The best new board game releases๐Ÿ†• 2024

Interested in a new board game for your collection? For our recommendations, we only consider the best board game new releases published in 2023 and 2024. Included in our list of the best board game new releases are card games, dice games & board games for adults, for kids and for teens.

New board games๐Ÿ†• 2024 list - regularly updated by us.

We regularly always look out for new board games and update the new releases list on a daily basis rather than just weekly. We make sure that only good dice, card or board games make it to the list. As a basis we do not only take our own opinion, but also include the ratings in various internet portals like Boardgamegeek or Shut Up & Sit Down in our ranking calculations of the board game novelties. Also the opinions about the game novelties on game fairs like for example the SPIEL.digital 2020 is included.

List with the best board game new releases 2024

Attached now is our list of the best board game new releases to buy 2024:

This list was last updated on November 30, 2024. We compared 129081 board games for this list and selected the top 50. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Harmonies

    All details for the board game Harmonies and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Harmonies
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. Hitster: Summer Party

    All details for the board game Hitster: Summer Party and similar games
    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 16+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    ๐Ÿ‘ Good price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  3. Captain Flip

    All details for the board game Captain Flip and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2024

    More details for Captain Flip
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    ๐Ÿ‘ Good price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  4. 7 Wonders: Architects โ€“ Medals

    All details for the board game 7 Wonders: Architects โ€“ Medals and similar games
    • 2 - 7 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  5. Star Wars: Unlimited

    All details for the board game Star Wars: Unlimited and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  6. Dorfromantik: Sakura

    All details for the board game Dorfromantik: Sakura and similar games
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 30 - 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  7. Wyrmspan

    All details for the board game Wyrmspan and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Wyrmspan
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
    ๐Ÿ‘ Good price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  8. MLEM: Space Agency

    All details for the board game MLEM: Space Agency and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  9. Little Tavern

    All details for the board game Little Tavern and similar games
    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 25 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  10. AQUA: Biodiversity in the Oceans

    All details for the board game AQUA: Biodiversity in the Oceans and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  11. The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition

    All details for the board game The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition and similar games

    The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition revitalizes Stefan Feld's classic strategy game for 1-4 players, where participants embody aristocrats managing their princedoms. This special edition, a collaboration between Ravensburger and Awaken Realms, elevates the game with a full art redesign, premium materials, and enhanced components, offering a luxurious playing experience as players build their settlements, castles, and engage in trade.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

    More details for The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 70 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  12. Sky Team

    All details for the board game Sky Team and similar games

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 7.

    โญ๏ธ Spiel des Jahres 2024

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Deal: 18% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Sky Team
    • 2 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Great price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  13. Botanicus

    All details for the board game Botanicus and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    ๐Ÿ‘ Good price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  14. The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Duel

    All details for the board game The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Duel and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Great price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  15. Lost Lights

    All details for the board game Lost Lights and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 15 - 25 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    ๐Ÿ‘ Good price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  16. MicroMacro: Crime City โ€“ Showdown

    All details for the board game MicroMacro: Crime City โ€“ Showdown and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 45 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  17. Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West

    All details for the board game Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West and similar games

    Nominated for 4 awards.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2024

    More details for Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 - 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Great price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  18. Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game

    All details for the board game Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game and similar games

    Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game brings the epic conflict between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance to your tabletop. This two-player game captures the essence of the Star Wars universe, offering a dynamic and strategic experience where players build their decks and battle to destroy each other's bases.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

    More details for Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  19. That's Not a Hat

    All details for the board game That's Not a Hat and similar games

    Nominated for 3 awards.

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    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    ๐Ÿ‘ Good price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  20. Dixit: Disney Edition

    All details for the board game Dixit: Disney Edition and similar games

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

    More details for Dixit: Disney Edition
    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  21. Faraway

    All details for the board game Faraway and similar games

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

    More details for Faraway
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  22. Nekojima

    All details for the board game Nekojima and similar games
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  23. Divinus

    All details for the board game Divinus and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  24. Forest Shuffle

    All details for the board game Forest Shuffle and similar games

    Forest Shuffle is a strategic and environmentally themed card game where players vie to create the most ecologically rich and balanced forest habitat. By gathering valuable trees and attracting diverse species, players work towards building a vibrant ecosystem, all while keeping an eye on the changing seasons that signal the game's end.

    Nominated for 8 awards and won 2.

    More details for Forest Shuffle
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 40 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  25. Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze

    All details for the board game Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 60 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  26. Prey Another Day

    All details for the board game Prey Another Day and similar games

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Prey Another Day
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 15 - 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  27. Dune: Imperium โ€“ Uprising

    All details for the board game Dune: Imperium โ€“ Uprising and similar games
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  28. Imperium: Horizons

    All details for the board game Imperium: Horizons and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 40 - 160 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Hard to learn
  29. Sweet Mess: Pastry Competition

    All details for the board game Sweet Mess: Pastry Competition and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  30. Point City

    All details for the board game Point City and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  31. Surfosaurus MAX

    All details for the board game Surfosaurus MAX and similar games
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  32. Knarr

    All details for the board game Knarr and similar games

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Deal: 14% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Knarr
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Great price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  33. Mindbug: Beyond Evolution

    All details for the board game Mindbug: Beyond Evolution and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 15 - 25 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  34. 5 Towers

    All details for the board game 5 Towers and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  35. Diced Veggies

    All details for the board game Diced Veggies and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  36. Schรคtz it if you can

    All details for the board game Schรคtz it if you can and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 - 40 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  37. Penguin Airlines

    All details for the board game Penguin Airlines and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Penguin Airlines
    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  38. In the Footsteps of Darwin

    All details for the board game In the Footsteps of Darwin and similar games

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    โญ๏ธ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2024

    More details for In the Footsteps of Darwin
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    ๐Ÿ‘ Good price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  39. Beacon Patrol

    All details for the board game Beacon Patrol and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  40. Passt nicht!

    All details for the board game Passt nicht! and similar games
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  41. Cascadia: Landmarks

    All details for the board game Cascadia: Landmarks and similar games
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    ๐Ÿ‘ Good price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  42. Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game

    All details for the board game Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game and similar games
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  43. The White Castle

    All details for the board game The White Castle and similar games

    Nominated for 12 awards and won 6.

    More details for The White Castle
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 80 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
    ๐Ÿ‘ Good price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  44. Art Society

    All details for the board game Art Society and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Great price!Check for best price now atAmazon*
  45. Ticket To Ride: Berlin

    All details for the board game Ticket To Ride: Berlin and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 10 - 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  46. Rebel Princess

    All details for the board game Rebel Princess and similar games
    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 30 - 40 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  47. Fit to Print

    All details for the board game Fit to Print and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Fit to Print
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  48. Patterns

    All details for the board game Patterns and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  49. Nimalia

    All details for the board game Nimalia and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 25 - 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  50. Ark Nova: Marine Worlds

    All details for the board game Ark Nova: Marine Worlds and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 90 - 150 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Hard to learn

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