Top 100 Board Games of All Time | Kids, Adults & Couples | 2022 [Full List]

We have spent around six months in researching and writing about this article. This contains board games from different genres, the board games for kids, adults and for everyone. Below are the top 100 board games of all time. There are not in any specific order. Every game has a different category and unique in some way. There are some horror games, some fun games; some are about world traveling while others takes you on the journey of space. In some games, you face the giant monsters, and in some, you save the world and humans from extinction. These are super fun and best of all time.

In the ()brackets of each title, we have mentioned some critical aspects of the game so that you get the idea of the game without reading the whole paragraph about it. So, before buying any game, I want you to go through all the board games so that you don’t end up buying the wrong one. For every game, we have embedded one youtube video that you can binge-watch and have an idea about the game.

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Scrabble (Kids & Adults, Word Game, Tile Placement)

This is one of the best board games that you can go for. This is suitable for kids and adults, and you can have a perfect time with your family members. This game uses the crossword puzzle and standard dictionary format, and you have to place the lettered tiles strategically to win the game. With the use of common letters, you get lower points while with the use of rare letters, you get higher scores. This game is fun and also enhances your vocabulary.

The one who finishes his tile first wins the game, and other players are ranked based on a total of their leftover tiles. The game is top-rated in several countries and comes in 29 languages; this board game has been sold more than 100million that itself give you a sense of its popularity. Now, there are a lot of online formats of the game available but let me be very honest; an online app can’t replace the fun that you will have with a real board. Below are the essential rules that you have to keep in mind while playing the game.

There should be at least two players of almost four to play the game.
The person who draws the first letter will start the game. Once the order is confirmed, each player has to bring six more tiles in the same order.
Each player lays down the tiles to make up the words, and that leads to a big crossword.
It only works top to bottom or left to right. The diagonal and backward alignment would not be counted.
After each change, the values of the tiles are added and placed on the sheet to calculate the score.
The player with the most points at the end becomes the winner in the game. The game is straightforward to learn and fun to play.

7 Wonders(Family, Strategy, Ancient, Card Game)

This is a family game that can be played by both kids and adults. You have to use the strategy to win the game. In this card drafting game, you have to do the civilization building. Though, the game is a bit difficult and will take a few rounds to master it. There are only 18 turns in a game that make it last up to 30 minutes. The game doesn’t last for hours like other games, and that makes it fun and time saver as well. You can play the game with two players or four players, but it becomes fun if some people are more.

In the game, players have to draw an ancient city randomly, and during the game, they have developed the civilization and earned points.
In the cities of the game, you can produce resources and get a discount on the purchases. You can also do the trading with the neighbors.
You can do a lot of customization as well; you can build your military, explore science, create different wonders, and also make some commercial structures.
After the 18 turns and three ages, the person with the most points wins the game.
The game has received very good rating online and also played in different countries. You can know more about 7 Wonders Rules over here.

Carcassonne (Family, City Building)

This is a city-building game and a good time pass for family members. This game will take some time to learn; it’s not very simple. The game is driven by strategy making; they are some people who love it the most while there are others who hate it the most. I don’t know whether you will like this game or not, but it is worth giving a try. In the game, players need to place the tile on the board which has a piece of landscape on it. In the match, the tile must be placed adjusted to the already placed ones. There are different landscapes on the tiles that include roads, cities, and others. Below are some of the rules of the game that you should know about.

After placing the tile, you can decide one of the meeples on one of the areas on it.
You can go like grass as a farmer, sanctuary for a monk, road as a robber, a city can be the knight.
The game is full of possibilities and options, and you might have a hard time playing it at the starting.
To win the game, you have to use the brain. Good decision making will allow you to win the game. Sometimes, you have to choose between tile placement in building your city or giving a hard time for your opponent. You can know the game rules over here.

Splendor (Card Game, Family)

This is a card game, and it takes only 15 to 20 minutes to learn. The game is easy to play, and you can play several rounds without getting bored of it. The game is addictive, and some even call it the best game in the world. I would say the game is a perfect balance of strategy and luck. In the game, you don’t need to share any board as such or do any barter with the other players. The game is not very interactive as such, but it is still fun to play. Below are some of the important aspects of the game that you should be aware of.

In this board game, you would be acting as a gem merchant. With the help of a token, you can purchase the gem mine cards.
There are three options you get with every turn. Either, you can draw gem tokens, or buy a card or you can also reserve a card for later purchase.
It has very good rating online, and I am sure you are going to have a great time, playing it. Here, you can read the game rules.

Chess (Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement)

This is a complete strategy game. The game is not driven by luck; you decide your fate in the game. This is one of the most popular board games in the world and played by hundreds of millions of people around the globe. In this two-player strategy game, you get a checkered board with 64 squares in an 8*8 grid arrangement. If we talk about the history of the game, it is believed that it originated in India from the game known as chaturanga. The ultimate goal of the game is to trap the opponent’s king known as checkmate. The word checkmate is the alteration of the Persian word “Shah Mat” which means that the king is ambushed or dead. Below are some of the important aspects of the game that you should be aware of.

In the game, the White player always plays the first and then each player has to move the other move.
Movement is required in overturn. If there is a situation when a player is not in check also, he can’t move that’s called a stalemate, and that leads to the draw of the game.
There are several different types of pieces in the game, and each has a unique movement. Accordingly, the piece moves to a different square and can capture the other player’s piece.
The game is good for sharpening your brain. There are several studies done that clearly shows the relation between chess and good decision making. So, if you want to make your kid smart, this is the best board game to buy. You can read about the history of chess over here.

Settlers of Catan (Adults, Strategy, Dice )

This is also a strategy game and very popular among adults. In the game, you have to dominate the island of Catan. You can do a lot of things in the game that includes road construction, city-building and you can also do the settlements as well. In the game, you roll the dice, and that decides the production of resources on the island. There are different kinds of resources you can collect in the game that includes wood, brick, sheep, grain; whatever helps in building a good citizen. You need ten victory points to win the game. Below are the important aspects of Settlers of Catan.

When it comes to set up, you have to place the large hexagonal shaped tiles in the honeycomb format while water tiles are surrounding them from all corners.
Each player gets two settlements which are houses and sticks which are placed at the borders and intersection of the resource tiles.
You collect the resource cards based on your last place hexagonal tile house placement.
The game is perfect for experienced and hobbyists. It has won several awards and has good reviews as well.

A Game of Thrones (Strategy & Bluffing, Wargame)

If you love Game of Thrones, you probably going to love this game as well. The game can be played among 3 to 6 players. In the game, you take the role of the great houses of 7 kingdoms, and then you have to win the game by taking over the iron throne. You have to do diplomacy, bluffing and a planned strategy to dominate in the game. There are multiple editions of the game available; you can go with the latest one. You have to read the minds and behavior of other players in the game. The game is super fun and interactive you are going to have a good time playing it. Below are some of the important aspects of the game that you should be aware of.

At the beginning of the game, each player would be getting an army of a knight, Siege Engine, footman, ships, token, and other useful components.
You would also get the corresponding deck of house cards that you will be using as a leader to battle against the rival house.
You would have three phases in each around that includes the Westeros phase, the planning phase, and then the Action phase. The planning phase is one of the most important one and very decisive in the game.
The game will take some time to understand. But once you get a hold of it, I am sure you are going to be addicted to this game.

Operation(Children, Dexterity)

This is one of the most popular games among children. It can be played among six players. The game is quick, and it lasts up to 10 minutes. The game is unique and requires your activeness and skill if you want to win the game. There are several different editions of the game available online. So, choose the one that you like the most. In the game, you would be extracting the body parts of a patient. The cards that you would be getting would decide which silly part of the body you have to extract. To play this game, you would be getting a set of tweezers that would be attached to the board through the wire. If you touch the metal on the side of the holes, the patient’s pain will increase. You will get the buzzer and light up indication.

You can’t be sloppy in the game if you want to win. You have to be very careful while doing the extraction. Your kids are certainly going to love this game. After successful extraction, you get the cash, and the player at the end with the most cash declared as the winner. Below are some of the different editions of the game that you can choose from.

Shrek Edition- Here, you would be removing parts of Shrek. It’s just like the classic version of the game.
Simpsons Editon -In this edition, you would be removing foot in mouth, thumb, rubber neck and other body parts.
T-Rex- Be ready to extract the bones of dinosaurs in this case.
Spiderman 3- Heal all the ailments of spiderman.
Pit Stop- Here, you would be dealing with the different car parts.
Star Wars- If you love star wars, this is the edition for you.

Candy Land (Children, Racing)

This game is also very popular among the kids. It can be played among four players. The game is suitable for kids above three years. The game is quick and easy to learn and finished in half an hour. It is also known as various names as well as Candy Land Pooh, Candy Land Travel and others. In the game, you have to move through the rainbow path, peppermint forest, plum tree, and gumdrop mountain. In the game, you would be using the gingerbread man as the pieces. You would be getting four different colors of gingerbread man and cards. Below are some of the important instructions of the Candy Land Game.

At the beginning of the game, you are supposed to read out the legend of the lost candy castle which is printed inside the board. You can store the game parts below it.
The first player who reaches the candy Castle wins the game. You would find a lot of barriers during the game.
The game is fun and recommended for kids. So, next time you are feeling bored, start the adventure of Candy Castle.

Tsuro (Abstract, Kids & Adults)

This is a quick abstract game. It can be played among two to eight players. The game lasts up to 15-20 mins that make it a time saver as well. The game is beautiful and simple, and you have to lay the tiles every time your turn comes. The main aim of the Tsuro that you have to keep the token longer than your opponents; this thing becomes difficult as time passes because they are less space to fill. It is based on the Asian spiritual theme, and the title of the game is that it is the classic quest of enlightenment. Here are some essential aspects of the Tsuro board game.

In the game, you would have the 6*6 grid on which you have to place the tiles with twisting lines.
Each player would sometimes behave when their chance comes, they have two options either place the tile or move the token to the farthest from its current line till it reaches the edge of the board or collides with other player’s token.
The last player left on the board with the token wins the game. You have to strategy and good decision making to win the game.

Ticket to Ride (Trains, Card Drafting)

Some call it one of the best board games ever built. The game got launched in 2004, and since then there is a different version of the game that has come into the market. The game is played worldwide and popular among kids and adults. The game can be played among 2 to 5 players, and it lasts up to 30 to 60 mins. It has very simple gameplay, and rules can be learned in minutes. Every move you make in the game is very important. In the game, you have to collect various types of cards. The longer the path you make, the more chance you have to win. Below are some of the things that you have to keep in mind.

The size of the board is bigger than the normal board. It has 144 illustrated cards and 225 custom-molded train cars.
The board game received several awards as well. It has received several awards as well that includes Hungarian Board Game, Ludoteca Ideale, Hra Roku and best Japan Boardgame as well.

