The best board games you can play in 10 minutes⏰ 2024

The perfect games for a quick round in between. These games are perfect for a regular gaming ritual, for example during lunch or school breaks, or after dinner.

The best board games for in-between times

Attached is the list of the best board games you can play in 10 minutes⏰ and buy 2024:

This list was last updated on November 20, 2024. We compared 6076 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. KLASK

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    KLASK is a magnetic, fast-paced table-top game that combines elements of air hockey and foosball, offering a unique and exciting gameplay experience.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 3.

    More details for KLASK
    • 2 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  2. Grove: 9 card solitaire game

    All details for the board game Grove: 9 card solitaire game and similar games
    • 1 Players
    • 5 - 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  3. Orchard: 9 card solitaire game

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    Orchard: A 9 card solitaire game is an engaging and compact solitaire tile-laying game that has captured the hearts of players with its simplicity, strategic depth, and quick playtime. Garnering acclaim by winning the 2018 9-Card Nanogame Print and Play Design Contest, Orchard challenges players to skillfully manage a limited set of resources — in this case, nine double-sided cards — to create a flourishing orchard.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Orchard: 9 card solitaire game
    • 1 Players
    • 5 - 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  4. Werewords

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    Werewords is a fast-paced word-guessing game blended with the intrigue of a hidden role mechanism. In this engaging party game, players work together to guess a secret word, while also navigating the deceit of a werewolf who knows the word but is trying to lead them astray.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2019

    More details for Werewords
    • 4 - 10 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  5. One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Daybreak

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    One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Daybreak is a standalone expansion to the popular social deduction game One Night Ultimate Werewolf. Designed for 3-7 players, Daybreak offers a quick, engaging experience where everyone gets a hidden role with a special ability. In the span of just one in-game morning, players must deduce who among them is a werewolf, with the game's outcome hinging on uncovering at least one werewolf.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Daybreak
    • 3 - 7 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Daybreak

    • YouTube Review for the game "One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Daybreak" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Daybreak" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  6. One Night Ultimate Werewolf

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    One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a dynamic and fast-paced game for 3-10 players that brings the excitement and deduction of werewolf stories to your tabletop. This game is all about quick thinking, bluffing, and trying to outsmart your friends.

    Nominated for 4 awards.

    More details for One Night Ultimate Werewolf
    • 3 - 10 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for One Night Ultimate Werewolf

    • YouTube Review for the game "One Night Ultimate Werewolf" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "One Night Ultimate Werewolf" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  7. Kites

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    Nominated for 7 awards and won 1.

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  8. Loopin' Louie

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    Loopin' Louie is a light-hearted, action-packed board game that is as silly as it is addictive. Designed for players of all ages, this game centers around protecting your chickens from a looping airplane piloted by Louie.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1994

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2006

    🔥 Deal: 12% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Loopin' Louie
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 4+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  9. Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box

    • YouTube Review for the game "Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  10. KLASK 4

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    • 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  11. Escape: The Curse of the Temple

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    Escape: The Curse of the Temple is a cooperative, real-time board game that offers an exhilarating and unique gaming experience. The game's theme centers around players working together to escape a cursed temple before it collapses.

    Nominated for 11 awards and won 1.

    More details for Escape: The Curse of the Temple
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Escape: The Curse of the Temple

    • YouTube Review for the game "Escape: The Curse of the Temple" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  12. Dungeon Mayhem

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    Dungeon Mayhem drops you into the heart of an action-packed Dungeons & Dragons card battle where the last adventurer standing claims victory. Choose from four unique, quirky characters—be it the barbarian, paladin, rogue, or wizard—and dive into a dungeon brimming with treasures and challenges. With a lively mix of strategy and luck, you'll sling spells, swing weapons, and strategize to outmaneuver your opponents. The vivid illustrations bring each character's personality to life, making every match not just a battle, but a story unfolding right before your eyes.

    More details for Dungeon Mayhem
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  13. Happy Salmon

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    Happy Salmon is a delightfully simple and frenetic card game that promises loads of laughter and fast-paced fun. With no turns and rapid-fire gameplay, it's perfect for parties and family gatherings.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

    More details for Happy Salmon
    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 2 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  14. Push It

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  15. 5-Minute Marvel

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    5-Minute Marvel is the Marvel Universe adaptation of the fast-paced, cooperative card game 5-Minute Dungeon, providing a superpowered twist with beloved Marvel heroes taking on infamous Marvel bosses. This game encapsulates the essence of quick, engaging gameplay combined with the rich lore of Marvel, creating an exhilarating experience that can be enjoyed in short, intense bursts of fun.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 5 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  16. First Orchard

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 2+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  17. WeyKick

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 3+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  18. Magic Rabbit

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 3 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  19. MANTIS

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  20. FUSE

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    FUSE is a fast-paced, real-time cooperative game that sets players in the roles of a Bomb Defusal Team (BDT) on a ship under threat. With the clock ticking, players must work together quickly and efficiently to defuse a series of bombs within a ten-minute timeframe. The game combines elements of strategy, communication, and quick decision-making under pressure.

    More details for FUSE
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  21. Twin It!

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Twin It!
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 5 - 10 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Twin It!

    • YouTube Review for the game "Twin It!" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  22. Le Passe-Trappe Grande

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    • 2 Players
    • 5 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  23. Rollet

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    • 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Rollet

    • YouTube Review for the game "Rollet" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  24. Jungle Speed

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    Jungle Speed is a lively and fast-paced game that tests players' observation skills and quick reflexes. It's a game filled with excitement and often leads to bursts of laughter due to its frantic and fun nature.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2003

    More details for Jungle Speed
    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  25. Breakdancing Meeples

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 5 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  26. The Game: Quick & Easy

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 8 - 10 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for The Game: Quick & Easy

    • YouTube Review for the game "The Game: Quick & Easy" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  27. Krosmaster: Arena – Duel Pack 2

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    • 2 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  28. Tac Tac Jack

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    Tac Tac Jack (also known as Toc Toc Woodman and Click Clack Lumberjack in its various editions) is a dexterity-based game that challenges players to chop pieces from a tree trunk without toppling the structure. The game is celebrated for its simple yet engaging gameplay, suitable for players of all ages. Across its editions, the core objective remains consistent – skillfully tap the tree segments to harvest bark or pieces, scoring points while avoiding penalties.

    More details for Tac Tac Jack
    • 2 - 7 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  29. Trötofant

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  30. BONK

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    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for BONK
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable

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