Best Rising Sun Board Games in 2026

A fast-paced game of deception and betrayal

Beautiful wooden components

Solid game boards with foil inlay

TILE PLACEMENT GAME: Azul is a tile placement game in which players become artisans tasked with creating the most beautiful tiled mosaics. Compete for the highest score by claiming tiles and arranging them on your board to score points

STRATEGY BOARD GAME: Draft tiles from a central market and place them into rows on their boards. Earn extra points by collecting sets of the same color tile and creating particular patterns. Be careful - there are penalties for taking tiles that you can't use

COMPETITIVE AND CHALLENGING: Every tile you claim affects what your rivals can take next. Plan carefully to score big points while disrupting your opponents’ plans. You’ll have to make choices that help you without helping them too much

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Nostalgic tabletop gameplay meets interactive digital content for an immersive gaming experience

Competitive, card-driven, engine-building board game.

Challenging strategy game recommended for those ages 14 plus

Game includes 170 unique bird cards, 26 bonus cards and 16 Automa cards, 103 food tokens and 75 egg minatures, 5 custom wooden dice and 5 palyer mats, 1 birdfeeder dice tower and 2-piece Game Trayz custom tray, 1 goal mat and 8 goal tiles, 1 first-player token and 40 action cubes, 4 clear plastic resource containers, 1 scorepad, and 3 rulebooks.

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.

It is a time of unrest in 1920s Europa. The ashes from the first great war still darken the snow. The capitalistic city-state known simply as “The Factory”, which fueled the war with heavily armored mechs, has closed its doors, drawing the attention of several nearby countries

Lead your faction to victory, building mechs, working the land, and exploring the mysterious factory, all while protecting your territory from the mechs of other encroaching factions

Explore the alternate-history of 1920 plus Europe through Jakub Różalski's stunning artwork

Calliope Presents: An award winning game that is fun for any experience level, easy to learn & quick to play. Use strategy & luck to stay on the path to victory in this light & entertaining game

Family Strategy Game: The board changes every time you play the game, making it unique and fun for adults and kids. Players are challenged to create and travel the Path as it builds before them

Never the same game twice: The Path is an ever-changing mystery. With each turn, the maze grows and you must anticipate other players' next moves. The wisest player will remain on their Path

Compete for different milestones and awards worth many VPS

Over 200 different projects to complete

1 to 5 players ages 12 and up

For 2 6 players

30 minute playing time

New artwork by Regis Torres, illustrator of King of new York

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

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.

Playable as a stand-alone game or as an expansion to Gloomhaven

Cooperative campaign game of tactical combat set in the Gloomhaven universe

Players will assume the roles of 4 new hardened mercenaries and work together to fight through a new prequel campaign full of choices, challenges, and twists.

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.

EXPERIENCE THE GALACTIC CIVIL WAR LIKE NEVER BEFORE: In Star Wars Rebellion, you control the entire Galactic Empire or the fledgling Rebel Alliance. Command starships, account for troop movements and rally systems to your cause.

STRATEGY GAME: Players plot their turns secretly, carefully revealing their plans in turns as the galaxy’s narrative unfolds. Iconic characters undergo important missions as you assign them, attempting to bring down the Empire’s infrastructure or locate the hidden Rebel base.

A GAME OF EPIC CONFLICT: As a Rebel player, lead daring strikes against Imperial production facilities or the Death Star itself as every turn brings the Rebels that much closer to victory. As an Imperial player, hire bounty hunters and spread your might across the galaxy as you search for the pesky Rebels and crush their pitiful Rebellion once and for all.

2010 Mensa Favorite Brainy Games Winner

Join a team of fearless adventurers on a do-or-die mission to capture four sacred treasures from the ruins of this perilous paradise

2 to 4 players

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.

BUILD YOUR CIVILIZATION: Players draft cards over multiple rounds, carefully building towards long-term goals. Keep an eye on your neighbors’ progress since they share similar ambitions. Will your wonder transcend the millennia to come?

HOW TO WIN THIS GAME: Each player compares their military strength with one of their neighboring cities. After the third age, players score the points given by their cards and their military conflicts. The player with the most points wins!

Lately, it feels like we’re all just dinosaurs trying to avoid the falling meteors.

In this 2-4 player game, you’ll try to dodge all of life’s little disasters while tuning out your incredibly rude inner demons. You might fall into a pit of hot lava or get ghosted by your dino date. But think happy thoughts because the dino who survives it all wins the game!

Happy Little Dinosaurs takes 30-60 minutes to play and is for 2-4 players. It is recommended for ages 8+.

MYSTERY BOARD GAME: A horrible crime was committed on the grounds of Warwick Manor thirty years ago. Now the mansion is haunted by the ghost of the murdered servant and it’s up to a group of psychic investigators to get to the bottom of the mystery.

COOPERATIVE BOARD GAME: One player takes on the role of the victim (who is now a ghost) and the rest play as psychics. Over the course of the game, players work together to solve a mystery by psychically communicating with the victim. The ghost tries to lead psychics to the correct culprit.

INTERPRET VISIONS TO SOLVE MYSTERIES: Each player investigates a case assigned to them to determine who the actual murderer is. Psychics receive numerous visions from the ghost with clues. Can they determine the weapon, location and killer, or will a violent criminal pull off the perfect murder?

