The best board game classicsπ of all time 2024
It doesn't always have to be something new. There are enough board games that were already good in old times like the 1990s, 1980s or before. We have listed these board game classics for you here. Of course, card games like Poker, dice games like Perudo and board games like Backgammon, Scrabble or Rummikub are in our list - but who would have thought that Wizard for example dates back to 1984?
Classic does not necessarily mean good
Other classics like Monopoly, Game of Life, Malefiz or Pachisi didn't make it into our list of classics - the games from earlier times listed here simply offer much more fun.
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Only the best boardgame classics
Attached now is the list of what we think are the best board game classics you can buy 2024 - board games like the old days:
Crokinole
More details for CrokinoleCrokinole is a traditional action and dexterity game that has been enjoyed for generations. Played on a circular wooden board, it combines skill, strategy, and a touch of luck.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Crokinole
Carrom
- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Perudo
Perudo, also known as Liar's Dice, Bluff, or Dudo, is a classic South American dice game that combines elements of luck, skill, and bluffing. It's a game where players attempt to outwit each other through bold claims and challenges.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 3.
βοΈ Spiel des Jahres 1993
More details for Perudo- 2 - 6 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Cribbage
More details for CribbageCribbage is a classic card game with a rich history, dating back to the early 17th century. It's a game that combines strategy, skill, and a bit of luck, making it a favorite among card game enthusiasts.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Senet
- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Kalah
More details for KalahKalah, commonly known as a version of Mancala, is a classic strategy board game, part of a broader family of Mancala games. Invented in 1940 by William Champion Jr., Kalah gained popularity after Champion started selling it in 1944 and later patented its rules in the 1950s.
- 2 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Easy to learn
Go
More details for GoGo is a classic abstract strategy game that stands out for its simplicity and profound strategic depth. It's one of the oldest board games still played in its original form today, offering a unique blend of tactical play and long-term strategy.
- 2 Players
- 30 - 180 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Hard to learn
Mini Kubb
- 2 - 12 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
Mus
- 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Mus
Backgammon
More details for BackgammonBackgammon is one of the oldest known board games, its history spanning over 5,000 years. Renowned for its blend of strategy and luck, it involves two players moving their set of 15 checkers according to dice rolls, with the objective of being the first to move all checkers off the board.
- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Scopa
- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Hanafuda
- 2 - 7 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Durak
- 2 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- Immediately playable
Jungle
- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Jungle
Stadt - Land - Fluss
- 2 - 10 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Balancing Moon
- 1 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
Hnefatafl
- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Surakarta
- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Easy to learn
Hedbanz for Kids
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More details for Hedbanz for Kids- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
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- 1 - 99 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 4+ years old
- Immediately playable
Cheat
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More details for Cheat- 3 - 10 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Dominoes is a timeless tile game cherished in various cultures worldwide. In this rendition, we delve into the realm of Western Dominoes, featuring the classic 28-tile "Double Six" set. While Chinese Dominoes employ a 32-tile set with different configurations, this adaptation focuses on the Western style.
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More details for Dominoes- 2 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Skittle-Bowl
- 1 - 8 Players
- 30 Minutes
- Immediately playable
Mia
- 2 - 12 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Go-Moku
- 2 Players
- 5 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Poker Dice
- 2 - 12 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Chess
More details for ChessChess is a classic two-player abstract strategy game with deep historical roots and widespread popularity. It's renowned for its blend of tactical depth and strategic complexity, played on an 8x8 board with distinct pieces for each side.
- 2 Players
- 6+ years old
- Hard to learn
Nine Men's Morris
- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Easy to learn
Charades
- 2 - 20 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Sjoelen
- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Jenga
Jenga is a classic physical skill game known for its simple yet captivating gameplay. The game challenges players to demonstrate steady hands and strategic thinking as they manipulate a tower of wooden blocks.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Jenga- 1 - 8 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Poker is a classic card game that combines strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. It's played with a standard 52-card deck, and sometimes Jokers are included as wild cards. The game's primary goal is to win the pot, which is the sum of all bets made during a hand.
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More details for Poker- 2 - 10 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
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Scrabble is a classic and highly popular word game that challenges players to create words using letter tiles on a gameboard. It combines elements of vocabulary skill, strategy, and spatial reasoning.
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More details for Scrabble- 2 - 4 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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- 3 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Twister
More details for TwisterTwister is a timeless and lively party game known for its physical and hilarious gameplay. It's a game of balance, flexibility, and laughter, where players contort their bodies in increasingly challenging ways.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Twister
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