Best Fantasy Board Games in 2026

Build your community from scratch on a deserted island brimming with possibility; Create your personal getaway and customize your character, home, decorations, and even the landscape itself

Collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools. Then, use what you create to give your island a personal touch

Watch as the time of day and seasons match real life—even your hemisphere. Each day holds potential for surprises and discoveries

THE DAWN OF A NEW AGE: Explore the latest reimagining of the Twilight Imperium saga with this epic fourth edition. The galaxy stirs once more, and the great races are again looking beyond their borders into the far reaches of space. Mecatol Rex, the jewel of galactic civilization, awaits the one who would be so bold as to take up the mantle of Emperor.

SCI-FI STRATEGY BOARD GAME: In this game of galactic conquest, each player takes command of one of seventeen unique civilizations to compete for interstellar supremacy through warfare, trade, uncertain allegiances, and political dominance. Negotiate your way to victory or overrun your foes with military might - the choice is yours.

THRILLING AND COMPETITIVE: Every faction offers a completely different play experience, from the wormhole-hopping Ghosts of Creuss to the Emiratates of Hacan, masters of trade. Each of these races have many paths to victory, but only one will sit upon the throne of Mecatol Rex as the new masters of the galaxy.

IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE GAME: The Avalon Hill HeroQuest board game is fantasy dungeon crawler in which players must work together to battle terrifying monsters and complete epic quests

MYTHICAL HEROES: The Realm is in need of champions to challenge the evil forces of the Dread sorcerer Zargon. Four heroes --Barbarian, Dwarf, Elf, and Wizard--have answered the call

STUNNING ARTWORK: The HeroQuest cards and booklets feature incredible artwork that helps takes players' imaginations into a fantastical world filled with hideous monsters, deadly traps, and more

THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO THE ARKHAM HORROR CARD GAME: You will need the Arkham Horror: The Card Game core set in order to play with this expansion.

A LIVING CARD GAME OF ELDRITCH MYSTERY: In the sleepy town of Arkham, Massachusetts, a small band of intrepid investigators seeks to uncover the nature of a sinister menace that threatens humanity. But beware! The arcane realm holds countless terrors, and the investigators must take care to maintain a tenuous grip upon their very sanity, and survive.

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.

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.

AN AGE OF UNCERTAINTY IS HERE: Turmoil has spread throughout the Cosmos and a new group of alients hope to take advantage of it. How will these hopeful rulers attempt to seize power? Only time will tell.

EXCITING NEW GAME DYNAMICS: In this exciting expansion for Cosmic Encounter, 20 new alien species explode onto the galaxy! Players will now shudder at the insidious kindness of the Empath, blink in confusion at the antics of the Lunatic, and howl in outrage as their planets are stolen away by the Claw!

THIS IS AN EXPANSION FOR STAR WARS IMPERIAL ASSAULT: This is not a standalone product. A copy of the Imperial Assault Core Set is required to play. Includes missions that require the Tyrants of Lothal expansion.

AN EPIC ADVENTURE BOARD GAME IN THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE: The mighty Imperial army and a cadre of deadly bounty hunters face off against daring Rebel heroes in a series of tactical combat missions leading up to a final showdown between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance.

SABINE WREN AND ZEB ORRELIOS: Before the Rebel Alliance crystalized into a force that would bring down a galactic empire, there was Phoenix Squadron. A band of rebels who fought against the empire in the Lothal Sector tucked away in the outer rim. Thanks to the help of the elite Spectres, they have achieved great success.

THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO THE MANSIONS OF MADNESS SECOND EDITION BOARD GAME. You will need the Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition base game along with its free digital companion app in order to play with this expansion.

HORROR GAME: Set course for untold terror! A new team of investigators races to solve perilous mysteries as they face ever-increasing danger the farther they wander from home. With new monsters, mysteries, and mythos events, to reach your destination you must first survive the journey!

MYSTERY GAME: Three new scenarios take investigators aboard a bustling transatlantic airship, a luxury ocean liner or a scenic countryside train. Investigators must contend with new threats and the ever-present danger that one wrong move could destroy the very vessels they are trying to protect.

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.

THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO THE LORD OF THE RINGS JOURNEYS IN MIDDLE-EARTH BOARD GAME: This is not a standalone product. The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth Core Set required to play.

