised delight “getting a totem.”
Fantasy role-playing game with parody content. Intended for young audiences. It is recommended to play in a group of 3-6 people. The goal is to reach the last level. During the game, participants must fight monsters by trading equipment or using special cards.
The set includes a six-sided die and a pair of decks: treasure and doors. The battle with the monster consists of comparing the combat prowess of the monster and the player. A participant can increase his military capabilities through “clothes” and disposable glasses.
You can escape from a stronger monster by rolling a die. If the escape fails, the participant is subject to punishments written on the card, ranging from loss of items to "death".
Munchkin is a special game. It allows dishonest actions, for example, unselfish help, friendship with a monster, quarrels between players, etc.
It is included in the list of the most popular board games on the entire planet. Compiled according to the crossword principle. Ideal for a company of 2-4 experts. The goal is to use 7 letters to form a word on the field.
The main set is chips with letters, the task is to get the maximum number of points. The dice have different values, which determine the number of points scored.
The playing field is made in the form of a 15x15 square, divided into 225 parts, which serve as “houses” for letters (like in a crossword puzzle). By filling them out, players create words. At the beginning of the game, each expert holds any 7 chips. The first word is lined up in the center, and then participants try to form them vertically or horizontally.
Scrabble is a great game for family fun and a good time with friends. It increases ingenuity, intelligence, level of thinking, and vocabulary. Some regions host special Scrabble competitions and tournaments.
An interesting team word guessing game. Based on the exchange of ideas between participants. All known forms of description are used: facial, graphic, verbal. As the game progresses, the words become more complex, and who will become the leader is not known until the very end.
4 teams are participating. The player's main task is to explain what is written on the card without saying the word itself. You can use facial expressions, synonyms, a drawing, the main thing is that the name can be guessed in one minute.
The triumph of the team depends on the resourcefulness, intelligence and friendly contact of the participants. If the rules are violated, the move is immediately transferred to the opponents.
The popularity of this board game has been proven over the years. This is an economic strategy, the main goal of which is to build your business. Designed for players aged 8 years and older. Each participant becomes the owner of certain property, which he can use as he wants.
The players' task is to achieve personal economic triumph while simultaneously ruining their rivals. The playing field contains squares arranged in a circle, divided into 2 types: events and assets. The number of moves is determined by the numbers on the dice that the players roll.
In 1935, Monopoly was the top-selling board game in the United States. Today they hold tournaments with real cash prizes.
A fun, simple, compact card game that is loved by many people around the world. Designed for any age group. The goal is to discard all the cards in your hands as quickly as possible.
Uno is not like other card games. The numbers, colors and drawings here are very bright and easy to remember. Participants take turns covering the opponent’s card with their own card of the corresponding value or color, and if there is none, then they draw from the deck until they find the one they need.
An unusual but very popular board game based on making associations. Aimed at a creatively seasoned audience. Its difficulty lies in the fact that the cards can depict far from simple drawings.
The player says what the image on the card looks like. Then he puts it face down, and the rest of the participants find in their set the pictures that are most similar in their opinion and place them next to the main card. The player wins if at least one of the cards matches the hidden one.
The game ends after all cards have been used. The winner is the one who is in the leading position and has completed the maximum number of full circles. One of the famous varieties of “Imaginarium” is the game “Dixit”, which also does not leave the first steps of the ratings for board games in the world.
It doesn't matter whether you were born in Russia or the USSR. Passport age is not a barrier to games for young people! If you are young at heart and open to all kinds of adventures, one of the games on this list is waiting for you. Would you like to get to know each other better?
Age: from 14 years old
Number of players: from 6 to 20
All you need to play the famous Mafia is to know your role, close and open your eyes in time, and also pretend cunningly if you are a mafioso. This is a game with elements of psychology, where your task is to deceive others or not to become the one who was deceived.
Honey mushrooms
Age: from 18 years old
Number of players: from 3 to 7
A cool, slightly crazy game suitable for young people who are open to experimentation. One player becomes the patient, another the doctor, and two more depict glitches that are visible only to the patient. The composition changes depending on the number of players, and every round everyone changes roles so that no one gets bored. Glitches show the patient a certain topic or concept that he or his doctor must guess, but in the process they try to confuse everyone around him.
