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Crosswords, Spelling Bee, Connections and the daily puzzle franchise.

An aerial view of a board game in progress. — Top Picks: After testing thirty current board games. | Source: Unsplash

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Games and Wirecutter: The Best Board Games to Buy in 2026

Our recommendations across price points and player counts after testing thirty current board games.

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Games: The Daily Crossword Continues to Set the Standard

By Imogen Hart Apr 30, 2026

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Games and Wirecutter: The Best Mobile Games for Adults Who Have Time for One

By Daniel Park Apr 28, 2026

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Games: How the Daily Word Puzzle Phenomenon Settled Into Habit

By Imogen Hart Apr 26, 2026

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Games and Wirecutter: The Best Jigsaw Puzzles for Households That Actually Finish Them

By Imogen Hart Apr 25, 2026

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Games: A Video Game Worth Discussing on Its Own Terms

By Daniel Park Apr 22, 2026

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Games and Wirecutter: The Best Card Games to Have at Home

By Imogen Hart Apr 21, 2026

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Games: A Quiet Renaissance in Board Games Worth Paying Attention To

By Imogen Hart Apr 19, 2026

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Games and Wirecutter: The Best Games for Kids That Adults Won't Hate

By Imogen Hart Apr 17, 2026

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Games: The Slow Comeback of Long-Form Strategy Games

By Daniel Park Apr 15, 2026

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