Risk (Wargame, Territory Building)

It is one of the great wargames that you can go for. It can be played among 2 to 6 players. It lasts up to 120 mins and fun to play. In this game, you have to build your territory. There are different editions of games available in the market, so you can choose the one that suits you. The game is unpredictable that makes it very interesting. In the game, you have to roll the dice which will help you to increase the power, and that will allow you to invade the territory. Luck is also a very important factor that will decide your possibility of winning the game. Below are some of the important factors that you have to keep in mind.

The main game is to conquer the world. You will be getting a bonus when you make a powerful attack or conquer the whole continents.
You can attack the enemy’s territory, and every time you take over the opponent’s territory, you get the bonus cards.

Trivial Pursuit (Party Game, Trivia, Up to 24 players)

If you are hosting a party for your friends and need something in which everyone can participate then this board game could be the best option. What I love about this game that it can be played between two-player up to 24 players. The board game lasts around one hour to one and a half hour. It is recommended for the 12+ age group. There are several different editions of the game present in the market, so choose the one that suits you the best. The game is simple and can be learned in minutes. In the game, you get the circular playing piece in which you would have six pie-shaped holes. The goal of the game that you need to collect the pie in each color. Below are some of the important things about this party game.

In the board, you would have the circular tracks and spaces in between in different colors (7).
Six Colours are corresponding to the questions while if you get the last, it gives the new dice roll.
You have to roll a die in every turn and then move around the board track in any direction. Every time, you stop at the color, you need to answer the corresponding question.
Every time you give the right answer, you would be getting the pie of that color.
The goal of the game that the first one who moves the spokes in the middle becomes the winner.
The game is popular in some specific countries. It has also got some awards as well that includes Mensa Select and Årets Spel Best Family Game.

Battleship (Children, Nautical)

If your child loves the ship, then this game could be a perfect fit for him. It is played by two players only. The game lasted up to half an hour and recommended for the 8+ age group. There are hundreds of different versions of the game available in the market; some of them are Folio Edition, Two Worlds Collide, and others. If we talk about the history of the game, earlier, it used to be a pencil-paper game but later on a guy named Milton Bradley converted it into a proper board game. The paper and pencil grids were changed to plastic ones that can hold the pegs to record the guesses.

The game has received numerous awards that boast about its popularity around the world.
The game has been evolved since the time of its inception. Earlier came the Salvo then Naval Strategy, then Sink it, and so on. All the versions are still available, so choose the one that entices you the best. 2008 Version is the most popular one.
Each player has to deploy the ships secretly into 2 to 5 squares in the square grid.
Then, each player has to call the location to shoot the other’s grid. The opponent has to say Hit or Miss. The first one who sinks the ships wins the game.

Cluedo Chocolate Edition (Murder & Memory)

This game is not very popular, but I loved it. It takes the test of your memory, and you have to solve the murder mystery. There are multiple variants of Cluedo available in the market. It can be played among three to four players. The game is recommended for the 8+ age group. The game also has multiple names that include Le Jeu des Grands Détectives, Discover the Secrets, Clue: Discover the Secrets Chocolate, and others. The game comes at a very affordable rate and unique in its sense. If you want to try something different, this is worth giving a try. Below are some of the important aspects of this murder mystery board game.

The rules of the chocolate edition are similar to the Classic version of Cluedo, but here, instead of cards, you would be getting the wrapped chocolates.
In the game, you have to discover the character, location, and weapon. First, the one to do so wins the game.
The winner can divide the chocolates among players if he/she wants.
In the game, you would be getting a paper game board, 33 chocolates, weapons, and rooms on the wrapper. You would also be getting Notepad, chips, and dices.

 

Stratego (Royal, Battlefield Planning)

The ultimate goal of the game that you have to protect your flag and capture the other’s flag. The board is your battlefield, and you would be getting an army and six bombs as well. The game can be played only between two players. The game is recommended for 6+ age group, and it lasts up to one hour to one and a half-hour. There are more than fifteen different variations of the game that you can choose from, some of them include Royal Stratego, Original Stratego, Mini Stratego, and others. In the game, you have to secretly place your flag, bombs, and men in the gameboard. The game might look simple but to win it, you need to plan things properly. You should make a good defense as well as offense plan.

Once, your army is placed, you have to advance your men. You can attack when you are one space away from your opponent.
In the game, you and your opponent decide the ranks, and the lower-ranking man is captured and taken out of a game.
There is a lot of suspense in the game, and it increases as you close by to an enemy. You have to guess the enemy’s location so that you don’t risk losing your men.
You can also use the bomb to take your enemy out no matter which rank he belongs to.
The first person who captures the flag becomes the winner. This game is very popular in China and similar to one of the most popular Chinese game Jungle.

Dixit (Storytelling)

If you love storytelling, then this game is specially made for you. The game is very popular all around the world and can be played among three to six players. Kids and adults both can play the game. The game lasts up to half an hour. In the game in every turn, one player has to play the role of a storyteller by looking at the six cards in his hand. With the help of those cards, he has to make a sentence and say it loud. During this, other players don’t see the card then each player select the best card matching with the sentence and has to give it to the storyteller then he shuffles the cards and shows face up and then other players have to guess, which cards were of the storyteller. Below are some of the important aspects of this storytelling game.

The game has received several awards and honors that include Ludoteca Ideale, Vuoden Peli Family Game, Guldbrikken Best Family Game Nomination, and others.
After every turn, everyone finds the correct card then the storyteller gets the 0 points, other players score 2 points each. Players get one point for each vote of their card.
The game ends when the whole deck gets empty. The player who has the most points wins the game.

Twilight Struggle (Area Control, Soviet Union)

This is also a unique game and played between two players only. There are several editions of the game but the Soviet Union one is the most popular one. The game can last up to two hours to three hours. It is not suitable for kids, but teens and adults can surely enjoy it. The game has also received several awards and nominations that includes Ludoteca Ideale Award, Lucca Games, Gra Roku Nominations and others. The game is based at the 1945 wartime; it is the journey in which you would know a lot of things happened between soviet union and the United States. The game is not just about war instead it about prestige and conflicts in ideology. Here are the basics of Twilight Struggle that you should be aware of.

It is a simple card-driven game that you can learn in one or two hours and start playing it.
You would be getting a world map of that time in which you have to fight for your superpower domination. The game requires good decision making as you have to exert in the game and gain the allies as well.
You would be going through a lot of historical happenings in the game that includes the Vietnam war, Arab-Israel Conflict, and others.
If you have an interest in history and especially in that period of wartime, believe you are going to love this game.

 Mancala (Da Vinci Edition)

There are multiple editions of Mancala available, but Da Vinci is one of the oldest ones. It is played between two players and recommends for 8+ age group. The game lasts up to 20mins that makes it a quick and a time saver as well. The game is simple and can be easily played. To start the game, you have to place it in a long sideways facing you and your opponent then you will see the six holes in two rows and mancala at the end. You will see your side and mancala and your opponent’s side and Mancala. The same situation would be from your opponent’s side as well. At the starting of the game, you have to place the stones in each hole except mancalas. There should be a total of 48 of these pieces. You can choose the stones accordingly like marbles, pennies or any small thing of your comfort. You can decide who is playing first at mutual consent. Below are some of the important aspects of the game that you should be aware of.

In the game, you have to place the stones in their side holes; you have to do it one by one in a counterclockwise direction.
You can place the stones in your mancala, but that would be counted as a whole, but then you have to skip the opponent’s Mancala.
You have to keep on repeating the above process until you don’t have any more stones left.
If you get the first chance to play, then you might get an edge over another player.

Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers(Family)

This is a city building game and suitable for kids and adults. You can have a great time playing this game with your family. The game has also received several awards as well that includes Ludo Award, Vuoden Peli, Nomination for Hra Roku and others. Like other Carcassonne games, here also you have to place the tile to create the landscape and then placing the meeples to get the points. At the end which so ever has the highest point wins the game. In this version of the game, instead of cities, farms, and roads, you would have the lakes, rivers, forests, and meadows. Here, you can have the meeple representation accordingly like hunters for meadows, gatherers for the forest, fishers for river and so on. Below are some of the important rules of the game that you should be aware of.

If you complete the forest with gold nuggets, then it leads to an immediate draw which will allow you to place 1 to 12 bonus tiles.
In the game, tigers negate the other animals, and a meadow’s worth is 2 points.
Some fish decide the worth of the river in the lakes at each end.

 Sorry! Sliders (Kids, Dexterity)

This is a fun game and played among two to four players. The game lasts up to half an hour to one hour. It is recommended for kids above eight-plus years. When it comes to difficulty level, out of 5, board game geek gives it 1 rating that means that game is not that difficult. In the game, you would be sliding your pawns to Home or Sorry. The game is fun, and if you are dexterous, you have more chance to win. The game can be played among four players through the game might not be as fun for adults as for kids. You get four different primary colors that include blue, red, yellow and green. Apart from it, you have 16 rolling pawns and 16 scoring pawns. In the Scoring pawn, there is no rolling ball at the bottom, and they are also smaller in size respectively. Below are the few things about the game that you should be aware of.

In the one game itself, you would be getting four different versions of the game that gives you different options to choose from, and you get more fun.
The game has received a lot of Awards and Nominations from Golden Geek that itself boasts about the game popularity around the world.
Four different ways of the game that you would be getting are Race For Home, Instant Home, Danger Dots, and Instant Sorry.

The Game of Life (Children, Simulation)

I think that it is a kind of game that every child should play. It can be played among two to six players and a game lasts up to one hour to one and a half-hour. The game allows you to go through multiple phases of life that includes college, raising a family, buying a home, work, retirement and much more. The intent of the game to get the most of the assets. The first player who completes the course would be getting the extra tokens. The game is filled with surprises, and you are surely going to have fun with the action cards. It is a fun game for the whole family. Below are some of the important aspects of the game that you should be aware of.

In the game, you would move in a different direction on the longboard depending on what you get on the spinning wheel. The movement could be backward and forward.
More than skills and strategy, the game depends on luck. So, next time you play the game. Keep something lucky with yourself.
The level of difficulty decreased as the game evolved. If you go with the oldest version of the game, it would be the most difficult and if you go with the latest version of the game that would be the least difficult.
The game also allows your kid to have a better understanding of life. They also get multiple career options to choose from.

Backgammon (Abstract, Dice)

This is again a very famous dice game that you can play with your friends and family. The game is played between two players only and lasts up to half an hour. The game is recommended for 8+ age group and also has little bit difficulty level as well. If we talk about the history of the game, its origin goes back thousands of years back in time. In the game, you get the army of 15 men which has to be moved around and ultimately off the board. In every turn, you have to throw the dice, and accordingly, you have to decide which men of yours should make a move.

If your men get captured, then they have to start the journey from the starting. This game is pretty popular in some parts of India, people in Bangalore love to play this board game. Below are some of the important aspects of the game that you should be aware of.

