The best board games of the 40s 2023

Looking for a board game classic from the 40s? We have compared the best board games from the 1940s and listed them in an overview.

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The best board game classics from the 40s

In this overview, we've listed the best board games from the 1940s that you can 2023 still buy on Amazon:

This list was last updated on June 1, 2023. There's also a print version for this list.

  1. Subbuteo

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    • 2 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    52€ atAmazon.de

  2. Super Farmer

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 3.

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    Amazon.de

  3. Stratego

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 2 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    27€ atAmazon.de

  4. Scrabble

    All details for the board game Scrabble and similar games

    🔥 Deal: 59% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Scrabble
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!18€ atAmazon.de

  5. Clue

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    ⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2011

    More details for Clue
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    33€ atAmazon.de

    Video reviews for Clue

    • YouTube Review for the game "Clue" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English

  6. Qubic

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    5€ atAmazon.de

  7. Electric Football

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    Amazon.de

  8. Game of the States

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    Amazon.de

  9. Labyrinth

    All details for the board game Labyrinth and similar games

    More details for Labyrinth
    • 1 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    33€ atAmazon.de

    Video reviews for Labyrinth

    • YouTube Review for the game "Labyrinth" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English

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