The Best Board Game Deals 💰 on Amazon Prime Day 2022!
Looking for really good board game deals? Amazon Prime Day 2022 takes place this year on 12 and 13 July 2022. In recent years there have been bargains with up to 57% off the previous day's Geizhals.de price — and plenty of very good board games saw solid discounts around 20%. After Prime Day, the next round of cheap board game bargains will be Amazon's Cyber Week with Black Friday and Cyber Monday in autumn.
Requirements for Prime Day 2022
You'll need to be an Amazon Prime member. If you aren't yet, no problem — you can sign up for a free 30-day trial here: Try Amazon Prime free for 30 days.
How a game makes our "Prime Day 2022" bargain list
On this page we list the best game offers that are real bargains during Amazon Prime Day 2022. In recent years more than 200 board games have been on sale at Amazon — we've picked out the 50 best board game deals here. A bargain, for us, is anything that's a lot cheaper than the current price at other web shops. We also factor in the average price over the past few months.
Cheap alone isn't enough — the games have to be good too
We compare every Amazon offer price against the cheapest price on Geizhals.de — and on that basis we identify the best board game deals 💰. We don't only weigh the discount; we also weigh the quality of the game currently on sale. So our overview only includes good and cheap card, dice and board games — cheap alone isn't enough.
Other Deals 💰 on Amazon Prime Day 2022
Alongside board games, Amazon had plenty of other deals on tap:
- DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo including Care Refresh
- Amazon Music Unlimited — try free for 4 months
- 6 months of Audible for €2.99 per month
- Selected Prime Video Channels for €0.99 per month
List of the best board game offers on Amazon Prime Day 2022
Below is our overview of the best game offers you could buy on Amazon Prime Day in 2026:
Does this fit your game night? Who is there, how much time, what mood – Game-Night sorts this list for you.
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Telestrations
All details & ratingTelestrations is a light-hearted and entertaining party game that blends drawing and word-guessing in a hilarious and often unpredictable way. The game is based on the classic concept of "telephone" but adds a visual twist.
4–8 30 min 12+ Immediately playable14 % cheaper than at other retailers18 € at Amazon* -
Scrabble
All details & ratingScrabble 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.
2–4 90 min 10+ Easy to learn46 % cheaper than at other retailers36 € at Amazon* -
Unlock!: Exotic Adventures – Scheherazade's Last Tale
All details & ratingScheherazade's Last Tale is a gripping Unlock! adventure where time is of the essence, and creativity your best tool. As part of the Exotic Adventures series, this scenario plunges you into a race against the clock to save the legendary storyteller Scheherazade. Trapped in a dire situation, she has one hour to devise a story that will satisfy the Sultan and spare her life. However, her trusted scribe is missing, and it's up to you to unravel the mystery, find the scribe, and conjure up a tale to ensure her survival.
1–6 60 min 10+ Easy to learn29 % cheaper than at other retailers15 € at Amazon* -
Poetry for Neanderthals: More Cards Box 1
1st Expansion
All details & ratingMore Cards Box 1 is the first expansion for the game. Players must give clues using only single-syllable words. If a player mistakenly uses a longer word, they receive a NO! Stick and lose points. The goal is to earn the most points by correctly interpreting words and phrases, with the poet trying to get teammates to guess the word within 90 seconds using a Poetry card. This expansion includes 500 new double-sided cards, offering 2000 additional words and phrases for use.
2–12 7+ Immediately playable -
Exploding Kittens: Party Pack
All details & ratingPlayers take turns drawing cards in a cat-themed version of Russian Roulette until someone picks an exploding kitten and loses. The deck includes cards to avoid explosions, force opponents to draw multiple cards, or shuffle the deck. This standalone game accommodates 2 to 10 players and features content from the Exploding Kittens series and its app.
2–10 15 min 7+ Immediately playable -
Ticket to Ride: London
All details & ratingTicket to Ride: London brings the classic gameplay of the Ticket to Ride series to the vibrant city of London in the 1970s. This edition offers a fast-paced, streamlined experience on a condensed map of London, allowing players to complete a game in just about 15 minutes.
