The best World War II games ⚔️ 2025

Looking for a really good game set during the Second World War? Then we have just the thing: The 10 best World War II games 2025.

What are World War II games?

World War II games have storylines that took place during various military campaigns in Europe, Asia, and Africa from 1939 to 1945.

For more information, see the Wikipedia entry on World War II.

Other historical games

Most games set during World War II are also considered a wargame - but need not necessarily be the case.

In addition to World War 2 games, we have created a general list of games based on historical events - and further divided them below into several, more detailed historical categories.

List of the best World War II games 2025 ⚔️

This list was last updated on March 19, 2025. We compared 3670 board games for this list and selected the top 10. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Air, Land, & Sea

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    Air, Land, & Sea is a strategic two-player game where you take on the role of a Supreme Commander, deploying military forces across three theaters of war: Air, Land, and Sea. The game is a delicate balance of power and cunning, requiring players to outmaneuver their opponent to control the majority of the theaters or compel them to withdraw.

    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. Undaunted: Normandy

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    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

    • YouTube Review for the game "Undaunted: Normandy" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  3. Memoir '44

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    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 5 awards and won 2.

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Undaunted: Stalingrad

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    Stalingrad, 1942, is a grueling conflict that affects the entire Eastern Front. Players must use strategy and bravery to secure this pivotal stronghold while every loss in battle decreases their forces for the entire campaign. Through up to fifteen branching scenarios, decisions influence the fate of Stalingrad and possibly the war itself, allowing for varied playthroughs despite the lasting consequences of actions taken. This standalone campaign game features over 300 unique illustrations and 150 vivid mission descriptions, immersing players in a crucial moment of history.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.

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    • 2 Players
    • 45 - 75 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  5. Undaunted: North Africa

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    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.

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    • 2 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  6. Black Orchestra

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    Black Orchestra is a cooperative board game set in World War II, where players take on the roles of members of the German resistance seeking to overthrow Hitler's regime. The game is named after the real-life code name "Schwarze Kapelle," given by the Gestapo to this group of conspirators. It offers a blend of historical narrative and strategic gameplay, where players must balance the urgency of their mission with the need to remain undetected.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Black Orchestra
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Black Orchestra

    • YouTube Review for the game "Black Orchestra" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  7. Sniper Elite: The Board Game

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    Players take on the role of a sniper who must sneak past or overpower German guards. Up to three other players control squads of German soldiers, balancing between defending objectives and hunting the sniper. The game features a bag-drawing mechanism, where the sniper draws tokens to target defenders, while clever tactics can reduce the likelihood of a hit.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 40 - 70 Minutes
    • 16+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  8. Nightfighter Ace: Air Defense Over Germany, 1943-44

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    Players command a German night fighter during World War II in this tactical solitaire game. Each round features multiple flights from various European bases, aiming to intercept incoming British bombers. Players strive to complete missions and earn kills while improving their skills and reputation, ultimately competing to become the war's top night fighter ace.

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    • 1 - 2 Players
    • 120 - 180 Minutes
    • Easy to learn
  9. Wings of Glory: WW2 Battle of Britain Starter Set

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    In the summer and autumn of 1940, following the fall of France, the German Luftwaffe confronted the Royal Air Force in the Battle of Britain, the first major military campaign fought entirely in the air. With the Wings of Glory: WW2 Battle of Britain Starter Set, you can relive the epic aerial duels between the Axis powers and the Allied aces. This complete game includes four fully assembled and painted airplanes, a color rulebook, scenario booklet, play tokens, rulers, and aircraft consoles for quick and easy gameplay.

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    • 1 - 99 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  10. D-Day Dice (Second Edition)

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    The latest version of D-Day Dice, released by Word Forge Games, features new art, missions, game pieces, and dice. It is fully compatible with the previous version while introducing new mechanics and gameplay concepts to the successful franchise.

    More details for D-Day Dice (Second Edition)
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn

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