The best board games for ages 14 and up 2025
In 2025 looking for a good game for your child aged 14+? Our overview lists card, dice and board games that can be played by teenagers (and adults) aged 14 and older.
It is important that the needs and abilities of teenagers are taken into account and considered - but fun should not be neglected. We have paid close attention to what fourteen-year-old, fifteen-year-old and older teens need and what they are capable of.
The best board games for all ages
For those who have children of a different age, we have created more lists with board games separated by age group.
A list of games for kids of all ages can be found here: The best children's games.
The best board games for teenagers from 14 years:
But now to our overview with the best games for teenagers from 14 years 2025:
Codenames
Codenames is a captivating and popular party game that involves clever wordplay and deduction. Two teams compete, each led by a spymaster who knows the secret identities of 25 agents, represented by cards bearing single-word codenames like "disease," "Germany," or even "carrot." The objective is for each team to be the first to correctly identify all their agents based on clues given by their spymaster, while avoiding the dangerous assassin.
Nominated for 27 awards and won 15.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2016
More details for Codenames- 2 - 8 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Immediately playable
HITSTER
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 5 awards and won 3.
More details for HITSTER- 2 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 16+ years old
- Immediately playable
Wavelength
Wavelength is a unique and engaging social guessing game that requires players to tap into their ability to communicate and interpret conceptual clues. This game stands out for its emphasis on understanding and interpreting the perspectives of others, making it an ideal choice for groups looking for a fun and thought-provoking experience.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 5.
More details for Wavelength- 2 - 12 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Wavelength
Top Ten
Top Ten is a lively party game that challenges players to creatively rank responses based on humorous or bizarre scenarios. Each player’s task is to align their answer with a secret number they are assigned, ranging from worst (1) to best (10), according to the theme provided by the round's chief. The game combines elements of comedy, strategy, and social deduction as players try to guess and assign the correct rankings to each other's answers.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2022
More details for Top Ten- 4 - 9 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Immediately playable
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong offers a riveting game of deduction and deception designed for 4-12 players, providing an immersive experience in approximately 20 minutes.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Deception: Murder in Hong Kong- 4 - 12 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Cthulhu: Death May Die
Cthulhu: Death May Die is an intense, cooperative board game set in the 1920s, drawing inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft's universe. Players take on the roles of daring investigators, embarking on a perilous mission to confront and eliminate Elder Gods.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 1.
More details for Cthulhu: Death May Die- 1 - 5 Players
- 90 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Marvel United: X-Men
Marvel United: X-Men is an expansion to the cooperative board game Marvel United, focusing on the beloved X-Men universe. This game invites players to embody iconic Marvel heroes, joining forces to thwart the nefarious schemes of a villain who is orchestrating their master plan behind the scenes. With a mix of strategy, collaboration, and superhero flair, this game brings the X-Men's battles and stories to life on the tabletop.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Marvel United: X-Men- 1 - 5 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Fantasy Realms
Fantasy Realms immerses players in the role of rulers striving to build the most powerful realm. This card game is all about strategic combinations and choices, with every decision shaping the strength and nature of your realm.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2021
More details for Fantasy Realms- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Marvel United
Marvel United is a cooperative board game where players take on the roles of Marvel superheroes, working together to thwart the plans of a powerful villain, who is controlled by the game mechanics.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.
More details for Marvel United- 1 - 4 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Hitster: Summer Party
More details for Hitster: Summer PartyHitster 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.
- 2 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 16+ years old
- Immediately playable
Dune: Imperium
Dune: Imperium is a strategic deck-building game inspired by the iconic Dune universe, incorporating elements from both the recent film adaptation and the classic novels. Players lead one of the Great Houses in the interstellar political landscape of the Landsraad.
Nominated for 20 awards and won 8.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2022
More details for Dune: Imperium- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Sagrada
Sagrada is a visually striking board game where players draft dice to create beautiful stained glass windows, combining strategy and aesthetics.
Nominated for 13 awards.
More details for Sagrada- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Legacy of Dragonholt
More details for Legacy of DragonholtLegacy of Dragonholt is an innovative narrative adventure game that transports players to the enchanting Realms of Terrinoth, offering a unique blend of role-playing, adventure, and storytelling without the need for a game master. Designed for one to six players, this game stands out by utilizing the Oracle system to create a rich, interactive story where every decision impacts the unfolding narrative.
- 1 - 6 Players
- 60 - 999 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Immediately playable
Forgotten Waters
Forgotten Waters is a captivating board game that plunges players into the whimsical and unpredictable world of pirate adventure. Blending storytelling and strategy, this game stands out for its immersive narrative and engaging gameplay.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 2.
More details for Forgotten Waters- 3 - 7 Players
- 120 - 240 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Krazy Wordz: Nicht 100% jugendfrei
Players create imaginative words using letter tiles and then guess which of the created words could be a name for a newly discovered planet. Each player has a secret task to develop a unique word, and at the end, the best guesser and wordsmith wins the game. It's a hilarious party game with a twist!