2–4 10–15 min 8+ Immediately playable -
Six Second Scribbles
All details & ratingPlayers draw up to ten items from their category card within a minute. Not every drawing is sufficient for scoring; others must guess what was drawn to earn points. At the end of three rounds, the player with the most points wins.
2–8 15–30 min 8+ Immediately playable -
The Magic Labyrinth
All details & ratingThe Magic Labyrinth is an enchanting board game that tests players’ memory and skill as they navigate through a tricky maze. Designed for younger players, this game casts participants as little magician apprentices who must recover lost magical objects from within their master’s labyrinth. The catch? The walls of the maze are invisible, and players must rely on their memory and careful maneuvering to avoid them.
2–4 20–30 min 6+ Immediately playable+ 6 € above the best price28 € at Amazon* -
The Hunger
All details & ratingPlayers optimize their deck of vampire cards while hunting humans for victory points and completing secret missions. The goal is to acquire a rose and return to the castle before sunrise. As players hunt more, both they and their deck slow down, creating a challenging race against time. The game ends at sunrise, and the surviving player with the most victory points wins.
2–6 60 min 12+ Easy to learn16 % cheaper than at other retailers57 € at Amazon* -
Captain Sonar
All details & ratingEmbark on an adrenaline-pumping undersea adventure with Captain Sonar, a board game that plunges you into the heart of intense submarine warfare. In this gripping scenario, every move and decision can be the difference between victory and defeat. Form a skilled crew aboard a cutting-edge submarine as you strive to locate and eliminate an enemy sub before they do the same to you. The underwater battlefield is unforgiving, and effective communication and coordination are paramount for success.
2–8 45–60 min 14+ Easy to learnVideo reviews 1 -
Paris: La Cité de la Lumière
All details & ratingParis: La Cité de la Lumière is a two-player board game designed by José Antonio Abascal, beautifully illustrated by Oriol Hernández. Set in the enchanting city of Paris during the 1889 "Exposition Universelle," the game captures the era when electricity began illuminating the city, leading to its nickname "La Cité de la Lumière" or the City of Light.
2 30 min 8+ Easy to learn9 % cheaper than at other retailers16 € at Amazon* -
Poetry for Neanderthals
All details & ratingPoetry for Neanderthals is a party game from Exploding Kittens in which you may describe words using only single-syllable words. Use anything longer and you get bopped on the head with the inflatable NO! Stick and lose points. For 2 to 12 players aged 7 and up, about 15 minutes.
2–12 15 min 7+ Immediately playable -
Istanbul: Big Box
All details & ratingIstanbul: Big Box consolidates the captivating experience of the original Istanbul board game and its expansions into a comprehensive package, inviting players to immerse themselves in the bustling activity of a bazaar. This all-encompassing edition not only streamlines the game collection process but also enhances the gameplay experience with a variety of new options and strategies brought by the expansions Mocha & Baksheesh and Letters & Seals. The addition of the Istanbul: Caravan Leader Mini Expansion further enriches the game, albeit in a more compact form.
2–5 40–90 min 10+ Easy to learn -
Cards Against Humanity: Absurd Box
All details & ratingThe new Absurd Box contains 300 astonishing cards inspired by a peyote experience in the desert. This expansion adds a dose of craziness to your game and requires the main game to play. Get ready for wild fun!
4–30 30 min 17+ Immediately playable -
Pandemic: On the Brink
All details & ratingPandemic: On the Brink is an expansion for the popular cooperative board game Pandemic. This expansion adds new dimensions to the base game, offering additional challenges and variability in gameplay.
2–5 45 min 8+ Medium complexity+ 1 € above the best price30 € at Amazon* -
Rory's Story Cubes: Mystery
All details & ratingImagine telling stories that are dynamic, interactive, funny, and randomly generated. With Rory's Story Cubes: Mystery, you can craft incredible tales filled with the bizarre and the unexplained. Roll the Story Cubes and use the visible images to weave your narrative, where there are no wrong answers.
