Charlie Hall is Polygon’s tabletop editor. In 10-plus years as a journalist & photographer, he has covered simulation, strategy, and spacefaring games, as well as public policy. Hearts of Iron ...

But in the ever-expanding board game scene, that can be a problem, as not all games are as fun for your pre-teen kids as they are for their grandparents as well as the generation in between.

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Cut the 1x3 into one 48-inch-long nose piece and two 20-inch cleats. These pieces will form your tabletop. Using wood glue and clamps, attach the nose piece to one long side of the tabletop with ...