The latest edition of the game is called “Doubling Cube” in which the stakes are higher. You can also play the game for money as well.
Luck is a very big factor, but you can also do a lot of things doing the right strategy. You should wisely decide the movement of your men.
The first one who gets all of his opponents out of the board wins the game. The game is pretty simple and fun at the same time; it is suitable for kids and adults.

Shadows Over Camelot (Knights, Black & White Sword)

This game has received a lot of accolades over the period that includes Origins Awards, Japan Boardgame Advanced, Nomination in Spiel der Spiele, and a lot more. The game can be played among three to seven players, and it lasts up to one hour to one and a half hour. It is suitable for the kids above eight years. It is also one of the best board games online. Shadows over Camelot is driven by hand management and cooperation. Each player in the game represents the knight of the round table, and they have to collaborate to conquer the number of quests that will include a search for the Holy Grail of Defeat of Black knight. Below are the rules of Shadows Over Camelot.

Once the quest gets completed, you have to place the white sword on the round table. If you fail to overcome the quest, then black swords would be placed engines around the Camelot would be seized.
The main goal is to build the majority of white swords before the Camelot falls.
In each move, the knight can choose among different actions that include moving to a new quest, advance the force, or building the hands.
In the game, one knight could be the traitor, and he could strike at a very crucial moment, and that would be the worst-case scenario.

Don’t Break the Ice (Bear, Penguin, Arctic)

This game is played among two to four players and lasts up to 20-30 minutes. Your five years old kid can also learn the game very easily and start having fun with it. The game is also not very difficult as such, board game geek gives it 1.1 complexity rating out of 5. The cost of the game is around $50, and that makes it affordable as well. There are different editions of the game in the market. Either you can go with the bear one or with the penguin one. The game is visually compelling and fun at the same time. In the game you to tap out the ice blocks one by one, if you do it properly, then it won’t melt and that will the bear or penguin not getting sunk.

If your kids are playing the game, then some adult has to be there to assemble the game.
In the game, you would be getting a lot of items that includes two mallets, four ice tray legs, ice tray frame, one large block of ice and 32 small pieces as well. The character that you would be getting in the game is Phillip.
The main goal of the game is that you don’t have to break the ice. As the game progresses, the things will become difficult, and ice blocks will start falling.
One wrong block will break the ice, so be careful and put the things after giving it a thought.
There are two options that you get in the game. Either you can play as one on 1 or in the team of two.

Blokus (Abstract, Tile Placement)

This is again a very popular tile placement game and comes under the abstract category. It can be played between two to four players, and the game might last between half an hour to one hour. It is recommended for the kids above 5, but adults can also have to play it. It is also known as several different names as well that includes Tessellation, Giant Blokus and others. The game Blokus is made by two words Block Us. In the game, you use the Tetris shaped transparent, colored pieces that you would be moving on the board. When it comes to the placement of the pieces, you can place it adjacent to your piece instead you have to place it in such a way that it touches one of the corners of your piece. Below are some of the important rules of the game that you should be aware of.

There are 400 squares on the game board, and you would be getting 84 game pieces of four different colors which consists of red, blue, green and yellow.
Each player has to choose the color at the beginning of the game, and you get the corresponding set of pieces.
The turn goes in the clockwise direction in which you have to place the pieces in the corner squares at the starting.
No flat edges of the same color should touch. While placing the piece, keep in mind that it should touch only to the corners of the same color piece.
In the end, when there are no places to lay the piece, the game ends, and then you have the score. The one with the highest scores wins the game.

Chutes and Ladders (Ancient Indian Game)

This is a very popular game especially in India, but now its popularity is growing around the world as well. The game got originated long back in India and later on brought to the UK and other countries. In 1943, the first commercial version of the game came out by Milton Bradley. Earlier, there were ladders instead of chutes. Players travel along the squares in the board. With the help of a ladder, you climb and come close to nirvana while snakes take you down and you slide back to evil. The game is simple and fun to play. Almost anyone can play this game. It is played among two to six players and lasts up to half an hour. The game is simple to play, and you can learn the rules in just minutes.

This game is the real fun for very young children as no reading required in the game. If you have two kids at home and you want to keep both of them engaged, then this could be a really good option.
The game also helps in learning the counting because every time your kid rolls the dice, they have a count how many squares they have to move.
The first one to reach the Square 100 wins the game. Below are the rules of the game.

Betrayal at House on the Hill (Suspense & Betrayal)

This game is for teens and adults. If you love suspense and thrill in the game, then it could be a perfect fit for you. The game costs around $100 but worth its investment. In the game, you would be exploring the haunted mansion of your design. And during the adventure, you would be encountering a lot of new things as well that includes spirits, omens, and others. The game might last around one to one and a half hour. It is really fun when you play it with your friends and family members.

In the game, you would be building your haunted house room by room. That makes the game unique every time you play it.
The game is played among three to six players, and you can choose one of the six characters of your choice.
In the game, one member betrays the rest of the members, and then you have to defeat the traitor to win the game.
Though it will take some time to understand all the rules of the game once you get the hang of it, you are surely going to love this game.
The game is recommended for the 12+ age group, and to win the game, you have made your move strategically.

Cosmic Encounter (Space & Aliens)

If you want to explore the space and encounter the Aliens, this could be a perfect fit for you. The game can be played by the kids who are at least ten years old. The game lasts around one hour to two hours. Three to five members can participate in the game. The game is a little bit difficult and will take some time to understand. The game has also received a nomination for Golden Geek Best Gamers Awards in 2009. In the game, you have to build your empire in the galaxy. You can choose among different alien races in which each one has a unique power.

There are a lot of cool things that you can do in the game. You can form alliances, send your starships for battle, and much more.
As the game evolved over the years, you will new alien races in each edition. Some of them are Remora, Tick-Tock, and Mite.
You would be playing as the leader of the alien race. You have to move your ships so that enemy doesn’t enter your planet through the hyperspace gate.
The aim of the game that you have colonized the opponent’s planetary system. The first one who set the five colonies wins the game.

Battlestar Galactica (Science Fiction, Bluffing, Teamwork)

This is also a very loved science fiction board game. In the game, you would be doing a lot of bluffing and strategy implementation if you want to win the game. The game is based on the popular sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica. If you watched the series and loved the story, then this board game would be a perfect fit for you. Every character in this board game has unique power and weakness at the same time. In the game, you have to work together with other players to ensure the survival of humanity. There would be a lot of different phases in the game that includes food contaminations, fuel shortages, political unrest, and others. I would say this is one of the best game board games for 12-year-olds. Below are some of the important aspects of Battlestar Galactica.

It is a semi-cooperative game and could last for hours. To win the game, you have to do the teamwork.
There are multiple options you would be getting to choose from that includes engineers, military leaders, political leader, and pilots.
You would be facing various task problems during the game, and your goal is to overcome it otherwise you get the crisis card.
You have to save the earth by keeping the right population, ship morale and fuel level. And also be aware of the cyclone players so that humans don’t get lost.

Pandemic (Exploration, Environmental)

The game is all about exploration and can be played among two to four players. The game is recommended for the 12+ age group and lasts up to one hour to one and a half hour. The game is not that simple, and you will take some time to understand it. The game is about 71 years ago catastrophe, a plague that destroyed the world and humanity suffered like anything. Most people have died, and only a few have survived it. For three generations, people have lived on the floating stations known as “havens,” and they are somehow able to provide the required supplies so that humans don’t get succumbed. In the game, you are the largest city to survive, and now you are fighting with death as the resources are decreasing to be alive in the game.

The story of the game is compelling, and that will keep you glued to it. You have to strategically plan the things in the game if you want to win it.
Cities which are far away from the haven have fallen, and your challenge is to save as many people you can save.
The game is not for kids; it is only for adults. It will take some time to get the hang of it, but once you get used to it, you will surely love this game.
This board game has received a lot of nominations and prizes that include Spiel des Jahres Prize, Golden Geek nominations and others.

Big Trouble in Little China: The Game (Fight & Fantasy)

This is the latest game in the market and trending in geek board game section. The gameplay of the board is based in China where you would be fighting to prove your dominance. Little China is a small world where the ancient evil lurks. In the game, Jack Burton and his friends would be facing a lot of problems that you have to overcome strategically. You will meet a lot of evil minions who are there to take you down in the game. Be ready to face the guns and axes in the dark alleys.

The game is full of wild adventure where you and your friends would be going through the mystical underworld.
In the game, every character has its unique powers so you should know which character would work best in which situation.
To win the game, you have to be co-operative with other players so that you can achieve the goal.
The game is very cinematic, its visually compelling and you will love the scenery and different challenges that you are going to face in the game.

 Balderdash (Word Game, Voting)

This is again a very popular game and unique as well. The game can be played among 2 to 6 players. The game lasts up to one hour to one and a half hour. This board game is recommended for the 12+ age group. The latest version of the game is more compelling than the earlier ones. So, it is recommended to go with the latest edition. In the game, you would be receiving a lot of cards with some real words that you might not be aware of. Once you get the word, you have to read it aloud then other players have to come up with the definition of the word. The one with the correct definition wins the round. The game came around long back, but it became popular in 2006 when Mattel published it in 2006.

The game is fun to play; you can play it with your friends and family. It will also help you to improve your vocabulary.
The game also received a couple of awards, and one of them is 1990 Årets Spel Best Family Game Winner that itself boasts about the quality of the game.

Love Letter (Love & Elimination)

If you want some romance in the game, then this game is the one that you can go for. There are very few games which are based on the love theme. The game is fun if you play it with young players where you would be trying to impress the princess of the Tempest. In the game, the princess has locked herself in the palace, and you are supposed to send your love letter. Every player has to compete among one another for their love letters to reach the princess. The game is super fun if you are playing with your friends and you will get one laugh or two while playing it.

This board game is about risk, deduction, and luck — your aim in the game that letter has to reach to princess while deflecting the letters of others.
At the starting, each player has to start with the one card. In every turn, you would be playing one card and drawing one as well. Your goal is to expose other members in the game.
If you get the powerful card which will give you early gain. Use your brain, don’t rely too much on the weaker card that might toss your letter into the fire.
The game has also received several awards as well that includes Guldbrikken Best Family Game, Hra Roku & Gouden Ludo Nomination and others.
The game can be played among 2 to 4 players. It lasts up to 20 mins that makes the game quick and time saver as well.

Forbidden Island (Adventure, Grid Movement)

This game is all about adventure, and you have to move your grids properly to win the game. The game can be played among 2 to 4 players, and it lasts up to half an hour to one hour that depends on how you play. The game is recommended for the 10+ age group, and when it comes to its complexity, it’s not that difficult.

The game is virtually stunning, and you will see the scenery in the game. Here, you won’t be competing against the other players; instead, you would be competing against the game, and you have to cooperate with other players to overcome the hurdles. In the game, you have to move your pawns over the island. The proper co-operation is required, and every move should be made carefully.

