The best games released in 1985๐Ÿ“† 2023

Looking for a really good game from the year 1985? Then we have just the thing for you: our recommendation list with the best board games that were newly released in 1985.

More lists from similar periods

A list with the best games from other years can be found at the end of the page.

In addition, we have created several more lists of card & board game awards:

List of the best new games releases in 1985:

This list was last updated on June 1, 2023. We compared 28 board games for this list and selected the top 10. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. You're Bluffing!

    All details for the board game You're Bluffing! and similar games

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Deal: 6% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Great price!7โ‚ฌ atAmazon.de
  2. Shadows in the Forest

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  3. DungeonQuest

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for DungeonQuest

    • YouTube Review for the game "DungeonQuest" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  4. Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  5. Wildlife Adventure

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  6. Pictionary

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    • 3 - 16 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  7. Ausbrecher AG

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  8. Code 777

    All details for the board game Code 777 and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  9. Tales of the Arabian Nights

    All details for the board game Tales of the Arabian Nights and similar games
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  10. Orient Express

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    Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.

    โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 1987

    More details for Orient Express
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn

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