The best games released in 1979📆 2025

Big Boggle is a timed word game where players try to find as many connected words as possible from the revealed letters in a 25-cube grid. Once the timer runs out, players compare their word lists and eliminate any common words. Points are then awarded for the remaining words based on their letter count, and the game uses a 5x5 grid instead of the usual 4x4, with a minimum word length of four letters instead of three.

Players control a four-member racing team in a bike race inspired by the Tour de France. The aim is to collect as many points as possible for the team, primarily using dice for movement, though a limited set of cards can influence outcomes. Unique rules and various road conditions add depth to the game, making it a rich experience for players.

Cathedral is a strategic board game where two players battle over territory within a medieval city. The game uniquely combines puzzle-like spatial reasoning with competitive strategy elements.

Get rid of your cards as quickly as possible by playing the right card combinations. Force your opponents to skip their turn, swap cards, or draw extra cards.

Players compete to collect their container blocks from a central island and return them to their respective depots before the spring melt. The game unfolds in two parts: winter, where players place ice blocks on a hex grid, and spring, where melting allows them to remove ice blocks. Players draw from decks to determine their actions, with various strategic options influencing the flow of the game as conditions change.