"First Contact" is a game of association and deduction. And in it you will have to negotiate with representatives of another civilization.

The game will meet two teams: aliens and earthlings. The aliens have arrived for peaceful purposes - they need some items, but they are also not averse to taking a couple of warriors, priests and a few animals with them. Earthlings are ready to give what guests from another planet ask for. It’s just that it’s impossible to agree - representatives of different civilizations do not understand each other. And then the alien asks to bring an elephant, and earthlings drag tables. To get everything they want, the aliens will have to teach earthlings their language.

Some information about the features of the game:

  • It is a great pleasure to understand that you have "hacked" someone else's code and understood how to communicate with a representative of another civilization. Learning another language in First Contact is really interesting.
  • The game is very exciting and does not overload the brain.
  • Another plus of this tabletop is its high replay value. It has 24 variants of goal cards and 24 alien languages. Enough for a long time!

Fans of deduction board games should definitely check out First Contact. Also, the game will appeal to everyone who likes to combine a warm-up for the brain with entertainment.

sticky chameleons

  • Number of players: 2–6.
  • Age: 6+.

Of all the new releases on this list, Sticky Chameleons is by far the wildest. She is perfect. And also for adults who love active fun games.

The goal of each player is to catch an insect of a certain type and color (for example, an orange dragonfly or a green mosquito) without touching the wasps. What insect to catch, decides the case. Before the start of each round, players roll two dice, one indicating the type of insect and the other indicating the color. Sounds easy. But the highlight is in the hunting process itself.

Each player gets a long, sticky tongue. It resembles a slime from, but without “side effects”: firstly, it does not leave greasy marks on furniture, secondly, it does not begin to spread and stick to everything in a row, and thirdly, it does not lose its properties over time. This tongue is enough to wash cold water after the game, and it will be as good as new. It is they who need to catch dragonflies, mosquitoes, caterpillars and other insects.

Catch the right insect - get a tasty token. Collect 5 tokens - become the winner.
if you love active games and board games that develop speed, accuracy and reaction, "Sticky Chameleons" will surely please you. And this is a good choice for parents who want to keep their children entertained and useful for a long time.

Smartphone Corporation

  • Number of players: 1–5.
  • Age: 12+.
  • Game duration: 90 minutes.

Smartphone Corporation is a new Russian game in the genre of economic strategy. Thought out enough to appeal to fans of the genre, but at the same time so logical and understandable that even beginners in the world of board games can play.

In this game, you will become the owner of an international gadget manufacturing corporation. Your goal is to earn more money. It can be done different ways. For example, quickly capture the market by building their offices everywhere, and then sell in huge quantities. Or focus on technology and sell less, but more expensive. Well, or first capture the market and sell a lot and cheaply, and then switch to the introduction of technology.

There are a lot of options, moreover, you can adjust the strategy every move. But remember about the competition: in the smartphone market, it is very sharp. Demand is limited, and other players can always make buyers a better offer than you. And then you will have to dispose of unsold gadgets - by the beginning of the next turn they will already be out of date.

For those who like to play alone, the developers have added a solo mode to Smartphone Corporation. In it you have to compete with Steve, a real genius in the field of selling smartphones. Defeating such an opponent will not be easy!

boss monster

  • Number of players: 2–4.
  • Age: 13+.
  • Party duration: 30-40 minutes.

The original Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game came out 5 years ago and was even nominated in the 2014 Origins Awards for Best Traditional Card Game. But the Russian version appeared quite recently.

This novelty is worth paying attention to first of all to those who love strategic games, but not mind-blowing games, pixel graphics and board games in the Dungeon Crawler genre - that is, those where heroes go through dungeons, rescue princesses, look for treasures and kill monsters. Unless in the “Boss Monster” you will play not as a hero, but as a powerful monster who guards the largest chest and equips his own dungeon.

During the game, you will build rooms full of traps, as well as menacing and funny monsters (there is even a dance floor for monsters and a spa for succubi), as well as lure the heroes with chests and princesses, and then defeat them. But remember that your main opponents in the game are not heroes, but other bosses who will certainly try to confuse your plans with spells and wrest victory from under their noses.

The list of pluses of the game includes beautiful art, simple mechanics, elementary rules, an understandable, familiar setting and very fun game process. And of course, a wide selection of creatures and rooms - the variety of combinations is huge, and each has its own advantages. In addition, a large set of cards provides replay value.

Imaginarium Dobro

  • Number of players: 3–7.
  • Age: 6+.

"Imaginarium" - popular game on the . In short, its essence is to make associations so that at least one player guesses your card, but by no means all. And in the course of another player - try to understand which card belongs to him. It perfectly develops imagination and unconventional thinking, and at the same time helps to better understand other people.

In November 2018, a new game in the series is released - Imaginarium Dobro. Its peculiarity is that all the illustrations were created on the basis of drawings of children with serious illnesses and children from orphanages. Of course, professional illustrators redrawn them, but they did not change the essence. Therefore, "Good" is in its purest form the world of children's fantasy, for which there are no restrictions.

This is a charity project created with the participation of Public Chamber RF. 100 rubles from the sale of each box go to children's funds. In addition, the kit included a brochure where you can see the original children's drawings and learn a little about their authors.

Dobro can be played with children from 6 years old - this is good news for those who have been waiting for the new "Imaginarium" for preschoolers since the release of "Childhood".