1–12 20 min 6+ Immediately playable1 € below the next retailer10 € at Amazon* -
Copenhagen
All details & ratingCopenhagen invites players into the architectural charm of the Danish capital, focusing on the iconic, colorful gabled houses of Nyhavn. This strategic, tile-placement game challenges players to design and construct new façades, blending them beautifully with the harbor’s historic setting.
2–4 20–40 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Ticket to Ride Map Collection 4: Nederland
All details & ratingTicket to Ride Map Collection: Volume 4 - Nederland adds an innovative twist to the classic Ticket to Ride gameplay, focusing on the picturesque landscapes and intricate waterways of the Netherlands. This expansion not only brings a fresh geographical setting to the game but also introduces new strategic elements that significantly impact how players approach the game.
2–5 30–60 min 8+ Easy to learn4 % cheaper than at other retailers26 € at Amazon* -
Da ist der Wurm drin
All details & ratingIn the dice game, players aim to be the first to push their worm's head out of the compost heap at the end of the garden. Each player selects a color and places their respective worm head on the board. Players roll the dice and advance their worm segments, placing flowers or strawberries above the worm they think will reach them first. The first worm to extend its head outside the edge of the smaller board wins.
2–4 15–20 min 4+ Immediately playable -
Poetry for Neanderthals: NSFW Edition
All details & ratingPlayers score points by getting their teammates to guess words and phrases, but can only use one-syllable words. Enjoy guessing cheeky phrases, but beware: using multi-syllable words allows the opposing team to spank you with a playful inflatable stick.
2–8 15 min 17+ Immediately playable -
Alhambra
All details & ratingAlhambra is a strategic board game set in the historical context of the construction of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, during the Middle Ages. It combines elements of resource management, tile placement, and strategic planning.
2–6 45–60 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Exploding Kittens: Streaking Kittens
2nd Expansion
All details & ratingStreaking Kittens is the second expansion for the award-winning card game Exploding Kittens, recognized as the most supported project in Kickstarter history. This expansion deck includes 15 cards featuring 8 new action types and a Streaking Kitten that allows players to hold an Exploding Kitten in their hand without it exploding.
2–5 15 min 7+ Immediately playable1 € below the next retailer7 € at Amazon* -
Beat That!
All details & ratingThe goal is to collect as many points as possible by successfully completing a series of ridiculous challenges using seemingly random objects. All players face the same challenges, preparing for the ultimate test of skills.
2–8 30–90 min 9+ Immediately playable+ 4 € above the best price20 € at Amazon* -
Andor Junior
All details & ratingPlayers take on the role of a warrior, magician, dwarf, or ranger to journey through the land and rescue lost wolf cubs. Winning requires teamwork and wise decision-making. Each game presents new challenges to overcome together before the dragon reaches Rietburg.
2–4 30–45 min 7+ Easy to learn -
My City
All details & ratingMy City is a groundbreaking competitive legacy game where players develop their own city across multiple epochs. This game uniquely blends city-building with the evolving challenges and narratives of a legacy format.
2–4 30 min 10+ Easy to learn+ 2 € above the best price27 € at Amazon*Video reviews 1 -
Ticket to Ride Map Collection 7: Japan & Italy
All details & ratingThe card collection features a double-sided game board with Japan on one side and Italy on the other. In Japan, players can use routes for the Bullet Train network, allowing all players to utilize these routes for destination tickets. In Italy, the board is divided into regions, and players earn bonus points for connecting multiple regions, with some regions counting as two. New ferry connections are introduced, where gray routes require players to cover wave symbols using specific cards. Players need components from the base game or the Europe edition to play this expansion.
2–5 30–60 min 8+ Easy to learn+ 4 € above the best price49 € at Amazon* -
First Orchard
All details & ratingA classic fruit orchard designed for young children. The rules are tailored to their age, and the game pieces are specifically made for small hands. The beautiful wooden pieces are also great for free play and help develop motor skills.
