The Best Winter Sports Card, Dice, and Board Games 2026

Winter sports bring icy competition to tabletop games. These games capture the excitement of snow and ice athletic events.

This list was last updated on June 14, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Mini Curling Game

    Mini Curling Game

    Compact Curling is a board game version of curling designed for two players, or more if played in teams. Each team has four stones and begins in a starting zone at one edge of the board, aiming to slide their stones across to the house on the opposite side. The goal is to have as many stones as possible closest to the center of the house.

    All details & rating
    2–8 20–30 min 7+ Immediately playable
  2. Arctic Race
    2–6 30–60 min 8+ Easy to learn

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Mini Curling Game currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 2 to 6 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

What age are these games suitable for?

Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 7 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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