For fans of the series, I will also add that New Year's Imaginarium and Cassiopeia are already being prepared for release. The first one is a full-fledged set with a playing field and chips, it consists of the most cheerful and New Year's cards of the former "Imaginariums" and contains 11 new illustrations. The second is an addition with an age limit of 6+. Perfect for expanding the "Childhood" and "Good" sets.

Correct honey

  • Number of players: 2–5.
  • Age: 7+.
  • Party duration: 20–30 minutes.

"Proper Honey" is a cozy and kind board game that will appeal to both children and adults. The heroes of this board are scientist bears who love honey so much that they want to collect more swarms of bees to extract it. The one who manages to attract five swarms to his side will be the winner. The scientist bears will have to work hard and do a lot of research to defeat their rivals!

In order for the bees to be favorable to you and join your team as a swarm, you need to accumulate more honey and experience than other players. Just don't forget that even in this game bears have a sweet tooth. As soon as the bear accumulates 8 barrels of honey, he breaks down and eats them all, gaining experience in return.

Finally, Right Honey is a game with great design. The bears here are so cute and funny that it's nice to just look at the cards!

truth detector

  • Number of players: 3–10.
  • Age: 18+.
  • Party duration: 30 minutes.

Among the autumn novelties there is also an excellent party game with a limit of 18+ - a game for parties and friendly gatherings.

The rules of Truth Detector can be explained in half a minute. One of the players takes a card and reads the question. Everyone present answers "yes" or "no" by throwing a colored die into the bag (everything is anonymous!) Then everyone tries to guess how many players gave a positive answer. Finally, the cubes are poured out of the bag, and everyone sees how many of the audience answered in the affirmative. This is the most exciting moment.

Why is that? Because all the questions in the "Truth Detector" are provocative. About personal life, preferences in sex,. Well, questions on other sensitive topics. In decent society, they are usually not asked out loud, but the beauty of the game lies precisely in this: it reveals other people's secrets and raises sensitive topics.

Those who can’t stand provocative questions and are embarrassed to say the word “sex” in the company of friends will not like the game. Others should at least take a look at it.

The Hunt for the Ring

  • Number of players: 2–5.
  • Age: 13+.
  • Party duration: 1-3 hours.

The Hunt for the Ring is designed for experienced players. If you're looking for a simpler game, or if you're looking for a board game for friendly pizza gatherings and parties, there are better options in the list of new games. If you are not afraid of the thought of spending a couple of hours behind an exciting campaign and reading a thick rule book, The Hunt for the Ring is your choice.

This is a board game with hidden movement. One player takes control of the bright brotherhood led by Frodo, all the rest play for the Nazgûl. Frodo's goal is to bring the Ring of Power to Rivendell. The goal of the Nazgul is to break Frodo's will, forcing him to succumb to the influence of the ring.

The game is divided into two parts, and if Frodo loses the first part, the adventure will not continue. In the first part, the brotherhood must reach Bree in a limited number of moves. Hobbits move quietly and secretly, so that the Nazgûl do not see them - they have to rely on their instincts and look for traces. The player leading the brotherhood marks his movements on a special sheet, hiding behind a screen.

In the second part, the brotherhood is no longer up to trying to sneak past the Nazgûl - headlong Frodo and his friends rush from Bree towards Rivendell. The player who led Frodo in the first part now controls Gandalf. And him new target- confuse the tracks and prevent the Nazgul from finding Frodo.

Another interesting point: the ending of The Hunt for the Ring may (but does not have to) affect the beginning of another board game, War of the Ring. So if the board game gets you hooked, you can continue the adventure using the results of the Hunt for the Ring game as a prologue.

Sunny Valley

  • Number of players: 2–5.
  • Age: 8+.
  • Game duration: 45–60 minutes.

If you are looking for an unusual board game for kids to play with, Sun Valley is a good choice. But, of course, adults will also be interested in playing it.

Unusually in the "Sun Valley" is that this game develops both fantasy, strategic thinking and. The fact is that there are no tiles in it, from which you can form a map - each player will have to draw their own valley in a notebook.

The cubes in the game are also unusual: houses, segments are depicted on the faces railway, sheep and sunflowers. These are the ones you have to draw. Moreover, fantasizing is not only not prohibited, but even recommended. You can draw a house with portholes instead of windows, or a sheep with glasses and a suitcase - do what you want, because this is your valley!

And now a few words about the strategy. On each turn, players add something to the valley. What exactly - depends on the symbols that fell on the dice. And here the most interesting begins. First, at the beginning of the turn, the dice are rolled and all players take turns choosing a die with the symbol they want. Think twice so you don't make the wrong choice! Secondly, it is important to consider the location of each object. To get more points for sunflowers, plant them at the foot of the mountain. Remember that the inhabitants of each house should have their own sheep. Build the Valley Express to get bonus points. And strive to ensure that your valley has the most inhabitants.

In a word, you will constantly have to take care of the infrastructure. It is the one who succeeds in this and can create the most convenient valley for the inhabitants, who will be the winner.

Berserk. Heroes. Rise of technology

  • Number of players: 2+.
  • Age: 12+.
  • Party duration: from 20 minutes.

