Good Games

Listed in order of increasing difficulty (depth of strategy), but most are easy to learn and quick to play.  In brackets we have estimated typical time in minutes needed to:  [set up,  learn,  play]

Trans America [1, 2, 45]

Yeti Slalom [2, 3, 30]

Mississippi Queen [1, 2, 30]

Bohnanza [1, 3, 45]

Carcassonne [1, 5, 45]

Too Many Cooks [1, 2, 60]

Settlers of Catan [15, 15, 120] *

Coloretto [1, 2, 60]

Union Pacific [10, 10, 120]

Amun Re [3, 10, 90]

Ra [2, 5, 90]

Torres [2, 10, 90]

El Grande [3, 10, 90]

Nautilus [10, 20, 120]

Hare & Tortoise [1, 5, 30]

Clans [3, 3, 30]

* Settlers and its several expansions and variants are delightful; if you are a serious game player, these are a must.