Stax

The metal plated finish gives it a much classier look than the plastic games I grew up with, and it holds up well on the coffee table between rounds. Setup takes seconds and the pieces slide in smoothly, so we’ve already pulled it out three times this week for family game night.

The frosted playing pieces feel surprisingly nice to handle, and the metal finish makes it look way more expensive than it is. We’ve already pulled it out at two game nights and everyone fights to go first.

Played this at a friend's place and immediately ordered my own—the metal frame gives it a satisfying weight that cheap plastic versions just don't have. Even set it up on the coffee table as a centerpiece when we're not playing.