Best 3 Board Games in 2026

STRATEGY GAME: Compete to build Renaissance Europe’s most lucrative and prestigious jewelry business. As a wealthy merchant, acquire mines and transportation, hire artisans and woo the nobility. Create the most fantastic jewelry to become the best-known merchant of them all!

FUN AND FRIENDLY COMPETITION: Players vie for control of gem mines, trade routes, and storefronts to master the gem trade and attract the attention of nobles. By accruing more ways to produce gems, players work to accumulate victory points in a race for prestige and power.

COUNTLESS REPLAY OPPORTUNITES: Fast and intuitive, this strategy game is a fun game for game nights. The completely variable setup provides nearly limitless replayability. LOOKING FOR NEW ADVENTURES? Try Cities of Splendor Expansion (Note: this Expansion requires Base Game to play).

The classic UNO card game builds fun on game night with themes inspired by Jurassic World Dominion

The game features a deck decorated with graphics from the dinosaur adventure movie!

As in classic UNO game, players match colors, numbers and symbols to the card on top of the discard pile!

Build an interactive, 1980s-style TV set displaying the classic Super Mario Bros. game & activate it with LEGO Mario figure (not included)

Authentic details of the NES console are recreated in LEGO style, including a controller and an opening slot for the buildable Game Pak

The TV has a handle-operated scrolling screen, Mario figure reacts to the on-screen enemies, obstacles and power-ups when placed on the top

Unstable Unicorns Adventures Expansion Pack is designed to be added to your Unstable Unicorns Card Game (or Unstable Unicorns NSFW Card Game)

New adventures await in this expansion, featuring new characters, magic cards, upgrades, and downgrades

Unstable Unicorns is a strategic card game that will destroy your friendships but in a good way

EXCITING EXPANSION PACK: Expand your HeroQuest Game System with The Frozen Horror Quest Pack. (Requires HeroQuest game system to play. Sold separately.)

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES: The cards and booklets in this chilling expansion feature artwork that takes players' imaginations into a frozen world filled with monsters, deadly traps, and more

ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION OF MINIATURES: This tabletop board game expansion includes 21 finely detailed unpainted miniatures: Frozen Horror, Barbarian, Mercenaries, Ice Gremlins, Polar Warbears, and Yetis

Use captured cohorts such as enemies, objects, and animals to progress through the game and uncover loads of hidden collectibles.

Thanks to heroic, hat shaped Cappy, Mario's got moves that'll make you rethink his traditional run and jump gameplay like cap jump, cap throw, and capture.

And if you feel like playing with a friend, just pass them a Joy Con controller Player 1 controls Mario while Player 2 controls Cappy.

STRATEGY GAME - PLAN YOUR WAY TO VICTORY: Develop the landscape of a medieval fortress city one tile at a time. Whether blocking a city's growth or connecting with your opponent’s road to share the points, Carcassonne provides plenty of ways to use your cunning and outsmart your opponents.

ONE STEP AT A TIME TILE-PLACEMENT GAME: Players fill in the countryside around the medieval fortified city, choosing from tiles that depict cities, roads, monasteries, and fields; each new tile creates an ever-expanding board on which players can then add their followers.

JACK OF ALL TRADES: Followers can take many different roles (knights, monks, farmers, or thieves) determined by the type of tile on which they're placed. Each role scores points differently, so you'll need careful planning to make the best use of your followers.

THRILLING GAME OF TERROR AND ADVENTURE: Ancient evil is stirring across the globe. You and your trusted circle of colleagues must travel around the world, working against all odds to hold back the approaching horror. The end draws near! Do you have the courage to prevent global destruction?

SCARY STRATEGY GAME: Defeat foul monsters, travel to Other Worlds and solve obscure mysteries surrounding this unspeakable horror. The effort may drain your sanity and cripple your body, but if you fail, the Ancient One will awaken and rain doom upon the known world.