In the fall of 2018, a new release of collector's starter kits appeared. card game"Berserk. Heroes. For those who have not heard anything about it, I will explain. In this game, heroes fight each other using spells, support cards, and throwing creatures into battle. The one who manages to kill the opponent's hero in a duel will win. And since this is a collectible card game, you can build a deck, look for rare cards, buy additional boosters and think for a long time which card will strengthen your hero. But, of course, you can play Berserk without it - just take a standard deck.

Berserk fans will have a lot to look forward to in the Rise of Technology expansion:

  • A new class of creatures has appeared - mechanisms. They can be connected to each other, creating powerful combat robots.
  • The developers have introduced a new mechanic - a module. If a card has a module icon, then you can use it as a standalone creature or attach it to a mechanism. In the second case, the mechanism will receive all the characteristics of the module in addition to its own.
  • The add-on mechanic allows you to create suppression, defense, support, attack and mobility modules. This means that they can not be put into the deck, "heavier" it, but taken from the stock.
  • A stun mechanic has appeared in the game - it allows you to “turn off” enemy creatures for one turn.
  • Several interesting new heroes have appeared: the dark priestess and technomancer Kat, the fairy Vita, the robber Diana, the Skold warrior, the engineer and explosives engineer Mick.

If you love Berserk, be sure to pay attention to the new set. And if you haven’t played this collectible card game or TCG in general yet, maybe it’s time to try it?

Codex. Basic set

  • Number of players: 2–5.
  • Age: 13+.
  • Game duration: 60 minutes.

Codex is another collectible card game on the new list. Unlike "Berserk", here we will not talk about a new cool set, aimed primarily at fans of the series, but about basic set which is suitable for everyone.

The main difference between Codex and Magic The Gathering and some other collectible board games is that in order to achieve high replay value, you do not need to go beyond one box. You can form different decks, each of which will be strong in its own way, without buying additional boosters and without hunting for single rare cards.

There is no imbalance and decks that almost always win here - victory depends on the skill of the player, on his ability to correctly respond to the opponent's actions and think through the moves in detail. Good start to explore the world of collectible card games.

Each player controls one of the six factions that arrived at the Fantasy Strike tournament. The goal is to destroy the enemy base and at the same time not allow to destroy your own. At the start, each player has 10 cards in hand with rather weak properties, but on each turn you will draw more at your own discretion. strong cards from a pre-formed code (a personal album of 72 cards), gaining new opportunities for defense and attack. And here everything will depend on the actions of the player and his ability to analyze the current situation.

Codex is not only about spells, defense and attack. The game also has an economic component: you need to mine gold, hire workers, build buildings and extensions that give bonuses. And finally, during the games you will be able to find new unusual combinations and interactions of cards. Very interesting process!

Zombicide. green horde

  • Number of players: 1–6.
  • Age: 13+.
  • Party duration: from 60 minutes.

For those who are already familiar with the Zombicide series of games, I will inform you that a new board game, the Green Horde, has been added to it. It is fully compatible with both the classic Zombicide and add-ons. And for those who hear about this series for the first time, I will tell you a little more.

"Zombicide" is cooperative game, in which you have to fight the hordes. The task is to fulfill the goals set in the scenario, kill more zombies and at the same time survive on your own. Zombicide has a lot of interesting mechanics, such as line of sight and noise levels to avoid falling into the hands of zombies.

In the "Green Horde" you are waiting for:

  • A new mode that allows you to gain experience points and "pump" the hero even after reaching the maximum level.
  • 10 new adventures and one training scenario.
  • New cards for artifacts, weapons and equipment, as well as creatures and heroes.
  • Additional rules for seven or more players. They only work if there is another game in the series!
  • New objects: barriers, water zones and fences.

As in previous games in the series, in the "Green Horde" everyone or no one wins. A good choice for those who prefer strategic co-op board games.


January 19, 1955 the first sets for the game appeared on sale Scrabble- a very common entertainment in the United States, which has not gained much popularity in Russia. However, this is not an isolated case when board games, in which tens of millions of people play in the West, practically not known in our latitudes, although they could well become a favorite kind of family and friendly leisure.

Scrabble is a game of words and letters



One of the most popular board games in the Western world has hardly taken root in our space. We, of course, published its Russified version with the name Erudite, but it did not gain national fame, we are much closer to the much simpler Balda. The essence of the game is to get out of the randomly a set of letters to compose on a special playing field of the word. Moreover, the more rare elements you use, the more points you get.

Klingon chess - a game from the cult television series





For the first time this game appeared on the TV screen in one of the episodes of the cult TV series Star Trek, where it was played by representatives of the alien race of Klingons. It is a chess in which the playing field is not in one plane, but on different levels. Now the game is popular among millions of fans of the said television series. They play it, including Russian "trekkers". And the general public learned about Klingon chess from the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, the main characters of which not only played it, but also spoke the fictional Klingon language (up to the Klingon Scrabble competition).

Dungeons & Dragons is the most popular role playing board game



The Dungeons & Dragons game, which appeared in 1974, differed from many other military board games in two factors: fantastic characters (orcs, elves, dwarves, dragons, etc.) and the ability to play not for the side of the conflict, but for a specific character. Dungeons and Dragons became the progenitor of many other similar board games. role playing, but is still the most popular in the world among them.