1–4 10 min 2+ Immediately playable1 € below the next retailer14 € at Amazon* -
Planet
All details & ratingPlanet is a unique, hands-on board game where players get the chance to create their own planet. Each player starts with a blank planet core and strategically places terrain tiles – mountains, ice, forests, deserts – to cultivate environments that can support life. The goal is to cleverly arrange these habitats to attract various animal species and create the most thriving planet.
2–4 30–45 min 8+ Easy to learnVideo reviews 1 -
Takenoko
All details & ratingTakenoko is a charming board game set in the Japanese Imperial court, revolving around the care of a giant panda gifted by the Chinese Emperor. Players, as court members, are tasked with managing a bamboo garden for the panda.
2–4 45 min 8+ Easy to learn+ 2 € above the best price40 € at Amazon*Video reviews 1 -
Meeple Circus
All details & ratingMeeple Circus is a vibrant and engaging dexterity board game where players become circus directors, aiming to create the most spectacular show and wow the audience. It's a game where physical skill meets strategic planning, and each action is a performance in itself.
2–5 45 min 8+ Immediately playable -
Stuffed Fables
All details & ratingStuffed Fables offers a unique and imaginative adventure where players embody heroic stuffed animals ("stuffies") on a mission to protect the child they cherish from an ominous villain. This game stands out as the first "AdventureBook Game" from Plaid Hat Games, blending storytelling, strategy, and a dynamic game board all within a single, vividly illustrated book.
2–4 60–90 min 7+ Easy to learnVideo reviews 1 -
Sequence
All details & ratingSequence is a captivating blend of board and card game mechanics, offering an engaging experience for players. This game uniquely combines strategy and luck, featuring a board that displays the cards of two standard 52-card decks, arranged in a 10 x 10 grid.
2–12 10–30 min 7+ Immediately playableAt its lowest price in a month15 € at Amazon* -
Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition
All details & ratingPlayers take on the role of answering humorous prompts in this family-friendly party game. Each round, one player asks a question from a black card, while the others respond with their funniest white card responses. This game was developed from scratch and tested with thousands of families to ensure it offers fun for both kids and adults.
4–30 30 min 8+ Immediately playable -
Wild Space
All details & ratingA new galaxy has just been discovered at the edge of the empire! Command your spaceship to explore this treasure-filled Eldorado, planet by planet. Recruit specialists and robots to enhance your crew, and attract empire delegates who will assign you valuable missions. Gather wonders from this new galaxy to become the richest explorer!
1–5 15–40 min 10+ Easy to learn -
Machi Koro: Build your publishing world!
All details & ratingPlayers build their own publishing factory instead of a city, engaging in elements like editing, marketing, and distribution. They must decide where to start and consider what projects other players are pursuing. This special edition celebrates the 200th anniversary of the German publisher KOSMOS.
2–4 30 min 8+ Immediately playable -
Viva Topo!
All details & ratingPlayers guide their mice from the starting point to various goals, with farther goals offering more cheese as points. A cat chases the mice, removing them from the game if caught. Movement is determined by a die, with the added twist that rolls of "1" also move the cat, creating a risk-reward balance as players try to outpace the feline and gather cheese.
2–4 20–30 min 4+ Immediately playable3 € below the next retailer26 € at Amazon* -
Do De Li Do
All details & ratingIn the fast-paced card game, players must think quickly! The active player places a card from their hand on one of three discard piles and calls out the most frequently occurring attribute in the center: animal type, color, zero, or Dodelido. It sounds easier than it is, especially with the slow turtle and the fast crocodile adding challenges. Play flawlessly to win, as any mistake can cost you!
2–6 10–20 min 8+ Immediately playable -
T.I.M.E Stories: A Prophecy of Dragons
2nd Expansion
All details & ratingT.I.M.E Stories: A Prophecy of Dragons is the second official expansion for the acclaimed T.I.M.E Stories game. Set in the year 7553 AT (Alternative Timeline), this expansion transports players to a unique version of the Middle Ages where magic is a game-changing element. This scenario invites players to forget everything they know about traditional medieval history and dive into a world where magical elements alter the course of events.