COOPERATIVE MYSTERY GAME: Brave investigators team up to pit their skills and weapons against the threat of the Ancient One. Together they explore the remote corners of the globe, fight the nightmarish creatures that lurk in the shadows and solve the ancient mysteries of this Eldritch Horror!

THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO THE TOKAIDO BOARD GAME: This is not a standalone game. Matsuri is an expansion for the game Tokaido, and cannot be played without both the base game and Crossroads, the first expansion.

ADVENTURE STRATEGY GAME: In Tokaido you don’t fight but enjoy an extraordinary journey and discover a thousand marvels. Travel the famed Tokaido road, visit hot springs, try new food, and paint landscapes in this thrilling exploration game.

A PEACEFUL AND REWARDING EXPERIENCE: The traditional Japanese festivities and sixteen new travelers are now part of the wonderful Tokaido journey. These Matsuri (the Japanese word for festival), triggered by the arrival of the Travelers at the intermediate Inns, punctuate the path with new and unique events.

A CATAN ADVENTURE FOR FLEDGLING SWASHBUCKLERS! CATAN Junior lets younger players experience the world of CATAN by introducing a simpler playing style. Designed for players as young as 6, it's the perfect introduction to the CATAN series of games for kids and families.

ADVENTURE GAME: CATAN Junior takes place on a ring of tropical isles—including the mysterious Spooky Island, home of the Ghost Captain. Each island generates a specific resource - wood, goats, molasses, or cutlasses. You can also find gold. Just watch out for the dreaded Ghost Captain!

STRATEGY BOARD GAME FOR KIDS: Start with 2 pirate lairs and build ships in order to expand your network. The more lairs you build, the more resources you may receive. Use your resources to build ships, lairs, or to get help from the wise Coco the Parrot. You can even trade in the nearby market. The first player to control 7 pirate lairs wins!

TAKE TO THE STARS AND BECOME A LIVING LEGEND: In this game of bounty hunters, mercenaries, and smugglers, you take on the role of an underworld denizen setting out to make your mark on the galaxy. Travel the Outer Rim in your personal ship, hire legendary Star Wars characters to join your crew and try to become the most famous (or infamous) outlaw in the galaxy.

SURVIVE THE OUTER RIM: The warring factions of the galaxy roam the Outer Rim, hunting down the scum that have proven to be a thorn in their side, and other scoundrels looking to make their mark may see you as the perfect target to bring down to bolster their own reputation.

STRATEGY GAME: The goal of Outer Rim is to be the first player to reach ten fame, but the path to notoriety can be different for every scoundrel. Cross paths with the various factions patrolling the Outer Rim, bring in iconic Star Wars characters dead or alive for bounties, or make a fortune delivering illegal cargo, dodging patrols and encounters across the galaxy.

ALL ABOARD FOR YOUR VERY FIRST JOURNEY WITH TICKET TO RIDE: Easy to learn and quick to play, Ticket to Ride First Journey is the perfect introduction to the Ticket to Ride board game series. Climb aboard and embark on your very own North American railway adventure!

FAST-PACED STRATEGY BOARD GAME: Players collect train cards, claim routes on the map, and try to connect the cities shown on their tickets to achieve victory. The game ends when one player completes six tickets, claiming the Golden Ticket as their prize.

EASY TO LEARN: First Journey offers unique rules designed for a younger audience that retain the strategy, charm, and fun of the original Ticket to Ride. The whole family will enjoy claiming routes and completing Tickets!

Play as your favorite character to defend the wizarding world from evil forces: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and Neville Longbottom

Gain influence to master powerful spells, recruit allies, and uncover magical items

Enhance your abilities with over 140 cards

What You Get - The Quest for El Dorado comes with 7 Terrain tiles, 2 Terrain strips, 1 ending tile, 6 blockages, 8 playing pieces, 4 Expedition boards, 1 starting player hat, 1 market board, 86 Expedition cards, 36 Cave tokens, and instructions.