Game of Thrones - a game based on the book and TV series



IN Lately all great popularity The board game A Game of Thrones, based on the books by George R.R. Martin. The harsh semi-fantastic world of the fictional Middle Ages turned out to be an excellent setting for those who like to fight with the help of cards and chips. Introduced in 2003, A Game of Thrones was relaunched after the release of the HBO series of the same name, which became one of the highest rated on the planet. Now the desktop version of Martin's Universe is played not only by fans of his books, but also by a much larger audience of fans of the TV version.

Uno is the simplest card game.



The rules of this card game are easy to learn in a couple of minutes. Its essence is to get rid of all the cards issued at the beginning, while forcing the opponents to take as many of them as possible. Uno does not require high intellectual abilities, as in preference or poker. Observation and a sense of humor are much more important here. You won’t be able to play this game calmly - the game is ideal for noisy companies who want to have fun in the evening.

Pictionary - Crocodile for those who like to draw



Each of us has repeatedly seen this game on TV in American films and television series. Its essence is very similar to our Crocodile - a person must show the word made to him without uttering a word. Only Pictionary rules allow not only to communicate with gestures, but also to draw on paper.

Jenga - sleight of hand and no cheating



A game for those who have developed coordination of movements and the ability to calculate the results of their actions. At the beginning of the game, players build a vertical structure out of wooden blocks, and then, in turn, pull out elements from it and put them on top. Whoever tops the tower loses.

Cluedo is his own detective



Friends gathered at the gaming table find out that a murder has just taken place in a house in Cornwall. They have a detailed plan of the mansion and some evidence found at the crime scene. Each game in Cluedo is a separate detective story, the narrators of which are the players themselves. And each of them must solve faster than others terrible secret murder of Dr. Black. It is noteworthy that in each new party plays out a completely original story.

Monopoly - a textbook for a young capitalist



Economic strategy with an element of chance. At the beginning of the game, players find themselves on a large playing field filled with cards of various enterprises that can be bought, sold, improved, or even created a monopoly in a particular field of activity. The main thing at the same time is not to get into prison or to the cell of another player's enterprise. In Russia, Monopoly has limited popularity, there are even clubs of its fans, but in every home, unlike in Europe or the USA, a set for the game is not yet stored.

Beer ping pong is the most popular alcohol game



We warn you right away, it makes no sense for teetotalers and ulcers to play this game. After all, her main goal is to get drunk herself, and to drink a friend even more. During a game of beer ping-pong, players or teams try to hit a table tennis ball into glasses of alcohol placed at the other end of the table. With a successful hit, the opponent must drink the contents. Play continues until one side forces the other to empty all the containers on their side of the table. It's strange why beer ping-pong is still not popular with us?

Board games are an opportunity to create a great mood for yourself and your loved ones, have fun and take a break from everyday hustle and bustle. The main thing is to do right choice. Especially for you, we have prepared the TOP 20 best board games for two, a family and a large group of friends.

The best family board games

Family board games are always a relaxed atmosphere and a cheerful mood. All family members, including the smallest, can participate in them. Pleasing players of different ages is not an easy task, but it is quite doable. We offer you the TOP 5 of the best family games.

5 Jackal

Incredible adventures, updated game story
Country Russia
Average price: 1,390 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.6

If you or other members of your family do not refuse to be a dangerous pirate for 1-2 hours, then choose the Jackal board game. The main goal is to score more coins than other participants. However, be careful, because on the way to the treasures you are waiting for incredible adventure: an attack by an insidious crocodile, a meeting with bloodthirsty natives, and even a flight to hot-air balloon! The main secret this strategy - chips. They drop out randomly every time, so the plot will be very different and you will not get bored playing.

The set of this board game includes a special field of 117 cells, several ships, pirate figures and coins. Detailed rules in Russian explain all the possible moves and variations in the development of events, so you definitely won’t find yourself in a dead end. The number of players varies from 2 to 4, the duration of the game is usually 2.5-3 hours. The only thing that needs to be improved is the number of surprise cards. There are very few of them, so many players, even after 1-1.5 games, remain almost at the start.

4 Imaginarium

Great association game, creative drawings
Country Russia
Average price: 1,528 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Imaginarium is a truly magical game that allows you to learn more about a person and learn to understand him. It is simply created for cozy family gatherings. The essence of the game lies in the selection of associations not only to their own, but also to other people's cards. All of them are drawn by creative artists, so be prepared for both simple (“love”, “snow”) and unusual pictures(“run faster”, “drama”, etc.).

One of the participants is chosen as the leader. He puts down his card and sets the association. The task of the other participants is to choose from their cards the one that suits her best. Great game for kids over 12 years old. For more younger age Thematic variations "Children's Version" and "Soyuzmultfilm" have been released, so you will definitely find the perfect option for your family.

3 Friday

The most dynamic plot, humorous orientation
Country Russia
Average price: 1,056 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

The board game "Friday" from the TV channel of the same name is becoming more and more popular every day. This is one of best games for a family or friendly party, which gathers up to 6 people. Fun and laughter are guaranteed! This is a humorous game in which the players have to guess in one minute the word that is fixed on their forehead, through clarifying questions. Opponents can only answer "Yes" or "No". If after the time has elapsed there is no correct answer, the move passes to the next participant. The one who guessed the most words wins.