2–4 90–180 min 12+ Medium complexity -
Tacocat Spelled Backwards
All details & ratingWin duels by playing cards of equal or higher value to defend your hand or sacrifice your lowest card. When you're down to your last card, the lowest card wins the round and brings Tacocat closer to victory.
2 15–20 min 7+ Immediately playable -
Juicy Fruits
All details & ratingPlayers have their own island paradise where they cultivate delicious fruits. To win, they must collect the most points by supplying ships and building the best businesses on their island.
1–4 20–50 min 8+ Easy to learn -
T.I.M.E Stories: The Marcy Case
1st Expansion
All details & ratingThe Marcy Case is an exhilarating expansion for T.I.M.E Stories, a narrative-driven board game. This scenario transports players to the United States in the year 1992, offering a new adventure that expands the rich and immersive universe of T.I.M.E Stories.
2–4 60–90 min 12+ Medium complexity -
The Pretender
All details & ratingPlayers engage in a family-friendly card game filled with subtle deceptions, bluffs, and mini charades. Everyone has the same identity except for the Pretender, who knows just a little but not enough. Through a series of mini charades, players must guess who the Pretender is before they discover what everyone else is miming, leading to amusing accusations and laughter.
4–6 10–60 min 12+ Immediately playable -
Ubongo!: 3-D Family
All details & rating"Ubongo: 3-D Family" features puzzles of four difficulty levels, providing the perfect challenge for every age group. Players compete to arrange their puzzle pieces side by side, on top of each other, and interlock them. Completing the puzzle before time runs out rewards the player with valuable gemstones.
1–4 25 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Monster Mash
All details & ratingThe game comes with 27 monster cards, 4 "Thwacker" hands with suction cups, and a clever "Monster Maker" machine. Each monster features combinations of three different eyes, mouths, and bodies. Players must quickly find and "thwack" the correct monster with their Thwacker to earn points.
2–4 20 min 5+ Immediately playable3 € below the next retailer13 € at Amazon*Video reviews 1 -
Switch & Signal
All details & ratingPlayers must keep track of a busy rail network filled with trains. As more trains are placed on the board, the game becomes increasingly intense, requiring effective coordination to transport goods without delays. The journey spans Europe, the United States, and Canada, and with simple rules, players can start right away—time is of the essence.
2–4 45 min 10+ Easy to learnVideo reviews 1 -
The World Game
All details & ratingThe most comprehensive geography card game in the world includes all 194 countries and a world map. Players compete with facts about these countries, where a larger country beats a smaller one. There are also four possible challenges: flag, location, capital, and a continent challenge.
2–5 20–60 min 5+ Immediately playable -
Hanamikoji
All details & ratingHanamikoji is a strategic card game set in the historical context of Geisha culture in Japan. The game immerses players in the role of patrons who are competing to gain the favor of seven renowned Geishas by collecting items related to their art and performances.
2 15 min 10+ Easy to learn+ 1 € above the best price13 € at Amazon*Video reviews 2 -
Die Firmenfeier: Das letzte Fest des Oliver Borgmann
All details & ratingCelebrate 100 years of Edelberger chocolate, a milestone of customer loyalty, ambition, and tradition. However, the festivities take a dark turn with the murder of the sales manager, Oliver Borgmann. Investigate the chocolate factory and unravel a web of intrigue, blackmail, nepotism, and excess at his final celebration.
1–6 240–300 min 14+ Easy to learn -
Black Stories: Sebastian Fitzek Edition
All details & ratingBlack Stories combines chilling mysteries with best-selling narratives. It features 25 tales from the thriller universe of acclaimed author Sebastian Fitzek, alongside 25 new eerie stories crafted by the master of horror. Players dive into tricky, macabre puzzles to reconstruct crimes through questioning and deduction, making it a perfect spooky card game for any gathering.
