Here, we’ve collected 13 of our favorite board games that are not only great to keep on hand in your own home, but that will also make solid gifts this holiday season.

Game nights bring people together. However, that’s assuming you’ve selected the right game for the group (and if your group is larger, see our roundup of the best 6 player board games).

Cooperative board games are having a moment, including the hit game ‘Pandemic’ to the esoteric card game ‘The Mind’ to an escape-room-in-a-box, ‘Exit.’ ...