When it's time to step away from screens and digital devices, board games offer a fantastic way to satisfy your gaming cravings and indulge in some quality escapism. Fortunately, there's a wide array of board games inspired by popular video games, and we've curated a list of our top picks. Whether you're in the mood for an extended campaign or a quick party game, these board game adaptations will keep you immersed in your favorite gaming worlds, even when you're taking a break from technology.
TL;DR – These Are the Best 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
### Fallout: The Board Game
1$69.99 save 36%$44.49 at Amazon
Players: 1-4
Age Range: 14+
Play Time: 2-3 hours
With the recent buzz around Amazon's Fallout series, there's no better time to dive into the Wasteland from the comfort of your own kitchen table. Begin by selecting from a variety of scenarios that will set up your map. Much like Bethesda's beloved open-world RPGs, you'll explore the map, develop numerous skills, battle irradiated foes, engage with different factions, and complete quests, all while vying for control over the Wasteland. This game is perfect for those looking for a deeply immersive and detailed experience that can last for hours.
Slay the Spire
### Slay the Spire: The Board Game
9See it at Contention Games
Players: 1-4
Age Range: 12+
Play Time: 45 minutes
Arguably the most fitting video game to transition to a board game, Slay the Spire captures the essence of its digital counterpart by having players assume the role of one of the provided heroes and embark on a Roguelike deck-building journey up the Spire. Similar to the video game, players will navigate through various rooms, each with unique characteristics that influence gameplay, including encounters with regular enemies, elite battles, events, campfires, treasure, merchants, and ultimately, the boss. The nature of Roguelikes ensures endless replayability as players experiment with different characters, builds, and items.
You can read our Slay the Spire: The Board Game review for more about this game.
Bloodborne
### Bloodborne: The Board Game
1See it at Amazon
Players: 2-4
Age Range: 14+
Play Time: 60-90 minutes
In the Bloodborne board game, players step into the shoes of a Hunter, tasked with eradicating the evil lurking within Yharnam. As a campaign-style game, Bloodborne offers endless replay value, with no two sessions being the same thanks to its modular map tiles. With hundreds of cards, tokens, and game pieces, this dark adventure challenges players' skills and decision-making as they unravel the mystery of the relentless plague and strive to stop it. The game's highly detailed miniatures enhance the immersive experience, making you feel truly part of the action.
Resident Evil 2
### Resident Evil 2: The Board Game
1See it at Amazon
Players: 1-4
Age Range: 12+
Play Time: 90-120 minutes
The success of the Resident Evil 2 tabletop adaptation has led Steamforged Games to create similar experiences for the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. However, Resident Evil 2 remains the standout entry. Staying true to the source material, players work cooperatively, taking control of either Leon S. Kennedy or Claire Redfield, as they battle through hordes of zombies to escape in various scenarios. Collect weapons, healing items, and keys as you navigate the environment, evade the undead, and solve puzzles. You can even use the iconic ink ribbons and typewriters to influence your sessions!
PAC-MAN
### Pac-Man: The Board Game
0See it at Amazon
Players: 2-5
Age Range: 10+
Play Time: 30 minutes
Brought to you by Buffalo Games, the arcade classic makes a triumphant return to the tabletop. Enjoyable in both cooperative and competitive modes, the player controlling Pac-Man aims to navigate the maze, gobble up pellets, and collect fruit, while those controlling the ghosts try to avoid or catch Pac-Man. Played on four metal tiles that form the game board, it requires some initial setup, but subsequent games are quick to start. The electronic Pac-Man figure even makes its iconic "waka waka" sound!
Tetris
### Tetris Board Game
1See it at Amazon
Players: 2-4
Age Range: 8+
Play Time: 20-30 minutes
Also from Buffalo Games, Tetris is a competitive game where players maneuver, rotate, and drop their tetriminos to achieve the highest score. Just like the video game, the next piece is displayed on a card, allowing players to strategize accordingly. Points are earned by completing lines, matching pieces to symbols on their tower, and achieving specific goals. With its quick setup and play time, this game is perfect for parties and younger players.
Dark Souls: The Board Game - Tomb of Giants
### Dark Souls The Board Game: Tomb of Giants
1See it at Amazon
Players: 1-3
Age Range: 14+
Play Time: 90-120 minutes
Originally planned as content for the original Dark Souls board game Kickstarter campaign, the Tomb of Giants core set is a standalone adventure ideal for new players, inspired by the infamous location from the video games. Players choose a class and gear at the start, then navigate the catacombs, facing skeleton archers and resting at bonfires. With limited actions, strategic choices are crucial. This game remains faithful to its source material, featuring punishing combat and RPG elements, including a level-up system. Tomb of Giants also introduces new playable characters and over a hundred new cards, all compatible with existing Dark Souls board game products.
Cuphead: Fast-Rolling Dice Game
### Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game
3$59.99 save 22%$46.88 at Amazon
Players: 1-4
Age Range: 8+
Play Time: 30-45 minutes
Like its digital counterpart, Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game is a fast-paced cooperative game where players aim to defeat all the bosses using dice mechanics to deal damage. Setup is straightforward, as the boss deck structure remains constant. Players choose from four characters: Cuphead, Mugman, Ms. Chalice, or Elder Kettle, and play through multiple rounds consisting of five phases, setting up attacks and confronting the boss. With timed rounds, careful dice selection is key. Cuphead offers high replay value, allowing players to improve their scores and upgrade abilities for future runs. See our Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game review for more info.
The Oregon Trail
### The Oregon Trail Card Game
0See it at Amazon
Players: 2-6
Age Range: 12+
Play Time: 30-45 minutes
Dying of dysentery has never been more entertaining. In this quick-to-set-up and play card game, players work together to reach Oregon without succumbing to various calamities. Sessions are fast-paced, as you can die quickly from the Calamity cards. It's oddly challenging and heavily luck-based, with victory achieved by playing fifty trail cards. A downside is that if a player dies on the first turn (which happens more often than you might expect), they must sit out the entire session until the party either wins or all perish. Nonetheless, it's a fun and humorous recreation of the source material.
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