The best board games for more than 8 persons 2024
If you are looking for a really good board game that you can play with 8 people... then we have something for you:
You want to play with a lot of people?
You are going on a leisure time, skiing vacation, class trip or have a party from the club or the company - and want to have some fun with everyone and get to know them better? Then the games from this list are just the right ones.
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Do you want games with a different 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 more than 8 players
Attached is our overview of the 30 best board games for more than 8 players 2024:
Monikers
Monikers is a lively and entertaining party game inspired by the classic public domain game Celebrities. It is designed for players who enjoy guessing games and offers a fun challenge through a series of rounds where the methods of clue-giving evolve and become more restrictive.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Monikers- 4 - 16 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 17+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Monikers
Dixit: Odyssey
Dixit Odyssey combines the essence of a standalone game and an expansion for the award-winning Dixit by Jean-Louis Roubira, renowned for winning Germany's Spiel des Jahres award in 2010.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 3.
More details for Dixit: Odyssey- 3 - 12 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
HITSTER
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
More details for HITSTER- 2 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 16+ years old
- Immediately playable
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- 4 - 20 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 18+ 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 7 awards and won 5.
More details for Wavelength- 2 - 12 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Wavelength
Ready Set Bet
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Ready Set Bet- 2 - 9 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Immediately playable
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
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More details for Deception: Murder in Hong KongDeception: 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.
- 4 - 12 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
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Time's Up! is a lively and entertaining charades-based party game, ideal for playing in teams of two or more. It's particularly engaging when played with teams of two. The game revolves around guessing famous historical or fictional characters, with each player contributing to a communal deck of names used across three distinct rounds.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
More details for Time's Up!- 4 - 18 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
A Fake Artist Goes to New York
More details for A Fake Artist Goes to New YorkA Fake Artist Goes to New York is a creative and social party game that combines elements of drawing, deduction, and bluffing. It's designed for 5-10 players and offers a unique gameplay experience full of laughter and intrigue.
- 5 - 10 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
The Resistance: Avalon
The Resistance: Avalon is a standalone game set in the legendary world of King Arthur, combining the mechanics of secret identities and deduction found in The Resistance with a thematic backdrop of Arthurian legend and the struggle between good and evil.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for The Resistance: Avalon- 5 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
Cartographers
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
More details for Cartographers- 1 - 100 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Secret Hitler
Secret Hitler is a compelling board game set in the tumultuous political landscape of 1930s Germany. This game of deception and deduction requires players to conceal their identities while working towards opposite goals, depending on whether they are liberals or fascists.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Secret Hitler- 5 - 10 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
Welcome To...
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
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Werewords
Werewords is a fast-paced word-guessing game blended with the intrigue of a hidden role mechanism. In this engaging party game, players work together to guess a secret word, while also navigating the deceit of a werewolf who knows the word but is trying to lead them astray.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2019
More details for Werewords- 4 - 10 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Take 5
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.
More details for Take 5- 2 - 10 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Tempel des Schreckens
- 3 - 10 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
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Hitster: Summer Party
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More details for Hitster: Summer Party- 2 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 16+ years old
- Immediately playable
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The Resistance is a dynamic party game focused on social deduction, set against the backdrop of a dystopian empire. It's designed for five to ten players and offers a thrilling experience of intrigue and deception.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for The Resistance- 5 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!Check for best price now at*One Night Ultimate Werewolf
One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a dynamic and fast-paced game for 3-10 players that brings the excitement and deduction of werewolf stories to your tabletop. This game is all about quick thinking, bluffing, and trying to outsmart your friends.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for One Night Ultimate Werewolf- 3 - 10 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for One Night Ultimate Werewolf
6 nimmt! 25 Jahre
- 2 - 10 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Time's Up! Edición Azul
- 4 - 12 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
When I Dream
When I Dream is a whimsical and imaginative board game that delves into the world of dreams, blending elements of storytelling, deduction, and teamwork in a playful setting.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.
More details for When I Dream- 4 - 10 Players
- 20 - 40 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for When I Dream
Cartographers Heroes
More details for Cartographers HeroesCartographers 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.
- 1 - 100 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Exploding Kittens: Party Pack
- 2 - 10 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Finska Mini
- 2 - 99 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Time's Up! Academy
- 4 - 12 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Immediately playable
Don't Get Got!
- 2 - 10 Players
- 30 - 1440 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Don't Get Got!
Top Ten 18+
- 4 - 9 Players
- 20 - 40 Minutes
- 18+ years old
- Immediately playable
Time's Up! Family
- 4 - 12 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
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