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Krazy Wordz: Nicht 100% jugendfrei- 3 - 7 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 16+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Krazy Wordz: Nicht 100% jugendfrei
Undaunted: Normandy
Undaunted: Normandy is a deck-building war game that immerses players in the pivotal battles of Normandy following the D-Day landings during World War II. It offers a unique blend of strategy, historical warfare, and deck management.
Nominated for 10 awards and won 1.
More details for Undaunted: Normandy- 2 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Undaunted: Normandy
War Chest
War Chest is a distinctive bag-building war game that requires players to skillfully manage their army both on and off the battlefield.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for War Chest- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for War Chest
Space Base
Space Base is a dynamic and fast-paced dice game that blends strategy and luck, where players take on the roles of Commodores commanding a fleet of ships.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for Space Base- 2 - 5 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Space Base
The Guild of Merchant Explorers
The Guild of Merchant Explorers is a unique and engaging strategy game that blends exploration with city-building elements. Players begin with a single city on their personal map and must skillfully expand their territory by placing cubes based on terrain cards drawn from a shuffled deck. The game emphasizes strategic planning and adaptability, with players aiming to efficiently complete areas, connect cities, and maximize their score through various means.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2024
More details for The Guild of Merchant Explorers- 1 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Top Ten 18+
More details for Top Ten 18+A fun cooperative game! Each player must come up with a response to a topic, ensuring the intensity matches their secret number. If the captain arranges the answers in the correct order, the team wins!
- 4 - 9 Players
- 20 - 40 Minutes
- 18+ years old
- Immediately playable
Scrawl
More details for ScrawlPlayers reveal the terrible artist within themselves by starting with a loaded phrase, sketching it, and passing it along. By the time the masterpiece returns to them, things have gone wildly awry. Points are awarded for the most disastrous scribbles and worst guesses, and the player with the biggest grin wins.
- 4 - 8 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 17+ years old
- Immediately playable
Don't Get Got!
More details for Don't Get Got!Players receive six secret missions in a party game where the first to complete three wins. The game is designed to be played in the background, allowing it to be enjoyed at home, on vacation, at the office, or at a party. Missions can include getting compliments from another player, hiding a card in a glass, or inventing a word and prompting someone to ask about its meaning.
- 2 - 10 Players
- 30 - 1440 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Don't Get Got!
It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World is a strategic card drafting and engine-building game, where players take on the role of leaders of expanding empires. The game is designed for 1 to 5 players and offers a compelling blend of careful planning and resource management.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 5.
More details for It's a Wonderful World- 1 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Mansions of Madness: Second Edition
Mansions of Madness: Second Edition is a cooperative, app-enhanced board game that combines elements of horror and mystery. It's set in the same universe as Eldritch Horror and Elder Sign, offering an immersive narrative experience.
Nominated for 9 awards.
More details for Mansions of Madness: Second Edition- 1 - 5 Players
- 120 - 180 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Sheriff of Nottingham
Sheriff of Nottingham is an engaging board game of bluffing, bribery, and negotiation set in the medieval town of Nottingham.
Nominated for 10 awards and won 1.
More details for Sheriff of Nottingham- 3 - 5 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Sheriff of Nottingham
Captain Sonar
Embark 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.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 3.
More details for Captain Sonar- 2 - 8 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Captain Sonar
Ethnos
Ethnos is a fantasy-themed board game where players harness the powers of various mythical tribes to gain control of the land. The game is a blend of strategy and area control mechanics, set in a vibrant mythical world.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for Ethnos- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Ethnos
Tyrants of the Underdark
Tyrants of the Underdark is a strategic board game that combines elements of territory control with deck-building. Set in the iconic Dungeons & Dragons setting of the Underdark, players lead Drow houses vying for power and influence beneath the Sword Coast. The game stands out for its integration of card-driven gameplay with spatial control on the board.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Tyrants of the Underdark- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
The King's Dilemma
The King's Dilemma presents a captivating blend of narrative storytelling and strategy, set in the fictional Kingdom of Ankist. As players, you step into the roles of leaders of various noble houses, each with your own agendas and influence, making critical decisions that shape the fate of the kingdom.
Nominated for 7 awards.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020
More details for The King's Dilemma- 3 - 5 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for The King's Dilemma
The Vale of Eternity
Players take on the role of tamers hunting various monsters and spirits to train them as servants. In this fantasy world, many creatures live in harmony, with dragons being the most valuable and noble. The player who manages to tame the most exceptional servants wins. Each round consists of three phases: hunting, action, and resolution, where players draw cards, perform actions, and utilize the effects of summoned cards. The game features seventy creatures inspired by myths from around the world.
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for The Vale of Eternity- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
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