best board games

Best-Of List Jul 24, 2026

The best board games, picked two ways: the ten our group actually plays, and the ten the hobby agrees on, plus a full breakdown of every genre and what makes a game great.

Best-Of List Jun 18, 2026

The Best Board Games for 8 Players

Eight players kills most board games dead. Here are ten that don't just tolerate the crowd — they need it to work.

Best-Of List Jun 16, 2026

Best Board Games Under $30 (That Are Actually Worth Buying)

The best board games under $30 — ten genuinely great picks that won't blow your budget but will get played over and over.

Best-Of List Jun 5, 2026

The Best Board Games for 6 Players

Six players is the count that breaks most games — here are ten that don't just survive it, they're actually better for it.

Best-Of List May 28, 2026

Best Board Games for 3 Players (That Actually Work at Three)

Three players is a weird spot — too many for head-to-head, too few for big group games. These are the games that genuinely shine at exactly three.

Best-Of List May 25, 2026

Best Board Games for Couples (That You'll Actually Want to Play Again)

The best board games for couples — from quick fillers to deep strategy nights — with honest picks your partner will actually want to play again.

Best-Of List May 22, 2026

The Best Board Games for 4 Players

Four players is the sweet spot for most games — here are ten titles that don't just work at that count, they're genuinely best at it.

Best-Of List Oct 12, 2017

Best Board Games for Christmas Gifts

Our board game Christmas gift guide, sorted by who you're buying for — party games, kids' games, two-player picks, co-ops and games that make you think.

Best-Of List Jan 15, 2017

Board Games That Play Better as Four Player Games.

Four players is the sweet spot for most game nights. Here are the titles that seem to work better as four player games than two or three player games., and generally are just games worth buying.