PBG · 2026 Issue No. 2026.05 Editorial · Curated · Independent Updated weekly

Editorial Pick · $25

Arboretum

Arrange tree-card paths. Tense hand-management for two, lighter at four.

2-4 30 min Light weight
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Why Arboretum.

Arrange tree-card paths. Tense hand-management for two, lighter at four.

It plays best in two players, date night and 30 minutes or less situations — that's where this pick earns its place over the alternatives at the same weight class.

No paid placement. No sponsorship. We tested the game and chose it. The Amazon link funds the lights — if you'd rather buy direct from a local game store, find one via BoardGameGeek.

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