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Board Game Rundown, Michael Guigliano's Top Board Games 2025 - Board Game of the Year
Board Game Rundown
Michael Guigliano
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December 30, 2025
1
Flamecraft Duals
2
Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Path to Carcosa: Campaign Expansion
2022
3
7 Wonders Dice
4
Roll Player Adventures
2021
5
Wine Cellar
6
Hercules and the 12 Labors
7
Tales of the Arthurian Knights
2024
8
The Hobbit: There and Back Again
9
Istanbul: The Dice Game
2017
10
Evil Intent
2014
11
The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
12
Magical Athlete
13
Origin Story
14
Gardlings
2024
15
Kinfire Delve: Callous' Lab
2024
16
Tír na nÓg
2024
17
Chemical Overload
18
Australis
2024
19
Agent Avenue
2024
20
Dabba Walla
2024
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