The game has solid build quality, and it lasts for years. It is not fragile like other board games in the market. The cards of the game are durable, and it is also very affordable as well at the same time.
The game has also won several awards and nominations that includes Vuoden Peli, Juego del Año, Deutscher Lernspielpreis, and others.
The game is fun and trick sometimes. There are multiple variations of the game available; I would recommend you to go with the latest one.

Mouse Trap (Roll & Spin, Animals)

This game is super fun and unique also as it is clear from the name that it is about a mouse. Here, you have to move the mouse without getting it trapped. The game can be played among two to four players. In the game, you have to do the mouse navigation properly without getting trapped. The board game is inspired by Goldberg famous rat trap, and you have to move your mice across the board. There could be several baits and traps during the path, so you have to very careful while making a move. In the game, the cheese would be used as a bait, so make sure that you don’t get trapped into it.

The game can be played among two to four players. It lasts up to half an hour to one hour.
In the game, you have to capture each other’s mouse by turning the crank which will activate the mousetrap. If it doesn’t malfunction, the mouse gets trapped.
The winner is the one who doesn’t get trapped during the game. You can read the mouse trap rules over here.

The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth (Adventure)

This game came in 2019 and very popular among Lord of the Rings fan. The game can be played by one player to five players that make it unique because, in most of the games, you need at least two players. The game is app supported as well. The game is all about courage and cooperation; you have to fight against the evil which threatens you. The game is based upon the stories of middle earth. It is full of adventures and secrets. The game lasts up to one hour to two hours, and it is recommended for the age group above 14+. It is also one of the best board game solos.

When it comes to difficulty, you will take some time to understand it. The game could be a bit easy if you are already aware of the lords of the rings story.
You would be getting a companion app in the game that will guide you through the adventure.
This thematic game brings a lot of unexpected, exciting things for you that includes dangerous forests, ancient middle earth creatures and much more.
So, it’s time to write your legend on the middle earth and creating a new fate altogether.

Wingspan (Animals & Strategy)

This is also one of the most popular trending board game in 2019. You might find it in the trending section of board game geek. Cards drive the game, it’s bit competitive and takes strategy making to win it. If you are a bird enthusiast, researcher or love watching them, this game might entice you. In the game, you have found the best birds and had to attract them to your network of wildlife. The game has a very different genre, and if you do a backpack once in a while, then it could be a perfect fit for you. A lot of backpackers when they travel around the world, they sit and play this game among the like-minded people.

In the game, each bird comes with a powerful combination, and that helps you in extending your habitat.
There are a lot of things you can do in the game when you reach the dice tower; you get food tokens via dice.
You can also lay eggs in various colors using the miniatures. There are hundreds of cards; you would be getting in this board game.
The game lasts for four rounds; in the end, one with the highest points wins the game.

 Merchants of Muziris (Card Game)

This is a kind of a business game and easy to learn at the same time. This game is played between two players only where you have to do a lot of trading and all to prove your dominance. In the game, you would be playing the role of various characters that include the role of supplier and sometimes the seller on their stand. In the game, you would have around ten goods, and with each card, you would be getting one out of 10. In every turn, you would be getting the four cards face up and then you can play the role of different character accordingly.

If you play the role of Merchant, then you have to add the card from the supply. However, the Advisor uses the special ability of the card in the deck of supply.
Beggar’s action would be to draw cards while the customer would make the order using the goods.
The players get the points depending on the sales and bonus they make during their turn.
In the end, everyone has to reveal their number of goods, and one with the highest number of identical goods gets the points.
In the end, you might have like three bananas, one mango, two limes, etc

 Gloomhaven (Miniatures, Thematic)

This is a combat game based on your decision and strategy making ability. The game can be played among one to four players and lasts up to one to one and a half hour. The game is recommended for the 12+ age group and also a bit difficult to understand all the rules. If you loved the game of thrones board game, then you might love this one as well. It has also received several awards and nominations as well that includes SXSW Tabletop Game, Origins Awards, Golden Geek and others. In some categories, it has won the awards while in others, it got nominated. In the game, you would be playing the role of wandering adventurers that will allow you to travel the dark corners of the world and facing a lot of unexpected situations. During the game, you would be enhancing your ability with loot and finding other locations.

In the game, you would be exploring the new things and finding new locations around the world and much more.
The game lasts for multiple sessions. Once you play the game several times, I am sure; you will be addicted to it.
In the game, you control everything, then every decision you make writes a new story. It’s like creating your path and choosing your own adventure story.
In every turn, the player would be choosing the two cards. Each card comes with top and bottom power. So, you can choose the power accordingly.

Treasure Island (Pirates, Novel Based)

This board game is all about pirates and travelers. There is so much fun in the game. Find the treasure, steer the ship, attack the others, and much more. The game can be played among two to five players. It lasts up to 45 minutes and fun of teens and adults. It could also be a fun board game for couples. The story of the game revolves the character named John Silver who has committed a mutiny, and he is now cornered and tied up by other pirates. The quest is to get the path for the treasure.

The game is all about exploration. You have to find the location of his treasure by exploring the island.
While pirates are searching for the treasure. However, the character John Silver is looking for an escape and wants to get his treasure back.
The game is fun; it includes bluffing and strategy making. The game hangs between the escape of Long John and the finding of the treasure.

42- SpaceCorp (Science & Exploration)

This game is good for nerds and geeks as it covers space exploration. The game can last between half an hour to three hours. It’s completely up to the players. The game can be played among one to four players, and it is recommended for the 12+ age group. When it comes to difficulty, the board game geek has given it 2.82 rating out of 5. The game spans over three eras where you would be developing and exploring the solar system and beyond. If your kid is a science student, there would be a lot of things that he would learn as well. Below are the SpaceCorp rules that you should be aware of.

In the game, you have to assemble the spaceport at Lagrange point, and from there you can launch the Mars exploration mission.
There are a lot of things you can do in the game that includes asteroids mining, exotic resources, finding microbial life and much more.
You will be earning profits by the resources you get during exploration.
There are different characters in the game that includes the Planeteers, starfarers, mariners, and others. Each one stays in a different location and has a unique task to do.

43- Dominion (Medieval, Card)

If you love old things, then this game could be a choice for you. Here, you would have monarchy and kingdoms. This board game is good for three players however the game can be played among two to four players. It lasted up to 30mins and recommended for the 10+ age group. In the game, you would be playing the role of monarch carrying forward the legacy of your ancestors. You have everything in your small kingdom happiness, rivers, and greenery. But you have big dreams and want to expand your kingdom; you want everything to be bigger, bigger area, rivers; ultimately you want a dominion.

In the game, there are other freeholds and feodums like small land areas owned by people. You aim to unite them together and bring under your banner.
There are a lot of things that you would be doing in the game that includes building castles and other buildings, increase the treasury as you would be competing with other kingdoms to control the civilization.
The game has received several awards and nominations that includes Årets Spill, Ludoteca Ideale Award, Tric Trac Nomination, and others.
With this board game, you would be getting around 500 cards in which you have to select 10 out of 25 kingdom types.

44- Apples to Apples (Humor, Party Game)

If you want some humor in the game, then this could be an option for you. I would also call it one of the best board game for eight players. The game lasted up to half an hour and recommended for the 12+ age group. In the game, you would be getting two separate card decks which are known as Things and Description card. In every round, the active player picks the description card, and other players have to choose the description card secretly. The goal is to make the best match with the description, and at the end, it is faced down on the table.

The game has received awards like Japan best board game and Mensa select winner.
Then the active player has to reveal the card and has to select the thing card that according to him matches the best. Whosoever, the card is selected, he becomes the active player in the next round.
There are multiple variations of the game to have more fun; you should go with the full board game expansion set as well.

45- Scattergories (Real Time, Party Game)

This game is suitable for six players however it can also be played, two players. The game comes under the party genre, and you can play it while having the drink with your friends. The game lasted up to half an hour and recommended for the 10+ age group. The game is very simple and easy to learn & you can learn all of its rules in just 10 minutes. There are various categories in the game, and you have to answer that category if you belong to the same. You have to keep in mind that answer should start from the selected key letter and answer in the fixed time frame. The game can be enjoyed between kids and adults.

The unique thing about the game is that you can do your modification accordingly and change the little rules bit to add more fun.
You can select the theme accordingly, or you can also make your creative categories list.
The unique answer you give, the more points you get and at the end, one with the highest point wins the game.
You also get the timer as well. It’s dying is unique, it has 20 faces, and you get 12 categories to answer.

46- Dominion: Intrigue (Dominion, Expansion)

There are two editions of the game till now; I would recommend you to go with the second one. The game is all about secrets. The theme of the game is that Steward smiles at you thinking that you have the secret while you think he is smiling because he has the secret. You have to understand the phrases and rules of the game when servant says “The eggs are on the plate” you have to figure out what he says and what he means. So, next time you find yourself confused, read the codebook and figure out the secrets.

Dominion: Intrigue (Second Edition) is the board games expansion of the first one. You would be getting 26 kingdom cards that you can use with the base game as well.
This board game is suitable to play at home and have a great time with your family members. If you want to expand the game to 5 to 6 players, then use the base cards.
It can be played among two to four players but best when there are only three players. It lasts up to 14+ age group and lasts up to 30minutes.

47- Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 (Campaign, Disease-Fighting)

This edition of the game came in 2015, and since then it is very popular among young players. The game is suitable for adults, and this is also a good board game for college students. It can be played among two to four players. It is neither very simple nor very difficult when it comes to complexity. It is a game based on co-operation and which will help you to achieve the campaign. In the game, you have to travel around the world and treat the people suffering from the disease and parallel; you have to search for the cure as well before things get out of the hand. In the game, there are four kinds of plague that can spread.

In the game, you get multiple actions to choose from when your turn comes. You may travel the world, build research stations, treat disease or others.
If all cubes are removed from the board, the disease is eradicated. There would be cubes with different colors, and you have to remove them all.
The game has also received several awards and nominations as well that includes SXSW Tabletop, Kennerspiel des Jahres, Diana Jones Award and others.

48- El Grande (Board Game for 12 years old)

El Grande is the best board game for five players. It can, however, be played between two players as well. The game lasts up to 60 minutes to 120 minutes. It is also a good board game for 12 years old. When it comes to difficulty, it is a bit difficult than other games. If you are from Spain and looking for a board game for Spain, then it could is a good choice for you. In the game, every third round, the regions are scored, and after the ninth round, the one with the highest points wins the game.

The game has received several awards as well that includes Årets Spil, Spiel des Jahres, Deutscher Spiele Preis, and others.
You can place Caballeros in the areas adjacent to the one which has the king pawn.
The ultimate goal of the game is to achieve the caballero majority. In the game, you place the cubes in the region on the board.
If you place the large cube known as Grande in the region with the sole majority, then you get two bonuses point.