FAST-PACED KIDS' GAME: Race against the clock in this fast-paced puzzle game for 1 or more players, kids ages 4 and up

PUT PIECES IN THEIR PLACES: Kids can have fun putting each piece in the spot on the tray that matches its shape before the time is up and the puzzle tray pops the pieces out

CLASSIC SHAPE-POPPING GAMEPLAY FOR PRESCHOOLERS: The Perfection game is easy to set up and can be played over and over again

BATTLE FOR GLORY: Blood Rage is an all-out brawl. Each Age, players draft cards to create their hands and spend Rage to execute their actions and their enemies. Players fight for control of ancient Viking territories, summon monsters from Norse legends, and complete valuable quests. Only the player who earns the most Glory will be victorious.

STRATEGY BOARD GAME: Blood Rage offers enough depth to keep any strategic player entertained while also allowing more casual players an amazing gameplay experience. Players must choose their strategies carefully during the draft phase but also be ready to adapt and react to their opponents’ strategies as the action phase unfolds.

CUSTOM CLANS: Players start with the same abilities, but throughout the game, they’ll upgrade their clan and leaders and add monsters, creating their own strengths and strategies.

BECOME AN EGYPTIAN GOD: Assume the role of an Egyptian god as the people of Egypt move towards a monotheistic religion. Now, you must compete against the other gods in order to win the veneration of the people and claim your place as the one true deity.

STRATEGY BOARD GAME: Fight for the adoration of the populace by cultivating followers, dedicating monuments, recruiting monsters and dividing the desert in order to establish dominance. In the end, only one will remain.

UNIQUE ACTION MECHANIC: Players perform two actions per turn, picking from the action board, but can only do a second action lower down the board than their first.

MARVEL HERO BOARD GAME: Play the board game that transforms you into a S.H.I.E.L.D. hero! Fight alongside fellow heroes to take back the Cosmic Cube from evil Red Skull before New York City is destroyed! But wait…everything is not as it seems.

DEFEAT SECRET AGENTS: Evil HYDRA operatives have infiltrated your S.H.I.E.L.D. team! Use your powers of Social Deduction to determine who is lying before the city is destroyed. Hail to the new world order!

MARVEL ROLE-PLAYING BOARD GAME: Hail Hydra brings the action-packed world of Marvel heroes into your living room! Band together with your friends and defeat villainous Hydra! For 5 - 8 players, ages 14 and up.

The Batman Who Laughs is one of DC Comics most sinister characters, and he is bringing his darkness to the tabletop in this cooperative board game

Players work together, recruiting allies and growing abilities, to dominate the super-villains of Gotham, eventually working to defeat The Batman Who Laughs

Featuring familiar heroes and villains including Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Batman, Evil Robins, Harley Quinn, The Flash, Cyborg, The Merciless, The Dawnbreaker, the Murder Machine, and many more!

1ST USA EDITION of Denmark's #1 Best Selling Board Game

ARE YOU COMPETITIVE?...Sabotage is a team sport. Choose your partner wisely because only the duo with the right strategy, a bit of luck, and the ability to work with their partner will claim victory

IT'S A RACE!: a 4 player game played in teams of 2. Players use cards to race their colored pawns around the board and into their finishing zone. The first duo to get all their team's pawns in the finishing zones first wins. But BEWARE, your opponent can block you, swap you, and even knock your pawns back home along the way. So get ready for twists and turns and never count yourselves out!

For 3 to 5 players: 90 to 120 minute playing time

Unique battle system : Eric m. Lang has developed a completely innovative battle system that forces players to bluff their intentions and outthink the competition

Fantasy art : Artwork by the legendary Adrian Smith Will transport players to a fantastical version of feudal Japan that retains all of the beauty of traditional legends

Atlantis Rising is a strategic, fully cooperative worker placement game.

In this challenging mission of escape and survival, 1-7 players take on the role of the leaders of Atlantis and their followers, councilors tasked with building the components of a cosmic gate that can lead their people to safety.

2nd Edition

A city-building strategy game set in the Industrial Revolution; based on the popular PC game.

By acclaimed author Martin Wallace (Brass, Age of Steam).

Race against your opponents to produce, buy, or trade the limited number of construction titles and resources.

EXCITING NARRATIVE GAME: Deep in the dark of night, the evil Master of Nightmares threatens a little girl. Take on the role of the brave stuffed toys sworn to protect her in a daunting world of the Fall.

ADVENTURE GAME: Each game of Stuffed Fables takes place across the pages of a storybook with the action driven by player choices. Explore a world of wonder and danger as you make unique discoveries and interact with the story.

STRATEGY GAME: Six stuffies are ready to confront the nightmares by rolling and assigning color-coded dice to perform a wide variety of actions, from daring melee attacks to searching for incredible secrets.

As Earth begins to die, it is time for humanity to look Beyond the Sun.

Players take turns to take an action available on the technology board, then produce resources

Actions allow players to improve their economy, move spaceships, colonize systems, and research new technologies

Bluff your way to victory in this hilarious new dice game! Bamboozled is party style bluffing game where players must roll the dice and tie or beat the previous player, but if they don't they have to bluff!

Each players starts with 3 lives. If you get caught bluffing, you lose a life, but if you get away with a bluff, you get a Bamboozled Card. Cards can help you get out of a bind, change the dice, or even give you a life back.

Make sure to watch our how to play video! Only takes 3 minutes to learn and 15 minutes to play! Great for a quick game night, but don't be surprised if it lasts all night for those that want to get revenge!