The best games with modular board 🧩 2024
Looking for a really good modular game 🧩? Then we have just the thing for you: the list with the best Modular Game Board Games 2024.
What are games with modular game board?
Games are played on a modular board, which consists of several elements - often game boards (e.g. Pitchcar) or cards (e.g. Targi). In many games, the board is randomly placed (e.g., Magic Maze), leading to different possibilities for strategy and exploration.
Some games in this category have multiple boards that are not used at the same time, preserving table space. Unused boards remain out of play until they are needed.
By the way, in English "modular game board" is called "modular board".
Examples of games with modular game board
A good example of a modular board is that of Pitchcar. Here you put together a race track from different track sections that fit into each other like puzzle pieces. There are many different ways to assemble the track. Many extensions (e.g. crossing, looping, corkscrew, jump) further expand the possibilities.
List of the best modular game board games 2024 🧩
7 Wonders Duel
7 Wonders Duel takes the essence of the classic 7 Wonders and refines it for an intense two-player experience. It retains the thematic elements of building a civilization through acquiring various types of cards, but it introduces unique mechanics suited for a duel.
Nominated for 16 awards and won 9.
More details for 7 Wonders Duel- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
🔥 Great price!22€ at.de*Video reviews for 7 Wonders Duel
PitchCar
PitchCar and its earlier version Carabande are dexterity-based board games that create a fun and competitive racing experience. Players use finger flicks to propel small discs (representing cars) around a track constructed from wooden pieces.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1996
More details for PitchCar- 2 - 8 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
The Quest for El Dorado
The Quest for El Dorado is a strategic and adventurous board game that immerses players in the exciting journey of discovering the legendary city of gold, El Dorado. Set in the lush South American jungles, this game combines deck-building and racing elements, challenging players to be both cunning and quick.
Nominated for 13 awards and won 6.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2017
More details for The Quest for El Dorado- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!26€ at.de*Video reviews for The Quest for El Dorado
Flamme Rouge
Flamme Rouge presents an exhilarating bicycle racing experience where strategy, timing, and tactical decisions are paramount to success. This fast-paced game captures the intensity of a real bike race, offering players a blend of excitement and strategic gameplay.
Nominated for 10 awards and won 2.
More details for Flamme Rouge- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Flamme Rouge
Marvel United: X-Men
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Marvel United: X-Men- 1 - 5 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Dorfromantik: The Board Game
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2023
🔥 Deal: 7% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Dorfromantik: The Board Game- 1 - 6 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
🔥 Great price!25€ at.de*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
PARKS
PARKS is a visually stunning board game that celebrates the beauty and splendor of U.S. National Parks. With artwork from Fifty-Nine Parks, this game offers players a unique blend of strategy and adventure as they embark on a journey through nature.
Nominated for 10 awards and won 2.
More details for PARKS- 1 - 5 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!41€ at.de*Survive: Escape from Atlantis!
Survive: Escape from Atlantis! is a thrilling and competitive board game where players aim to evacuate their pieces from a sinking island. The game is known for its intense gameplay and strategic decisions.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Survive: Escape from Atlantis!- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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
Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box
- 1 - 6 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Big Box
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
Karak
Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.
More details for Karak- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Escape: The Curse of the Temple
Escape: The Curse of the Temple is a cooperative, real-time board game that offers an exhilarating and unique gaming experience. The game's theme centers around players working together to escape a cursed temple before it collapses.
Nominated for 10 awards and won 1.
More details for Escape: The Curse of the Temple- 1 - 5 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Escape: The Curse of the Temple
Targi
Targi is a strategic board game set against the backdrop of the Tuareg culture in the desert. Players assume the roles of leaders of Tuareg tribes, engaging in trade and seeking to expand their families and influence.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2012
More details for Targi- 2 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!14€ at.de*Video reviews for Targi
Gulo Gulo
- 2 - 6 Players
- 15 - 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Memoir '44
Memoir '44 is a historical board game that recreates some of the most iconic battles of World War II, allowing players to engage in strategic warfare with a focus on simplicity and historical accuracy.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.
More details for Memoir '44- 2 - 8 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth
The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth invites players to immerse themselves in the rich and legendary world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. This fully cooperative, app-supported board game is designed for one to five players, offering a unique blend of adventure, strategy, and storytelling set in the iconic landscapes of Middle-Earth.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth- 1 - 5 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Clank! In! Space!: A Deck-Building Adventure
Clank! In! Space!: A Deck-Building Adventure propels players into an intergalactic heist aboard the flagship of the evil Lord Eradikus. This thrilling deck-building game challenges players to outmaneuver the lord's defenses and each other in a daring quest for valuable artifacts.
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for Clank! In! Space!: A Deck-Building Adventure- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Under Falling Skies
Under Falling Skies is a solo board game with a focus on strategic defense against an alien invasion. It features a multi-mission campaign where players defend cities from extraterrestrial threats.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 4.
More details for Under Falling Skies- 1 Players
- 20 - 40 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Undaunted: North Africa
Undaunted: North Africa is an engaging two-player deck-building game that immerses players in the tactical ground combat of World War II's North African Theater. Building on the success of its predecessor, Undaunted: Normandy, this sequel introduces new mechanics and challenges, focusing on the historical skirmishes between Britain's Long Range Desert Group and Italian forces.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.
More details for Undaunted: North Africa- 2 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Takenoko
Takenoko is a charming board game set in the Japanese Imperial court, revolving around the care of a giant panda gifted by the Chinese Emperor. Players, as court members, are tasked with managing a bamboo garden for the panda.
Nominated for 17 awards and won 7.
More details for Takenoko- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Takenoko
Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra
Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra is a visually striking and strategic board game designed by Michael Kiesling. It offers a unique twist on tile drafting, focusing on creating beautiful stained glass windows.
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra
Undaunted: Stalingrad
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
More details for Undaunted: Stalingrad- 2 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Memoarrr!
Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.
More details for Memoarrr!- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 - 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!12€ at.de*Istanbul: Big Box
Istanbul: Big Box consolidates the captivating experience of the original Istanbul board game and its expansions into a comprehensive package, inviting players to immerse themselves in the bustling activity of a bazaar. This all-encompassing edition not only streamlines the game collection process but also enhances the gameplay experience with a variety of new options and strategies brought by the expansions Mocha & Baksheesh and Letters & Seals. The addition of the Istanbul: Caravan Leader Mini Expansion further enriches the game, albeit in a more compact form.
🔥 Deal: 8% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
More details for Istanbul: Big Box- 2 - 5 Players
- 40 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
🔥 Great price!35€ at.de*Video reviews for Istanbul: Big Box
Zombicide: 2nd Edition
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Zombicide: 2nd Edition- 1 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Flamecraft
In Flamecraft, you delve into a whimsical world where artisan dragons, smaller yet magically adept relatives of their larger kin, are the stars. As a Flamekeeper, your role is to communicate with these dragons, finding them the perfect shop to call home and using enchantments to coax them into creating marvelous things. Your success in aiding the dragons and shopkeepers boosts your reputation, with the goal of becoming the Master of Flamecraft.
Nominated for 10 awards and won 2.
More details for Flamecraft- 1 - 5 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!32€ at.de*Cryptid
Cryptid is a deduction board game centered around the intriguing theme of cryptozoology. Players take on the roles of cryptozoologists trying to locate an elusive creature known as the Cryptid, using a mix of clever deduction and strategic misdirection.
Nominated for 5 awards.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2022
More details for Cryptid- 3 - 5 Players
- 30 - 50 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Trapwords
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for Trapwords- 4 - 8 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Trapwords
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