The reviews note that this game has a positive effect on the ability to hear and listen to each other, and also develops communication skills. Each game takes 45 to 90 minutes. The package includes 200 definition cards, 6 hint cards, special head hoops and an hourglass. Among other advantages high quality materials and bright printing.

2 Code names

Best Detective Game, Two Team Confrontation
Country Russia
Average price: 1,173 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9

"Code Names" is a board game of logical and associative orientation. One of the best detective games for groups of friends and family leisure. A relative novelty of the domestic market, which appeared on the shelves in the fall of 2015. The task of the players is to figure out the secret superagents, revealing who is a stranger, who is their own, and most importantly, who is the killer.

At the beginning of the game, the participants are divided into two teams and choose captains. The goal is to get ahead of the opposing team by solving riddles in search of the killer. Of the 25 cards, only the captains know which ones belong to their team, which belong to the enemy, and which belong to the killer. Through associations, the captain will give hints to his teammates, and they must use logic to guess what he meant. The captain on his turn gives hints that point to the super agents of their team. Gradually, the playing field is painted in the colors of both teams and the cells of civilians, leaving the killer card closed. Whoever finds the culprit first will be the winner.

The first thing to consider when choosing a board game is the genre. It depends on the possible age of the participants, the total game concept and richness of the story. We have prepared an overview of the most common genres so that you can make the right choice:

Advantages

Abstract (chess, checkers, Hive, etc.)

The outcome of the game depends on your logical and creative approach,

Short but very interesting games

The best choice for those who prefer a single game concept

Strategic (Robinson Crusoe, Monopoly, Jackal, etc.)

Develop leadership skills in politics, economics, military defense,

They are interesting at any age, because they have an unpredictable plot,

It all depends on your actions

A great option if you are interested in politics, economics, war

Social (Mafia, Twister, etc.)

A large number of players can participate in them,

Fun entertainment for a party

Ideal for large groups of friends consisting of adults, teenagers and children

Card (Cards against all, poker, etc.)

Develop thinking and communication skills

Short but intense game play

Such board games do not take up much space, so they will help organize leisure not only at home, but also in a cafe, train, etc.

1 Monopoly

The most popular economic strategy, a huge number of reviews
Country Russia
Average price: 1,579 rubles.
Rating (2018): 5.0

The most popular board game is Monopoly. The vast majority of users voted for it, because it is addictive from the first minutes. Becoming a monopolist, isn't that everyone's dream? Own factories, plantations and factories are waiting for you from the very first move. Outplaying an opponent, not allowing him to take over production on his own, quickly build his empire, earn millions - all this and even more.

The game involves from 2 to 4 participants aged 8 years and older. The playing field represents various industries, once you get into which you are faced with a choice: buy an industry or put it up for auction for other players. The choice of tactics (buying everything in a row, concentrating on one thing, whether to put spokes in the wheels of opponents, etc.) ultimately determines who will win. The funny thing is that you can lead for a long time, and then lose millions in a matter of moves, or, on the contrary, earn them only at the end through a competent policy. This is perhaps the best board game for the whole family, because both adults and children show interest in it. Countless positive feedback speak for themselves!

The best board games for two

Board games for two are a specific category. Its distinctive feature is gambling confrontation and intensity of passions, because there will be only one winner and one loser. The category includes games that are very popular. By the way, not only friends, but also lovers can act as rivals.

5 Robinson Crusoe

Best adventure game, captivating story
Country Russia
Average price: 3 990 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.6

If your dream is to live in a small bungalow by the ocean, then it will come true with the Robinson Crusoe board game. This is an exciting adventure desert island, where you will not only have to equip housing for yourself and explore the surrounding territories, but also fulfill special goals: fight cannibals, look for treasures, and extract resources. The main feature of this game is co-op. You will not act against each other, but together.

The winner in Robinson Crusoe is the one who fulfills all the conditions of the planned scenario, so you win together or the game. Each turn consists of several phases, but you will learn more about this from the instructions drawn up in Russian. The set includes a playing field, island sections, 275 cards and dice symbolizing resources. Advantages of the game: adventure atmosphere, unusual plot twists and special goals. A significant disadvantage is the high cost.

4 For you

Romantic and extreme tasks, beautiful decoration
Country Russia
Average price: 650 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

For couples who want to refresh their relationship a bit and have fun, we recommend the board game "For You". Its main advantage is duration. It will take about 1 month to fully play the game. During this time, you will complete 15 romantic tasks of varying difficulty. An excellent choice to diversify relationships and learn how to make pleasant surprises for each other.

A feature of the game "For You" is tasks. You may come across simple cards (for example, organize a tea ceremony for two), or more complex ones that require courage to complete (for example, skydiving). Pros: interesting tasks, beautiful design. Cons: Some cards are too extreme or require large financial investments.

3 Game of Thrones: Hand of the King

Fantasy, original story
Country Russia
Average price: 690 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

Game of Thrones: Hand of the King is a board game based on the acclaimed television series. This is a logic game for players over 14 years old. Two opponents are enough, but if you wish, you can play three or four. This strategy involves entering into an incredible and heated struggle for power over Westeros. To become the Hand of the King, you need to enlist the support of the legendary families.

During the game, the players move the Varys card among the character cards in King's Landing in turn. The collection of character cards is carried out with the aim of further obtaining tokens of the banners of the Great Houses of Westeros. Victory is awarded to the player who has collected the most banner tokens. The reviews say that the game is colorful, exciting and dynamic - what you need to have an interesting time together, for example, while away the time on a trip.