49- Shogun (Sengoku Period)

The game is set in the Sengoku period, and it is based on the first edition of the Wallenstein system. The Sengoku period lasts from 1467-1573, and that got ended with the inception of Tokugawa. The game is about the history and unique in its approach. Not everyone likes this kind of game, but it could be addictive if you find it interesting. The game can be played internationally and have a rule booklet in five languages. This game is mainly popular in Japan, and you can often see people playing this board game in the outdoor parks.

The game has received a lot of nominations and Awards, and some of them are Tric Trac, Nederlandse Spellenprijs Nominations and winner in Golden Geek.
In the game, you would be playing the role of a Daimyo and will be getting your troops as well.
You have deployed your army wisely, you would be getting the option of choosing among ten possible, and those actions would ultimately decide your fate.
In each turn, you have to perform one action in a particular province. Then the fight will happen between the opponents and cubes will fall out.

50- Pay Day (Calendar, Property Deals)

This is a great real estate board game. It can be played among 2 to 6 players but best when played among four players. The game lasts up to 30 mins. It is recommended for the 8+ age group, and good is fun when played among friends. Though, this board game is also not for everyone, if you are not interested in trading, real estate, property deals and negotiations then this could not be the right fit for you. So, I would suggest going through other options as well so that you can find the best fit. Below are some of the important features of the game that you should be aware of.

The game is played on the one month calendar of 31 days. During the game, you will be dealing with a lot of bills and expenses.
Players also have to make the deals on right property, and that will allow them to earn money.
At the end of the month, you would be paid the salary with which you have to clear your outstanding bills and loans.
The game is fun and has simple rules. It’s not very much exciting but a good time pass.

51- Takenoko (Animals, Territory Building)

This is again an animal board game; very simple and easy to learn. The game can be played among 2 to 4 players and can last up to one hour to one and a half hour. The game is suitable for the 10+ age group. You can play it with your friends and family and have a great time. The story of the board game goes like this, A long time Imperial Court in Japan gave a giant panda bear to the Chinese emperor as a symbol of peace. And Since then Japanese Emperor has trust over Chinese kingdom for caring the animals in his bamboo garden.

In the game, you would be doing a lot of tasks that includes irrigation, land cultivation, and others.
In the game, you would be growing three varieties of bamboo that includes Green, Yellow, and pink.
There is an Imperial gardener that maintains the bamboo garden so that it can have a tender and juicy bamboo.
You have to take care of this sacred animal by managing the plots, growing the bamboo and feeding the panda at the same time. One who manages it the best becomes the winner.
The game has also received a lot of Awards & Honors that includes Ludoteca Ideale, Tric Trac Nomination, and Le Lys Grand Finalist.

52- Dead of Winter (Action Point Allowance System)

This is a board game for four players however can be played among 2 to 5 players as well. The game is full of action and adventure which will give you a different level of thrill. It lasts up to one hour to two hours and recommended for adults. It is not very suitable for kids because it has some complicated rules and might take some time to get hold of it. This game is based on cooperation with other players which increases your chances of survival in the world.

In the game, all the players would be put in a weakened survivor colony while the rest of the world is either dead or diseased.
You would also be meeting a lot of flesh-craving monsters. You have to kill them to be alive in the game.
In the game, you would be playing the role of different characters where you have to lead the other survivors.

53- Stone Age (Dice, Prehistoric)

The game is based on Stone Age. In the game, you would be using the dice and controlling your fate. It can be played among two to four players, and it lasts up to 60-90 minutes. The game is recommended for the 10+ age group. When it comes to complexity, the boardgamegeek has given it 2.49 rating out of 5. You would be going through the hard times of stone age and will do everything to survive.

In the game, you would be playing different roles like hunters, farmers, collectors, and others. You would be learning a lot of things for the betterment of civilization.
In the game, you have to search for better tools and new plants to make things better.
You would be exactly living in the same way as our ancestors did. You would be achieving a new level of civilization and expanding your village at the same time.
The game has also received Hungarian Board Game Award, Vuoden Peli Adult Game, and others.

54- Citadels (Bluffing)

If you love bluffing, then this game could be a perfect fit for you. In the game, you would be making a new building, acquiring more gold and taking a unique role in each round. The game ends when eight building in the game is erected then we tally the points, and one with the highest score wins the game. At the starting of the game, you would have some building cards. There are five different colors of buildings that includes purple and other colors. While with the other colors, you would be getting the benefit for the character but with purple, you get the unique ability.

On a turn, you would be earning one or two gold then you can also construct the building that depends on you.
Each building on the board is equal to a certain number of points based on the number of symbols on them.
There could be different actions you can do in each turn that includes stealing the gold, wizard swapping, destroying a building and others.
To, enjoy the game to the fullest, you can go with the expansion of the board game, where you would be having new characters introduced.
The game has received several awards and nominations that includes Golden Geek nomination and Nederlandse Spellenprijs winning award.

55- Resistance (Bluffing & Negotiation)

This is the most suitable board game for seven players. It can be played among five to ten players as well. The game lasts up to half an hour and recommended for kids above 10. The game is simple and easy to learn, and you can have a perfect time playing with your family and friends. This party game is based on social deduction. If you ever played Mafia, then you would find a lot of resemblance in the game. In the game, you have depended on the other players to complete the missions against the Empire. There are two kinds of the role; you can take in the game. First one is Imperial Spy and the second one is for a renaissance.

As the game progresses, you have to find out other’s identity and gain their trust.
In every round, you would have the discussion where the leader would be giving specific plans to the players.
Once the leader entrusts the plan, the voting happens for the approval of the assignment if it passes the players chose to support or sabotage the plan secretly.
The board game has received a nomination in Japanese best board game and golden geek as well.

56- Arkham Horror (Horror, Fantasy)

This is the best horror board game in 2019 that you can go for what I love about this game that it can be played by one person as well. But, better if you between two. The game is a bit difficult to understand and recommend adults and teens only. This game is not very suitable for the kids. Here, you will see the perfect combination of horror and fantasy. These cards will take you to the journey of finding your strength and weakness.

In the game, you and your friends would be facing unexpected mysteries in the Arkham city of England.
In the game, you would find foul rituals and weird cults, and that will unravel the deep side of mysteries.
This game takes a lot of thinking, so you have to decide carefully what action you will take in every turn because a wrong move might lead to dire consequences.
The game has received several awards as well that includes Jeu de l’Année Expert nomination, SXSW Tabletop Game Award, and several others.

57- Mastermind (Abstract, Deduction)

This is the board game for two players. The game is quick and lasts up to 20 mins. It is recommended for kids and adults; you can also play it with family and have a great time. Mastermind falls under the abstract genre where you would be using your guesses and making the deduction. The logic is also needed to find the right peg that your opponent is hiding. In the Mastermind, one would be secretly putting the four colored pegs behind the screen while other playing the role of code breaker would be making the guesses.

After the guess, the code maker will tell the codebreaker about the result. There could be two possibilities, the right color at the right place or right color in the wrong place or completely wrong in the worst case.
Then, in the next row, you again have to make the guesses based on the clues given in the first round by code maker.
The Mastermind has multiple editions; you can also go for the family version. Bulls & Cows inspired it.

58- King of Tokyo (Fighting, Movies)

If you want a board game based on movies and some very popular character in which you fight the demons, then this could be a choice for you. King of Tokyo can be played between two to six players but best for five players. The game lasts from half an hour to one hour. You can play it with kids and adults as it is very simple to learn. In the game, the race is for becoming the king of Tokyo. There are several character roles that you can choose from in the game that includes gigantic robots, mutant monsters, and strange aliens. All of them are destroying each other, and you have to whack each other to prove your dominance.

At the start of the game, you rolled the dice and based on the face-up side, your action is decided. You can get one of these: 1, 2, 3 (Victory Points), Heal, Attack, or Energy.
In the King of Tokyo, you have to gain energy, gain victory points, attack other players and restore the health.
If you are the fiercest player, you will earn extra victory points. You would be facing all the monsters, and you can’t heal as well.
There are a lot of special techniques; you can use in the game that includes body armor, nova death ray, and others to prove your dominance in Tokyo.
Either player gets 20 victory points or becomes the sole survivor to win the Tokyo.
It is very popular in Japan and has received several awards as well that includes Nederlandse Spellenprijs nomination, Guldbrikken Award, and Gouden Ludo nomination as well.

59- Forbidden Desert (Science Fiction)

This is again a good board game for the science student. The has a unique story in which you have to be ready to find the flying machine somewhere buried in the ancient desert city. The game also needs cooperation and proper strategy making. You have to coordinate with the other players and use all the available resources. In the forbidden desert, you have to find out the flying machine as soon as possible before you become the permanent artifacts of it. The mechanisms that are used in the game is grid and hand movement, action point allowance, and cooperative play. It fell under the adventure and fantasy category and played among the family members.

The game lasts up to one hour and can be played among 2 to 5 players. It is recommended for the 10+ age group.
It has received several awards and nominations that includes Golden Geek nomination, Mensa Select Winner and Meeple Choice Award.
You would be playing the role of brave adventurers who have to face the desert’s wrath of blistering heat and windy weather.

60- Puerto Rico (Farming)

If you love farming, then this game is a perfect choice. I think this is the only game in our top 100 list which is completed dedicated to farming only. It can be played among 3 to 5 players. Depending on how you play, it might last up to three to four hours. When it comes to difficulty, it is a bit trickier than the other games. It’s a fun game, and you can have a good time with your family. In the game, you would be playing the role of colonial governors in the island of Rico. In the game, you have to amass the points by doing building construction of shipping goods. In the game, you would be getting a separate small board with the city building, resources, and plantation. Some parts would also be shared with other players that include Trading house, a supply of resource and doubloons.

You can use the doubloons to buy the buildings which will help you to produce more crops and get other abilities.
In each round, either you can play as a trader or as a builder. Once the role is chosen, you must take the appropriate action.
There are two expansions of the game that are available in the market. So, you can choose either one which will give you new buildings and resources.
The game has an official selection from Ludoteca Ideale, Hra Roku Nomination and Nederlandse Spellenprijs Winner award.

61- Ticket to Ride: Europe (Europe & Trains)

This is the European version of the classical game Ticket to Ride. The game can be played among two to five players and lasts for 30-60 minutes. The game mechanism is based on card drafting, route selection, and hand management. It will take you to amazing places in Europe. You will learn a lot of things as well. It will help you in covering all the cities whether its Edinburg, Paris or Rome. The game is simple like the original version of the game and can be learned in minutes.

The game can be played among family members or with friends as well. It is a completely new edition altogether; you don’t need the original version to play this game.
There would be a lot of fun; you will have in the game that includes traveling through tunnels, Ferries, and others.
It also has a train station game piece. You would be getting the points either by placing the trains or connecting the cities.
It has several nominations and awards as well that includes Årets Spill, Golden Geek and other awards as well.

