Top Ten Best Board Games

As the title of the list implies, this list is a collection of the top games played on a game board; which by definition excludes games such as Connect Four and card games. Don't agree with the list? Vote for an existing item you think should be ranked higher or if you are a logged in, add a new item for others to vote on or create your own version of this list.

The Top Ten

Monopoly
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Monopoly

I think this game is the best of the best. Suitable for any family to have fun during free time. Suitable for any ages. Once you play it, you will want to play it over and over again!

A game where you need luck, strategy, intelligence and skills in diplomacy. It's all about flattering the opponent, and then take all of his money.

I think monopoly is my favorite game. lol. I've been playing it since I was probably 5 years old. I have played a lot of series.

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Chess
2Chess

Chess is a great game where everything is at a level playing field

docghost

Why can you not enjoy Chess? Its a mind boggling game that teaches people of strategy and sacrifice. Teaches many lessons to a person.

Punisher12

A test of true intelect. Higher IQ, Higher chances of winning

zack182daley

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Risk
3Risk

I'm a very big fan of board games so I decided to go with this one... If you had the chance to rule the world would you take it

wildog47

My brother introduced me to RISK in the 60s- It's a great way to waste a wet weekend- Invite your friends over and Wipe them OFF the Map.

GrantzPlace

Risk rules! It's an awesome game of luck, but mostly strategy. If you voted for anything else but this, you havenn't played it before. PS: Or you're just a plain chump!

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Settlers of Catan
4Settlers of Catan

It will open your eyes to a whole new world of board games

More of a balanced game than other multi-player (3 player) games. No one is eliminated early, and everyone stands a chance to win almost up to the end.

Its my favourite board game out there. Its not widely known and its hard to find in stores but if you get your hands on it, you'll have tonnes of fun.

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Life
5Life

I was a small fish in a big pond before I played life. But this game taught me to put myself out and hope for the best. You just can not beat life.

brings back lots of memories

anthonybecerra831

This game has opened up a whole new meaning to my life. I set out to be a millionaire with only £10 in my pocket and this game has given me the incentive to apply myself in a whole new adventure. I <3 LIFE THE GAME. THANK YOU

althemasterno1enemy

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Clue
6Clue

I love this game it's fun and easy to play. It also makes you think a lot. It's perfect for a wet weekend.

I really love that game I just hope I don't kill anybody. But it is really really fun.

JustinBiebersGurl

I love this game so much, it's endless fun, I've never lost.

I<3Queen

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7Scrabble

It's tottally rules, man!

As games go, Scrabble has everything. Each game is different due to luck of the draw, but your own cleverness and skill can compensate for a bad draw. It's also terrific for teaching children logic, spelling, spatial relations, et al

Play one of the above games then play scrabble in this game you usually aren't wishing your playing game consoles or doing fun stuff however in the above games sometimes you just don't really want to play it

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Trivial Pursuit
8Trivial Pursuit

Awesome game. Its really fun to play with people who have no idea what their history, science, etc is!

fireinside96

fun game, really entertaining to just answer the questions

danajs24

9Scene It?

everyones top ten amazing thing amazing AMAZING

Checkers
10Checkers

This is the first board game I've ever learned to play.

RNHM15

so simple all you need in a board game.

Its simplicity yet need for total strategy easily makes it the best board game for anyone to play.

The Contenders

11Apples to Apples

This game is great because anyone can play and be good! I personally like to go for the more ironic answer, rather than the one that "best" matches the description.

just because it's a newer game doesn't mean people can't vote for it! You can always get a laugh out of this game.

Simply amazing game that allows the correct answers to be serious or outright hilarious!

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12Catch Phrase

So much to play with a group of adults. Exciting and easy. No Set up! Just the hand held game and a lot of laughs!

davidthenurse

Best game in the world!!! If you are looking for a game for laughs this is the one! Just make sure you are in a place where its okay to be loud. Also, its fun if you get together and play it with a group of close friends!!! Good drinking game too! ;)

this game is awesome i play it all the time fun for the family

13Stratego

They still sell Stratego! I love that game! I have both the original and the LOTR version! It's the most fun game ever!

Freak_Show1

one of the best board games, like chess but it needs luck because you cannot see the no of enemy or the bomb or the flag

ronluna

Great game. Unfortunately, all the stores I've went to have took this item out of stock. idk how long its been since they stopped buying Stratego, but not many people kno about it now. :(

Buy this game people, and be amazed at the fun you will hav!

OffspringBeatsAll

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14Sorry

sorry is awesome! especially with 4 players. you go around the map and when you get a sorry card... back to the start for you and that is when you get all heated up. and thats why its caled the game of sweet revenge

Really fun! I don't own Sorry! though...

