{"id":24453,"date":"2025-05-08T13:04:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T17:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/?p=24453"},"modified":"2025-05-08T13:04:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T17:04:25","slug":"article-board-games-for-mothers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/article-board-games-for-mothers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Board Games for a Memorable Mother\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mother\u2019s Day is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the amazing moms in our lives. While flowers and chocolates are classic gifts, why not surprise her with something that brings joy, connection, and lasting memories? Board games are a fantastic way to spend quality time together, share laughter, and even spark a little friendly competition. Whether she\u2019s a seasoned strategist or just enjoys a casual game night, here are some excellent board games to celebrate Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Harmonies<\/a> 
Age: 10+ \/ Players: 1-4 \/ Duration: 30-45 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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For a mom who enjoys a blend of creativity and strategy, Harmonies<\/a><\/em> offers a visually captivating experience. Players build stunning landscapes by placing colorful tiles, creating a peaceful and rewarding game perfect for a relaxed Mother\u2019s Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Azul \u2013 Queen\u2019s Garden<\/a> 
Age: 10+ \/ Players: 2-4 \/ Duration: 45-60 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If your mom loves elegant patterns and design, Azul: Queen\u2019s Garden<\/a><\/em> is a sophisticated tile-placement game that expands on the beloved Azul<\/em><\/a> series. It\u2019s a beautiful and strategic choice for a delightful game session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Canvas<\/a> 
Age: 14+ \/ Players: 1-5 \/ Duration: 30-45 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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For an artistic mom, Canvas<\/a><\/em> is a breathtaking game where players layer transparent cards to create unique paintings. It\u2019s light, creative, and a perfect game for sharing a fun and visually stunning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carcassonne<\/a> 
Age: 7+ \/ Players: 2-5 \/ Duration: 45-60 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For a mom who enjoys puzzles and landscapes, Carcassonne<\/a><\/em> is a wonderful game of tile-laying and city-building. It\u2019s an accessible yet strategic game that allows for casual conversation while playing\u2014perfect for a relaxed Mother\u2019s Day gathering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Splendor<\/a> 
Age: 10+ \/ Players: 2-4 \/ Duration: 30-45 minutes<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n

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For a mom who loves a touch of luxury, Splendor<\/a><\/em> brings a world of gem trading and economic strategy to the table. The game is quick to play, featuring simple mechanics with a satisfying depth, making it a great option for both casual and dedicated players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tree Society<\/a> 
Age: 8+ \/ Players: 2-4 \/ Duration: 45-60 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Near the canopy, writers, architects, bankers, merchants, botanists, and explorers have long been working together to build a new society. Trade local fruits to help them finalize their plans and use their buildings\u2019 unique abilities to create synergies. A great pick for a nature-loving mom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fairy Ring<\/a> 
Age: 8+ \/ Players: 2-4 \/ Duration: 30-45 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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For moms who enjoy whimsy and fantasy, Fairy Ring<\/a><\/em> offers an enchanting experience of collecting magical items and interacting with mystical creatures. Discover\u202fFairy Ring<\/a>, the board game that welcomes the whole family to guide fairies and develop a village of enchanting mushrooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Piles<\/a> 
Age: 8+ \/ Players: 2-8 \/ Duration: <15\u202fminutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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A fast-paced free-for-all with no turns and no time to waste. Don’t fold under pressure. Only the best with the mess will win this race. If mom enjoys fun, classic games like Speed and Spoons then she’ll love this easy to learn family game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make It Special <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To create an unforgettable Mother\u2019s Day game night, consider setting up a cozy game space with her favorite snacks and drinks. Play some relaxing background music, and most importantly, make sure she gets to pick the first game! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter which board game you choose, the most important thing is the time spent together. This Mother\u2019s Day, trade the usual gifts for shared moments of fun and laughter. Happy Mother\u2019s Day, and happy gaming! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liked these games? Find out where you can find them, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether she\u2019s a seasoned strategist or just enjoys a casual game night, check out these excellent board games to celebrate Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":24454,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1122,1125,1033,1381,874,1393,1419,1078,1449],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-azul-2","category-canvas-2","category-carcassonne-2","category-fairy-ring-en","category-games","category-harmonies-en","category-piles","category-splendor-2","category-tree-society-en"],"acf":[],"featuredImageSourceUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.svc.asmodee.net\/production-asmodeeca\/uploads\/image-converter\/2025\/05\/2025_05_08-MOTHERS_DAY-ARTICLE-1024x614.webp","productImageSourceUrl":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24453","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=24453"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24453\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24476,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24453\/revisions\/24476"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asmodee.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}