I was recently in a store and had a look at some boardgames. I was tempted to buy the AD&D boardgame "Dragon of something": a dungeon crawler, heavy rules set. Minis in the box. Hardcore stuff
I was even particularly tempted by the option to play single player games (pathetic, I know).
But, considering that I would also really like to play with family members not so involved with hardcore nerd stuff, I chose to buy the lighter and more popular Small world. We tried it out a few times and it was nice as a friends and family game.
I also noted new editions of classics such as Talisman and Dungeon Quest. I remember me and my friends spending entire nights with Talisman and it's expansions. It never ended! Amazing artwork by Gary Chalk, though.
I understand that there has been something of a boardgame explosion in recent years? Several really good and well presented games on the market? Is anyone into this? Should I buy the AD&D board game? Do you have other suggestions, considering both family friendly games and heavier stuff?