Thousandeyesrestrict

This is the best game you can get out there in the world.
This game rules because you can knock people down

15Taboo
16Cranium

smart ppl only, idiots not welcomed

17Summonaria

Fun fantasy strategy game with different teams to chose from. Good replayability as resources can definitely alter your plans.

cornpop

Little known fantasy strategy game that can be played by casual and serious gamers alike. I'll meet you at the center tower!

18Cluedo

Fun as, never gets boring.

19Go

+1Even the fastest, strongest computers in the world still lose to amateurs.

The most deep and complex game in the world, still so accessible by anyone in short time.

bookworm8at

Number one game in the rest of the world. Has several 24 hour television stations devoted to it.

20Puerto Rico

Not only on boardgamegeek, all charts of real boardgamers i know list PR as number one. Absolutely deserved!

The number one game for over 100,000 registered users of Board Game Geek and over a million viewers a month, for a damn good reason.

21Risk 2210 A.D.

Oh Yeah! Love it, It mixes the strategic nature of risk with a sci-fi type gameplay. The bonus cards etc are amazing.

This is the best game ever! You just can't beat it!

thedude

22Candyland

Come on! How fruity is this game.

23Battleship
24Backgammon
25Balderdash

With a large group of people nothing is funnier than a game of balderdash

Bombers

So fun. Why isn't it more popular!

louiethefly

26Diplomacy

The core rules of Diplomacy are so simple but the intrigue and backstabbing that goes on behind the scenes is what makes this such a good game. Insanely addictive and guaranteed to consume many a rainy day.

27Pictionary

My opinion
1. Pictionary
2. clue
3. Life
4. Risk
5. Trivial Pursuit

And why the hell is pictionary 28th!

egillaxelsson

I want to be an artist when I grow up. (I want to be other things too, of course).

28Game of the Generals

its so exciting especially that u dont know what piece is your opponent using.

29Guess Who?
30Ticket To Ride

great game. if it was more widely available it would be one of the top three! Infinitly replayable

31Sequence
32Carcassonne

Infinitely replayable and expandable. We play a myriad of rules changes and its always still fun

Another gateway game which is based on tile-laying and worker placements. Easy to learn, yet can get complex with strategies if you so choose.

RedArmyIan

33Loaded Questions
34Axis and Allies

Best war game ever hours and hours of fun, you have control of navel, air and land.

jtoscano

This game is a truly unique experience, rare have I played a game where I felt like I was in complete control of an army, it is a very fun game in my opinion.

35Civilization
36Downfall
37Mastermind
38Bananagrams
39Heroscape

Heroscape is a really fun game. I like the original version more then all of the secondary ones. Unfortunately these days it's very expensive. I don't have any expansions but I don't need them.

40Dungeons and Dragons

This game is timeless and badass, don't let no-one tell you you're a geek, they can keep monopoly!

41Campaign Trail

I love this game. I have been looking for a copy but they are never available.

42Twilight Struggle

A semi-war, semi-politics game based around the cold war. The concept is genuine while the game play is challenging and enjoyable for eurogamers and wargamers alike.

RedArmyIan

43Carrom

try it. you will never get the red one!

44Warhammer
45Cranium Hoopla
46Tactico Football

It's such a simple game but has just the right elemts to keep it exciting right to the end. Plus a great football shaped dice.

Jimbob

Truely the best Sport Surviavl; board game around!

tactico

47Xymyx The Evolution Of Chess

New chess variant, pieces move simultaneously

48STARE!
49NFL Monopoly
50Connect Four

My brother loves this game and so do I. I play it all the time. When someone gets four in a row he/she wins!

It uses concentration thinking and strategy. Get it, play it, love it!

51Pictureka
52Cranium Cadoo

its a great game for all the familly when its a wet day out!

53Caylus

Another favorite of eurogame fans, constantly popping up on ton ten lists everywhere.

RedArmyIan

54El Grande

best board game I've ever played - luck factor 0 ^^ great gameplay

Not very well known outside hobby boardgamers, but hands down, the best board game ever designed. It's a medium-length boardgame (90 to 120 minutes is typical), with a fair share of both tactics and strategy, and just a little dose of luck.

Plus, it's very high on player interaction.

afpabon

55Weapons and Warriors
56The Beatles Monopoly
57Articulate
58Transportigo

Hello? A game where you can control the flow of containerised cargo around a map of the world? How is this so low in the charts! My favourite feature is the little white reefers. They are beast.

59The Logo Board Game

I have never played this game but it gave me a great idea fro my own game just by looking at the name, so if you should like this game just because you can created about a thousands others different games! So I say LOVE LOVE IT! I do and I am as good as president...

You will love this game! Questions on all your favorite brands by it now at your retailer target

60Tigris and Euphrates

Truly a gamer's games and one of the most well-designed. Casual gamers may not be drawn to it, but hardcore gamers will love the complexity.

RedArmyIan

61HeroQuest
62Space War
63Earth Reborn
64Disney's Magic Kingdom Game
65Rummikub
66Mancala

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