The best board games for 2 to 8 people 👯‍♀️-👨‍👩‍👦👧👦👧👦 2025

If you are looking for a really good board game that can be played super with 2 👯 to 8 👨👩👦👧👦👧👦 people... then we have something for you:

The number of players varies often & strongly with you?

Not always you can assume in your family or circle of friends that all have time & desire for a proper board game round. Often the number of players changes by the minute - sometimes only two are present, sometimes eight.

Which games are very good with 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 as well as 8 people?

We have picked out which games always work very well with 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 as well as 8 players. If you look closely there are only a few left.

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Do you want games with other number of players?

You can play board games, card games and dice games with a very different number of players - even alone. We have created many lists for each exact number of players and for varying numbers of players. You can find our "by player count" lists below.

The best board games for 2-8 people 👯-👨👩👦👧👧👦 2025

Attached is our overview of the 30 best board games for 2-8 players 2025:

This list was last updated on September 28, 2025. We compared 608 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. HITSTER

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    With HITSTER, the ultimate music card game, you can instantly throw a party! Listen to over 100 years of fantastic hits, arrange them chronologically on your music timeline, and relive unforgettable memories. The first player to collect 10 hits is crowned the HITSTER.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 4.

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    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 16+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  2. Sushi Go Party!

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    Sushi Go Party! is an expanded version of the popular card game Sushi Go!, offering more variety and accommodating more players for a larger, more dynamic game experience.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 2.

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  3. PitchCar

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    PitchCar and its earlier version Carabande are dexterity-based board games that create a fun and competitive racing experience. Players use finger flicks to propel small discs (representing cars) around a track constructed from wooden pieces.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1996

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  4. Trails of Tucana

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    In Trails of Tucana, players embark on an adventure to connect the mystical island's villages and landmarks through an intricate network of trails. This flip-and-write game, designed by the creators of Avenue and Doodle City, offers a unique challenge with each playthrough thanks to randomized village setups. Players draw trails on their maps, aiming to link together sights and harbors for points, while navigating the island's diverse terrains. Strategic planning and adaptability are key, as the terrain card distribution influences potential pathways and scoring opportunities.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.

    More details for Trails of Tucana
    • 1 - 8 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  5. Cartographers

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    Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale transports players to a realm where they take on the roles of mapmakers, tasked by Queen Gimnax to chart the northern territories for the Kingdom of Nalos. This game combines elements of strategy and creativity, challenging players to create the most efficient and aesthetically pleasing maps.

    Nominated for 10 awards.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020

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    • 1 - 100 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  6. Welcome To...

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    Welcome To... is a unique, dice-less roll-and-write game where players take on the role of 1950s American architects, aiming to design and construct the most prosperous suburban neighborhood.

    Nominated for 12 awards and won 2.

    More details for Welcome To...
    • 1 - 100 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Welcome To...

    • YouTube Review for the game "Welcome To..." by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Welcome To..." by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  7. Take 5

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    6 nimmt!, also known as Take 5, Category 5 and other names, is a card game focused on scoring as few points as possible. It combines elements of strategy, prediction, and a bit of luck.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 3.

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    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  8. Hitster: Summer Party

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    Hitster is a party game featuring summer hits from past decades. Players take turns placing cards in the correct chronological order on their music timeline. This edition can be played on its own or combined with other Hitster editions.

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    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 16+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  9. HITSTER: Guilty Pleasures

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    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 16+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  10. Hitster Bingo

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 16+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  11. Cartographers Heroes

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    Cartographers Heroes embarks players on a new voyage through the storied Western Lands, enhancing the acclaimed formula of its predecessor with fresh challenges and dynamic elements. As royal cartographers, players are tasked with mapping these perilous territories, their efforts now intertwined with the valorous acts of heroes who stand against the encroaching Dragul forces. This sequel not only retains the beloved core mechanics of drawing and mapping but enriches the experience with innovative map sheets, scoring cards, and explore cards, all while introducing ambush cards that bring unique abilities into play.

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    • 1 - 100 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  12. Exploding Kittens: Party Pack

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    Players 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.

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    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  13. PitchCar Mini

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    A mini version of Pitchcar features smaller track pieces. It includes 6 straight and 10 curved sections, allowing for the construction of over 10 different racetracks. Eight wooden cars are also included.

