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COVID-19 Print and Play Survival Guide

Print and Play Games to Try While You’re Staying Home

Due to the coronavirus COVID-19, many of us are spending a lot more time at home right now and avoiding unnecessary trips to the store.

Many game publishers and designers have been pulling out all the stops to bring us free games that we can print and play without ever needing to leave our home.

We have enjoyed using the large list of print and plays that you can find on this list from Board Game Geek. Below we’ve pulled out some of our favorites that we enjoy playing together!

Many of these can be used to play with your family or friends remotely as well!

We hope these can help you stay safe at home and have fun!

Detective & Mystery Games!

Nothing quite like cracking the case without ever needing to get out of your pajamas or leave the house!

Chronicles of Crime

This game integrates smart phone technology with board game detective sleuthing. You’ll be scanning QR codes and using your phone to help solve this case!

You do not need to own the game or have extra components to play.

Detective

In this game, you can play completely with digital files! You do not need to print out any physical files if you’d prefer to go this route

You do not need to own the game or have extra components to play.

Unlock!

Unlock! games are like escape rooms you get to play at home! There are multiple Unlock! print and play adventures to explore. (These are shorter, demo versions of the full game.)

You do not need to own the game or have extra components to play.

Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective

Elementary, my dear! Download the digital files to play with your favorite detectives remotely!

One member of the group must have a copy of Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective.

Roll-and-Writes!

We could do a whole post on roll and writes you can print and play at home. Here’s three to get you started!

Corinth

This is the full game of the recently released game from Days of Wonder. It’s a lot of fun and definitely worth your time!

You will need 12 dice to play.

This is pdf file of an upcoming pinball themed roll-and-write from WizKids. With this print off, will be able to preview one of the tables that will be featured in the game! This has been far and away Adam’s favorite thus far!

You will need 2 dice, 2 token markers, and a pencil with eraser or dry erase sheet.

Rolling Realms

Created specifically for this time of social distancing! Learn the rules and play along with designer Jamey Stegmaier on his Facebook or Youtube page.

You will need 2 dice.

Other Print and Plays!

Kingdomino: The Court

This is a print and play expansion for Kingdomino. Using the resources generated by your kingdom, construct new buildings and recruit the most influential character in the court!

You will need a copy of Kingdomino.

Love Letter: Sender

If you don’t have a copy of Love Letter yet, here’s your chance to print one off and play it at home. If you already have Love Letter, you still need to click the link and check it out! This is a slightly different and re-themed version of the original. I got more than a few chuckles out of the cards.

You will need no extra materials.

Ahead in the Clouds

Known for their wallet games, Button Shy makes great games with fun strategy in an 18 card format. Ahead in the Clouds is an 18 card resource management game.

You will need 9 tokens or coins to play.