Top board games for a group of friends. The most interesting board games

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Any games are created for players. Tabletops are no exception. Creators and publishers carefully analyze people's preferences in order to give board game lovers exactly what they need.

Some games become hits, their very names become household names. Other games remain on the sidelines, although they find their fans.

Your choice

We have made a list of thirty games that were the most popular in 2018. In other words, these are real People's Hits!

"Epic battles of battle magicians: Mess in the mushroom swamp "

“Epic battles of battle magicians: Messivo on a mushroom swamp” is an independent continuation of the sensational and crazy hit about inhumanly cruel showdowns between tough magicians. Tons of cruelty and sadism, destructive and disgusting spells, banned for use all over the world... But not here! We don't care about prohibitions, all we need is to turn all our opponents into dust... And if possible, then into something worse! Death is too generous to us and magicians cannot die completely... We are imprisoned in a place like Hell, where we will die thousands of times, only to cast spells more powerful than the one that tore us to shreds the previous time, hoping that someday this will end...

From 2 to 6 players will be able to compete in this epic battle. The stunning design and style of the game should already show you what to expect from the game. You have to combine cards to create deadly spells, collect powerful artifacts, and use dangerous Crazy magic. And even if you were unlucky in the round, and you died a little, then even from the other world you will be able to participate in the game, interfering with the magicians who are still alive!

"Arkham Horror: The Card Game"

"Arkham Horror. The Card Game" is a cooperative Living Card Game in the setting of Lovecraft's myths, in which 1-2 investigators (and with the second set - 3-4) will jointly get acquainted with the world of the occult, ancient gods and secrets, while simultaneously fighting with internal demons from your past.

Each player takes on the role of one of the investigators and builds their own deck based on their character's abilities. The gameplay is based on interconnected scenarios that set the pace of the game and create an artistic narrative. The games in this game are incredibly atmospheric! A set of scenarios becomes a campaign. In each scenario, investigators are taken to different locations and explored in search of clues needed to advance the investigation and uncover mysteries.

During the game, the detectives face opponents and curses, try to overcome all adversities and defeat the enemies of the Myth. As the campaign progresses, each investigator gains experience, allowing the player to improve abilities and gain new abilities by adding more powerful cards to their deck.

The further and deeper you plunge into the world of the unknown, the closer your madness comes! Players must monitor the sanity of their investigators, protect them from the horrors and monsters encountered along the way, and uncover the mystery of Arkham!

How many animals starting with the letter "K" do you know? Can you name the longest word starting with the letter “B” in a minute? How many supermarket products and words starting with the letter “C” can you remember? The board game "Consideration" will make you think! It is perfect for noisy parties or quiet family evenings. Remember the most extraordinary words and victory will be in your pocket!

"Consideration" is a fun board game that will brighten up any holiday or family evening and make you think a little. Simple rules and a small box will allow you to take the game outdoors or on a visit. And short games and the simultaneous participation of all players will not let you get bored!

The board game "Munchkin" is a role-playing game in form, a parody in content. Players' munchkins walk through the dungeon, drag out the monstrous inhabitants there and either repent of it or receive new levels and treasures for victory.

The outcome of each such adventure (battle, in short) depends on who went into battle with what. For the player, this is the level and bonuses/penalties from items, class, race and curses. For a monster, this is a level plus booster cards and one-time items. Where did the monster get his clothes? Envious rivals can also take part in your battle: they can help the monster and weaken you.

Therefore, although “Munchkin” can be played with two people, recruit more people for the match: you will have more curses, amplifiers and potions on hand, which can so easily change the balance of power in battle in any direction, and vigilant envious people will not allow any of you to go out in sole leaders of the race to the 10th victory level.

"Epic Battlemage Showdowns: Battle of Skullflame Mountain"

“Epic Battles of Battle Mages: Battle on Skull Mountain” is a unique style card game for creating combinations of spells. The game is filled with dark humor and stunning illustrations by Nick Edwards with emphasized sadism and grotesque cruelty. The game is compact and easy to learn, but at the same time it will give you a lot of emotions and real excitement! You've never seen games like this before, that's for sure!

Destructive and disgusting spells, prohibited for use throughout the universe, await you... But not here! We don't care about prohibitions, all we need is to turn all our opponents into dust... And if possible, then into something worse! Death is too generous and magicians cannot die completely... They are imprisoned in a place like Hell, where they will die thousands of times, only to cast spells more powerful than the one that tore them to shreds the previous time, in the hope that someday this will end...

"Gloomhaven. Gloomhaven"

Gloomhaven is a game that will surprise even the most seasoned board gamers. To contain all the abundance of mechanics and adventures that players will immerse themselves in, a huge box weighing ten kilograms was needed! Gloomhaven is a huge world that each player, even on the same team, will need to explore from their character's point of view. The game has a rich selection of heroes, each with a unique set of skills and their own story and reason for going on a journey. These reasons will constantly create secret in-game tasks for players, which will force you to make a difficult choice: help the team or play a role and act in the interests of the character.

The developers, inspired by the atmosphere and grandeur of Arkham Horror, created the board game Ancient Horror, which takes place in the same universe. "Ancient Horror" is a unique, exciting adventure board game created especially for fearless adventurers who are ready to challenge fate and the gods.

