It’s the best night of the week…game night! What are you bringing to the (literal) table? At Escapography we love all things games and all things travel, so we’re bringing a map-based board game! You’ll find our top picks below, so you can grab one of them for your next game night.
Trekking The National Parks
We love the look of the sepia-toned map within this game, with its beautifully illustrated animals scattered across the board. You’ll also find sturdy wooden pieces representing people, tents, and the best shaped piece…a bear! It blends fun with learning, and is an awesome addition to any outdoor enthusiast’s game collection.
Who Would Like This?
It’s recommended for 1–5 players, aged 10+, with each game session lasting 30-60 minutes.
Where Can I Purchase This?
Trekking The National Parks is available on Amazon.
Ticket To Ride
This game will have you embarking on an epic journey across North America, collecting train cards and claiming routes as you go. You’ll need to expand your network and connect cities by building the longest lines. It’s great for new and experienced players, and did you know there’s even a junior version to engage those younger members of the family?!
Who Would Like This?
It’s recommended for 2–5 players, aged 8+, with each game session lasting 30-60 minutes.
Where Can I Purchase This?
Ticket to Ride is available on Amazon.
Carcassonne
The visually appealing tiles in this game allow you to build your board differently every time you play. You can pick from cities, roads, monasteries, and fields, as you create your very own medieval fortress! There’s plenty of strategy in this tile-laying game, but it’s intuitive rules mean it’s easy to get the hang of, while still captivating seasoned players.
Who Would Like This?
It’s recommended for 2–5 players, aged 7+, with each game session lasting around 35 minutes.
Where Can I Purchase This?
Carcassonne is available on Amazon.
CATAN
Explore the uninhabited island of Catan, while gathering resources, trading, and building. Collect bricks, wood, wheat, ore, and even sheep along your way! You’ll need to expand your roads, settlements, and cities in a race to get 10 victory points. You can construct your island differently every time you play, allowing you to build on your strategy for future gameplay.
Who Would Like This?
It’s recommended for 3–4 players, aged 10+, with each game session lasting 60-90 minutes.
Where Can I Purchase This?
CATAN is available on Amazon.
Trekking The World
In this game you’ll find yourself adventuring your way through 48 iconic destinations across the world using the bright and colorful illustrated map. It’s an excellent family game choice, since its format is easy to learn, and is educational yet entertaining! Bonus: The game may also spark kids’ curiosity about geography and culture!
Who Would Like This?
It’s recommended for 1–5 players, aged 12+, with each game session lasting 40-60 minutes.
Where Can I Purchase This?
Trekking the World is available on Amazon.
