Board game reviews, strategy tips & session reports
First, my definition of a gateway game. A gateway game has to enamor people who may not regularly play board games, not be too complex and usually introduce some new mechanics to players. I say enamor because it has to be enough fun that the new player really wants to play it again or at least be willing to try more games like it. As a caveat I am only listing games I have played.
First let me give you my definition of party games. A party game can accommodate a large number of players, tends to be strategically light and is easy to learn. Secondly, as a caveat I am only listing games I have played.