Find the perfect board game for your group size, preferences, and occasion
I need board game suggestions for my group and occasion. The group playing includes [GROUP_SIZE:select:2 players,3-4 players,5-6 players,7+ players,variable group sizes]. The players are [PLAYER_TYPE:select:experienced board gamers,casual or new to board games,a mix of experience levels,family with kids,adult friends]. If kids, their ages: [KID_AGES?] The occasion is [OCCASION:select:regular game night,party or large gathering,couples date night,family time,introducing someone new to board games,looking for a new favorite]. We want games that are [STYLE:select:competitive and strategic,cooperative teamwork,party and social,quick and light,deep and complex,thematic and immersive]. Time available per game: [TIME:select:15-30 minutes,45 minutes to an hour,1-2 hours,longer than 2 hours,flexible]. Games we already own and like: [OWNED_GAMES?] Games we have tried and did not like: [DISLIKED?] Suggest 5-7 board games that fit our group. For each, include player count and play time, complexity level, what type of experience it offers, and why it would work for our group. Include a mix of classics and newer games. Note any games that work particularly well at specific player counts. Suggest which game to try first based on our experience level.
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Get Early AccessPicking the right board game can make or break a game night. You know the feeling: someone suggests a game, half the group groans, and you spend 20 minutes debating before settling on something nobody loves. The right game matches your [GROUP_SIZE], experience level, and the energy in the room.
It helps you find board games that actually fit your group. Tell it how many people are playing, what [STYLE] of experience you want, and how much [TIME] you have. It factors in whether your group likes competitive strategy or cooperative teamwork, and it even accounts for games you already own. The result is 5 to 7 specific recommendations with play times, complexity ratings, and honest notes about which player counts work best.
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Set [GROUP_SIZE] and [PLAYER_TYPE] to match who is playing. If kids are joining, add their ages in [KID_AGES] so the AI can filter out overly complex games.
Choose [OCCASION] and [STYLE] carefully. A party game night needs different picks than a deep strategy session. Be honest about [TIME] per game so you do not end up with a 3-hour epic when everyone wants something quick.
Fill in [OWNED_GAMES] and [DISLIKED] with specifics. Mentioning "we loved Wingspan but hated Monopoly" gives the AI strong signals about your taste.
Check each recommendation against your group. The AI will suggest which game to try first based on your experience level. Use that as your starting point.
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