Fun Play Experience - You can play a game in 60 minutes, and it's perfect for 2-4 players ages 10 and up, which makes this a perfect gift for families who love to play games together.

Easy to Understand Instructions - High quality, easy to understand instructions make it possible to start playing right away.

Cooperative strategy game--win or lose together!

A new twist on classic trick-taking card games

Difficulty increases as the game progresses, making it a good choice for players of all skill levels

Crash Bandicoot

Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back;ESRB Age Rating: Everyone 10+; Genre: Action and Adventure

Crash bandicoot warped

Root is a game of adventure and war where 2 to 4 players battle for control of a vast wilderness

In Root, players drive the narrative and the differences between each role create an unparalleled level of interaction and replayability.

Ages 10+, 90- 120 minute playing time

Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves.

With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure.

His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he’s willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.

DIVE, DIVE, DIVE: Pick a deep sea diver, roll the dice and plunge into the ocean in this travel game for kids and adults.

CLAIM YOUR FORTUNE: Land on a piece of treasure to add it to your collection. The deeper down you go, the more valuable it could be.

DON’T GET TOO GREEDY: All the divers have a shared supply of oxygen. So if you spend too long searching for treasure, you might get stuck down there for good.

A GAME OF SUSPENSE AND SUPERNATURAL INVESTIGATION: Inspired by the horror stories of H.P. Lovecraft, Elder Sign is a fast-paced, cooperative dice game that pits players against the terror posed by one of eight possible Ancient Ones.

COOPERATIVE MYSTERY GAME: Players take the roles of investigators racing against time to stave off the imminent return of the Ancient Ones. Armed with cards for tools, allies, and occult knowledge, they must put their sanity and stamina to the test as they adventure to locate Elder Signs, the eldritch symbols used to seal away the Ancient Ones and win the game.

FAST-PACED STRATEGY BOARD GAME: To locate Elder Signs, investigators must successfully endure Adventures within the museum. A countdown mechanism makes an Ancient One appear if the investigators are not quick enough. The investigators must then battle the Ancient One. Clever use of investigators’ talents and timely item use are crucial as players work to bend the luck of the dice to their favor.

Choose an awesome vacation: take a ski trip, a safari, or go snorkeling in a coral Reef. Choose an awesome vacation from adventurous to relaxing

Choose an interesting career: players can choose from 31 Career cards featuring unusual or quirky careers such as ice cream flavor Maker or a secret Agent

Great family game: do you remember playing this classic Hasbro board game from your childhood. With instant setup and easy play, this exclusive edition is great fun to play when the family is together

Great Gift Idea - Makes a unique and meaningful gift for kids and adults

Experience New Cultures - Travel the world from your kitchen table during family game night.

Good For All Ages - Whether you’re looking for fun family games, games for teens, or geography board games for kids, this game delivers. Grandparents, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Girls & Boys will all enjoy exploring the world together

TROUBLE GAME WITH BLUEY THEME: Kids can imagine having an adventure with Bluey and her family! This edition of the Trouble game is inspired by the popular animated series

FUN WITH BLUEY'S FAMILY: It's a race through the backyard with the Heeler family! Kids can play as Bluey, Bingo, Chilli, or Bandit as they try to get all of their pegs to the Finish Zone first

POP THE DIE: Players pop the iconic Pop-O-Matic die roller and take different actions depending on the number shown on the die

A new light shines on the Alola region!

Take on the role of a Pokemon Trainer and encounter Pokemon, uncover new tales, and Unravel the mystery behind the two forms reminiscent of the legendary Pokemon.

These new titles power up the Pokemon Sun and Pokemon moon content with new story additions and features, earning them the name “ultra!” another adventure is about to begin!