The year is 1926 and the world is on the verge of extinction... An ancient and powerful creature is ready to wake up and cover the world we know with darkness. Portals are opening all over the world, from which various monsters are emerging, and ancient cults are rising from their knees. But there is a group of heroes who are willing to risk everything to prevent the impending horror. From the snowy peaks of the Himalayas to the bustling streets of San Francisco, intrepid adventurers set out across the world to collect clues, solve mysteries, destroy monsters, and protect the world from otherworldly threats. Are you ready to join them and put everything you hold dear on the line to save this world?

The board game "Machi Koro" is a game for 2-5 players who want to plunge into cozy Japan. You take on the role of the mayor of a small but ambitious town. As a mayor who loves his city, you want its prosperity and development. Build eateries and airports, decorate the streets with gardens and attractions, and the results will not take long to arrive. But do not forget that the nearby towns are also not standing still, and you will have to enter into a serious struggle for the right to proclaim your city the best!

The board game "Machi Koro" became an absolute hit in Japan and won many fans around the world. Its unusual, laconic design, simple rules and enjoyable gameplay will turn games into an unforgettable pleasure. The game also includes the Machi Koro Plus add-on, which will expand the base game and add variety to the games.

This is a card game that will easily take you to a classic spaghetti western, with saloons, Indians and the obligatory shootouts!

Each player will take on one of the main roles (given at random), which will determine their goal in the game, as well as tactics and abilities.

There are four different roles in the game. This is the Sheriff, who will have to recognize and kill all the criminals, as well as the traitor at the same time. The Deputy Sheriff will have to protect the Sheriff at all costs - they have the same goal. The criminals should shoot the Sheriff and not shoot each other. And the Traitor is on his own - the main thing for him is to stay alive after the impending mess!

"Crime scene"

"Crime Scene" is a new milestone in the development of board games. In this game, physical components and the latest technology intertwine to give you an incredible experience! In this game, a special free application* will take on the role of host. The application will keep track of time, select musical accompaniment and literally take you to the crime scene! Players will take on the role of investigators who will unravel criminal stories and bring criminals to light. A huge list of various investigations awaits you: robberies, murders, kidnappings, what can we say, a modern city is not the safest place!

This exciting game takes you on an exciting journey from rainy Edinburgh to sunny Constantinople. In the board game "Ticket To Ride: Europe" you will visit majestic European cities, all you have to do is buy a train ticket.

Here you can lay out routes, connecting cities, launch new trains and, on occasion, overtake your opponents in terms of the number of points earned. In the board game "Train Ticket: Europe" you will be transported to the most beautiful cities. In the new game, the player has several original mechanics at his disposal, game elements have been added, and the rules have become more diverse. Incredible sensations, dynamics and new discoveries await you in this board game.

The board game "Carcassonne" (Carcassonne in the original, in Russia also published under the name "Middle Ages") is renowned as one of the best board games in the world. What is the superiority of Carcassonne? In simple rules, in the variety of games, in their short duration, in the absence of open confrontation between players - this is a classic example of a game “in the German style”.

The theme of the game is the development of the territories around Carcassonne, one of the largest castles, and later cities in France. Several players play the roles of feudal lords who explore the surrounding lands, take control of roads, seize arable land, and build cities and monasteries.

"Lost: Uncharted Lands"

Lost: Uncharted Lands is a fun, action-packed board game for 1-4 players, created by renowned and talented game designer Corey Koneczky. The main idea of ​​the game is the survival of your own character, while the game itself is neither completely conflictual, in which you would fight for survival with other players, nor cooperative, in which all players win when achieving a common goal. Your main goal is your personal survival. If this requires cooperation, fine, extend a helping hand and maybe they will extend it back to you. No extra resources or desire to help? Well, it looks like someone has a problem.

"The Fury of Dracula. Third Edition"

A new edition of the famous semi-cooperative game for 2-5 players, based on the classic novel by Bram Stoker. This is a deduction game in which one player takes on the role of Dracula, and one to four players take control of the hunters.

The game implements interesting mechanics related to time. The passages represent days divided into times of day: day and night, dawn and sunset. As time goes on in the game, Dracula's influence increases. The mechanics greatly enliven the gameplay and give it even more atmosphere.

So, the battle for the title of best employee can be declared open! Don't be afraid, you won't have to run after a colleague with a stapler or run away from a boss who suspiciously raised the monitor above your head. Now all problems can be solved intelligently! Pick up our game, read the rules and compete with your colleagues in a fair fight! Believe me, this is much more interesting than constructing the most complex intrigues and weaving terry intrigues in the evenings!

The board game "Svintus" is a fast and fun card game for 2-10 people of almost any age. The game has become very popular due to the simplicity of its rules, dynamism and real revelry during games. All you need is a good reaction and attentiveness, as well as a company of friends who are ready to have a lot of fun!

"Ancient Horror: Ridges of Madness"

The Ridges of Madness is a new addition to the mystery board game Ancient Horror that takes players to Antarctica on the trail of a Miskatonic University exploration expedition. The addition, its setting and plot are taken from the novel of the same name by H. P. Lovecraft.

The Ridges of Madness expansion expands the game with a new playing field with an expedition route. The route will run from the first stop in Antarctica to the very city of the Elders - an ancient race of wise aliens who created people, but fell into decline.

In addition, the set offers two new Ancients, eight new investigators, monsters and contacts, as well as special mechanics and components.

