{"id":15098,"date":"2023-05-05T08:18:43","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T13:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/?p=15098"},"modified":"2023-05-05T08:18:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T13:18:49","slug":"article-2023-mothers-day-tabletop-game-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/article-2023-mothers-day-tabletop-game-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Mother\u2019s Day Gift Guide! Games for Any and Every Mom!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mother\u2019s Day is just around the corner! This year, why not give Mom the gift of play? With this list of our best tabletop games for any and every mom, you\u2019re sure to find something that will bring the sparkle to her eyes and remind her to take a little time for herself to have fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CULTURE CONNOISSEUR <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your mom has a penchant for learning about other civilizations, art, architecture and cultural icons, then she\u2019ll love 7 Wonders<\/em><\/a>. Perfect for both beginners and experienced players, this epic civilization-building game, has each player lead one of the seven great cities of the ancient world. 7 Wonders<\/em> boasts several versions and expansions, including 7 Wonders Architects<\/em><\/a>, 7 Wonders Edifice<\/em><\/a>, 7 Wonders Duel<\/em><\/a> and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SLEUTH <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Moms are notorious for knowing exactly what you\u2019re up to \u2026 it\u2019s kind of a superpower? If your mom enjoys deciphering clues and solving mysteries, then Unlock!<\/em><\/a> is her ideal game.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Unlock!<\/em> line features a series of cooperative games, each of which engages the same critical thinking parts of your brain as an escape room. Using an app and a single deck of cards, players explore scenes, combine objects, crack codes and solve riddles. Since the launch of the Unlock!<\/em> line, more than a dozen versions have been released, including Unlock! Escape Adventures<\/em><\/a>, Unlock! Legendary Adventures<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> Unlock! Exotic Adventures<\/em><\/a>, Unlock! Timeless Adventures<\/em><\/a>, and more! There\u2019s even one for kids<\/a>, which will keep them busy for, oh, 30 minutes, which I\u2019m sure Mom will appreciate ?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FOODIE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If Mom loves food (and really, who doesn\u2019t ?), these games will tantalize her tastebuds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throw Throw Burrito 
<\/a><\/strong>Age: 7+ \/ Players: 2\u20136 \/ Duration: 15\u201330 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Throw throw Burrito<\/a><\/em> is what you get when you cross a card game with dodgeball. Collect matching sets of cards faster than your opponents, while simultaneously ducking, dodging, and throwing squishy airborne burritos! So, clear the living room and put away the antiques, because you\u2019ve never played a card game quite like this before!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope you\u2019re in Mom\u2019s \u201cgood books\u201d! If not, you\u2019ll find out just how good her throwing arm is ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Azul\u2014Master Chocolatier<\/a>
Age: 8+ \/ Players: 2\u20134 \/ Duration: 30\u201345 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A little chocolate for Mom on Mother\u2019s Day? This limited edition of the classic game Azul takes on the essence of a sweet treat. Beautifully crafted, Azul\u2014Master Chocolatier<\/a> includes a variation that brings a special flavour to each round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 WORLD TRAVELER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ticket to Ride<\/a>
Age: 8+ \/ Players: 2\u20135 \/ Duration: 45\u201360 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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She has been around the world and back! Of course, that was before you were born ? If Mom has wanderlust, Ticket to Ride will take her on a journey across the globe from the comfort of the living room. Simple-to-learn, fun-to-play, Ticket to Ride keeps players engaged by requiring continuous strategic thinking, without overwhelming the uninitiated. With dozens of versions, including Ticket to Ride \u2014 Europe<\/em><\/a>, Ticket to Ride \u2014 San Francisco<\/em><\/a>, Ticket to Ride \u2014 New York<\/em><\/a>, and more, your tracks are sure to be covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HORTICULTURIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Azul\u2014Queen\u2019s Garden<\/a>
Age: 10+ \/ Players: 2\u20134 \/ Duration: 45\u201360 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Does your mom enjoy spending spend time in her yard, enjoying the beauty of nature? If so, she\u2019ll love the aesthetics of Azul\u2014Queen\u2019s Garden<\/a><\/em>! In this strategic tile-placement game, players become the best landscape designers of Portugal, who must arrange a magnificent garden for Queen Maria of Aragon, wife to King Manuel 1. Only the most incredible creations will flourish and win the Queen\u2019s blessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a standalone game. No other Azul<\/a> product is needed to play!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TRADITIONAL CARD-GAME LOVER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SETUP<\/a>
