The King is Dead is one of the most elegant games I’ve ever played – not in its looks (although it’s respectable on that front too) but in the gameplay design.
A game that’s been on my brain a lot this week is Tussie Mussie by Elizabeth Hargrave.
I wasn’t sure what to expect given how tiny it is (18 cards!) and how simple the rules are, but it’s proven itself a very fun filler game in our household.