Category: Board Games

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: The Board Game

For those who never quite outgrew the Labyrinth and still watch (and sing along to) it regularly comes the exciting Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: The Board Game. Become an interactive part of this mystical world with this board game that imaginatively explores the well-loved movie. Play classic characters like Sarah, Hoggle, Sir Didymus and Ludo as you navigate the goblin city and save Toby from Jareth. This game comes with five collectible figurines and features a 2 foot by 2 foot board game with beautiful illustrations taken straight from the film, including Goblin City and Jareth’s Castle.Number of players:1-5
Recommended ages:6+
Estimated playtime:2-3 hours

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Board Game

Based closely on the well-loved television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Board Game by Jasco follows the classic story of Buffy, the lone girl born into her generation to become a slayer and help fight off the hordes of demons, vampires and other forces of darkness to protect the world and stop their spread of evil. In this game made for one to six players, you can help Buffy fend off these nightmares. This game lasts for approximately 40 to 60 minutes and has hours of exciting replay value.Number of players:1-6
Recommended ages:7+
Estimated playtime:45-60 minutes

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle

Ever thought about what you would have done to aid in the Battle of Hogwarts had you been there? With the Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle A Cooperative Deck Building Game by USAopoly, you can find out! This game features seven levels of difficulty that you can progress through while playing as any one of your favorite characters. Characters include Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Neville Longbottom. You can recruit allies, master spells and discover magical items to help you along the way as you fight your way through the game to save Hogwarts from the Dark Lord.Number of players:2-5
Recommended ages:11+
Estimated playtime:30-60 minutes

A Game of Thrones: The Board Game

In A Game of Thrones: The Board Game by Fantasy Flight Games, you play as a character determined to take the Iron Throne for yourself. Created for those age 14 and older, this is a game of diplomacy and warfare intended for three to six players. Play as any number of the well-loved characters from the books and television show as you fight for control over the world. Make your way through the realm of Westeros and coerce your way to the desired throne or choose to take it by force through strategic planning and careful card play.Number of players:3-6
Recommended ages:14+
Estimated playtime:2-4 hours

Star Wars: Rebellion

In Star Wars: Rebellion Board Game by Fantasy Flight Games, you control either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. It is your job to move troops, command different starships and get everyone on board with your cause. This game features well over 150 plastic figures to represent the forces of your military presence as well as two unique, ultra colorful and illustrative game boards that make up 32 of the most memorable star systems in the Star Wars galaxy. This game, like the Star Wars games before it, is sprawling, expansive and full of replay value.Number of players:2-4
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:90-120 minutes

Ghostbusters: The Board Game

Compiled from a combination of the cartoon, comic books, films and toy lines, the Ghostbusters: The Board Game by Cryptozoic Entertainment is a game that follows the original Ghostbusters backstory that leads up to the game, written by the Ghostbusters comic book’s writer and illustrator. The maps on the game are made using double-sided tiles and come with park imagery and street looks. There are guidelines for customizing the game using your imagination to create your own scenarios to play through as popular Ghostbusters characters like Ray Stantz, Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler and many other personalities.Number of players:1-4
Recommended ages:8+
Estimated playtime:30-120 minutes

BioShock Infinite: The Siege of Columbia

Based on the video game, BioShock Infinite: The Siege of Columbia by Plaid Hat is set in the city of Columbia, including all of the well-known players and the unique atmosphere. The board game follows the same series of events from the game, allowing players to assume roles of the Vox Populi and Founders factions who both aim to seize control of Columbia. Get points for claiming different territories and accomplishing unique goals while combating Booker, influencing Elizabeth and fighting off those who oppose you. This game is for two to four players and takes around 60 to 90 minutes to play.Number of players:2 or 4
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:60-90 minutes

Rick and Morty: Total Rickall

Based on the popular Adult Swim Rick and Morty Total Rickall Cooperative Card Game by Cryptozoic Entertainment, Rick has locked the family inside of their own house. Parasites pretending to the family have made their way into the home and convinced everyone they are real. You have to figure out which of these strange characters are actually parasites to save the real family inside. This is a cooperative style game that mirrors the TV episode of the same name. It takes around 20 to 30 minutes to complete and is for two to six players.Number of players:2-5
Recommended ages:12+
Estimated playtime:20-30 minutes

The Hobbit Board Game

Based on the book and film of the same name, The Hobbit by Fantasy Flight Games is a board game that is entirely different from the 2001 edition of the same name. In this board game, you play as the Dwarf companions of Bilbo Baggins. Together, you will guide the hobbit on this adventure to get Smaug’s treasure as his own. The game involves dice rolling and strategic building in order to complete it. The outstanding art that is featured in this beautiful and expansive game is done by the famous and talented Tolkien artist, John Howe.Number of players:2-5
Recommended ages:8+
Estimated playtime:30-45 minutes

The Manhattan Project Energy Empire

The Manhattan Project Energy Empire by Minion Games is a game that puts each of the three to five players in control of a struggling nation on the hunt for power. Players build up their nation’s unique industries, government, and commerce by obtaining things such as building structures, resources and working with energy sources. With nuclear energy on the rise and the price of oil constantly growing, you must decide which path is best for your nation. This game takes place in the same universe as the popular game The Manhattan Project, yet is not an expansion.Number of players:1-5
Recommended ages:13+
Estimated playtime:60-120 minutes