62- Power Grid (Germany & USA)

This game will take you to the journey of Germany and the USA. It can be played among 2 to 6 players and lasts up to two to three hours. When it comes to complexity, you need some time to understand it. The game is recommended for the 10+ age group. If you ever hear of Friedemann Friese crayon then let me tell you that it is the updated version of that game. In the game, you would be facing a lot of challenges of fluctuating commodities that includes price variation in Oil and other resources as well.

The main goal of the power grid is to supply to most of the cities when it reaches a predetermined size.
In the Power Grid, you would be bidding against the players to buy the power plants while using the given routes for city connection.
Players also have to focus on the raw materials that include coal, garbage, oil, and uranium which will be much needed to run some specific power plants.
You might not need these raw materials when you are running a renewable power plant based on solar or wind energy.
The game has received several awards as well that includes Nederlandse Spellenprijs Award and Nomination from Japanese Board Game Association and others.

63- Cranium (Acting, up to 16 players)

This is a board game for 12 players. You can play it among four players up to sixteen players. The game lasts around one hour to one and a half hour. The game can be played among family members, and you can have a great time playing it. Though, it is a whole brain game but easy to learn at the same time.

It is the perfect party where you can engage everyone in something common and have a great time.
There are four different categories in the game that includes Creative Cat, Data Head, Word Worm, and Star Performer.
In the Creative Cat round, you have to clue a word to your teammates. You can sculpt it or draw it. You have to it keeping other’s eyes closed.
In Data Head, you would be having a variety of trivia questions that you have to answer.
In Word Worm round, be ready for challenging words which are hard to spell, word identification and a lot more fun.
In this round, you have to sing a song or impersonate a celebrity.
Star Performer: players must whistle a song, impersonate a celebrity, or act out a clue.

64- Checkers (Abstract Strategy, Strip)

This is again a good board game for two players. It comes under abstract category though you will find a lot of similarity between this game and chess. It can be played by kids or adults. The game lasts around half an hour. In the Checkers, you would have an 8*8 board where you would be moving the disc-shaped pieces. These pieces can only move diagonally or one place at a time. If the player can move in any empty spaces after the adjacent opponent’s piece, then that piece is considered captures. Jumping moves can only be taken when possible.

It is a strategy game; you have to think twice before making a move. You also have to anticipate what could happen in the next chance to dominate in the checker.
You win once all the pieces of your opponent is removed from the board. You can also win the game by blocking all of your opponent’s pieces.
There are one more game knowns as Draughts, that also comes under Checkers Family.

65- Othello (Combinatorial)

This is a game that falls under the abstract category. It needs two people to play; neither less nor more. The game lasts around half an hour which makes the game quick and time saver as well. Kids or adults can play it.

In the game, you are supposed to trap your opponent’s piece between yours. Also, be aware that your opponent is also waiting to do the same. During the game, you will see the pieces changing colors multiple times. In the end, one with the highest number of pieces, when there is no option to move, becomes the winner.

In China, it is also known as Apple Chess and also popular in some parts of Japan as well.
The game comes at an affordable rate, and it is the perfect balance of luck, strategy, and skill.
The mechanism used in the game includes tile placement, area enclosure, and right decision making.

66- Lords of Waterdeep (Card Drafting)

Lords of Waterdeep is a card drafting game played among 2 to 5 players. The game lasts from one hour to one and a half hour. Kids and adults both can play it and come with a medium level of difficulty. In the game, you would be playing the role of powerful lords who are fighting to prove their dominance and control of the city. To take the resources and treasures of the city, you should use the force; you can’t rely on bargaining or trickery.

If you love strategy game, it could be a good one to try. Be the masked lord of water deep and become the secret ruler.
There are a lot of things that you can do in the game that includes purchasing of building, resources, and others.
The game goes for eight rounds, and one with the highest points, at last, wins the game.
It has also received Meeples Choice Award that itself boast about its popularity.

67- Tigris and Euphrates (Family, Tile Placement)

This strategy board game is based on ancient civilization where you would be fighting for your territory dominance. You would be using the hand management and tile placement technique to prove your dominance. You can play this game with your family and have a good time pass. The Tigris and Euphrates are also known as the Reiner Knizia’s masterpiece. In the game, there are a lot of things that you would be doing that includes trading, farming, handling the different aspects of religion and government and others. Every place would be the leader of one of these categories, and correspondingly, the victory points will be awarded.

At the end of the game, the score would be calculated, and the points of your weakest category would be counted on the board.
There would be conflicts as well when all the civilization would be on board. If there is an internal conflict, the leaders can be replaced internally.
What I love about this game that, it is a double-sided game board and you would be getting extra components if you want to go for the advanced version of it.
The game is suitable for 2-4 players and has received several awards as well, some of them are Deutscher Spiele Preis and Meeples’ Choice Award.

68- Diplomacy (Post-Napoleonic)

If you love being diplomatic and want to show your skills, then this Diplomacy game could be the one option that you can try. It is played among two to seven players. The game lasts for hours, I mean several hours literally, it can go on for 7-8 hours. It is recommended for the 14+ age group. It is bit complex as well, and players will take some time to get the hang of it. In the game, you would be doing a lot of bluffing, negotiation and handling the political aspect of the game. The board game is based on the post-Napoleonic time period; when it comes to the mechanism of the game, it is driven by player elimination, area movement, and control. It can be played among your family members and have a great time.

The game has evolved a lot over the period. The Diplomacy got first released by Avalon Hill game than later on in 1999 they released the colorful advanced version of it.
In the game, each player would be representing the Seven powers of Europe (Germany, Italy, Great Britain, France, Austria-Hungary, Russia or Turkey).
You would be making the spring, and Autumn moves over the board with the help of two different kinds of military units.

69- Small World (Fighting)

Though the name of the game is a small world, it includes huge fighting. It can be played among 2-5 players and the best for four players. It game lasts up to half an hour and recommends for adults and teens. The game can be played among family members where you need to make the strategy to prove your dominance in the Small World. You would be using the dice rolling and doing the area control and territory building.

There are different kinds of characters in the game that includes dwarves, giants, orcs, wizards, amazons, and even humans.
There is a total of 14 different fantasy races are there, and you can choose one of the twenty unique special powers.
Every time a player occupies a territory, he would be awarded a point, and at the end, the player with the most points wins the game.

70- Agricola(Family)

This is again a very popular Family game. It can be played among one to five players. The game is a bit difficult to play, but with the practice, gradually you will understand all the rules. The board game is recommended for the 12+ age group. It has received several awards and nominations as well that includes Nederlandse Spellenprijs nomination, Juego del Año Tico Award and more. In the game, you would be playing the role of a farmer and living with your family in a small wooden shack. In the game, you would do two actions, one for yourself and one of your spouse, that includes collecting wood, clay, and stone. You can expand your house then you can increase your family by having more kids.

There is a different level of complexity; you can choose in the Agricola and control the game at your disposal.
If you are playing the advanced version of the game then you would be having the three types of cards like E Deck, I Deck and K Deck.
The board game is based on different turns, It has a total of fourteen rounds and six stages, and after the end of a few rounds, you would have the harvest as well.

71- Axis and Allies (WWII)

This game is base on second world war and one of the most popular in Milton Bradley’s Gamemaster series. The game can be played by the players individually and in the team as well. There are two different axes here; one is Germany & Japna and second in the USA, United Kingdom, and USSR. If you have ever played the Risk game then you would find a lot of similarities, here you would be getting a full world map in broken pieces. There are also various miniatures as well that represents the different military units of WWII.

Each player would be getting their collection that includes troop transports, battleships, aircraft carriers, submarines, and others. You can also use the bombers, fighters, and anti-air guns.
To utilize the production points to the best, you need to work together sometimes.
You can also develop super technology and change the turf of the war. But, for that, you have to put your production resources on the stake.
There is the various level of editions available in the market. It has also received the best JOTA Monster game award.

72- Go (Abstract Strategy)

It is played between two players only. The game lasts up to half an hour to one and a half hour. Though, when it comes to complexity, it has a very high rating on board game geek. It comes under the abstract category; you can play with your friends and family and have a great time. Here, you would be having 19*19 grids of the intersection where you would be showing your go skills.

Either you can play the game with the basic rules, or you can go with the advanced rulemaking the game more complicated.
If you love history, I am sure you will fall in love with this game. In the Go, you have to surround each other’s stone.
The game keeps on going until the board is filled up. You can also mutually agree and finish the game.
The stones that you will get in the game can be used for general purpose as well. You can also use other games like Go-Moku, Pente and Connect6.

73- Descent: Journeys in the Dark (ferocious monsters)

This game is a perfect combination of a lot of things that includes exploration, fighting, fantasy adventure and much more. When it comes to the mechanism of the game, it includes dice rolling and partnerships. The game can be played among your friends and family members. It can be played among two to five players. When it comes t to game timing, it can last up to two to five hours. In the game, you would be playing the different roles of heroes and Overlord. In the game, you would be exploring the dungeons and finding the new treasure. Show your abilities and skill and prove your dominance in the game.

In the Descent: Journey in the Dark, one player would be playing the role of Overlord and have control over the dungeon’s puzzles, monsters, and traps.
In the game, you have to conquer the dungeon and seize all the treasures and achieve the other goals set in the game.
You have to cooperate appropriately with other players, to win the game. Once you achieve all goals, all of the players win.
There are two editions of the game; you can go with the second one where you will see the new locations and characters.
It had also received one of the best Golden Geek Award Nomination in 2006.

74- Ghost Stories (Horror)

This is a thematic horror game which has a lot of different aspects like fighting, mythology, fantasy, and fighting. When it comes to the game mechanism, it comes under the cooperative play, dice rolling and grid movement. The game can be played among one to four players and last up to 60 minutes. It is recommended for the 10+ age group. In the Ghost Stories, Wu Feng, who is the lord of hell, is trying to reincarnate with his legion of ghosts by recovering the ashes from the village. You have to stop him so that it doesn’t return to life. During the game, a lot of ghosts would be appearing; you have to exorcise them with your teammates. Every ghost has a unique power; some will affect the Taoists while others will cause the rolling of the curse to die.

Each tile will give different types of bonus to the player. You can also trap and move ghosts by unhaunting the other village tiles.
The boss of all the ghosts come at the end of the game. You must defeat the Wu-Feng to win the game.

75- Hanabi (fireworks)

This is also a unique kind of game which is played among 2 to 5 players. The game lasts up to 25 minutes and recommends for 8+ years old. The game can be understood in minutes, and you can have real fun playing it. The Hanabi is a Japanese name which means fireworks. In this cooperative game, you would be creating a perfect firework by placing the cards on the board in the right order.

