Decision Space Top Games of the 00's That Are Worth Playing in 2025
Jul 30, 2025
Join the hosts in a competitive draft to select the best board games from the 2000s, balancing nostalgia and strategic picks. They discuss the timeless appeal of titles like ‘Dominion,’ ‘Ticket to Ride,’ and ‘Twilight Imperium.’ Explore the mechanics of ‘Race for the Galaxy’ and the auction strategies in ‘Princes of Florence.’ Enjoy lively debates about favorites like ‘Cosmic Encounter’ and ‘Telestrations,’ while reminiscing about family fun and inviting community votes on which games should thrive in 2025.
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The Resistance As The Minimal Masterpiece
- The Resistance defines a modern minimal social-deduction template with no special powers and huge play impact.
- Jake says it remains his favorite social-deduction game and still delivers a raucous experience in 2025.
Dominion Holds The Deck-Building Standard
- Dominion remains the purest deck-builder template and still feels fresh amid many modern derivations.
- Pete argues no game executes deck-building better and he still actively plays Dominion in 2025.
Ticket To Ride's Timeless Family Flow
- Ticket To Ride is a top-tier family game that balances hand management, route planning, and player interaction.
- Brendan praises its flow and satisfying buildup-and-surge arc for group play in 2025.
