Category: By Theme

This holiday season, forget Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit. Try Santa’s Workshop for the Christmas spirit, where elves make gifts and tend reindeer, or build trains with Ticket to Ride: Nordic Countries. Codenames provide team-based guessing excitement, while Snow Tails lets you race dog sleds. These games guarantee festive fun for all ages.

War board games have come a long way, offering strategic depth and detailed gameplay. From epic World War II simulations like Axis & Allies to tense Cold War experiences in Twilight Struggle, there’s something for every taste. Whether you prefer historical accuracy, fantasy settings, or asymmetrical gameplay, these top 10 picks deliver challenging and competitive experiences.

Horror board games offer spine-tingling fun for brave players. Our top picks include Arkham Horror, a Lovecraftian classic with teamwork and tension, and Mansions of Madness, the best cooperative horror experience. For quick scares, try Ghost Stories. Zombie fans will love Dead of Winter and Zombicide. Each game delivers unique thrills and chills and is perfect for a horror-theme game night.

Zombie board games have surged in popularity, with options ranging from quick mini-games to strategic experiences. Our top 10 picks consider play time, mechanics, difficulty, and age range. Dead of Winter is the best overall, offering refined survival gameplay with potential traitors. Zombicide: Black Plague excels in cooperative play, while Zpocalypse 2 shines in tower defense.

Fantasy board games offer epic adventures with strategic battles. Gloomhaven stands out with its extensive campaign and character development. Descent: Journeys in the Dark excels in dungeon crawling, while A Game of Thrones captures political intrigue. For families, Small World provides colorful, accessible gameplay. Each game has unique mechanics and themes catering to players’ preferences.

Star Wars board games offer something for every player. Recent releases borrow proven mechanics from successful games, ensuring refined gameplay. Top picks include Star Wars: Rebellion for epic galactic conflict, Risk: Star Wars Edition for accessibility, and Star Wars: Legion for tactical ground battles. Cooperative fans should check out Imperial Assault, while X-Wing delivers excellent space dogfights.