2 2–222 min 12+ Immediately playable -
Star Clicker
All details & ratingPlayers embody pilot children trying to save their planet from an alien invasion while their parents are on a distant mission. Each turn, players click one of the nine buttons on their spaceship dashboard to perform actions such as moving, shooting, or rotating. The game ends when either the planet's shield is destroyed or all communication satellites are repaired before the mothership empties.
2–4 40 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Loopin' Louie
All details & ratingLoopin' 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.
2–4 10 min 4+ Immediately playable1 € below the next retailer21 € at Amazon* -
echoes: The Dancer
All details & ratingThe spirit of a young girl haunts a Scottish mansion, and the echoes of the past hide the secret of her death. Players collaborate using a free app to listen to mysterious sounds and voices associated with the game components. Their task is to piece together 24 parts of the story in the correct order, using objects and the corresponding echoes to uncover clues and solve the mystery.
1–6 60 min 14+ Immediately playable -
Gobblet
All details & ratingGobblet is an abstract game played on a 4x4 grid. Each player has twelve game pieces that can be stacked to form three stacks of four pieces each. The aim is to place four pieces in a row, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Players can either play an open piece from their stacks or move a piece already on the board, and larger pieces can cover smaller ones. If a player reveals an opponent's piece that completes a row of four, they don’t immediately lose, as they may still have a chance to continue the game.
2 20 min 7+ Easy to learn -
Jenga
All details & ratingJenga 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.
1–8 20 min 6+ Immediately playable -
Party & Co: Extreme
All details & ratingParty & Co Extreme features four different game categories: Quiz & Co, Psyco & Co, Show & Co, and Art & Co. Each category includes various card games, such as Pictionary, Taboo, and Trivial Pursuit. Teams compete against each other to complete their target card by winning a series of games.
3–20 30 min 14+ Immediately playable -
Talisman: The Sacred Pool
Revised 4th Edition · Expansion
All details & ratingThe Day of Judgment has arrived. The spirits of light and the powers of darkness gather their strength, and a boundary has been drawn between heaven and the abyss, signaling that war is imminent.
2–6 90 min 13+ Easy to learn -
Escape Room: The Game
All details & ratingEscape Room: The Game brings the thrill of escape room challenges right into your living room. It includes four unique 60-minute puzzles that test various problem-solving skills. Players work together to decipher clues ranging from images to maps, under the pressure of a ticking timer. The game's centerpiece, the Chrono Decoder, adds a real sense of urgency with its countdown and sound effects. Whether you're defusing a bomb or escaping prison, the game provides a mix of tension and teamwork.
3–5 60 min 16+ Easy to learn -
7 Wonders Duel
All details & rating7 Wonders Duel takes the essence of the classic 7 Wonders and refines it for an intense two-player experience. It retains the thematic elements of building a civilization through acquiring various types of cards, but it introduces unique mechanics suited for a duel.
2 30 min 10+ Easy to learn+ 2 € above the best price24 € at Amazon*Video reviews 1 -
Ticket to Ride: Europa 1912
Expansion
All details & ratingTicket to Ride: Europa 1912 is an expansion for the popular Ticket to Ride series, specifically enhancing the Ticket to Ride Europe game. This expansion introduces new elements and variants to the gameplay, offering fresh challenges and strategic options for players.
2–5 30–60 min 8+ Easy to learn+ 3 € above the best price17 € at Amazon* -
Live Mission Game: The Heist – Crime Does Pay
All details & ratingPlayers act as a team orchestrating field agents to carry out a bank heist while the world faces a massive cyberattack from the Zipacna cartel. The mission is to break into the cartel's bank and steal the funds planned for the attack. Prepare meticulously and coordinate the agents in real-time to save the world.
1–5 90–120 min 17+ Easy to learn -
CATAN: Seafarers
1. Expansion
All details & ratingCatan: Seafarers is an expansion to the popular board game CATAN, adding new elements and strategies to the base game. This expansion focuses on exploration and building across water, introducing shipping lanes and various water-based scenarios.