2 Fanta Sweet couple

The best for a couple in love, tricky questions and provocative tasks
Country Russia
Average price: 650 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9

Fanta "Sweet Couple" is an excellent board game for a couple in love, during which you can learn a lot about your soul mate, ignite passion and have a good time in the company of your loved one. This is a game with an erotic bias, which involves performing tasks in turn: answering a question, expressing a wish, performing an action indicated on the card, etc. 50 cards are more than enough to make the evening hot and the night unforgettable. The reviews are enthusiastically advised to purchase this game to all those who want to diversify sex life, bring a touch of freshness to a long-term relationship or get to know a new partner better.

The task of the players is to roll a die in turn, on the sides of which there are marks about the degree of emancipation to complete the task. Next, the player draws the appropriate card and voices what is written, and then commits. A big plus for forfeits for two with romantic overtones. A game in which no one will remain a loser!

1 Naval battle

Low price, modern version of the legendary story
Country Russia
Average price: 368 rubles.
Rating (2018): 5.0

The legendary board game "Battleship" has not lost its relevance for many decades. For those who yearn for a sea battle, and consider a piece of paper and a pen to be something outdated, let me suggest a modern variation of the plot. Two independent cases, inside of which there are two playing fields and ship elements. Due to the fact that in the open state the briefcase blocks your formations to the enemy, you can be sure that he will not see anything. Agree, this is much better than covering the sheet with your hand in the old fashioned way?

Among the rating nominees, this game demonstrates best value. The goal of the game, as before, is to destroy the enemy fleet while saving your own ships. The peculiarity of this modification of the game is that you can take it with you on the road, thereby pleasantly passing the time on the road. Users unanimously recommend the game for purchase, emphasizing the convenience with which players enter the fight.

The best board games for a group of friends

Games from this category will be relevant for companies. Their main feature is their focus on a large number of people. To ensure that your meeting with friends and family members goes off without a hitch, make sure to purchase one or more of the games below in advance.

5 Cards against all

The most non-standard game, a large number of variations
Country Russia
Average price: 1,350 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.4

If you know how to answer funny, and sometimes not entirely decent questions, then you will definitely like the board game "Cards Against Everyone". Its main advantage is an unlimited number of participants, but only 18+. One of the players is chosen to be the host, his task is to choose the funniest and most non-standard answer.

Words and phrases are written on the cards included in the kit. You need to collect a funny phrase from them, and if it turns out to be funny, you won. The number of rounds is not limited, so the game lasts until all the cards are gone. Pros: very funny, a large number of participants (up to 10 people), a huge number of variations. Cons: black humor, some questions are too tricky.

4 Colonizers

The best military economic strategy, very addictive game
Country Russia
Average price: 1,730 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

The board game "Colonialists" is the best choice for fans of military-economic strategies. All actions of the participants come down to the creation of a colonial settlement on the island of Catan and its development. The first person to score 12 points wins. There are 5 resources in the game: wood, brick, wool, ore, grain. With their help, you can build cities, build roads and conquer adjacent territories. Very difficult, but interesting and exciting strategy.

Each turn in the board game "Colonists" requires time to think, but since only 3-4 people play, it does not drag out too much. On average, the duration of one party is 80-95 minutes. All actions take place on a special field consisting of hexagons. The party is started by the senior participant. Pros: very exciting game, colorful cards and field. The only negative is the complex rules, which will take time to learn.

3 Party ALIAS

Universal game, very funny plot
Country: Finland
Average price: 1,170 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

A board game for a fun company of 4 or more friends "Pati Elias" is a fun forfeit with tasks and parodies. Truly a universal game for all generations, able to captivate everyone without exception. Players are divided into teams. The task of the participants is to explain to their team as many words as possible in a certain period of time. The number of guessed words is equal to the number of cells that you move across the playing field.

Briefly, the essence of the game can be formulated as follows: "Say otherwise!". The peculiarity is that the playing field is unpredictable, there are additional bonus cells on it, implying special tasks, skipping a move or bonus steps. The reviews note that in addition to standard words, there is the possibility of being included in the list of guessed famous people and even close friends, which makes the game more poignant and interesting.

2 Crocodile

The most mobile and cheerful, bestseller
Country Russia
Average price: 1,985 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9

The most mobile and fun is the board game "Crocodile". Its main advantage is the possibility of simultaneous participation a large number of people. This is one of the best games for a noisy party of friends, during which no one will be left behind. The rules are simple and clear - through gestures, explain to the members of your team words, phenomena, facts, actions, abstractions, and even exact phrases. The number of points for a correct answer depends on the degree of difficulty of the task.

The peculiarity of the board game is that innovations appear in this version. For example, players can suggest the first letter, take an extra minute, explain while standing with their hands clasped, with their backs to the players, or with their eyes closed. In a word, the manufacturer made sure that the evening turned out to be truly fantastic and generous with laughter.

1 Mafia

Best for a party, addictive role-playing story
Country Russia
Average price: 1,990 rubles.
Rating (2018): 5.0

Mafia is the leader in the best party games category. This is a command psychological game with a detective story, during which the participants play certain roles: mafiosi, civilians, sheriff, don, etc. The game captivates with its originality, as well as a combination of a masquerade component and a struggle for survival. Looks, gestures, reckless words and even intonation - everything matters. The task of civilians is to figure out the mafia, and for those, in turn, to prevent this.

