Category: Board Games

Warhammer 40,000: Forbidden Stars

Warhammer 40,000: Forbidden Stars by Fantasy Flight Games puts you and up to three other friends in the position to take control of one of the biggest fighting forces in this franchise out of the four available. You must try to dominate the different factions of the galaxy by building large armies in order to win before the other forces are able to. Warhammer 40,000: Forbidden Stars is intended to be played by two to four people who are at least 14 years of age. This game takes anywhere between two and three hours to play.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:14+
Estimated playtime:2-3 hours

Escape: The Curse of the Temple

Escape: The Curse of the Temple by Queen Games is a fast-moving, fun board game that is interactive and cooperative. Simple to learn, all players play at the same time, each one rolling dice and taking actions at the same time. The game has you exploring all of the rooms in the temple by rolling the dice and activating gems that will allow you to escape the temple at a faster pace. Escape: The Curse of the Temple is a game intended to be played by two to five players at a time. This game takes only around 10 minutes to complete.Number of players:2-5
Recommended ages:8+
Estimated playtime:10 minutes

Elysium

Elysium by Asmodee is a game that puts players in the role of playing against a demigod who wants to take Mount Olympus as their own. Players will band together heroes, collect important artifacts, undergo quests and more to earn the favor of different gods. The goal is to get as many victory points as possible; the player who achieves this will be the winner. Elysium is a game that is intended to be played by three to four players. This game can go on for about an hour at a time.Number of players:3-4
Recommended ages:14+
Estimated playtime:60 minutes

Element

Element by Rather Dashing Games is a game where the four elements, earth, wind, fire and water, are to be mastered by each of the players. The elements are used in order for the players to try and take different locations on the board for their own and control the area for the long term. It is a strategy game and comes with 120 element stones. Element is meant to be played by two to four players who are 12 years old or older. This game often lasts around half an hour.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:14+
Estimated playtime:30 minutes

Diplomacy

Diplomacy by Avalon Hill is a game that requires the perfect blend of cunning, negotiation and deceit. It requires you to have the ability to form alliances and to make negotiations in order to expand your empire over Europe in the first World War. You will form alliances and still be in competition with them, so it is important that you find the right balance between the two. Your goal is to dominate the continent. Diplomacy is a game intended to be played by two and seven people. It takes around 360 total minutes to complete the game.Number of players:2-7
Recommended ages:12+
Estimated playtime:5-6 hours

Deus

Deus by Asmodee is a game where you are the leader of an ancient civilization. It is up to you to explore previously unexplored land in order to expand your empire. You can construct buildings and create new cities, taking advantage of the natural resources that are found there. Set up trade routes and more on your expansion. Deus is designed to be played by two to four players who are at least 12 years of age or older. It takes around 60 to 90 minutes for a game to be completed.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:12+
Estimated playtime:60-90 minutes

Claustrophobia

Claustrophobia by Asmodee is a tactical survival game that has a player controlling a group of humans and the other player controlling a group of demons that are trying to stop them from getting into Hell. It comes with beautiful prepainted figurines and boards. Claustrophobia by Asmodee has won several awards for both the game play and the construction and is one of the most popular board games to date. Claustrophobia by Asmodee is a game that is intended to be played by two people who are 15 years of age or older. It can be played in a few hours.Number of players:2
Recommended ages:14+
Estimated playtime:30-45 minutes

City of Iron

City of Iron by Red Raven Games is set in a world where four small nations are running against one another to become the most powerful in the land. Each nation values different things above the others, meaning whichever one you rule will be looking for different resources than the others to make their nations great. Race to build the best nation before your opponents can. City of Iron 2E Board Game is meant to be played by two to four players who are at least 13 years of age or older. The game can be played in only 90 minutes.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:90 minutes

Cathedral

Cathedral by Family Games is a logic and strategy game that puts two players against one another as they compete to create towering castles on the game board between them. One player must try to block the other player from advancing so that they are able to reach the objective first. Whoever claims the most territory is the winner. Cathedral Wood Strategy Tabletop Board Game Classic is a game meant to be played by two who are at least eight years old or older. It is made entirely out of striking hardwood.Number of players:2
Recommended ages:8+
Estimated playtime:20 minutes

Axis & Allies 1941

Axis & Allies 1941 by Avalon Hill is a World War II strategy game. This game is considered to be a simplified A&A standard game that is designed to help introduce new people to Axis and Allies-style games. In this strategy game, players will use their wit to form allies, go into combat, defeat enemies and create useful relationships between one another in order to win the game. Axis and Allies 1941 Board Game is a game intended for two to five players. It lasts for around 120 minutes per game.Number of players:2-5
Recommended ages:12+
Estimated playtime:120 minutes