3–4 90 min 10+ Easy to learnVideo reviews 1 -
Klattschen
All details & rating"Klattschen" is a drinking card game for two or more players. Players take turns drawing cards that contain various instructions while following three basic rules: the word "drink" is prohibited, the glass must be held in the left hand, and swearing is not allowed. If a player breaks a rule, they have to take a sip of their drink, and drawing the last of four specific cards results in losing the game and requiring the player to drink from the central glass.
2–99 16+ Immediately playable -
Pass the Bomb
All details & ratingPlayers must quickly come up with a word that contains a specific sequence of letters before a ticking time bomb explodes in their hands. The bomb functions as an electronic timer with adjustable time limits, and a player can only pass it to the next person after finding a valid word. Creative spelling is frowned upon, but the fate of the next player is at stake.
2–10 20 min 12+ Immediately playable -
Ghost Castle
All details & ratingPlayers move their pawns around a classic 3D haunted house board, aiming to be the first to escape. Throughout the game, they draw cards that can transform them into a mouse, revert them back to a child, or activate a "whammy" ball that moves randomly, sending any player hit back to a safe spot. The game has seen various versions and adaptations in different countries, featuring unique components and rules.
2–4 45 min 6+ Immediately playableVideo reviews 1 -
X-Scape: Das Atelier des Magiers
All details & ratingStrange symbols hang on the wall, magical artifacts are scattered around, and a potion bubbles in the cauldron. As you sneak into the wizard's workshop, you realize something is amiss—an invisible barrier has been erected, trapping you inside.
1–5 90–150 min 12+ Easy to learn -
A Game of Thrones: Catan – Brotherhood of the Watch
All details & ratingThe brothers of the Night's Watch are seeking a new leader from their ranks. Jeor Mormont aims to promote someone who can improve the infrastructure of the Gift, the vast and undeveloped area south of the Wall, while also defending it against wildling attacks. Players take on the roles of these brothers, utilizing resources to strengthen their position in the North and compete for victory points to become the new Lord Commander. However, they must also strategically manage their defenses against wildlings who threaten their settlements. Each player recruits brothers and heroes, each with unique abilities, to bolster their efforts and can win through either building and defending the Gift or by stopping wildlings from breaching the Wall.
3–4 60–75 min 14+ Medium complexity -
Guess in 10: Animal Planet
All details & ratingAsk up to 10 questions to guess the animal on the card! Is it a carnivore? Is it a pet? Does it live in groups? Think carefully, ask smart questions, use your clue cards wisely, and be the first player to collect 7 cards.
2–6 6+ Immediately playable -
Risk
All details & ratingRisk is a classic board game known for its global war theme and mass appeal. It offers a blend of strategy, luck, and diplomacy, making it one of the most popular war games in the world.
2–6 120 min 10+ Easy to learn14 % cheaper than at other retailers35 € at Amazon* -
Point Salad
All details & ratingPoint Salad is a dynamic and engaging card drafting game that is suitable for players of all ages. It stands out for its simplicity and the vast array of scoring strategies it offers.
2–6 15–30 min 10+ Immediately playable+ 2 € above the best price9 € at Amazon*Video reviews 2 -
Keltis
All details & ratingKeltis is a multi-player board game that evolves from the principles of Lost Cities, with some unique rule changes and elements. It was later published with Reiner Knizia's original rules and theme as Lost Cities: The Board Game. Keltis invites players to embark on a journey along mystical stone paths by strategically playing cards, managing risks, and earning points.
2–4 30 min 10+ Easy to learn+ 3 € above the best price30 € at Amazon* -
Catan: Cities & Knights – Legend of the Conquerors
Erweiterung
All details & ratingCatan: The Legend of the Conquerors includes three new scenarios that expand the gameplay of the Cities & Knights expansion. Players will experience a new chapter in Catan's history through these interconnected scenarios, which require deep strategic thinking and present the toughest challenges yet.
3–4 90–120 min Medium complexity -
Arkham Horror: The Card Game
All details & ratingArkham Horror: The Card Game is a Lovecraftian horror card game that blends role-playing and card game elements. Set in the eerie town of Arkham, players face mysterious, monstrous, and maddening challenges.
