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Matt Thrower

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Freelance Writer
Matt Thrower is a contributing freelancer for IGN, specializing in tabletop games. He’s also been published in The Guardian, Dicebreaker and Senet Magazine, as well as being the author and co-author of several books on board games. You can reach him on BlueSky at @mattthr.bsky.social.

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The Best Single-Player Board Games You Can Play Alone
7d ago
The Best Single-Player Board Games You Can Play Alone
7d ago - When board game night falls through, you can always rely on these.
CascadiaMatt Thrower + 1 more
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The Best Board Games for Adults to Play in 2026
9d ago
The Best Board Games for Adults to Play in 2026
9d ago - Time to schedule a game night without the kids.
CascaderoMatt Thrower
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The 15 Best Board Games for Parties and Groups
10d ago
The 15 Best Board Games for Parties and Groups
10d ago - Great party games and large group strategy games alike.
CodenamesMatt Thrower + 1 more
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Sanctuary Board Game Review
13d ago
Sanctuary Board Game Review
13d ago - Let's build a zoo.
SanctuaryMatt Thrower
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16 Board Games for Couples to Play Together and Both Enjoy
Jan 22, 2026
16 Board Games for Couples to Play Together and Both Enjoy
Jan 22, 2026 - Game night for two? Don't mind if we do.
CodenamesMatt Thrower
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17 Cheap Board Games Worth Adding to Your Collection
Jan 21, 2026
17 Cheap Board Games Worth Adding to Your Collection
Jan 21, 2026 - Gaming on a budget.
Flip 7Matt Thrower + 1 more
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Best Beginner Board Games
Jan 20, 2026
Best Beginner Board Games
Jan 20, 2026 - Don't let the complexity of some modern games scare you from diving into this excellent hobby.
AzulMatt Thrower + 1 more
1
The Best Cooperative Board Games to Play as a Team
Jan 8, 2026
The Best Cooperative Board Games to Play as a Team
Jan 8, 2026 - Games aren't all about competition, and these co-op board games prove it.
NemesisMatt Thrower + 1 more
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The Best Family Board Games Worth Owning
Jan 7, 2026
The Best Family Board Games Worth Owning
Jan 7, 2026 - The most exciting, accessible, and fun games to play with families of all sizes.
AzulMatt Thrower + 1 more
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Take Time Board Game Review
Dec 19, 2025
Take Time Board Game Review
Dec 19, 2025 - Excuse me, do you have the time?
TabletopMatt Thrower
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