Each card deck would be having, five different colors and each card would be numbered from one to five.
The game is fun because here, you would be holding the cards that are visible to other players but not to you.
Then players need to give a hint of the color and number of the card. Players need to cooperate well to get the right firework.
In the game, you need to complete the fireworks, before you run out of cards. If you go with the expansion of the game, then you would be getting extra rainbow cards as well.
The game has received several awards and honors that include Spiel des Jahres and Hra Roku nominations.

76- Summoner Wars (fast & Quick Game)

If you love the quick game in which everything happens super fast, then this game could be the right choice for you. It can be played among two to four players and last up to half an hour to one hour. It is recommended for the 10+ age group. In this fast card game, you would be playing the role of summoners who has the power of mysterious summoning stones. Using these powers, you need to conquer the war-torn planet, Itharia. Summoners possess some amazing skills that you can use to prove your dominance on the battlefield. You can bring the thunder, fire or brings the hordes of warriors.

When you make the purchase, you will be getting a battle mat, wound counters, dice and a rule book with the game.
Each faction that players would be getting in the game comes with its expansion where you can add new summoners and warriors.
It has received several nominations and awards that include the Golden Geek Award, Ludo Award, and others.

77- Parcheesi (Detective Game)

It is a family game where you show your bluffing and deduction skills. It is based on cinema. Be ready to solve the best murder mystery and prove your detective skills. When it comes to Parcheesi mechanism, it is driven by grid movement and your sharp memory. It can be played among three to six players and lasts up to one hour. It is recommended for 8+ years old. This game is a classic detective game, where you would be searching for a mansion moving from room to room to solve the mystery. This board game is for 8 to 13 years as it has received several awards and nominations in that category, and one of them is Kinderspielexperten.

Here, you would be dealing with different types of characters, weapon and location cards. The confidential file of Parcheesi would be placed in the middle of the board.
After the search, each one has to move to a room and then have to make the accusation, and then the deduction will happen.
The game requires reasoning and thinking, once you know what cards others are holding, that will allow you to know what is there in secret file.

78- Mage Knight (Caves and Dungeons)

This is again an adventure game where you would be exploring the adventure and fantasy world. The game requires card drifting, fighting, dice rolling and grid movement. This game is for adults, and you can have fun with your family members as well. It can be played among one to four players and lasts up to one hour to three hours. When it comes to complexity, it has a very high rating, so you will need to spend some time to understand it correctly. You would be playing the role of one of the powerful Mage Knights. Your ultimate goal in the mage knight that you have to control and explore the whole empire.

In the game, you would be exploring the new places and conquering the other cities. Use the spells and build your strong army.
There are three different scenarios in the game. Either you can play solo, cooperative or you can also go with the competitive scenario.
It’s a different experience altogether. It has also received several awards as well that includes Golden Geek and Spiel der Spiele nomination.

79- Smash Up (Card Game)

This game can be played among two to four players, and it lasts up to 45 minutes to one hour. It can be played by kids and adults. The game has got pretty simple rules that can quickly be learned. It’s a humorous game; you can have real fun while playing it with your family and friends. The Smash Up is the combination of a lot of cool things that includes pirates, zombies, and science adventure. When it comes to the mechanism of the game, you need to show your hand management, and area control strategic skills. The game starts with a straightforward premise where you take the two decks of 20 cards and then shuffle them to make one deck of 40. Then, you have to compete against your opponent to crush more base. Each faction requires new strategy; pirates move the cards while zombies bring back the cards, you also mee the dinosaurs in the game that gives you unique power.

Basic cards come with unique abilities, and they are at stake depending on what move you make.
You would be fighting with Alien Ninja, Pirate-Dinosaur, and saving your minions.
Every time, a base is smashed. First, second and third person scores the points while the fourth one doesn’t.
You can try different possible combinations in the game to crush your opponent. It has also received several awards and nominations.

80- Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization (Economics)

This strategy game falls under the category of civilization and economic ups and down. This could be a good board game for the office. You can play it with your friends and have a great time. When it comes to the mechanism of the game, it requires the action point allowance system, card drafting, and hand management. The game has received the Juego del Año Tico nomination and Gra Roku Game of the Year award. In the game, you are supposed to build the best possible civilization using all the resources and finding new things that can help in the betterment of it. You can make the active military forces, elect the leaders and build wonders at your disposal. The game allows you to do a lot of things which requires the right strategy and decision making. The game goes through several ages; it starts from the age of antiquity and ends in the modern age. Keep in mind; your opponent can exploit your weak area.

At the end of the game, whosoever’s nation has the most culture wins the game.
Card drafting is one of the most critical mechanisms in the game. Leaders, wonders and technologies make the drafting longer and increase the possibility of your win in the game.
You have to create enough amount of everything: enough amount of technology, enough amount of food for the population. Civilian buildings and military are also significant.

81- Twilight Imperium (Empire building)

This game is the part of Twilight board gaming series. You would be doing space exploration, using science fiction and at the same time also doing political negotiation and much more. When it comes to the game mechanism, it requires dice rolling, action point allowance system, area impulse, and control. Twilight Imperium got nominated for Golden Geek Award in Wargame category. In this empire building game, there would be conflicts in the interstellar. The conflicts would be of power struggle and trade. In the game, you would be playing the different roles based on ancient civilization. Each player in the game wants to capture the imperial throne by warfare, technological progression, and diplomacy. In the Twilight Imperium, you would be getting a lot of cards, and plastic miniatures that make the game more entertaining.

There have been several editions of the game, and it has continuously been evolved, to have more fun in the game, you can go with the latest version of it.
There are ten alien races that you get in the game and each player representing one them depending on how many players are playing.
You would be having a lot of complicated situations in the game. The game is also super fast at the same time. If you ever played “Puerto Rico,” you would be seeing a lot of similarity in both of them.

82- Race for the Galaxy (Space Exploration)

This could be the right game for space exploration. If your kids love science subject then in this science fiction, there is a lot to learn. The race for the Galaxy is the card game where you show you hand management and simultaneous action selection skills. You can play this game with your family and friends and have a great time. It can be played among two to four players, and it lasts up to half an hour to one hour. The game is recommended for the 12+ age group. When it comes to complexity, the game will take some time to understand. Here, you would be using the game cards and building the galactic civilization. Each card in the game represents worlds or social or technical developments.

At the starting of each round in the game, you would be choosing one of the seven roles secretly and simultaneously.
As the round progresses, each player has to perform the phase action as if one person chooses the settle role; then other players have options to settle one of their planets in hand.
You can get the bonus with technological developments. Also, don’t let other players take advantage of your choice of role.
The game has also received several awards and honors some of them are Ludoteca Ideale Selection and Tric Trac Nomination.

83- Scene It? (Movie, Up to 20 players, Electronic)

If you love movies, this game going to be a perfect choice for you, this is a perfect party game, and up to twenty players can play it simultaneously. The game lasts up to half an hour to one hour and recommended for 13+ years old. It is a simple game, all about movies and it checks how much you know about the movies. In the game, you move the board and answer the questions about movies. Questions could be like, which actor got the most Oscar nominations? What is the tag line of James Bond Movie? And others.

This game you can play with your family members and have a great time.
What I love about this game that it is visually compelling. In role play and all play category, you will see a short clip and then questions will be asked based on that.
While watching the clip, you have to very present and grasp all the information because questions that could be asked like, which color of shirt actor was wearing or how many horses were there in the scene?
The game is fast paced, and you have fun while playing it. This is an electronic game; you should have a DVD player to play it.
There are various editions of the game, available in the market. You can choose from HBO, Warner Brothers, or Turner Classic Movies edition.

84- Acquire (Stock Holding)

This is a business game where you would be doing the tile placement, holding stocks and much more. The game can be played among two to six players, and it lasts up to one and a half hour. The game is for 12+ age group, and you can have a good time playing it with your friends and family. In the game, you would be strategically making investments in the business to get all the majority stocks.

As the business grows with the tile placement, you can do a lot more things. You can give the bonus, do the merger with another business and more.
You can also cash in the stock if you are the investor then you can use the money for trading or another business purpose.

85- The Castles of Burgundy (Tile Placement)

This is again a strategy game where you would be fighting for territory building in Medieval times. It is recommended to go with the latest expansion of the game that will give you more fun. It can be played among family members and friend. In the game, you would have four new hexes that include Worker tiles, Goats, park and sequential order. You would be having corresponding supplies as well that comes in black and yellow. It can be played among two to four players, and the game lasts up to one hour to two hours. It is recommended for the kids above 12 years.

When you add the park to your estate, it can be used as any building. You can also sell some goods and buy the banks.
When you add a goat to your estate, it can be counted as an animal. If another animal tile is placed at the same pasture, the goats will be counted as two extra victory points.
If you don’t have the base of the castles of burgundy, you can’t play the expansion of the game.
When you add worker tiles to your estate, they can purchase worker tiles from the general supply. It costs one silverling for two tiles.

86- Qwirkle (Wooden Blocks)

This is an abstract strategy game that you can play with your friends and family and have a great time. It is suitable for two to four players, and it lasts up to 45 minutes. This game is suitable for 6 to 10 years old that makes this game suitable for kids and adults. In the Qwirkle, you will get around 108 wooden blocks in 6 different shapes and colors. There is no board in the game; you play it on the flat surface. At the starting, it will start with six blocks then you are supposed to place the blocks with matching color or shape. Then next player has to add adjacent block one previously played by him.

The blocks should be played in line and match either the shape or the color of the previous block.
You get one point for every block you place. If you complete six in one line either with one shape or color, you get the six extra points.
The game ends when the bag is empty, or one of the players has played all of his remaining getting extra six points. In the end, the player with the highest score wins the game.
It has received several nominations and award that includes Gouden Ludo and Hungarian Board Game Nomination.

87- Hi Ho! Cherry-O (Food & Cooking, Girls)

If you have a daughter who loves cooking, then this game is going to be the perfect fit for her. Even a three or four years old kid can play this game. It can be played among 2 to 4 players and lasts up to 10-20 minutes. This is quick and fun, and your kids will instantly fall in love with it. The Hi Ho Cherry game rules are pretty simple and can be learned in minutes. It is not that popular in adults, but you can have a great time playing with it your family members. It comes at an affordable price, and it has also received an excellent rating online.

It will teach your kids counting and turn taking. It has a spinner at the center that decides whether you are going to win or lose the cherry.
The first player to get ten cherries in the buck will win the match. The game is mostly driven by luck but also requires a little bit of strategy and luck.
In 2007, the cooperative version of the game got launched where all the players have to work together to pick all the fruits before birds eat them.
If you have ever played the game orchard, you will see a lot of similarity between both of them.

88- Dominant Species (Prehistoric)

This game can be played among 2 to 6 players and last up to two to four hours. The Dominant Species is recommended for the kids above 14. When it comes to complexity, you are going to take some time to understand its rules as the board game geek has given it 4.03 rating out of 5. This is the strategy game, where you would be dealing with the environment and other animals. When it comes to the mechanism, it is mainly driven by card drafting, tile placement, and grid movement. It is based on biological evolution and played among the family members. There are several other editions of the game that includes Marine and other variants as well. The dominant species will take you to the journey of prehistoric times where all living creatures are adapting with the slowly changing earth.

