There’s finally a hint of autumn crispness in the air and the flannels are emerging from their cedar chests, which means a) Halloween is basically uponst us, b) the kids are heading back to school, and c) everyone’s uncle is excited about game season. 

But while the jocks are rushing outside to their sports balls, the indoor boys are holding tight to their 20-sided dice and doing what they do best: staying indoors. This Hobby Collectors we’re giving a breakdown on why IRL indoor games are good, sharing our personal favorite and most despised IRL games both board and boardless, and helping you find the perfect game for a fun night of recreational arguing with the whole family. 

Then, Kristin dickers down and says yes to cookies of all kinds, Grace tramps in the yard and has a stinky attitude about team sports, and we both reach deep into the shame bucket to reveal some controversial Pizza Secrets that you may judge us for, but we don’t give a shit.