Unplug and unwind with these fantastic video game board game adaptations! When you need a break from screens, these games offer captivating escapism and replayability. From sprawling campaigns to quick party games, there's something for everyone.
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
- Price: $44.49 (36% off at Amazon)
- Players: 1-4
- Age: 14+
- Playtime: 2-3 hours
Explore the Wasteland! Choose from various scenarios impacting map setup. Build skills, battle irradiated enemies, interact with factions, and complete quests in this immersive, detail-oriented game perfect for extended play sessions.
Slay the Spire: The Board Game
- Availability: Contention Games
- Players: 1-4
- Age: 12+
- Playtime: 45 minutes
A superb adaptation! Choose a hero and embark on a Roguelike deck-building adventure. Navigate rooms with unique characteristics: encounters, elites, events, campfires, treasure, merchants, and bosses. High replayability ensures hours of fun with varied characters, builds, and items. (See our full review for more details.)
Bloodborne: The Board Game
- Availability: Amazon
- Players: 2-4
- Age: 14+
- Playtime: 60-90 minutes
Become a Hunter and vanquish Yharnam's evils! This campaign game offers high replayability through modular map tiles. Hundreds of cards, tokens, and miniatures create an immersive, challenging experience.
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game
- Availability: Amazon
- Players: 1-4
- Age: 12+
- Playtime: 90-120 minutes
A faithful adaptation! Cooperatively play as Leon or Claire, battling zombies, collecting items, solving puzzles, and using iconic ink ribbons and typewriters. Multiple scenarios enhance replayability.
Pac-Man: The Board Game
- Availability: Amazon
- Players: 2-5
- Age: 10+
- Playtime: 30 minutes
The arcade classic returns! Play cooperatively or competitively. Pac-Man navigates the maze, while ghosts try to catch him. Features iconic sounds and a unique metal tile game board.
Tetris Board Game
- Availability: Amazon
- Players: 2-4
- Age: 8+
- Playtime: 20-30 minutes
Fast-paced competitive gameplay! Maneuver, rotate, and drop Tetriminos to achieve the highest score. Quick setup and playtime make it ideal for parties and younger players.
Dark Souls: The Board Game - Tomb of Giants
- Availability: Amazon
- Players: 1-3
- Age: 14+
- Playtime: 90-120 minutes
A standalone adventure! Choose a class and navigate the catacombs, battling enemies and resting at bonfires. Faithful to the source material with punishing combat and RPG elements. Includes new characters and cards.
Cuphead: Fast-Rolling Dice Game
- Price: $46.88 (22% off at Amazon)
- Players: 1-4
- Age: 8+
- Playtime: 30-45 minutes
Fast-paced cooperative gameplay! Take down bosses using dice-rolling mechanics. Quick setup and high replayability with upgradeable abilities. (See our full review for more details.)
The Oregon Trail Card Game
- Availability: Amazon
- Players: 2-6
- Age: 12+
- Playtime: 30-45 minutes
A fun and challenging card game! Work together to reach Oregon, avoiding calamities. Quick to play, but dying early can be a common occurrence. A humorous recreation of the classic game.