Each player in the game would be playing the role of six major animal classes which includes bird, reptile, amphibian, arachnid, and insect. The game teaches you the “Survival of the fittest.”
In the game, you have to claim the powerful cards to prove your dominance and then place the tiles in different possible terrain.
You also have to propagate your species to get the victory points. You will be added in this endeavor by using adaptation, migration of speciation.

89- Caylus (Board game for 3)

Though this game can be played among 2 to 5 players, it is most suitable for three people. The game lasts around one to two hours and can be played by kids above 12 years. In the Caylus, you need to do the city building in medieval time. In the Caylus, you would be playing the role of master builders where you would be building the king’s castle and then earning the points and gain the king’s favor. At the end, when the castle is finished, the player with most of the points wins the game. If you want the full version of the game, you can go with the second edition full expansion of it.

You have to place your workers in the building that will allow you to collect resources and money. You can also use it in upgradation of already built buildings.
When you get favor from the king, you get the bonus for the same. You would also get the bonus when other players use the building that you built.
You have to choose the building wisely because that will give you the options of performing different actions.
The game-ending depends upon the number of buildings and how many building Provost is allowing to make. The more generous the provost, the more quickly the game will end.
The game has received several awards as well that includes Gra Roku and Juego del Año Tico nomination.

90- Ultimate Werewolf(Horror & Bluffing)

This is the perfect party game if people at your place want some horror. It can be played among 3-10 players. You can play this board game at the office as well with your colleagues. The game is super quick and can be finished in 10mins as well. The game can be learned in minutes and suitable for the kids above ten years. In the game, you would be showing your bluffing and deduction skills by using the cards. Nobody is the moderator in the game, and everyone makes the individual contribution that decides how long the game will last. There are some other editions of the game as well that is One night Revolution and One Night Werewolf. In the game, everyone would be playing a unique role, and you can choose between some possible characters that include dastardly werewolves, troublemaker, the helpful seer, and others.

The variety of characters in the game makes it interesting, so you can choose the one you like and use their special abilities.
In the game, your village will decide who is a werewolf, once the culprit is found, the game is won.
The game is fast and fun at the same time. Here, players engage with each other. What I love about the game, no matter how many times, you play the game, no two games will be the same.
The game has won several awards nomination as well that includes Golden Geek and Spiel Des Jahres.

91- Kingsburg (Medieval)

This game is about city building in medieval times where you would be rolling the dice and placing the workers. The game can be played among two to five players. It lasts up to 90 minutes and can be played by the kids above 13 years. There is a total of twenty turns in the game, where you would be playing the role of Lords sent by the king. The game takes place over five years. There would be three productive seasons in the game, where you would be collecting resources, building structures and training the troops as well. Every fourth turn, there would a winter where you have to fight the invading army, each player in the game has to face the invader, keep in mind that it is not a cooperative game, every player has to face the wrath individually.

The king’s council collects the resources in the game to build structures and training the troops. So, to make it happen, you have to place the influence dice.
If you have the lowest number of influence dice, then you get the chance to balance the poor dice rolling.
Each advisor in the king’s council will award the resources and allocate soldiers that will help you in getting the victory points.
At the end of five years, the one who pleased the king becomes the winner.
There are a lot of strategies; you can use in the game to influence the council. Kingsburg awards and nomination includes Lucca board game and Juego del Año Finalist award.

92- Wits and Wagers (Questions & Answers)

This game can be played among three to seven players, and it lasts up to half an hour. It’s a party game where you would be showing your bluffing skills. In the game, you would also be doing a lot of betting and wagering as well. The more witty players, you have in the game, the more fun it will be.

In the game, each player has to write the guess and place it face up and then other players have to bet on the mat.
If you know who the expert is, you have to bet on their guesses. The closest answer to the question wins the round.
In the game, you have to make the logical guesses. It can be played by 20 people simultaneously that makes it a fun party game.
It has received several awards and nominations as well that includes Golden Geek, Årets Spill and Vuoden Peli adult game award.

93- Monopoly (mortgage & taxes)

This is one of the most popular board game in India. In this, you would be using negotiations, auction and bidding to win the game. The game is driven by player elimination, set collection and trading. In the game, you would be playing the role of landowners and attempt to buy and develop their land. If you visit someone else’s property, then you have to spend the money if someone else’s visit your property then you get income, and they have to pay the money. You also have to pay the fine sometimes, pay the mortgage, taxes and other pending dues.

In the game, you would be rolling the dice, and whatever number comes, accordingly you have to move the number of spaces on the board.
Once you own all the places, then you can go ahead and build houses and hotels that can help you in generating more income.
There are various places on the board which you can’t buy but it will help you to draw a card, and accordingly, you have performed the action that could be collect income, pay taxes or go to jail.
The last player remains in the game with any amount of money in it. It was awarded as the game of the century by TRA.

94- Heroscape Master Set: Rise of the Valkyrie (futuristic robots)

This game is filled with dozens of plastic miniatures each representing a warrior from a particular era. You also get hex-based terrain that can be fixed together in different ways. When it comes to warriors, they are 30 plastic pieces that also includes world war II soldiers, aliens, futurist robots, Trex and a giant dragon. This is a perfect fantasy game that will take you to the adventurous journey. In the game, you would be using the dice rolling, and grid movement as its mechanism. There are 85 tiles of terrain and two vast ruins in the base game. Terrain size will vary, it could be from 1 hex to 24 hexes. You will also find water, sand, rock and grass tiles. Below are some of the critical aspect of the game that you should be aware of.

According to the rulebook, there are two different versions of the game; a basic and master version. The basic version is suitable for kids where characters can move, attack and defend.
In the master version, you can use the special powers, and there are other rules as well that includes falling and engagement rules.
In the game, you can build five battlefields layer by layer. In each battlefield, you will have multiple scenarios and goals will also vary accordingly.
The basic game can be played between two players while the master game can be played among two to four players. You can customize the game accordingly with different expansions available in the market.
The game has also received several awards and nominations as well that includes the Tric Trac Nomination, and it was also the finalist in Juego del Año.

95- Aftershock (Earthquake)

This game can be played among two to four players. It lasts around half an hour to one hour and recommended for kids above 14 years. The game comes at an affordable price and very easy to play. In the game, you would be doing the city building, and handling the civilization. You would also be doing the negotiations in some areas. Area control and hand management techniques drive the Aftershock.

The gameplay of the Aftershock is simple in which the world has it by mega earthquakes. The San Francisco area is completely devastated. The responsibility is bestowed upon you to build it from scratch.
In this board game, you have to do the area control; you also have to spend money to acquire the cards which will help you increase the population, building bridges and much more.
Make good deals in the game that will help you in getting the score points and use the cards wisely.

96- War of the Ring (Shadow Armies)

This game is based on the novel “Lord of the Rings” and full of adventure and fantasy. In this wargame, you would be using a lot of miniatures as well. When it comes to the War of the Ring mechanism, it is driven by area control and influence where you will be rolling the dice and controlling the campaign through hand management. It can be played among two to four players, and the game can last up to two to three hours. It is recommended for 14+ years. In the game, one player would be taking control of the free people while would be dealing with the Shadow armies. If Sauron can conquer a certain number of free people, the game would be won. But, the true hope in the game lies with the Ringbearer. Two things are happening parallelly in the game; armies are clashing in middle earth while ringbearer is trying to reach the Mount Doom to destroy it.

There are several editions of the game available; you can go with the second edition that is the latest upgraded kit.
The game has received several award nominations as well that includes Golden Geek, Japan board game and Tric Trac award.
In the war of the ring, Sauron is not aware of the enemies real intention, but he is searching for a precious ring in the middle earth.
Free People in the game should maintain the balance between Sauron’s shadow armies, so that ring bearer remains away from the danger.

97- Doppelt so clever (Roll & write)

This is a simple fun family board game that you can play with your family members with the use of rolling dice and paper and pencil. This came is the reimplementation of “That’s pretty clever” board game. In each turn, active players would be rolling the six dice then he has to choose one of them to mark the space, he has to keep on doing until he chooses the three dices. Once he is done, the other player chance would come.

In the game, you have to do the clever dice marking. It requires strategy and good decision making.
This is the board game for four players, and it lasts up to 30 minutes. Even ten years old can play this game.

98- The Quacks of Quedlinburg (Chips)

This is again a medieval game in which you would be using the chips for deck building. The game is driven more by luck, less by strategy. Here, each player would be getting their bag of ingredients chips. In each round, they have to take out some chips and add it to the pot. The more the value of the draw chips, the further it will be placed in swirling chips. In the game, you would either be playing the role of charlatans of quack doctors. While making the brew, keep in mind that you add everything wisely, one wrong thing and it can explode.

At the end of each round, players would be getting the victory points and coins as well that they can spend on new ingredients.
Players whose pot have exploded can choose either points or coins but not both.
The board game lasts for nine rounds; whosoever has the highest point at the end of the game wins.
The Quacks of Quedlinburg received Kennerspiel des Jahres Award in 2018.

99- Tomy Pop Up Pirate (Not a Board Game)

This is not a board game, but it is such a cool game that I couldn’t resist including it. This small game is made by TOMY which is known for making some cool toys for kids. The company claims that each of their product is designed keeping children behavioral pattern and developmental milestones into mind. Their products help kids in imagination and are more creative at the same time. When you make the purchase, you get one barrel, one pirate and 24 swords.

It can be played among two to four players then you have to slide the sword then you have to insert the sword. Whosoever causes the pirate to pop out loses the game.
The game is completely based on luck and is suitable for 3-5 years old kids. If you have a lot of kids and you want to keep them engaged, then this could be a perfect fit for them.

100- Mattel Kerplunk (Most Popular on Amazon)

This is one of the most popular game on Amazon, and it has thousands of people giving 4+ rating. The game comes at a very affordable rate, and you can play with your friends and family and have a great time. Mattel Kerplunk lasts up to half an hour to one hour and can be played by five years old kid. It is a fun party game in which you have to show your dexterous skills to win it. What I love about the game that it is super simple and fun at the same time. You can learn the game in just one minute.

In every chance, you have to pull one stick. If marble falls, you are sunk, and they go like Ker Plunk…
In the game, you should have proper hand-eye coordination. It can be played by the people of all ages and skills.
In the game, you would be getting the 30 thin sticks and 32 marble sticks. In every turn, they have to remove the stick, and if marble falls, the corresponding player has to collect the marble, and at the end of the game, the player with the fewest marbles wins the game.
The game is super cheap, and you can have a lot of fun playing it.
So, This was our top 100 board games of all time. You can comment down your suggestions. We would keep on updating this list.