The best new board game releases🆕 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 games🆕 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 March 22, 2024. We compared 132398 board games for this list and selected the top 50. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition

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    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.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 70 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  2. 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
    👍 Good price!32€ atAmazon.de*
  3. MicroMacro: Crime City – Showdown

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 45 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  4. 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.

    More details for Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  5. Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 - 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  6. That's Not a Hat

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 3 - 8 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!8€ atAmazon.de*
  7. Point City

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  8. Forest Shuffle

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    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.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 40 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  9. Faraway

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  10. In the Footsteps of Darwin

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  11. Knarr

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!24€ atAmazon.de*
  12. Cascadia: Landmarks

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  13. Earth

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    Earth is an engrossing engine-building board game that celebrates the intricate ecosystems and diverse habitats of our planet. It invites players to dive into rich natural environments, crafting synergies that mirror Earth's extraordinary adaptability and abundance.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.

    🔥 Deal: 11% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Earth
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
    🔥 Great price!46€ atAmazon.de*
  14. Triqueta

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!23€ atAmazon.de*
  15. Next Station: Tokyo

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 25 - 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  16. The White Castle

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    Nominated for 4 awards.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 80 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  17. Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  18. Fit to Print

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  19. Legacy of Yu

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    • 1 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  20. Ark Nova: Marine Worlds

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 90 - 150 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Hard to learn
  21. 51st State: Ultimate Edition

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 75 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
    👍 Good price!80€ atAmazon.de*
  22. Nimalia

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 25 - 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  23. Mycelia

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  24. Disney Lorcana

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  25. Apiary

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    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  26. Dune: Imperium – Uprising

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  27. Imperial Miners

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    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 20 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  28. Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 40 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  29. Undaunted: Battle of Britain

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    • 2 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  30. Stranger Things: Upside Down

    All details for the board game Stranger Things: Upside Down and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    👍 Good price!45€ atAmazon.de*
  31. 7 Wonders: Edifice

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    • 3 - 7 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  32. Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  33. Archeos Society

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  34. Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  35. Rolling Heights

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  36. My Island

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    👍 Good price!32€ atAmazon.de*
  37. Expeditions

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    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
    👍 Good price!70€ atAmazon.de*
  38. 20 Strong

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    • 1 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  39. The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game

    All details for the board game The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 160 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!32€ atAmazon.de*
  40. Tipperary

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  41. Ready Set Bet

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    Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.

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    • 2 - 9 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  42. Heat: Pedal to the Metal

    All details for the board game Heat: Pedal to the Metal and similar games

    Heat: Pedal to the Metal is a dynamic and strategic racing board game that simulates the thrill and intricacies of car racing. It offers players a chance to experience the excitement of racing while managing crucial elements like speed, car upgrades, and varying track conditions.

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 6.

    More details for Heat: Pedal to the Metal
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  43. HITSTER

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    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 16+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  44. Splendor Duel

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    Splendor Duel is an intriguing two-player game that builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, Splendor, enhancing it with new layers of strategy and competitiveness. Designed specifically for two players, this standalone game maintains the core elements of Splendor while introducing novel twists and mechanics, making it more dynamic and interactive.

    Nominated for 10 awards and won 3.

    More details for Splendor Duel
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  45. Sea Salt & Paper

    All details for the board game Sea Salt & Paper and similar games

    Sea Salt & Paper is a set collection card game that combines strategic decision-making with the excitement of timing your moves just right. Similar to Rummy in gameplay, it involves collecting sets of cards to score points, while also navigating the timing of when to end the round for optimal advantage.

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 2.

    More details for Sea Salt & Paper
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!11€ atAmazon.de*
  46. Astro Knights

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  47. Great Western Trail: New Zealand

    All details for the board game Great Western Trail: New Zealand and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 75 - 150 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Hard to learn
  48. Café del Gatto

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    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Café del Gatto
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!29€ atAmazon.de*
  49. The Search for Lost Species

    All details for the board game The Search for Lost Species and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 75 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  50. Match of the Century

    All details for the board game Match of the Century and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    👍 Good price!22€ atAmazon.de*

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