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  14. Timeline: Events

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    Timeline: Events is an engaging card game that challenges players' knowledge of historical events. The game is straightforward yet captivating, requiring players to correctly place cards in chronological order based on the events they depict.

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  15. Finska Mini

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    Players attempt to knock over wooden pins, known as "kegel," labeled with numbers from 1 to 12 using a wooden club, also called "mölkky." The pins are initially arranged closely together in an upright position. Scoring occurs based on the number of pins knocked over, with the first player to reach exactly 50 points winning the game. Exceeding 50 points results in a score reset to 25, and a player is eliminated if they miss all target pins three times in a row.

    More details for Finska Mini
    • 2 - 99 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  16. Tsuro

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    Tsuro offers a blend of simplicity and elegance in a game that revolves around laying tiles and guiding your token along an evolving path. This game, known for its brief playtime and broad player range, challenges you to outlast others in a journey across the board, navigating an increasingly crowded space filled with potential pitfalls and unintended directions set by others.

    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  17. CDSK

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    • 2 - 16 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  18. Krakel Orakel

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    Nominated for 1 award.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2025

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  19. Mini Kubb

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    Kubb is a game where players knock over wooden blocks called Kubbs by throwing wooden sticks at them. Once all the Kubbs on the opponent's baseline are knocked down, they can attempt to topple the King in the center to win. Hitting the King before all Kubbs are down results in an automatic loss.

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    • 2 - 12 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 3+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  20. How Dare You?

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  21. Ghost Blitz 2

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    Players take on the role of competing to grab objects from the table in this fast-paced game. Five wooden items, including a ghost, frog, bathtub, hairbrush, and towel, wait to be claimed based on the cards revealed. The game introduces new rules, including calling out objects in a foreign language and specific reactions when certain items appear. The player who collects the most cards by correctly identifying the right objects wins the game.

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2012

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  22. Roll For It! Deluxe Edition

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    The previous edition of Roll For It! supported 2-4 players, but this Deluxe edition accommodates 2-8 players right out of the box.

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 20 - 40 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  23. Zombie Dice Horde Edition

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    Players take on the role of zombies, competing to collect the most brains while dodging shotgun blasts. Each turn, they roll three custom dice, aiming to gather brain symbols for points while avoiding accumulating too many shotgun blasts, which can end their turn. The game lasts 10 to 20 minutes and includes the base game along with two expansions and accessories for tracking scores.

    More details for Zombie Dice Horde Edition
    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 10 - 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  24. One Round?

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    • 2 - 12 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  25. Mars Open: Tabletop Golf

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    Colonizing is hard work! Relax with an exciting round of golf on Mars' Back-Nine. Navigate rocky obstacles and tricky terrain while trying to sink your specially designed golf ball in fewer shots than your opponents. With numerous hole layouts, the game offers plenty of thrilling challenges as you attempt to achieve a crater hole-in-one!

    More details for Mars Open: Tabletop Golf
    • 1 - 8 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  26. Biss 20

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    Players count together from 1 to 20, taking turns to say a number. It may sound easy, but Fritz, the troublemaker, invents new rules that players must remember. Just when one rule is memorized, another one is introduced. How many rules can you keep track of?

    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  27. Unusual Suspects

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    Unusual Suspects (Insoliti Sospetti in Italian) flips the traditional detective game on its head by focusing not on the appearance of the criminal, but rather on their habits and behaviors. This unique approach challenges players to think differently about how they deduce the identity of the culprit, making for a fascinating and often humorous investigative experience.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Unusual Suspects
    • 3 - 16 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  28. Hitster: Celebration

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    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 16+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  29. Personal Preference

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    Players evaluate four items from different categories, such as food and celebrities, using cards from four piles. After secretly ranking the items, everyone bets on their positions, with a double-or-nothing option that can increase the stakes but may also incur penalties for mistakes. The rankings are then revealed, sparking discussions before the next player takes their turn.

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    • 2 - 16 Players
    • 40 Minutes
    • Immediately playable
  30. Kaleidos

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    The game includes four identical sets of ten paintings, each depicting a scene filled with various objects. Up to four players or teams use their own set, displayed on stylish cardboard easels for better visibility. Players have sixty seconds to list as many items starting with a provided letter as they can find in the scene, scoring points based on how many lists an object appears on.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.

    More details for Kaleidos
    • 2 - 12 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable

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