All this will allow you to conduct one of the most dangerous expeditions in the entire history of mankind - on the ridges of Madness!

Catan ("Colonizers")

The Colonizers series is one of the most famous, interesting and original family board games in the world. She gained worldwide fame back in 1995, when she received the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award. Since then, the game has taken its place on home shelves and in the hearts of millions of board game lovers. The game served as the prototype for the famous computer game Settlers and spawned many sequels in tabletop format.

"Colonizers" has become a living classic due to its original, thoughtful and friendly gameplay, in which players act as peaceful settlers exploring the island of Catan. The gameplay is unique, but at the same time quite simple and exciting, which makes “Colonizers” a wonderful family game! In the role of peaceful settlers inhabiting the island of Catan, you will experience the real life of a colonizer: extract resources, build villages, cities and roads, defend against robbers, bargain with neighbors.

"Adventure Time: Card Wars. Finn vs. Jake"

"Adventure Time: Card Wars. Finn vs. Jake" belongs to the CCG genre and is a board duel between two players. Each of them has his own deck of at least 40 cards, and tries to defeat his opponent using various tactics, placing powerful creatures on the battlefield, making optimal moves, using the abilities of cards in time, etc. - all in order to reduce your opponent's life from 25 to 0. Since this is a CCG, you are free to build your own deck, but there are a few rules. There cannot be less than 40 cards, and there is no upper limit at all. Also, a deck cannot contain more than three identical cards. Epic battles take place on a battlefield of four lands - as canonical as possible, just like in a cartoon.

Prove with your victory that you are the real Cool Guy!

How many rhyming words can you name in a minute? Who will be the first to remember the currency starting with the letter "F"? What starts with the letter "H" or "Z" and still bites? The board game "Consideration" will force you to really stretch your brains by asking you various tricky questions! Choose the right words the fastest, show ingenuity and resourcefulness, and victory in the quick-witted competition will go to you! The game is perfect for friendly parties or quiet family evenings. Develop your horizons, remember the most extraordinary words and deserve victory!

"Consideration Two!!" is a new independent part of the famous sociable game that brightened up many evenings for players around the world. The game offers new, bright and interesting tasks that will make you think... literally for a second in order to give the correct answer as quickly as possible!

How long have you been reading fairy tales? Have you ever composed it yourself? Now you have a unique opportunity to feel like a real writer and compose your own fairy tale with the board game “Scary Tales”. Choose plot twists, get out of difficult situations and create the best fairy tale!

"Scary Tales" is a fun game for the whole family. In the world of scary fairy tales, not all endings are happy. The dense forests are full of bloodthirsty and terrible creatures: powerful ogres, evil witches and mysterious children of the night. Choose faithful companions and servants, use enchanted and magical objects and use extraordinary abilities. How will your fairy tale end? It's up to you to decide...

"Twilight of the Empire. Fourth Edition"

The Twilight Wars devastated the Lazak Empire. The influence of the great races declined to the capitals of their home worlds, and a temporary equilibrium came to the galaxy. But nothing lasts forever. The heart of the empire, the planet Mekatol-Rex, is waiting for a new emperor. Someone who is not afraid to take power and is able to retain it.

A new era is coming, in which you will lead one of 17 great races. Which way to come to power depends on you. Create great armadas of warships, make and break alliances, push through laws in the council that will affect the entire empire, explore and capture planets

"Carcassonne. Royal Gift"

In the board game Carcassonne, players take turns creating a “map” of a medieval kingdom using special tiles - tiles. Each tile can contain various objects: fields, roads, cities, monasteries. Each time after you complete the “map”, you can place one of your subjects on the tile that you added, and it is important where exactly you decide to place it. A subject can become a robber on the road, a knight in the city, a monk in a monastery and a peaceful peasant in the field, and we should not forget that all these objects bring different amounts of points! There is room for the talent of a strategist to roam!

This set includes the basic medieval “Carcassonne”, as well as the first set of additions released to it – “Suburbs and Inhabitants”. Thus, you immediately get a game with 4 additions, which not only increase the duration of the game and the size of the field, adding both special tiles and regular ones, but also pleasantly diversify the game! Let's go through them all!

"Mafia. The whole family assembled. Compact version"

Do not be afraid! The board game "Mafia. The whole family assembled. Compact version" is a psychological team game with a crime-detective plot, developed back in 1986 by a student at the Faculty of Psychology of Moscow State University and very quickly became popular all over the world. In addition to its direct entertainment role, the game is often used for educational purposes, thereby developing memory, analytical thinking, and acting skills; psychological, social and mathematical skills, as well as serious training in the preparation of specialists in various fields.

Firstly, of course, these are the dimensions! You can take a small package anywhere and enjoy playing mafia outdoors, at a party or in a cafe! Secondly, the set, unlike its older brother, does not have masks, but this does not make the game worse - the deck also contains a full set of characters and a booklet with rules! And the rules, as you understand, although they are quite simple, however, due to the spirit of mistrust, intrigue, suspicion and constant deception, the game will definitely captivate you and bring you many pleasant experiences!

"Secret Message" is a board card game for 2-4 players that will draw you into the maelstrom of court intrigue. Your main task is to convey your secret message to Princess Annette. The message will have to be conveyed through strangers, so you will have to rely on those close to the princess. But your rivals are also looking for the company of a beautiful lady...

