Welcome to Tabletop Gurus
A Nerdy, Funny, Unfiltered Guide to the Games You Actually Want to Play
Hey there, fellow dice goblin.
If you’ve ever:
- Googled “board games that won’t make my 5-year-old cry”
- Thought Gen Con should be a national holiday
- Felt personally victimized by a 3-hour rulebook
- Or just want a game night that doesn’t end in bloodshed or boredom…
You’re in the right place.
We’re Tabletop Gurus — your slightly chaotic but deeply knowledgeable guide to all things board games, card games, RPGs, and tabletop magic.
Who This Site Is For
We built this site for people who:
- Love playing games with their kids, friends, or grown-up adventuring party
- Want real, honest reviews and recs (not just Amazon top sellers)
- Are tired of websites that feel like homework or just copy the back of the box
- Believe in the power of laughter, learning, and a little cardboard competition
- Want to find the right game for their people—without sifting through 1,000 duds
Whether you’re a parent trying to get your kid off a screen…
Or a full-on Gen Con veteran with a dice tower taller than your dog…
Or someone who just wants to play something fun that isn’t Uno…
We see you. We got you. And we’ve probably been you.
What You’ll Find Here
We’re here to make game night easier, funnier, and more fulfilling.
Here’s what we publish (frequently and enthusiastically):
- Game roundups: by age, mood, group size, skill level, or chaos tolerance
- How-to-play breakdowns that don’t read like a college textbook
- Parent-focused content on games that teach, entertain, and avoid meltdowns
- Deep dives on hidden gems, trending games, and what’s new from events like Gen Con
- What to buy (and skip) — with affiliate links when they help, not when they don’t
- Freebies like printable game night planners, scavenger hunts, and family challenges
What Makes Us Different
We’re actual game nerds. With actual opinions. Who actually play the games we talk about.
And most importantly?
We believe games are for everyone — no matter your age, background, budget, or experience level.
If you’re here to connect more with your kids, partner, friend group, or local RPG crew … we’re here to help you make that happen.
And we’ll try to make you laugh along the way. (Dad jokes unlocked.)
Ready to Get Started?
- Find a game that fits your crew (coming soon!)
Browse our latest game guides by age or shop our top picks for easy, tested recs. - Take the 30-second quiz (coming soon!)
Not sure where to start? Try our What Should I Play? quiz and we’ll point you to the right game faster than a rogue stealing initiative. - Grab your free family game night bundle (coming soon!)
Includes printables, planners, and bribes (we mean reward charts) → Download here (coming soon!)
Stick Around. We’re Just Getting Started.
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- Weekly picks + deals
- Bonus game ideas
- Free stuff (we love free stuff)
- Behind-the-scenes nerdiness
We’re building something big here. And weird. And wonderful.
Thanks for visiting — we hope you’ll come back often, bring a friend, and stay for game night.
Game on,
— Your Gurus 🎲