The best games released in 1987📆 2024

Looking for a really good game from the year 1987? Then we have just the thing for you: our recommendation list with the best board games that were newly released in 1987.

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List of the best new games releases in 1987:

This list was last updated on April 18, 2024. We compared 39 board games for this list and selected the top 10. There's also a print version for this list.

  1. Bandu

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    Bausack is a unique and engaging game that combines elements of strategy, dexterity, and auctioning. Players challenge each other to build precarious structures using a variety of uniquely shaped wooden blocks. The game tests your architectural skills and your ability to make strategic decisions under pressure. Players must balance the risk and reward of accepting or refusing blocks, using 'beans' as currency in auctions to influence decisions. The game ends when a player's structure collapses, leaving the last player standing as the winner.

    Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 15 - 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
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  2. Personal Preference

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    • 2 - 16 Players
    • 40 Minutes
    • Immediately playable
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  3. Monster Mash

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
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    Video reviews for Monster Mash

    • YouTube Review for the game "Monster Mash" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English

  4. Screaming Eagles

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
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  5. Chaos Marauders

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
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  6. The Mysteries of Peking

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
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  7. Abalone

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    Abalone is a visually appealing and strategically rich board game designed for intense two-team competition. On the unique game board, two teams command large marbles, engaging in a calculated push-and-shove battle with a clear objective: to push six of the opposing player's marbles off the board.

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Abalone
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Easy to learn
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  8. Elixir

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
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  9. Shark

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
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  10. Auf Achse

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1987

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
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