I recently have gotten into board games (or at least, more into them than I had been). Here is now my collection stands thus far:
Holdovers from Childhood:
Pokemon Master Trainer:
This game definitely seemed a lot better when I was a child, but still, there is something about a early 2000's game that allowed you to catch ALL 150 Pokemon when most other games were just roll-and-moves that still seems special today.
Animorphs:The Board Game
Animorphs: The Card Game (Both Versions: Jake & Cassie/Rachel & Marco):
This game is not well-made but I find the "cards as map" mechanic pretty interesting. I had to get it then and keep it now because if there is one fan of Animorphs, it's me.
New Pick-Ups:
Marrying Mr. Darcy (+ Emma Expansion)
Back to the Future: Dice Through Time
Back to the Future:Back in Time:
A really well-made co-op game. One of the most immersive property based board games I've ever played.
Sailor Moon Crystal: Truth or Bluff:
I picked this up solely because one of the landmark sessions of my Sailor Moon ttrpg was a True or Dare based session and I couldn't resist when I saw this branded property item. Haven't had a chance to play yet because I promised my players we'd break it open when all 5 of us could play in person.
Power Rangers: Deck-Building Game:
I was really looking forward to this game because I love deck-builders and I love Power Rangers. I really was disappointed. Way too busy and the rules are really poorly explained, even when I played with someone who is an expert on deck-builders. Probably going to flip this.
Spy Alley:
Got this as a gift, but it actually is pretty fun, if skews a bit on the younger side.
Lords & Ladies:
I picked this up without testing it first because I really liked the generations-based mechanic where half the game is marrying your character, having kids, and then marrying those kids. I'd definitely love any recs for other games that form a similar family tree sort of thing.
Disney Villainous (+ Evil Comes Prepared)
Star Trek: Five-Year Mission (+ Wesley Crusher/Janice Rand promo card):
I saw this on an ASMR play-through and I thought it looked really fun but was on the fence, but pulled the trigger when I found it cheap AND with the promo card included.
Wacky Races: The Board Game:
I just bought this earlier today because I saw it on sale. I thought it looked really thematic so we'll see if I enjoy it. I'm kind of bummed only the Deluxe edition has the cardboard tiles but I also didn't want to spend extra money and I prefer the look of the monochromatic racers over the painted ones, which kind of have an uncanny valley look to them.
I'd love suggestions if people know of any games similar to these!