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For the last few decades, Germany has been publishing "designer" games. These games have several traits that set them apart from traditional board games. German-style games offer more strategy, thoughtful gameplay, superior quality game components and mechanics designed by world renowned board game designers.

There are a hand full of these designer games that have broad appeal with simple mechanics, yet deep strategy. These select few have been coined with the title, "Gateway Games" because they are the best games to introduce traditional game players to wonderful designer games. Most people, especially in North America, think of Monopoly, Life, Clue and Sorry, when they think of board games. However, once people are introduced to designer games, and specifically the "Gateway Games," they have a whole new perspective on board games and become hooked.

We are dedicated to leading new gamers to the best of the best in Eurogames.


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Ticket To Ride
Retail: $49.49
Price: $34.99
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Ticket To Ride
This is the Ultimate Gateway Game! With elegantly simple game play, Ticket to Ride can be learn quickly, yet players face strategic and tactical decisions. Players collect cards of various types of train cars that are then used to claim railway routes.
Bohnanza
Retail: $19.95
Price: $14.99
Save: 25 %
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Bohnanza
This is a revolutionary card game. Its oddest feature is that you cannot rearrange your hand, as you need to play the cards in the order that you draw them. The object is to make coins by planting and and harvesting fields (sets) of beans.
The Settlers Of Catan
Retail: $42.05
Price: $33.60
Save: 20 %
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The Settlers Of Catan
In Settlers of Catan, players build settlements, roads, and villages by taking commodities from the land around you. Turn a sheep, lumber, rocks and some grain into a settlement, bricks and wood into road, or try to complete other more advanced buildings.
Lost Cities Card Game
Lost Cities
Retail: $24.95
Price: $19.99
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Lost Cities
Quite possibly the best designer card game for 2 players. Players mount profitable expeditions to one or more of the five different lost cities. After three rounds, the player with the highest total score wins.
Carcassonne
Retail: $29.99
Price: $19.99
Save: 33 %
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Carcassonne
An extremely fun tile laying board game. Players develop the area around Carcassonne by placing land tiles. Then, players place followers in beneficial areas. The wise player will plan his moves carefully and deploy followers to earn the most points.
GatePlay Gateway Games Bundle 1.2
Gateway Games Bundle 1.2
Retail: $202.89
Price: $152.99
Save: 25 %
Gateway Games Bundle 1.2
Our second bundle of gateway games for beginners. 5 more of our most recommended introductory board games and card games. This Bundle includes Dominion, Ingenious, Lost Cities - The Board Game, Zooloretto, and Long Shot.
Gateway Games Bundle 1.1
Retail: $159.99
Price: $119.99
Save: 25 %
Gateway Games Bundle 1.1
All 5 of our most recommended introductory board games and card games. This Bundle contains Ticket to Ride, Bohnanza, Carcassonne, Lost Cities, and The Settlers of Catan!
Gateway Games Bundle 2.2
Gateway Games Bundle 2.2
Retail: $198.99
Price: $149.99
Save: 25 %
Gateway Games Bundle 2.2
Our second bundle of recommended intermediate board games. These 5 games offer increased game interaction, strategic gameplay, and life-long replay value. Bundle includes: Race For The Galaxy, Stone Age, Pandemic, Pillars Of The Earth, and Small World!
Gateway Games Bundle 3.2
Gateway Games Bundle 3.2
Retail: $250.99
Price: $189.99
Save: 24 %
Gateway Games Bundle 3.2
More of our most recommended advanced board games. These games have more in-depth rules, high player interaction, typically longer game lengths, exquisite game components, high involvement and tactical gameplay, and are best for more experienced players
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