Everything is very simple and fair: the one who was able to be the first to get rid of all his cards and not get confused in this mess is declared the winner!

Something went wrong... The archaeological group was attacked by Something! Several volunteers are ready to sacrifice themselves to find out the fate of the expedition and solve the mysterious death. But everything doesn't go according to plan. An ancient evil has taken possession of one member of the team, and now it's every man for himself...

"The Thing" is a board game for 4-12 players who are not afraid to face an ancient horror. Uncover the player who has become a victim of Something as quickly as possible. Arrange a quarantine, lock yourself away from the players, arm yourself with a flamethrower, because this is the only way to survive in this chaos. Will you be able to recognize evil in time? Hurry up, it's coming...

"Arkham Horror Card Game: Dunwich Legacy"

The story of the journey to Dunwich begins with the disappearance of the comrades of the famous Doctor Armitage. All of them are scientists at the local Miskatonic University. Not long ago, armed with their knowledge, they managed to free the town of Dunwich from the tyranny of a mysterious monster. Having suffered morally and physically, they completed their task and returned back. You meet with Dr. Armitage and he tells you that his comrades have mysteriously disappeared...

Embark on a quest into the strange and mysterious places of the sinister town of Dunwich.

Inside you will find 30 new maps - 21 door maps and 9 treasure maps with stunning art. Cute cats will show you all their charm and ferocity! Get ready to meet new monsters: Don Murleone, the Crowd of Cats or the Cook Kittens. It won’t be possible without new clothes either, which is worth at least the Cat of Nine Heads or the Achieve Enlightenment card!

"A Spy's Find" / Spyfall

Have you always been attracted to the romance of films about the famous James Bond or Stirlitz? Were you surprised at their courage, resourcefulness and courage? Do spy films take pride of place on your shelf at home and in your heart? Then we have good news - now you have the opportunity not only to be in their place and show off your ingenuity, but also to try to quickly figure them out...

In the board game "A Spy's Find" you can be both in the shoes of a spy of a certain government, and in the shoes of a special agent - a counter-spy - following on his trail. This game belongs to the genre of a parlor game, that is, it resembles the famous “Mafia”, but does not require a separate player to act as the host, everyone will play! The time limit, many locations that the spy needs to locate, and the general intensity of passions during the game guarantee you an incredibly exciting time!

“Citadels” is a world-famous board game by Bruno Faidutti, which was released back in 2000 and has now been translated into 25 languages. In general, the game can be described as a card-based city-planning board game, but in fact, Citadels is completely unique and combines several genres, including a psychological game. As the game progresses, players receive gold, choose neighborhood cards for their hand, and then can build on them by purchasing these same neighborhoods for gold. The goal of the game is to build the most prestigious, that is, the most expensive city.

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Board games are a worthy alternative to modern gadgets. Contrary to misconception, they not only have an entertaining purpose, but depending on the variety, they can also include educational and educational elements. Unlike the Internet and television, where in most cases a child passively receives information and risks becoming addicted, board games offer useful leisure time both alone and in the company of friends or family.

How to choose a board game - we turned to child psychologists with this question. Here's what experts advise you to pay attention to:

1. Age. All board games are marked on the packaging and/or instructions indicating the age group for which they are intended. Psychologists recommend not to lose sight of this aspect, however, do not forget about the correspondence of the child’s age to his development, so that the chosen game is truly relevant.
2. Variety. Intellectual games include games of a strategic and logical nature - “Carcassonne”, “Cluedo”, “Ticke to ride”, etc. In this case, the victory is won by the player who managed to calculate the next moves and surpassed the opponent. In board games of the gambling type, the outcome depends largely on luck - “Turtle Races”, “Uno”, etc. In games that test physical abilities, the victory is awarded to the most attentive, dexterous and quickly reacting player (“Jenga”, “Table Football”). Games with communicative overtones (“Activity”, “Imaginarium”, etc.) help to establish friendly contact and overcome embarrassment.
3. Purpose. Board games can be intended for single use, for two opponents, family pastime and for a friendly company. In addition, some manufacturers offer gender-divided games for boys and girls. Traditionally, military and automotive themes predominate for boys, while doll and animal themes predominate for girls.

• characteristics (age restrictions) of board games;
• cost (price-quality ratio);
• user reviews;
• recommendations from specialists (child psychologists).

The best board games for children 2-3 years old

Children aged 2-3 years begin to actively explore everything around them. Everything is new to them - animals, numbers, shapes, etc. The board games presented in this category will help parents make their children’s acquaintance with the world around them exciting and informative.

3 Chicken Run

The most fun. Quick batch
Country Russia
Average price: 1,090 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Chicken Run is a fun and simple game for children ages 3 and up. The game is aimed at developing fine motor skills and concentration. During the game, the child learns to coordinate complex chains of actions and has a fun time. The chicken coop suddenly jumps, after which 36 chickens of different colors try to escape. Children squeal in surprise, laugh and again and again send chickens to the chicken coop to see how they will jump out - users share in reviews.

The game involves from 2 to 4 people, the game takes on average 5-10 minutes. All chickens are divided between the players, after which each participant chooses three chickens and places them near the cube. Next, you need to click on the chicken coop so that it begins to slowly prepare to jump. At this time, players take turns throwing dice with different colored faces. If the color drawn matches the color of the chickens on display, they are sent to the chicken coop, and others are chosen to take their place. When the coop bounces, the chickens in it will fly away. Your goal is to catch those running away. The winner is the player who was able to help all his chickens escape by throwing them into the chicken coop.