PEPPA PIG-THEMED CHUTES AND LADDERS GAME: Join Peppa Pig and friends! This edition of the Chutes and Ladders board game for kids features a Peppa Pig theme

INCLUDES 4 PEPPA PIG CHARACTER MOVERS: It's a climbing and sliding adventure at the playground, as players move around the gameboard as Peppa Pig, Gerald Giraffe, Suzy Sheep, or Danny Dog

COLORFUL GAMEBOARD: The delightful artwork on the gameboard features Peppa Pig and her friends, including Rebecca Rabbit, Freddy Fox, and more

World`s Greatest Roleplaying Game: Dungeons and Dragons is not just a great board game but also an unforgettable journey that will take you and your friends through amazing new adventures along your whole play. The mysterious island, shipwrecks, caves and magic artifacts, dragons and wizards, and a lot more magic stuff to discover. This play gets you immersed into a world where you are a hero bound to save himself and his friends

New Edition Set For Starters: It is a great RPG game for beginners to enjoy adventures and fantasy of the legendary D&D universe. Even more expert players who seek for new storylines and exclusive gaming experience will also get captivated by the game

In The Box: The D&D set holds the rulebook and the advanture book for the Host. There are extra 6 sets of playing dice of varied colors, which is very convenient as each player can choose their favorite color. Each dice set counts 7 dice. You will also get additional 6 dice storage bags. A flannel drawstring pouch to bring in more mystery. You can also download and print out some game extras online with a lot more interesting options

THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO THE ELDER SIGN BOARD GAME: This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Elder Sign Core Set is required to play.

COOPERATIVE MYSTERY GAME: In this fast-paced dice game, investigators race against time to stave off the imminent return of the Ancient Ones. Players work together using tools, allies and occult knowledge to locate Elder Signs and seal away the Ancient Ones.

GATES OF ARKHAM: The struggle against the Ancient Ones spreads out of the museum and into the haunted city of Arkham. Adventures take place in over twenty locations including Velma’s Diner and the Curiositie Shoppe, Arkham Asylum and the Uninvited Isle. Meanwhile, gates to Other Worlds open throughout Arkham, destabilizing time and space.

THIS IS A MYTHOS PACK FOR THE ARKHAM HORROR CARD GAME: This is not a standalone product. It requires the Arkham Horror: The Card Game Core Set and The Dunwich Legacy Deluxe Expansion to play.

A LIVING CARD GAME OF ELDRITCH MYSTERY: Something evil stirs in Arkham, and only you can stop it. Blurring the traditional lines between roleplaying and card game experiences, Arkham Horror: The Card Game is the Living Card Game of Lovecraftian mystery, monsters and madness!

COOPERATIVE GAME: You and your friends become investigators within the quiet New England town of Arkham, Massachusetts. No matter what compels you or haunts you, you'll find both your strengths and weaknesses reflected in your custom deck of cards. These cards will be your resources as you work with your friends to unravel the world's most terrifying mysteries.

7 WONDERS CITIES BOARD GAME EXPANSION: Expand your 7 Wonders Base Game with the 7 Wonders Cities expansion. A great add-on or gift for any 7 Wonders player! Note that this expansion is compatible with all other 7 Wonders expansions (New Edition).

STRATEGY GAME: You are a leader of one of the seven greatest cities of the Ancient World. Gather resources, develop commercial routes and affirm your military supremacy. Build your city and erect an architectural wonder which will transcend future times.

NEW INTERACTIONS: This expansion adds two new Wonders, the possibility of playing in teams (4 and 6 player games), and a new type of card: Cities. Mercenaries, thieves, spies, and diplomats will all bring a new type of interaction to your games.

THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO COSMIC ENCOUNTER: This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Cosmic Encounter Core Set is required to play.

YOUR TIME OF POWER IS NOW: The forces in the Cosmos have grown. New aliens have appeared, and with their arrival the tension between all species has never been higher. Who will reign in the crowded Cosmos? Only time will tell.

EXCITING NEW GAME DYNAMICS: In this expansion, 30 new alien species explode onto the galaxy! Players will have plans foiled by the wild Joker, mutter silently at the imposing Yin-Yang, roll their eyes at those annoying Tourists and go absolutely mad from the swirling of the Whirligig!