Best Popular Board Games Updated May 2025

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Best Popular Board Games
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

1

10.0

Azul Board Game - Strategic Tile-Placement Game for Family Fun, Great Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30-45 Min...
Fun to play
Ease of learning
Strategy
Playability
Quality
Size
Picked by 196 people this month!
Picked by 196 people this month!

10.0

1
Azul Board Game - Strategic Tile-Placement Game for Family Fun, Great Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30-45 Min...
Fun to play
Ease of learning
Strategy
Playability
Quality
Size

9.8

2

9.8

Monopoly Game, Family Board Games for 2 to 6 Players & Kids Ages 8 and Up, Includes 8 Tokens (Token Vote Edition)
Fun game
Quality
Value for money
Game quality
Gift value
Ease of use

9.8

2
Monopoly Game, Family Board Games for 2 to 6 Players & Kids Ages 8 and Up, Includes 8 Tokens (Token Vote Edition)
Fun game
Quality
Value for money
Game quality
Gift value
Ease of use

9.7

3

9.7

HUES and CUES - Vibrant Color Guessing Board Game for 3-10 Players Ages 8+, Connect Clues and Guess from 480 Color Squares
Fun for all ages
Ease of learning
Age range
Design

9.7

3
HUES and CUES - Vibrant Color Guessing Board Game for 3-10 Players Ages 8+, Connect Clues and Guess from 480 Color Squares
Fun for all ages
Ease of learning
Age range
Design

9.6

4

9.6

WHAT DO YOU MEME? Family Edition by Relatable – Kids Games 8+, Family Fun, TikTok Viral Game, Great Idea, Includes 300 Caption ...
Fun for family
Humor
Ease of learning

9.6

4
WHAT DO YOU MEME? Family Edition by Relatable – Kids Games 8+, Family Fun, TikTok Viral Game, Great Idea, Includes 300 Caption ...
Fun for family
Humor
Ease of learning

9.4

5

9.4

SEQUENCE- Original SEQUENCE Game with Folding Board, Cards and Chips by Jax ( Packaging may Vary ) White, 10.3" x 8.1" x 2.31"
Fun game
Family fun
Ease of learning
Strategy
Value for money
Family friendly

9.4

5
SEQUENCE- Original SEQUENCE Game with Folding Board, Cards and Chips by Jax ( Packaging may Vary ) White, 10.3" x 8.1" x 2.31"
Fun game
Family fun
Ease of learning
Strategy
Value for money
Family friendly

9.3

6

9.3

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
Fun to play
Ease of learning
Laughter rate
Pacing
Value for money
Portableness

9.3

6
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
Fun to play
Ease of learning
Laughter rate
Pacing
Value for money
Portableness

9.1

7

9.1

Ticket to Ride Board Game - A Cross-Country Train Adventure for Friends and Family! Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 2...
Fun game
Ease of learning
Strategy
Age range
Value for money
Educational value

9.1

7
Ticket to Ride Board Game - A Cross-Country Train Adventure for Friends and Family! Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 2...
Fun game
Ease of learning
Strategy
Age range
Value for money
Educational value

9.0

8

9.0

Clue Conspiracy Board Game for Adults and Teens, Secret Role Strategy Games, Ages 14+, 4-10 Players, 45 Minutes, Mystery & Part...
Fun to play
Gameplay
Value for money

9.0

8
Clue Conspiracy Board Game for Adults and Teens, Secret Role Strategy Games, Ages 14+, 4-10 Players, 45 Minutes, Mystery & Part...
Fun to play
Gameplay
Value for money

8.8

9

8.8

Do You Really Know Your Family? A Fun Family Game Filled with Conversation Starters and Challenges - Great for Kids, Teens and ...
Fun
Learning environment
Ease of use
Value for money
Gift value
Bonding

8.8

9
Do You Really Know Your Family? A Fun Family Game Filled with Conversation Starters and Challenges - Great for Kids, Teens and ...
Fun
Learning environment
Ease of use
Value for money
Gift value
Bonding

8.6

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8.6

Taco vs Burrito - The Wildly Popular Surprisingly Strategic Card Game Created by a 7 Year Old - 5 Ways to Play - a Family-Frien...
Fun to play
Ease of learning
Gameplay
Gift value
Strategy
Family friendly

8.6

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Taco vs Burrito - The Wildly Popular Surprisingly Strategic Card Game Created by a 7 Year Old - 5 Ways to Play - a Family-Frien...
Fun to play
Ease of learning
Gameplay
Gift value
Strategy
Family friendly

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10.0

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10.0

Azul Board Game - Strategic Tile-Placement Game for Family Fun, Great Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30-45 Min...
Fun to play
Ease of learning
Strategy
Playability
Quality
Size
Picked by 196 people this month!
Picked by 196 people this month!

10.0

1
Azul Board Game - Strategic Tile-Placement Game for Family Fun, Great Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30-45 Min...
Fun to play
Ease of learning
Strategy
Playability
Quality
Size