2 Dobble

Developmental. Find commonality
Country Russia
Average price: 1,190 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

The board game Dobble “Numbers and Shapes” is intended for children aged 3 years and older. This is an educational card game that is suitable for friendly and family confrontation. This variety is an adapted children's version of the legendary game Dobble, which has become so popular among users. The peculiarity lies in the combination of entertaining and educational orientation. During the game, kids will learn to distinguish geometric shapes, numbers and colors.

The game usually takes no more than 10 minutes. The game can involve either one player or five opponents. The round cards of the game depict figures and numbers of different colors. And each of the cards always has only one common feature: a number or geometric figure of the same color. The player's task is to find this similarity as quickly as possible.

1 Puzzle "Jungle"

For the little ones. Meet the Animals
Country Russia
Average price: 519 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

The “Jungle” floor puzzle is a fun and educational game for children aged 2 years and older, which promotes the development of sensory skills, attention and associative thinking. 34 elements of various shapes are complemented by 8 animal game pieces. This puzzle will appeal to kids and their parents, allowing them to have fun together. While collecting pictures, the child gets acquainted with the animals living in the jungle. Users in the reviews note that a big advantage is the large size of the elements, which allows you to carefully examine the inhabitants of the jungle and talk with your child about the features of the appearance of the animals, their coloring and character.

Compared to tabletop puzzles, floor puzzles definitely win, since children at the age of two are more willing to move during the game, and it is still quite difficult for them to concentrate for a long time while sitting at a table. All you need is to connect the elements correctly to get a complete image, which can later be hung on the wall as a picture, after gluing the puzzles together.

The best board games for children 4-5 years old

4-5 years is the very age when children are incredibly active and inquisitive. The board games presented below will help you channel your energy into a peaceful direction. Among them are the most famous and beloved games that received the most large quantity positive feedback from parents and children.

3 Hungry hippos

Best road game. Accuracy
Country: USA
Average price: 490 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

"Hungry Hippos" is the best travel game, according to parents. The exciting game is designed for two players, starting from 4 years of age. This is a compact version of the original game that is convenient to take with you on the road. Catching balls is suitable for friendly and family confrontations, develops accuracy and improves concentration. As users note in reviews, they want to play again and again. Each batch is approximately 5 minutes. All parts are stored inside, so you don't have to worry about the balls getting lost.

The heroes of the game, hippos Vega and Glutton, try to catch the balls using levers. The only negative is that for more accurate fishing you need a flat surface, so feeding hippos while traveling by train or on an airplane will be convenient, but playing while traveling by car will be difficult.

2 Turtle races

The best adventure game. High quality materials
Country Russia
Average price: 990 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

"Turtle Races" is a board game of the "adventure" subtype. This is an educational game that has received a lot of reviews. Users point out the advantages of high-quality cutting of tokens, high-quality printing and thick paper. This is a simple and calm game that can captivate a child for a relatively long time. Intended for children aged 4 years and older, designed for 2-5 players. The game lasts about 20 minutes.

The goal of the game is to bring your turtle to the cabbage field. The turtle chip, in pursuit of the cabbage, moves in accordance with the drawn cards. A feature that makes the game more interesting is that movement is possible not only forward, but also backward. In addition, turtles love to ride on the shells of their girlfriends. The playing field is presented in 10 steps, thanks to which the child does not have time to get bored with the game.

1 Table football

The most legendary. Poll leader
Country: China
Average price: 4,290 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

The legendary table football (kicker) is a game loved by many generations, as evidenced by the survey. The optimal age of players is from 5 years. The uniqueness of the game lies in the gambling confrontation that develops dexterity, reaction speed, the ability to concentrate and quickly make decisions. This is a great gift for children that adults will not remain indifferent to.

Sports game represents a football field on footrests with handles for controlling football players. Figures rotating 360 degrees, the presence of mechanical goal counters, durable materials (wood), three additional balls - all these advantages are mentioned in user reviews. Due to the fact that the table is foldable, it is easy to transport and store.

The best board games for children 6-7 years old

At the age of 6-7 years, children demonstrate intelligence, rich imagination and improved coordination. The most active and sociable people will enjoy the following board games, the positive reviews of which are shared not only by our users, but also by experts.

3 Uno

Best price. Excitement and fun
Country: USA
Average price: 399 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

“Uno” is the most budget game presented in the rating, but no less exciting. This card board game involves 2 to 10 players aged 7 years and older. The game takes no more than 20 minutes. In Russia the game is better known as “One Hundred and One”. As the reviews say, this is a great solution for a party - excitement, enthusiasm and fun!

At the beginning of the game, each player receives 7 cards. The point of the game is to get rid of cards. The top card of the remaining deck becomes the starting point. The movement occurs clockwise. Players must report from their cards the one that will match the top one at that time in color or picture. Having gotten rid of the penultimate card, the player must shout “Uno!”, otherwise he will be fined - an additional 4 cards from the deck. When someone has discarded all the cards, the round ends and the scoring begins for those who have cards left in their hands. Data is being recorded. The game is played over several rounds until someone reaches a total of 500 points, so the one with the fewest points wins.