EPIC ADVENTURE GAME: Form your Fellowship and set out on your own adventures in this fully-cooperative, app-supported board game set in the fantastical land of Middle-earth! As the dark forces gather, players band together to unravel mysteries, make courageous choices, and fight against the evil that threatens the land.

COOPERATIVE STRATEGY GAME: As heroes of the Free Peoples of Middle-earth, prepare your skills and test your might and wisdom in combat against the encroaching darkness. Work together with the rest of your party to survive a series of perilous adventures that sees you battling powerful foes, discovering lost treasures, uncovering forgotten lore and more.

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.

A NEW COSMIC AGE HAS ARRIVED: Time has passed in the Cosmos, and a new cast of characters has taken the stage. How will these fresh faces affect the delicate Cosmic balance of power? Only time will tell!

EXCITING NEW GAME DYNAMICS: In this exciting expansion for Cosmic Encounter, 20 new alien species explode onto the galaxy! Players will face the sticky terror of the Fungus, scratch their heads at the perplexing Magician, and shudder in fear as the Locust consumes their planets in one gulp.

Collect sets of adventurer cards to earn dice

Roll dice against your foes!

Choose your strategy carefully, the landscape of Dragonwood is ever-changing

Requires Munchkin or Munchkin Deluxe to play

3 to 6 players

1-2 hours to play

STRATEGY GAME: Adventure awaits any swashbuckler brave enough to command a fleet. Conquer islands to gain valuable resources. Build and upgrade your ships with masts and cannons. Wage war against rival captains and rule the seas.

EASY TO LEARN: The thematic and intuitive gameplay allows new players to quickly grasp the rules and will have you helming your battleship through the Caribbean in no time. The rulebook also contains an overview guide for easy understanding.

HIGH REPLAYABILITY: The game board is created by combining six different double-sided ocean tiles which create a unique map configuration each time you play. You’ll never play the same map twice, encouraging you to explore new strategies.

Strategy Tabletop Board Game: Kingdomino Is One Of The Best-Selling City Or Territory Building Board Games. This Top Rated Board Game Has A Colorful Table Presence With Medieval Kingdoms Made Of High-Quality Cardboard Tiles And Castles.

Family Or Adult Strategy Game: This 2 To 4 Players Fantasy Game Can Be Enjoyed By Parents Playing With Their Children As Well As Adults, Also Plays Very Well As A 2 Players Abstract Board Game. Best Recommended For Ages 8 & Up.

How To Play: Kingdomino Is A Card Drafting And Tile Placement Game Using A Pattern Building Mechanic. It’S Like Playing Dominoes With A Kingdom Building Twist! Each Turn, Connect A New Domino To Your Existing Kingdom, Making Sure At Least One Of Its Sides Connects To A Matching Terrain Type Already In Play. The Order Of Who Picks Their Domino First Depends On Which Tile Was Previously Chosen. The Game Ends When Each Player Has Completed A 5 X 5 Grid, And Then Points Are Counted Based On The Number Of Connecting Tiles And Crowns.

From Everfrost to Bellsong, many a peaceful year have passed in Everdell — but the time has come for new territories to be settled and new cities to be established

There are buildings to construct, lively characters to meet, events to host— you will have a busy year ahead of you! Will the sun shine brightest on your city before the winter moon rises?

Everdell is a streamlined worker placement game that features a detailed world realised through stunning artwork

A strategic card game. A role-playing adventure. A dangerous new world.

Here to slay is a fast-paced, easy to learn game that is perfect for all skill levels, whether you’re just entering the world of role-playing games or honing your masterful skills.

The game was one of Kickstarter’s top 50 most backed projects of all time!

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!

Winner of more than 200 game of the year awards, Skyrim special edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail

The special edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features

All-new features include remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more

Nintendo Selects highlights a variety of great games at a great price, including this One.

The Super Mario 3D land game reinvents everything fans love about Mario gaming with a platforming environment in true 3D.

Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under.

As spirits, you must grow in power and work together to drive the invaders from your Island. before it's too late!.

For 1-4 players.

90-120 minute playing time.

THIS IS A NEW STAND-ALONE VERSION OF THE SPLENDOR STRATEGY GAME: The superheroes of the Marvel Universe take over in this version of the original Splendor board game! Gather the Infinity gems, recruit heroes and villains, and claim the Gauntlet to win!