On the first night announced by the host, the mafia get to know each other, while civilians remain in the dark until the very end, which of them is friend and who is enemy. Psychological tricks, suggestion of suspicion, proving with foam at the mouth of their non-participation in a criminal gang - all this gives the game a unique entourage and creates a genuine atmosphere of confrontation. In this case, a personal acquaintance with the players (a friend, a family member) can either work for you or let you down.

The best board games for parties

If you want your party to be fun and exciting, we recommend choosing a few board games for your company. All or only some of the invited guests can participate in them. We bring you the TOP 5 best board games that are ideal for parties.

5 Uno

One of the most dynamic and gambling games, simple rules
Country Russia
Average price: 809 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.6

The main advantage of the classic board game Uno is the simple rules. You need to use action cards against other participants. The winner is the one who first gets rid of all his cards and scores points for those that remained in the hands of opponents. The winning number of points is 500. The game consists of several rounds and begins with the fact that each participant in turn draws a card for himself. The player who got the oldest one will be the leader.

The Uno set consists of 108 cards of different colors: blue, green, yellow, red. There are additional cards “Take 4”, “Move back”, “Wild”, etc. A company of up to 10 people can play, while everyone must be attentive and careful. If you are bored with the standard version of the game, you can use its modifications. Pros: for any age and company, dynamism and excitement. However, cards can be lost, so at the end of the game we recommend recounting them.

4 Activity

The most fun team game to explain words, different tasks
Country Russia
Average price: 2,220 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

If the members of the company practically do not know each other, then Activity will be the best board game. Her the main task- ignite a spark of friendliness and fun between the participants. Number of participants: from 3 to 16. If there are many of you, then you can split into several teams. The essence of the game is simple: in 1 minute you need to provide an explanation for the word that has fallen out. To do this, you can use one of the methods: gestures, words or a picture. The winner is the player who reaches the finish line first.

"Activity" consists of 440 cards, from which more than 2,500 words of various levels of complexity are formed. The game teaches participants not only resourcefulness, but also greater communication, imagination, and even associative thinking. Classic set includes cards, hourglass for 1 minute, special field and chips. Pros: for a company of any age, a variety of tasks, a huge number of participants.

3 Hive

Unusual strategy, high quality chips
Country Russia
Average price: 1,650 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

A deep strategy, simple rules and a very pleasant design are the main advantages of the Hive logic board game. All your actions for arranging and moving insects come down to capturing someone else's anthill or the queen of the hive. The best-selling game, exciting from the first minutes, consists of rectangular tiles. They depict various insects: bees, ants, grasshoppers, etc. There is no playing field, so there are no restrictions on the movement of chips.

The board game "Beehive" will be an excellent choice for those who love high-quality and unusual strategies. The set includes two play sets with 22 insect images and a durable pouch for easy storage and transportation. The chips are very pleasant to the touch, the pictures are colorful and bright, and the rules are simple, so you can even play together with your child.

2 Answer in 5 seconds

The fastest and very simple quiz, there are special flashcards
Country Russia
Average price: 1,630 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9

Can you name three quickly? freshwater fish, your three desires or three cities with the letter "s"? If yes, then the best choice for your gatherings with your family will be the board game "Answer in 5 seconds." You have exactly 5 seconds to answer the question on the card. That's how many times the little aluminum balls spin in the game clock. If you have time to give three correct answers during this time, you will move across the field closer to the finish line.

Questions in the game "Answer in 5 seconds" are selected from different areas: movies, websites, books, desires, etc. This allows you not only to have fun, but also to learn more about each other. Minimal amount 3 participants, no age restrictions. The set includes common and special cards "Question Substitution" and "Pass to Neighbor", a gurgling clock and chips. The number of questions is 770, so this game will definitely last more than one evening. A significant disadvantage is that the cards are double-sided, so other participants will know the tasks before they get to them, and will be able to come up with answers in advance.

1 Scrabble

Best intellectual game, development of creative thinking
Country Russia
Average price: 1,569 rubles.
Rating (2018): 5.0

The legendary board game Scrabble is a great choice for 2-4 people. It consists of 104 letters, 4 stands and a special board divided into 15x15 squares. Each of the participants receives 7 starting letters and lays them out, making up words. The longer they are, the better for the player. The main thing is to follow a simple rule: you can only use common nouns in the nominative case.

For each composed word, the participant receives points, which are summed up at the end of the game. The winner is the player with the most points. Before the beginning strategic game Scrabble recommend arming yourself with a dictionary. You can’t use it for searching (although you can easily discuss this rule with the rest of the participants), but you can check the spelling or even the existence of a certain word. Pros: development of intellectual abilities, logical and creative thinking.

Various virtual projects give us a lot of emotions and sensations, but there are no less interesting options for spending time with the whole company - it is with this in mind that we present you the best board games.

The Settlers of Catan. A unique game that dates back to 1995 and has sold over 15 million copies to date. It has simple rules, pleasant design and interesting during the game - you can spend several hours unnoticed behind the colonizers without any problems, and spend quite a lot of fun. Cultivate completely new lands, harvest and do everything to become the best colonizer.