2 Jenga

For the most dexterous and neat. Bestseller all over the world
Country: USA
Average price: 1,250 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

The outdoor board game Jenga is incredibly popular all over the world. The peculiarity of the game is that it remains interesting both during single construction and when building a tower with a large friendly company. This game develops fine motor skills, accuracy, balance, quick reaction and stress resistance. You can build a tower at home, in nature, or take it with you on a visit, without worrying about the blocks getting lost or broken.

The rules of the game are extremely simple - after a tower of 54 elements is built, players take turns taking out blocks one at a time, as well as adding upper tiers. The game ends with the collapse of the tower; the loser is the one whose actions led to the fall of the building. If the tower is partially destroyed, the players can continue the game if they wish.

1 Imaginarium

The best association game. Development of imagination
Country Russia
Average price: 1,750 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

"Imaginarium" is an associative board game for children from 6 years old, in which from 3 to 7 people participate. Experts consider the game extremely useful for children, as it is aimed at developing imagination and logical thinking, expanding the associative range and improving communication skills. On the playing field, each player is indicated by an elephant chip. One person acts as a presenter who explains to others his associations in relation to the drawn card. The right of the leader is transferred to the next player in the circle, so all participants are equally involved.

The peculiarity is that players choose from their cards the one that best matches the descriptions of the presenter. The latter reports the map he explained. The cards are shuffled and numbered, and after choosing from them, everyone votes for the card that they think belonged to the leader. Depending on whether the participant guessed right or not, and whether someone else preferred his card, he remains in place, steps back, or moves a few squares forward. There was also room on the map for additional fields, upon entering which the presenter must, for example, come up with an association of 5 words, associate it with a brand, or make a description based on a film.

The best board games for children over 8 years old

For schoolchildren, the combination of the entertaining and educational nature of board games is especially important. A dry presentation of knowledge leaves them indifferent, but a veiled educational message, be it the study of fractions or simply games for the development of logic and strategic thinking, will be received by them with a bang, as evidenced by reviews.

3 Erudite

The most intelligent. Vocabulary expansion
Country Russia
Average price: 952 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

“Erudite” is a game that you have probably already heard about more than once. Alternate name for Scrabble and Words. This is an educational board game based on players making up words from letter chips. Experts recommend the game for children to expand their vocabulary and develop logical thinking.

This game will be interesting for children from 8 years old. It is also often played with friends or at family gatherings. Giving in to excitement, adults sometimes find themselves even more involved in the process than children. Next to each letter there is a number - the number of points that is awarded to the player for using this chip. In addition, there are additional tricks on the playing field itself - multiplying points, adding extra points, etc., which makes the game more interesting.

2 Carcassonne

The most strategic. Conquest
Country Russia
Average price: 1,990 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

The strategic and economic board game "Carcassonne" involves the step-by-step collection of the playing field and the subsequent placement of chips of your subjects on it. Depending on what terrain the piece is placed on, it will become a knight, peasant, monk or robber. A special feature is the tactical component of the gameplay. To win, you need to think through the possible moves of other players and correctly set priorities, for example, completing your facility or blocking your opponent’s path.

Terrain squares must fit together exactly, for example, fields with fields, roads with roads. As you approach the end of the game, the tension increases, because there are fewer and fewer possible options for the development of events, as well as playing pieces. This game is perfect for children aged 8 years and older, helping them build chains of actions and develop strategic thinking. Victory remains with the one who at the end received the most points for his constructed objects.

1 Delissimo

The best math game. Relaxed learning
Country Russia
Average price: 790 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

"Delissimo" was recognized as the best game with a mathematical bias. Being logical and educational, it is relevant not only from the point of view of entertainment, but also education. “It’s never been easier to teach your child about fractions!” – parents share enthusiastically. The child gets acquainted with fractions and fractions, mastering their features in a fun and relaxed way while delivering pizza.

Reviews emphasize that the game cards are made of thick cardboard. A big plus, according to buyers, is the colorfulness and dynamism. The game is divided into three difficulty levels according to age (from 5, 8 and 10 years), so it remains relevant for many years. Each batch takes 15 to 20 minutes. The players' task is to collect the order of a visitor to an Italian restaurant, composing pizzas in accordance with the list of ingredients and their quantities, which are indicated in fractions and fractions. Soon your child will be cracking fractions like nuts, and the included game-style posters will help reinforce the material visually.

The best board games for the whole family

If you are puzzled about how to spend a celebration or family evening, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the list of the most interesting board games that will brighten up your leisure time with enthusiasm. The peculiarity of the games below is that they are designed for a large number of players, including children and adults. In a word, no one will be left behind.

3 Tickets to Ride

The best strategy. Travel game
Country Russia
Average price: 2,990 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

“Train Ticket” is an exciting board game in the travel genre for the whole family. Suitable for adults and children from 8 years old. The game teaches you to think consistently, apply tactics and tricks. During the adventure, you can learn a lot about the structure of the railway, as well as consolidate your knowledge of geography. The batch can take from half an hour to an hour.

Throughout the game, players (2-5 people) enthusiastically move around the map, showing strategic skills. The participants' task is to get as many points as possible, which are given for completing missions and building routes using plastic trailers and stations. Success depends on the chosen strategy. The element of luck is present, but less pronounced than in games with dice.