Bear
Age: from 6 years
Number of players: from 3 to 8
In this game it is very important to mix the cards well. They are dealt to each player, and you need to discard as many cards from your hand as possible. Also, when the Preved card appears on the field, you need to grab the log as quickly as possible. Yes, the set includes a birch log, seriously. And a pine cone for the winner who manages to discard all the cards first.
Imaginarium
Age: from 16 years old
Number of players: from 4 to 7
An unusual modern game for young people, best played at a table, because your group will have to arrange and mix the pictures. Each player gets a set of colorful pictures; he needs to lay one picture down and make an association with it. The rest must find a card in their deck that matches the hidden words and also put it face down. Then all the cards are mixed, and you need to guess the card of the first player.
Answer in 5 seconds
Age: from 8 years
Number of players: from 3 to 6
A game for a group of young people who love quizzes. The basic rule can be guessed from the name: you have only 5 seconds to answer the question on the card. Can you name three Moscow stations during this time? If not, the turn will pass to another player, who will have an even harder time - after all, you cannot repeat previous answers.
Equivocas
Age: from 18 years old
Number of players: from 2 to 16
A game about explaining words with incredibly varied tasks. Your penguins move across the playing field, and to help your penguin, you need to explain the word from the card so that it is guessed as quickly as possible. Be careful, there are activities that involve singing or modeling clay!
Valera time
Age: from 16 years old
Number of players: from 3 to 8
A board (or even table) game for young people who like to have fun in an unconventional way. It could have been another guessing game (“show the dentist”, “show the Swan Lake ballet”), but the creators stepped far forward and added an inflatable rubber doll to the set. No, dressed. And anyway, it's a boy. Meet the doll is Valera, and you will have to show tricky phrases along with him.
Age: from 5 years
Number of players: from 2 to 6
Immortal classic! You can play as the same millionaires about whom Theodore Dreiser wrote novels - they manage large finances, buy, sell and rent real estate and pay taxes (or go to prison for non-payment). And, of course, they are fighting with competitors. For keen fans, there is a version of Monopoly in the world of Game of Thrones - are you ready to compete for the Iron Throne?
Friday
Age: from 10 years
Number of players: from 2 to 6
A cool game in which everyone except you knows what is written on your forehead. Most likely, there is some kind of character, or object, or phenomenon - and you have to guess it by asking questions to other players. The most interesting thing will happen if they try to confuse you even a little! This game can be played not only on Fridays, the main thing is in good company.
Crocodile Big Party
Age: from 12 years
Number of players: from 4 to 16
A widely known modern game based on Crocodile, a game for young people from the USSR. Here you need to show words with lengthy explanations, pantomime, and also drawings. A variety of cards will provide you with a constant change of activity, and special cards in the set will allow you to put a decent pig on the opposing team. Make them draw with their eyes closed and get to the finish line first!
In general, we have a ton of such games, look at them in the category. Operators are ready to hear your wishes and choose a game to suit them - call.
Board games have always united people of different ages. Spend time with your child, or while away the evening with close friends. An ideal way to have fun and even useful leisure time. Nowadays, we can see a large assortment of different board games, and they all differ only in complexity, configuration and, of course, price.
7 best board games of 2018 – 2019!
How to spend a Saturday night off? Gather a group of friends, watch an interesting film, and, of course, play some positive game. Now we will look at the products that are considered the most popular for 2018-2019. The rating consists of these games:
- Lotto;
- Scrabble;
Lotto
A game that is already familiar to our parents, but now it is in great demand among young people. The rules of the game are simple: you need to choose a card with numbers, and try to be the first among the players to cover it with chips. This game is both for entertainment and for receiving cash rewards. Also, lotto is considered a universal game. Children can play it. Especially for them, the cards are depicted with drawings of animals, flowers and plants, which helps to learn a lot of new things.
Price tag: from 400 rubles.
Lotto board games
- interesting entertainment for older people;
- the opportunity to receive large monetary rewards;
- educational children's cards;
- easy rules.
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Quite often we get together with friends and play lotto. It is much more interesting and fun to play when a large company gathers. Indescribable feelings when you win against all your opponents! And by the way, the rules are absolutely not complicated. The children's version of the game is also pleasing; it is a great way to learn something new.