It is worth mentioning that in 2012 they even started to hold world championships for this tabletop, so there is nothing more to add here - go to the store and then play with friends!

Middle Ages (Carcassonne). Another phenomenon in the board game industry that is played by all ages. The game is designed for 2-5 people and takes up to 1.5 hours. During the game, you yourself lay out the playing field from the cards, which makes it possible to create unique worlds everytime. You have to capture as many territories as possible and score points to win.

At the moment, the game has sold 7 million copies and this figure continues to grow rapidly every day. Some players even buy several boxes at a time to increase the number of cards.

Pandemic. But in this game you will need to take control of saving the world. It takes one game an average of about an hour and can accommodate up to 4 players. If you usually have to compete and take everything to heart, then here the maximum emphasis is placed on team game. Unite and send the best specialists in the world to fight rampant diseases.

There are wonderful and thoughtful mechanics here without any accidents, there are moments where you will need to communicate animatedly and actively - in general, a very wonderful game.

Dominion. Designed for 1.5 hours of play with a maximum of four, this board game is a set of cards. Each player will have to redeem them and collect their own deck to collect points and further victory. 10 types of kingdom cards per batch, 25 per box, plus various add-ons, guaranteeing many hours exciting game which will bring you new surprises every time.

Accumulate funds, turn coppers into gold, collect a unique set and show that you are the best Dominion!

The best board games

7 Wonders (7 Wonders). But this wonderful game can take as many as seven people for at least an hour. You have to go to the distant times of conquest and deal with the production of resources, the development of the army, the construction of Wonders of the World, filling the treasury and applying the laws of development. It's like the well-known Civilization in computer games, only on paper and simpler in the best sense of the word.

The replay value of the game is simply amazing, and the competitive spirit is present like nowhere else. If you want to show your tactical savvy and wipe everyone's nose, then this is the very chance.

Agricola (Agricola). This desktop invites you to try on the role of a landowner. You alone or in the company of three more people bring your own agriculture to success periodically competing. Colorful design, unusual rules and even a simplified family version of the rules for beginners in board games.

When it comes to replay value, no two games are the same. Always and everything is new, taking into account the fact that everyone follows their own path of development and collecting points.

Puerto Rico. You in the company of 4 players for 2 hours are offered to experience a rather interesting confrontation on one of the islands of the Caribbean. The game is somewhat similar to the Colonizers - you need to cultivate plantations, import products and always be able to get around your rivals in cunning ways.

A board game that offers unique combinations and is the true quintessence of Eurogaming. Build unique buildings, perform unusual actions, be smarter than others and be sure to succeed.

Ticket for the Train (Ticket to Ride). A game with a huge list of rewards that can compete with the Colonists or the Middle Ages and entertain a company of 5 people. The player needs to collect various cards, stake out certain routes and then lay them between cities.

You have to make rather complex tactical decisions, but despite this, the rules of the game are simply extremely simple and you can learn them in just a couple of minutes. Almost 3 million copies have been sold so far.

Small World (Small World). Board game of medium difficulty for a whole company of 5 players or at least 2. Offers to plunge into the world of magic and fantasy. The simplest mechanics, 14 main races and a bunch of add-ons, constant competition, wars, intrigues and much more await you here.

It looks quite beautiful and is played excitingly, so it’s simply unrealistic not to fall in love with such a masterpiece! Fun and unusual adventures are just more than enough here!

Power grid (Power Grid). We have already seen something similar in the Train Ticket, only here we are talking on the laying of power lines. You need to buy power plants, provide them with a certain type of fuel at any cost, and then deal with laying lines. You can play alone or gather a company of up to 6 people.

The game is suitable for gamblers who like to think carefully - it is not the easiest on this list, but in the end it brings a lot of pleasure from the game and fun in the process.

Board games, despite the abundance of computer toys, are still very popular. Classic board games have been the subject of entertainment for many decades and even centuries. Here are the 10 most popular board games of all time.

10 PHOTOS

Chess is a logic board game that combines elements of strategy and tactics. Chess was invented in India in the 5th century


The game is turn-based strategy which is played by up to six players. The field of play is stylized as a map from the time of Napoleon. The goal is to capture the territory of other players.


German board game by Klaus Teiberom. The game was created in 1995. The player assumes the role of a settler who develops the island of Catan.


The game was invented in 1944. The playing field imitates a country mansion in which the murder took place. The goal is to investigate a crime.


Board game with elements of military strategy. Game for two people. The goal of the game is to find and capture the flag.


An economic strategy that became incredibly popular in the 20th century, including in the USSR. The essence of the game is to bankrupt other players using your capital. A lot depends on how well the dice is rolled. This game uses cards. Perhaps it was Monopoly that popularized card games like Svintus (http://desktopgames.org.ua/286-svintus/) and other games.


Board game with elements of strategy and economics. The player must step by step assemble the playing field and place the pieces of subjects on it.


A board game played by two players. The game is played on a board divided into two fields. The goal is to roll the dice and move the checkers around before your opponent does.


Logic game with elements of strategy. The game appeared in ancient China. It is difficult to name the age, but it is about 2-5 thousand years ago. The essence of the game is to fence off as much territory on the board as possible with your stones, rather than the opponent.


The card board game that has received many world awards. It is an association game. In Russia, the game was called "Imaginarium".