2 Cluedo

The best detective game. Fascinating story
Country: USA
Average price: 1,460 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

"Cluedo" is a classic detective board game for adult children aged 8 years and older. The game, designed for 3-6 players, is a simulation of a murder investigation. The playing field looks like the plan of a country house. The goal is to find out who, where and how killed the owner of the mansion. Each of the participating players is under suspicion. The number of possible combinations is amazing - more than 324, so the game is absolutely unpredictable and mysterious every time, and certainly will not get boring.

Players move through the cells, scattering around the house, making assumptions about who committed the crime, with what help, and in which room. The decks of intrigue and rumors are designed to inspire thoughts. The one who is the first to give correct answers to the questions posed becomes the winner.

1 Activities

The most popular. Dynamic, team
Country: Austria
Average price: 1,990 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9

The most popular game for family pastime is “Activity”. This board game is known all over the world. Users fell in love with it due to its simplicity, fun and dynamism. A big plus is the ability to involve a large number of people. It can be played by 3 to 16 people at the same time. That's why this game is so popular at parties and family gatherings.

Participants need to divide into teams. There are chips on the playing field that move towards the finish line if the team, using facial expressions, gestures and drawings, can explain the word specified in the task. As users note, time flies with the game - active movements, fun and loud laughter are guaranteed!

We present to your attention the second rating of board games according to CartonLab.ru. It presents games published in Russian.

TOP 30 built based on the preferences of store customers over the last 6 months from October to April. Add-ons and expansions to the base game were counted as one game. Controversial issues, as before, were resolved through fierce disputes between the compilers of the rating. :)

Compared to the autumn version of the rating, 9 new games entered the TOP, and there was one change in the top three.

In general, the rating has been significantly updated and has become more objective due to a simple calculation methodology: the more copies of the game with additions and expansions were sold in 6 months, the higher the game’s position in the TOP. If the game appeared in the store less than 6 months ago, then a time factor was added.

The changes in the game's positions compared to the previous version of the rating are indicated in parentheses. Plus - promotion; minus - decrease; new is a game for the first time in the rating.

TOP 30 looks like this:

1. (-) "Colonizers". More than 15 million people around the world colonize the island of Catan. Join the ranks of the first settlers. :)
2. (-) “Ticket to Ride. Europe". The indescribable atmosphere of the early 20th century—the heyday of the railroad era.
3. (+4 ) "Dixit". A game of imagination!
4. (-1 ) "Carcassonne". Explore and conquer a province of medieval France.
5. (new ) "Imaginarium". Yes, you read that right. :) Russia's answer to Dixit!
6. (-1 ) Munchkin series. Kill monsters, grab treasures and set your friends up!
7. (-1 ) "Activity". Best board game for a party: explain words, draw words, show words.
8. (-4 ) "Energy network". A gift for lovers of complex economic strategies.
9. (-) "Elias Party". A godsend for a fun company.
10. (-) "Citadels". We build cities, weave intrigues, and uncover conspiracies. Who are you: a king or a murderer? Sorcerer or Bishop? Who will you be next?
11. (new) "Jenga". With bated breath, we pull out one block at a time from the shaky tower and place it on top.
12. (new) "Answer in 5 seconds". You have exactly 5 seconds to remember three works by Pushkin, three poets of the Silver Age, three adventure films, three...
13. (+2 ) "Jackal". A game inspired by the spirit of pirate romance and treasure hunting on an almost uninhabited island.
14. (+4 ) "Flat world. Ankh-Morpork". Become the ruler of Ankh-Morpork, surpassing other contenders with cunning and influence.
15. (-7 ) "Monopoly". Long-lived and legend of board games.
16. (-5 ) "Agricola". Feel like a real farmer.
17. (-5 ) "Sid Meier's Civilization". Let's remember our favorite computer game.
18. (+10 ) "Gnomes Pests". Identify saboteurs in the ranks of honest gnomes.
19. (-) "Mafia". The city is falling asleep.
20. (-3 ) "Wild Jungle". Grab the totem!
21. (new ) "Pandemic". Only by working as a team can humanity be saved from a deadly threat.
22. (-) "Dominion". The rise of the monarchy.
23. (new ) "Spartacus". Power struggle, intrigue, conspiracies and gladiatorial fights in one box.
24. (new ) Scrabble + Scrabble. Varieties of crossword games where you need to form words and earn points.
25. (-2 ) "Cluedo". Investigate a mysterious murder.
26. (new) "Flat world. Witches". The adventure of novice witches in one of the towns of Terry Pratchett's Discworld.
27. (new ) "Svintus 2.0". A fast and fun card game where you need to discard cards and at the same time screw your friend.
28. (+2 ) "Evolution". Take a dominant position in the ecosystem.
29. (-4 ) "Bang!". An excellent spaghetti western in the spirit of the Mafia game.
30. (new ) "Hyper 6". A tactical and logical game about traveling into the heart of a black hole.

A board game is the best gift. :)

How to increase joy on earth? Just create a great mood for yourself and your loved ones. Here is a satisfied child proudly clutching a deftly grabbed one to his chest! Accurate calculation and strategic planning bring victory to the head of the family in the Middle Ages. Here is a group of friends laughing at assignments. And the hot battle on the turns makes everyone happy at once!

The right board game is the key to joy in a particular space!

And to make your choice successful, we will tell you about the best board games! We select the most popular games (), mix them with the opinions of the jury of the most prestigious competitions and season them with our own gaming experience - please, top best board games from Igroveda!