Age: 8+ \/ Players: 2\u20134 \/ Duration: 15\u201330 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If Mom loves traditional card games, she\u2019ll love SETUP<\/a>. An innovative new tile-placement title in the Rummy genre, SETUP is a simple game of tile placement, with sets progressing in all directions. Players combine familiar suits and numbers on the board to score points and complete their sets before opponents. A perfect addition to any cozy family game night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PUZZLE ENTHUSIAST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does Mom like to relax in the evenings with her beverage of choice and a good puzzle? If so, then you have come to the right place! Today\u2019s puzzles are works of art and with this selection of stunning options, you\u2019re sure to find something mom will love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIXIT PUZZLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renown for their enchanting images, lighthearted storytelling and guesswork, the games in the Dixit Universe<\/em><\/a> are among the most celebrated throughout the world. Featuring the stunning artwork of Marie Cardouat and Marina Coudray, the beautiful illustrations found in Dixit<\/em><\/a> can be enjoyed in over a dozen beautiful 500 and 1,000-piece puzzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dixit Puzzles – 500 Pieces<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Created as a thank you to Dixit fans everywhere, this collection features six captivating 500-piece puzzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dixit Puzzles – 1000 Pieces<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eight 1000-piece puzzles complete the Dixit puzzle line. Can you finish them all? We dare you! We predict days of fun in your future! ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GIBSONS PUZZLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the puzzle business for nearly 30 years, the Gibsons collection features the highest quality products and stunning artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wildflower Garden\u2014500 Pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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in this beautiful scene a bright country garden is beaming with life. In the background families are flocking to Garden Teahouse for a glass of cold lemonade. Whether you are a wildlife lover or simply enjoy putting together a colourful jigsaw, this one is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wish You Were Here\u20144 \u00d7 500 pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take Mom on a trip down memory lane to the heyday of holiday camp fun. Experience the nostalgia of a trip to the beach to build sandcastles, take a boat ride, hop on the little train, or enjoy a round of mini-golf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mermaid Street, Rye\u20141000 Pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A tranquil summer\u2019s night scene in Rye\u2019s Mermaid Street, one of the prettiest streets in Britain is a gift sure to enchant and delight Mom. Relaxed families walking their pets, cozy lights glowing from windows and a flock of birds soaring in the moonlit sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purrfect Plants\u20141000 Pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find the mischievous cats in this colourful illustration, some obvious and some slightly hidden among the plants! With a retro feel, this purrfect puzzle is packed with colours and patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SCHMIDT SPIELE PUZZLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amsterdam\u2014500 Pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take Mom to Amsterdam, the city of bikes and canals with this colourful 500-piece work of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dog Selfie\u2014500 Pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If she\u2019s a dog lover, you\u2019ll capture her heart with 500 pieces of pure puppy love ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Caf\u00e9 in Abkhazia\u20141000 Pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Set in an old, abandoned caf\u00e9, this 1000-piece puzzle possesses an eerie ethereal beauty that is sure to entrance Mom for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natacha Einat: I have A Dream\u20141000 Pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fly away with this surreal adventure, where the possibilities are limitless, and magic is written in the stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find these and other great gift ideas for Mom at a store<\/a> near you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This Mother\u2019s Day, give mom the gift of play. Check out our suggestions for the best tabletop games for any mom, no matter what she\u2019s into!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":15246,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1121,1122,1047,1009,874,1098,1107,1005],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-7-wonders-2","category-azul-2","category-dixit-2","category-family","category-games","category-ticket-to-ride","category-unlock-en","category-whos-playing"],"acf":[],"featuredImageSourceUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.svc.asmodee.net\/production-asmodeeca\/uploads\/image-converter\/2023\/05\/2023_05_04-MOTHERS_DAY-ARTICLE-1024x614.webp","productImageSourceUrl":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15098","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15098"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15098\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15299,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15098\/revisions\/15299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15098"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15098"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}