1–2 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseursVideo reviews 1 -
Das Bankett: Teil 1 – Der Raub des Diamanten von Ramanpur
All details & ratingThis is a cooperative detective story. From the start, players receive all the necessary information, such as newspapers and interviews, to solve the case. During the golden wedding anniversary of Countess von Donnerswarth, the legendary Ramanpur diamond mysteriously disappears from the hotel safe. Players must uncover the vital clues to identify the thief.
1–6 120–240 min 14+ Medium complexity -
EXIT: The Game – The Gate Between Worlds
All details & ratingWhat lies behind the mysterious gate in the cave? Driven by curiosity and an uneasy feeling, players approach a dark portal and suddenly are pulled inside. Upon regaining consciousness, they find themselves in a dark, unfamiliar environment and must figure out how to return to their familiar world.
1–4 60–120 min 12+ Medium complexity -
Bears vs Babies
All details & ratingIn Bears vs Babies, a humorous and quirky card game, players craft unique monsters from a shared deck to battle against armies of bizarre babies. The deck includes a mix of bear parts and other monstrous components, as well as baby cards. Players strategically assemble their monsters, while baby cards, once drawn, are placed at the table's center. Provoked baby armies attack, leading to a whimsical showdown where the strength of your monster is crucial. Victory is determined by whether your monster has more parts than the attacking baby army.
2–5 15–20 min 7+ Immediately playable -
Das Bankett: Teil 2 – Der Fluch des Diamanten von Ramanpur
All details & ratingThis is the second part of a cooperative detective story. From the start, players receive all necessary information and must solve the case.
1–6 45–90 min 14+ Medium complexity -
Escape Room: The Game – Murder Mystery
Expansion
All details & rating"Murder Mystery" is an expansion that adds a murder case to solve. It includes three envelopes with game boards and various items, along with eight clue cards. The base game components required include the Chrono Decoder, 16 keys, a clue decoder, a rope from the Nuclear Countdown Room, a mirror, and the rules.
3–5 60 min 16+ Easy to learn -
Unlock!: Exotic Adventures – Night of the Boogeymen
All details & ratingUnlock!: Exotic Adventures – Night of the Boogeymen invites players to step into the quiet of night, tasked with banishing the monsters that haunt Little William's dreams. This cooperative adventure challenges teams to use their wits and courage to protect a sleeping child from the fears that lurk in the dark.
1–6 60 min 10+ Easy to learn31 % cheaper than at other retailers10 € at Amazon* -
Sebastian Fitzek Safehouse Würfelspiel
All details & ratingGermany's most successful thriller author, Sebastian Fitzek, has teamed up again with award-winning game designer Marco Teubner to create a portable dice version of the successful board game. Players must escape from a pursuer by rolling the dice to complete missions. Cooperation is key; the faster you work together, the sooner you reach safety. However, each roll brings the pursuer closer, and if they catch anyone, it's game over for everyone.
1–4 20 min 12+ Easy to learn -
Fallout: New California
Expansion
All details & ratingCalifornia boasts sunshine, sea breeze, and radioactive wasteland as far as the eye can see. Once a shining jewel, the region known as New California has descended into chaos since the Great War, offering plenty of loot amidst the wreckage. The expansion introduces new quests, companions, vaults, and items, allowing players to explore twelve new map tiles and visit iconic locations from the Fallout series.
1–4 120–180 min 14+ Medium complexity -
Zug um Zug: Deutschland – Deutschland 1902
All details & ratingThis expansion adds new tickets and enhances gameplay variety. Players will place passengers in cities before the game starts. They collect these passengers during the game to earn bonus points for having the most in a specific color.
2–5 45 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Escape Room: The Game – Tomb Robbers
All details & ratingAn ancient map leads players to the legendary tomb of Osiris. After weeks of digging, they finally discover the massive entrance to the pyramid. Upon entering, unsettling scraping noises are heard, and sand rushes into the room from a hole in the ceiling. There is only an hour to find the treasures and escape before the "giant hourglass" seals their fate.
2–5 60 min 16+ Easy to learn
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