What’s a board game you were skeptical about at first but ended up loving? What changed your mind?

I'll go first. My wife brought home Cabo one day, and at first glance, I wasn’t impressed. The artwork had a “cute” feel that didn’t appeal to me, and I assumed the game would be overly simple, repetitive, and get boring fast.

Fast forward a year, and Cabo has become a staple in our rotation—both as a two-player game and a party favorite with friends. The strategy and bluffing mechanics surprised me, and each game plays out so differently that it never feels stale. In fact, I loved it so much it became my go-to holiday gift this year.

Lesson learned: never judge a game by its cover, and always give them a shot. Has anyone else had a game they initially dismissed but later fell in love with?