Sci-Fri Special: Tabletop Boardgame Edition

Some of my favourite science fiction themed games you can play IRL.

I have a deep affection for board games, but not the typical ones you might pull out on a drizzly day at the cabin. Nor am I referring to mainstream favorites like "Settlers of Catan" or "Dominion". My passion lies in the robust, thematic cardboard masterpieces that demand strategic prowess, introduce inventive mechanics, and leave an indelible mark on …