Top 20 Most Popular Board Games Globally (as of 2025). How many of these have you played?

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Discover the Top 20 Most Popular Board Games in the World as of 2025!

From timeless classics to innovative new releases, this list showcases the board games that have captured the hearts of players around the globe. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just starting your tabletop journey, there's something here for everyone.

How many of these have you played? Let's find out which ones deserve a spot on your shelf!

Ranking

Ticket to Ride

Over 18 million copies sold globally. A timeless, beginner-friendly railway game.

Votes:

415

Catan (The Settlers of Catan)

A modern classic that popularized Euro-style games. Strategic trading and expansion.

Votes:

253

7 Wonders

Award-winning card drafting game with high replayability and fast-paced gameplay.

Votes:

278

Pandemic

A cooperative classic where players work together to stop global disease outbreaks.

Votes:

223

Wingspan

Beautiful bird-themed engine-building game with widespread acclaim and multiple awards.

Votes:

394

Azul

Abstract tile-laying strategy game, praised for its elegant mechanics and aesthetics.

Votes:

497

Gloomhaven / Frosthaven

Deep, campaign-based cooperative RPG experiences with tactical combat.

Votes:

522

Root

Asymmetric strategy war game where each faction plays differently. A hit with serious gamers.

Votes:

425

Ticket to Ride: Legacy

A campaign version of the classic, offering evolving gameplay across multiple sessions.

Votes:

397

Dorfromantik: The Board Game

Cooperative tile-laying game based on the popular video game. Won the 2023 Spiel des Jahres.

Votes:

235

Dominion

The original deck-building game. Still massively influential and widely played.

Votes:

324

Arcs: Conflict & Collapse in the Reach

A 2024 space opera strategy game from the creators of Root. Critically acclaimed.

Votes:

316

Telestrations / Just One

Party games that are easy to learn, hilarious, and great for groups.

Votes:

363

Saboteur

Hidden role game with bluffing and sabotage. A go-to for party settings.

Votes:

396

Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan

Cooperative dice-and-card-driven adventure game with branching narratives.

Votes:

512

Faraway

Unique reverse-scoring exploration card game. One of 2024's biggest indie hits.

Votes:

274

Zoo Vadis

A negotiation-heavy game with charming animal themes. Excellent for social play.

Votes:

308

Spark Riders 3000

A light cooperative sci-fi game with storytelling and teamwork.

Votes:

209

Tidal Blades 2: Rise of the Unfolders

Immersive adventure game combining strategy and rich narrative elements.

Votes:

366

Leviathan Wilds

Cooperative game about climbing and surviving massive beasts. Strong player feedback.

Votes:

495

Comments

Alexander Smith 44d

Wingspan has become a favorite in our household—my family and I love playing it together.

Anna Lucia 38d

Why isn't Ark Nova in the mix? It's such a great game.

Christopher Brown 35d

Board games are fun… if only I had people to play them with!

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