Strategy
Ticket to Ride: The Perfect Gateway Game
Simple to learn, impossible to put down. Here's why Ticket to Ride has earned a permanent spot on our shelf after 200+ plays.
Tested by a Family of 8
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Welcome to Rally & Roll — your ultimate guide to board games that bring families together. As a dad of 6, I've played hundreds of games. Let me help you find your next favorite.
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Whether you're looking for brain-burning strategy, laugh-out-loud party games, or simple fun for the little ones — we've got you covered.
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Our most recent deep-dives into games we've played, tested, and argued about around our family table.
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Strategy
Catan: Trading, Building & Family Feuds
The game that launched a million board game nights. Still worth it in 2024?
Party
Codenames: Spymaster Showdown
The word game that turns your family into secret agents. Hilarious and addictive.
Strategy
Azul: Beautiful & Brutal
Gorgeous tiles meet cutthroat strategy. A modern classic that looks as good as it plays.
Party
UNO: The Chaos Classic
Draw Four. Skip. Reverse. The game that's destroyed friendships and created memories.
Kids
Candy Land: First Steps into Gaming
The sweet gateway to board games for toddlers. Plus tips to make it fun for parents too.
Hey, I'm Kurtis
I'm a nerdy dad of 6 living in Austin, Texas. With a household this size, finding games that work for everyone — from toddlers to teens — has become my superpower.
Rally & Roll is my way of sharing what I've learned from countless game nights, spilled snacks, and triumphant victories (and devastating defeats).
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