Max Playtime: 20m

When I first saw Star Trek: Star Realms from UVS Games and Wise Wizard Games, my mental sound effects library immediately pulled up the swoosh-squeak of the original Enterprise’s doors — and, of course,“Engage!” and “Fire!” heard in several actors’ voices. 14+, 2-4 players, 20 minutes

Life was calm and peaceful on Dodino Island — right up to the point when a meteor fell on the ruling dino and dodo, leaving the island without leadership. 14+, 1-6 players, 20 minutes

Cats get into everything. 10+, 2 players, about 20 minutes

Gazing across a garden of sculpted plants known as topiary brings joy to most any heart. 10+, 2-4 players, 4 to set up, 10-20 to play