When the screen's glare becomes too much, and it's time to unplug, board games offer a fantastic escape. They tap into that same desire for adventure and gameplay that video games provide, but in a completely different, tactile way. Fortunately, there's a wealth of board game adaptations of popular video games, and we've gathered some of our favorites here. Whether you're looking for an epic, multi-session campaign or a quick, fun party game, these options will let you continue exploring your favorite worlds without staring at a screen.
TL;DR – Top Video Game Board Games
- Fallout
- Slay the Spire
- Bloodborne
- Resident Evil 2
- Pac-Man
- Tetris
- Dark Souls: The Board Game: Tomb of Giants
- Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game
- The Oregon Trail
Fallout: The Board Game
Players: 1-4 Age Range: 14+ Play Time: 2-3 hours
With Amazon's Fallout series fresh in our minds, now's the perfect time to explore the Wasteland from your kitchen table. Choose from various scenarios that determine the map setup. Like Bethesda's RPGs, you'll uncover the map, develop skills, battle irradiated enemies, interact with factions, and complete quests, all while vying for control of the Wasteland. Highly immersive and detailed, this game is perfect for extended play sessions.
Slay the Spire: The Board Game
See it at Contention Games
Players: 1-4 Age Range: 12+ Play Time: 45 minutes
A truly deserving board game adaptation, Slay the Spire stays faithful to its digital counterpart. Players choose a hero and embark on a roguelike deck-building adventure through the Spire. You'll navigate various rooms: encounters (regular enemies), elites (tougher foes), events, campfires, treasure, a merchant, and finally, the boss. The roguelike nature ensures hours of replayability as you experiment with different characters, builds, and items.
Read our Slay the Spire: The Board Game review for more details.
Bloodborne: The Board Game
See it at Amazon
Players: 2-4 Age Range: 14+ Play Time: 60-90 minutes
Become a Hunter and fight the evil plaguing Yharnam. As a campaign game, Bloodborne offers endless replayability thanks to its modular map tiles. Hundreds of cards, tokens, and miniatures create a truly immersive experience, challenging your skills and decision-making as you uncover secrets and battle the plague. The detailed miniatures enhance the atmosphere, making you feel like you're truly in the game.
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game
See it at Amazon
Players: 1-4 Age Range: 12+ Play Time: 90-120 minutes
This successful adaptation paved the way for other Resident Evil board games. Faithful to the source material, players cooperate as Leon or Claire, battling zombies and escaping in various scenarios. Collect weapons, items, and keys, solve puzzles, and even use ink ribbons and typewriters—just like in the game!
Pac-Man: The Board Game
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Players: 2-5 Age Range: 10+ Play Time: 30 minutes
The arcade classic returns to the tabletop in cooperative or competitive modes. Pac-Man navigates the maze, gobbling pellets and fruit, while ghost players try to catch him. Played on four metal tiles, setup is straightforward, and gameplay is quick and easy after the initial assembly. The Pac-Man figure even makes the iconic "waka waka" sound!
Tetris Board Game
See it at Amazon
Players: 2-4 Age Range: 8+ Play Time: 20-30 minutes
A competitive head-to-head game where players maneuver and drop Tetriminos to achieve the highest score. The next piece is displayed on a card, allowing for strategic planning. Points are earned for completing lines, matching symbols, and achieving specific goals. Quick setup and play make this ideal for parties and younger players.
Dark Souls: The Board Game - Tomb of Giants
See it at Amazon
Players: 1-3 Age Range: 14+ Play Time: 90-120 minutes
A standalone adventure perfect for newcomers, set in the infamous Tomb of Giants. Choose a class and gear, navigate the catacombs, battle enemies, and rest at bonfires. Actions are limited, demanding careful choices. Faithful to the source material, it features punishing combat and RPG elements, including a level-up system. New characters and over a hundred cards are included, compatible with other Dark Souls board games.
Cuphead: Fast-Rolling Dice Game
Players: 1-4 Age Range: 8+ Play Time: 30-45 minutes
A fast-paced cooperative game where you defeat bosses using dice. Setup is simple, with a fixed boss deck. Choose from four characters and play through timed rounds, carefully selecting dice rolls. High replayability lets you improve your score and upgrade abilities between runs.
See our Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game review for more info.
The Oregon Trail Card Game
See it at Amazon
Players: 2-6 Age Range: 12+ Play Time: 30-45 minutes
A quick-playing card game where you cooperate to reach Oregon without dying. Games are fast-paced, with calamity cards threatening your survival. Win by playing fifty trail cards, but be warned: dying early means sitting out the rest of the game. A fun, if sometimes frustrating, recreation of the classic game.
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