Hits of board games for all ages

Two unconditional hits are games and. Both games are fast, fun, with simple rules and low prices. All this makes them people's favorites and bestsellers!

The best logic board games

I would like to highlight two logic games in particular: and. Both games are among the 10 best-selling games, but they cannot be called simple. Both Seth and Yotta are a real exercise for the brain!

Dixit – German Game of the Year Spiel des Jahres (2010), as well as in France, Spain, Czech Republic, Italy. And also a nominee and winner of all the most famous awards in the world of board games.

Medieval morals are harsh! Whichever feudal lord came to this land first will receive income. But players can “build” the lands themselves at their own discretion!

The sound of the waterfall can be heard from afar, hands frantically clutch the oar, and precious stones jingle alarmingly in the duffel bag. Will you be able to get to the camp, save the boat and the loot? - the river is treacherous. Cold calculation and a brave heart will conquer this board game!

Niagara definitely claims to be the most beautiful board game!

Board games for kids who don't like to lose

There are some children with whom it is difficult to play anything - these children do not know how to lose. The skill of taking a blow will come to them later. In the meantime, so as not to overshadow the family evening, we offer you cooperative games. The key feature of such games is that all participants act as a team, that is, they win or lose together. They rightfully made it to the top of the best family board games! The youngest players will have adventures in an old manor, where there is a real one. For slightly older players, we recommend 3 more games.

In a friendly fight, getting treasure is the goal of the hardworking gnomes! And things would definitely have gone well if troubles hadn’t happened every now and then in the tunnels: either the lantern would go out, or the cart would break down. Looks like there are some saboteurs hiding among the gnomes!

No more words! Players have only pictograms at their disposal. Explaining words and phrases using pictures will be a lot of fun!

Book + toy + brown + ear. Did you recognize Gena's crocodile friend?

It's always nice to imagine yourself as the mighty of this world, at least as consul of the great Emperor! We will collect provinces, replenish gold reserves and call up legionnaires.

Who doesn't want to leave their mark on history?! There are no such? Then let's get to work - building wonders of the world is a troublesome business!

Players will lead one of the 7 largest cities of the ancient world. To make your region prosperous and build an architectural wonder of the world, you need to collect resources, trade with consciences, confirm your military superiority and develop science. This game has a huge number of winning strategies!

Your dukedom fits in a deck of cards - no problem! It will grow, get better and prosper. How could it be otherwise when it is controlled by such a wise ruler as you!

Dwarves and Amazons, Sorcerers and Ghouls, Trolls and Wizards decided to find a secluded place for themselves and chose the beautiful Small World. But there was a problem: everyone arrived there at the same time, and hot battles broke out for a place in the sun.

Darkness has descended over Massachusetts. Here and there gates open to places from which indescribable horror spills out. Sinister creatures emerge from these gates onto the streets of a peaceful, defenseless city. Who can resist the invasion of uninvited guests? Of course you, along with a team of brave detectives!

Be transported to the world of Howard Larcraft, join forces, collect evidence, seal the gate... and save humanity from otherworldly Evil! This is a board game.

How far is winter? Who has dragons? How to say thank you in Dothraki? Who will get the Throne of the Seven Kingdoms in the end?! You will find out the answer to the last question by playing the epic game! Perhaps the Iron Throne will be yours? You can't hesitate - Westeros is waiting for you! Fight the wildlings, form alliances with other Houses (but remember: in this cruel world of betrayal you cannot trust anyone), seize lands and achieve Victory!

The entire history of the world will happen before your eyes and with your hands. If you are ready to take on the role of arbiter of the destinies of an entire nation, go ahead!

This little red airplane performs real miracles on turns! And your task is to show miracles of dexterity and change the flight trajectory in time!

Why should we build a house? And even a whole castle. The only problem is that construction parts come in a wide variety of shapes, not at all like convenient bricks! Half a kingdom for a horse for a sense of balance!

A balancing surface and many figures on it - this is a board game

Jenga or Tower, classic games of balance and manual dexterity, are extremely popular!

A tower made of neat blocks only seems fragile, but in fact this building can withstand a lot! We take out parts of the first floors and move them higher and higher. How whimsical a tower can become! Just, I beg you, don’t breathe!

“Catch a fish, big and small...” An unusual board game Zvongo! broke all popularity records! Try picking up a magic magnetic wand! Adjust the force of attraction, be creative and careful - and balls of the desired color will hang on your stick!

All game details are packed into an unusual bag, which also serves as a playing field!

We are often asked who she is - best board game in the world?! We are not ready to answer this question yet: there are many games and we continue to try! Join us! Always the most popular games to help you!

January 19, 1955 The first sets for playing the game went on sale Scrabble- a very common form of entertainment in the United States, which has not gained much popularity in Russia. However, this is far from an isolated case when Board games, which are played by tens of millions of people in the West, almost not known in our latitudes, although they could well become a favorite type of family and friendly leisure.

Scrabble - a game of words and letters

Klingon chess - a game from the cult television series

Dungeons and Dragons is the most popular role-playing board game

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

Uno is the simplest card game

Pictionary – Crocodile for those who like to draw

Jenga - sleight of hand and no cheating

Cluedo is his own detective

Monopoly - a textbook for young capitalists

Beer ping pong is the most popular drinking game