Best Board Games of all Time

With the pandemic keeping us all at home more, you have probably whipped out all your favourite board games in the past few months. Historians say board games started in ancient Egypt in 3300 BC, and they’ve been a huge part of household culture ever since. Their current popularity is the result of several factors. Our increasingly digital lives have made playing with physical games a welcome distraction, and websites like Kickstarter and YouTube have helped people discover brand-new games and rediscover traditional favourites.

From the classics to the cutting-edge (arguably, they’re all cutting-edge), board games are a ritual in some households, especially around Christmas time. Below, we highlight the best board games of all time and outline some new board games released in 2020 that you might want to try.

THE BEST BOARD GAMES EVER

Board games have evolved over the past few decades, but the classics are still as popular as ever. These famous names are said to be the best board games of all time.

MONOPOLY

Monopoly was created in 1933 and has been a timeless classic ever since. It’s a multi-player game where individuals move around the board, buying and trading properties that can be developed into houses or hotels. The aim is to become the wealthiest player and drive your opponents to bankruptcy. The original Monopoly is based in London, with locations like Euston Road and The Angel, but there have been numerous versions released since.

The Army Cadets are releasing a limited edition Monopoly set, but more on that later.

SCRABBLE

Scrabble is one for those who love words. It’s a simple game where players score points by placing letters on the board to spell out words. Each letter has a score value on the tile so when a word is formed, the letter values are added up. Various tiles hold double or triple points and these will also be added to the sum. The player with the most points wins.

CLUEDO

Grab your magnifying glass and cloak and become immersed in the role of detective. A murder has been committed and it’s your job to find out who did it, what room it happened in and the weapon used. The winner is the player who can figure these three things out correctly through the process of elimination and bluffing skills.

GUESS WHO?

This is a great one for children and will entertain them for a while. Guess Who is a two-player game where each contestant has a range of characters in front of them and must guess the character of the other contestant. They must do this by asking questions on gender and appearance and the winner is the first player to correctly guess their opponent’s character.

SNAKES AND LADDERS

Snakes and Ladders is another very simple board game that children love. Players must roll a dice and make their way across the board, starting at number 1. If a player lands on a snake, they must follow the snake back down the board to a lower number. But, landing on a ladder will take them higher up the board. The winner is the first player to reach the finish line.

THE GAME OF LIFE

Created in 1860, the Game of Life creates a person’s journey through life, including aspects like college, career, retirement, marriage and family. Each player is given £10,000 by the bank at the beginning of their ‘life’, and the aim of the game is to finish as the wealthiest player.

5 SECOND RULE

5 Second Rule is a game of quick thinking. The game sees players picking out cards asking them to state three things. It could be breeds of dog beginning with D, things that make you smile or names beginning with K. But with only five seconds, it’s harder than it seems… Players move around the board and the first to reach the finish line is the winner.

BEST NEW BOARD GAMES

As well as the previous best-selling board games of all time, each year the gaming world brings out exciting new games for us to try. This year has been no exception, and the demand has risen even more due to the nationwide lockdown. The following board games are all new for 2020 and are available to order or pre-order now.

As well as the previous best-selling board games of all time, each year the gaming world brings out exciting new games for us to try. This year has been no exception, and the demand has continued to rise. Some of these new games are very expensive compared to the classics, but a good board game can last a lifetime. The following board games are all new for 2023 and are available to order or pre-order now. All of these are great games for adults and children.

SETTLERS OF CATAN

The Settlers of Catan is a modern classic and is considered a gateway from traditional to modern games. It is also one of the best board games of recent years and has won a host of awards. Each player begins with a couple of small villages and roads on the island of Catan. By rolling dice to collect resources, and trading with other players, the aim is to build and expand your territory to score points. It sounds simple, but it’s great fun, and today there are loads of expansions and variants to choose from. You can even play a version based on Star Trek!

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PANDEMIC

Rather fitting, Pandemic is a game built on teamwork and cooperation as you and your fellow players try to cure a global pandemic. Each player is a different character and has a special “move” that they can use to build research centres and ultimately stop the spread of the virus. There are even special ‘Legacy’ editions of the game available, where the actions you take in one sitting permanently affect how the game will play the next time you open the box.

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MONOPOLY: THE ARMY CADETS LIMITED EDITION

There have been various Limited Edition Monopoly sets released throughout the years. From Stranger Things to Pokémon, there’s something for everyone. One of the latest editions is the Army Cadets Monopoly Set.

The Army Cadet Force edition provides a challenging journey through camp locations where players build lecture rooms and training blocks. The player with the most is crowned the winner. The https://armycadetswebstore.com/rt/all-products/monopoly-set is available now.

TICKET TO RIDE

Can you build the greatest railroad across North America? Players draw train cards and claim routes across the map. The longest routes score the most points, and at the end of the game, the player with the most points wins. The fun comes from racing to claim routes before another player, and strategically choosing routes you can actually complete. Chasing the longest route could get you more points, but could you win the game with several shorter routes instead? There’s only one way to find out!

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