FUN AND EXCITING TWIST ON THE ORIGINAL CLASSIC: This new version of the game will appeal to Marvel fans whether they are new to the game or already familiar with the Splendor base game. Bring together a team of superheroes and prevent Thanos from ending the world.

INTERESTING NEW TACTICS AND CHALLENGES: An entirely new card structure, new endgame rules and a few tweaks in the rules add an action-packed superhero element to your game night. Assemble the Avengers, pick a powerful leader and recruit a hero for each Infinity gem.

BUILD A GALACTIC EMPIRE: In the depths of space, the aliens of the Cosmos vie with each other for control of the universe. Alliances form and shift from moment to moment, while cataclysmic battles send starships screaming into the warp.

SCI-FI ADVENTURE GAME: This game of interstellar exploration, negotiation, and conflict invites players to lead their own unique alien civilizations as they seek to spread across the stars. Forge your alliances, outwit your enemies and spread your colonies across the galaxy!

STRATEGY GAME: Every planet is ruled by someone and the only way to expand your cosmic colonies is through either diplomacy or war. By establishing colonies on five planets beyond the reaches of your home system, you will safeguard the future of your species and earn victory. But if you fail, you will fall into the black abyss of space!

Complete game playable out of the box

3 to 6 players

1 2 hours to play

Playing through a scenario is a cooperative affair where players will fight against automated monsters using an innovative card system to determine the order of play and what a player does on their turn

This is a game with a persistent and changing world that is ideally played over many game sessions

For 1-4 Players. Ages 14+

This comprehensive 640-page guide to the Pathfinder roleplaying game provides everything you need to set out on a world of limitless fantasy adventure! Choose from ancestries like elf, human, and goblin and classes like alchemist, fighter, and sorcerer to create a hero of your own design destined to become a legend!

Based on more than 20 years of active development and playtest feedback from more than 125,000 gamers, the new Pathfinder rules are easy to learn and exciting to master! This indispensable volume contains all rules for players and Game Masters, and is your first step on a heroic new journey!

Product Dimensions : 11.5 x 8.75 x 1.5 inches

30-45 minute competitive fantasy map-drawing game for 1-100 players!

In Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale, players compete to get the highest reputation at the end of four seasons.

Each season, players draw on their map sheet and score against unique conditions at the end of the season. But you are not alone in this wilderness.

YOU ARE THE SHIELD AGAINST THE DARKNESS: The Brothers of the Night’s Watch recognize you as a natural leader as you struggle for promotion within their ranks. You hope to gain recognition by improving infrastructure in the area south of the Wall known as the Gift. Build, defend, and rise above your brothers to become the new Lord Commander.

STRATEGY BOARD GAME: Take on the role of Brothers of the Night’s Watch and use resources to strengthen your hold on the north by building roads, settlements, and keeps; recruiting guards for your patrol; or buying development cards. Each of these acts bring you increased power and recognition through the awarding of victory points.

CHALLENGING ADVENTURE GAME: New heroes rise to face the danger beyond the Wall in A Game of Thrones CATAN. The forests of the North conceal many secrets, and the Wildlings have only begun their attack on the Night’s Watch. With new allies and enemies, will you be able to defend the Wall and win the title of Lord Commander?

Create your ultimate fantasy hero and tell their story by facing challenges and crafting your destiny

Contains over fully illustrated 150 cards and 24 custom runes.

From the makers of the hit game, boss Monster.

Enter The Dark Souls Universe: Take On A Tabletop Reimagining Of One Of The Most Challenging Video Games Ever Made. The Gripping Battles And Brutal Difficulty Of The Acclaimed Dark Souls Video Games Come To Your Tabletop In An Action-Packed Cooperative Dungeon Crawl Roleplaying Board Game

Challenges Ahead: Dark Souls: The Board Game Is About Fast Setup And Long Reveal. True To The Video Game, You'Ll Need To Be Strategic And Cleverly Manage Your Stamina To Survive. Learn When To Be Bold And When To Hold Back. And Prepare To Die

Play As Iconic Characters: Take On A Role As A Knight, Warrior, Assassin, Or Herald And Figure Out How To Defeat The Undead Legions Before Confronting The Final Boss—Or Bosses. Prepare For A Fully Immersive Rpg

For 1 to 8 Players

Ages 8 and up

A remake to a great family classic