When the screen's glare becomes too much, and you need a break from the digital world, board games offer a fantastic way to continue the escapist fun. Fortunately, numerous board game adaptations of popular video games exist, catering to various preferences. Whether you crave an epic, long-term campaign or a quick, party-friendly game, these board games will let you inhabit those beloved virtual worlds in a whole new way.
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
Players: 1-4 Age Range: 14+ Play Time: 2-3 hours
Following the success of Amazon's Fallout series, explore the Wasteland from your kitchen table! Choose from various scenarios affecting map setup. Like Bethesda's RPGs, you'll uncover the map, develop skills, battle enemies, interact with factions, complete quests, and vie for Wasteland control. Immersive and detailed, perfect for extended sessions.
Slay the Spire: The Board Game
Players: 1-4 Age Range: 12+ Play Time: 45 minutes
A masterful adaptation, *Slay the Spire* stays true to its digital roots. Players choose a hero and embark on a Roguelike deck-building adventure through the Spire. Navigate rooms with unique characteristics: encounters, elites, events, campfires, treasures, merchants, and the final boss. The Roguelike nature ensures hours of replayability with diverse characters, builds, and items.
Read our *Slay the Spire: The Board Game* review for more details.
Bloodborne: The Board Game
Players: 2-4 Age Range: 14+ Play Time: 60-90 minutes
Become a Hunter and vanquish the evil plaguing Yharnam. *Bloodborne*'s modular map tiles provide endless replayability. Hundreds of cards, tokens, and miniatures immerse you in this macabre adventure, testing your skills and decision-making as you uncover secrets and battle the plague. Highly detailed miniatures enhance the immersive experience.
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game
Players: 1-4 Age Range: 12+ Play Time: 90-120 minutes
A faithful adaptation of the acclaimed video game, *Resident Evil 2* lets you cooperatively play as Leon S. Kennedy or Claire Redfield. Fight zombies, escape in multiple scenarios, collect weapons and items, solve puzzles, and use iconic ink ribbons and typewriters.
Pac-Man: The Board Game
Players: 2-5 Age Range: 10+ Play Time: 30 minutes
This classic arcade game makes a triumphant tabletop debut! Play cooperatively or competitively. Pac-Man navigates the maze, gobbling pellets and fruit, while ghost players try to catch him. Played on four metal tiles, setup is simple, and repeat games are quick and easy. The electronic Pac-Man figure even makes its iconic sound!
Tetris Board Game
Players: 2-4 Age Range: 8+ Play Time: 20-30 minutes
A competitive Tetris experience! Maneuver, rotate, and drop Tetriminos to achieve the highest score. The next piece is displayed, allowing strategic planning. Earn points by completing lines, matching pieces to symbols, and achieving specific goals. Quick setup and play make it ideal for parties and younger players.
Dark Souls: The Board Game - Tomb of Giants
Players: 1-3 Age Range: 14+ Play Time: 90-120 minutes
A standalone adventure perfect for newcomers to the *Dark Souls* board game series. Choose a class and gear, navigate the catacombs, battle enemies, and rest at the bonfire. Limited actions require careful planning. Faithful to the source material, with punishing combat and RPG elements. Features new characters and over one hundred cards compatible with existing *Dark Souls* products.
Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game
Players: 1-4 Age Range: 8+ Play Time: 30-45 minutes
A fast-paced cooperative game mirroring the frantic action of *Cuphead*. Defeat bosses using dice-based mechanics. Simple setup with a fixed boss deck. Choose from four characters and play through timed rounds with five phases. High replay value with score-beating and upgradeable abilities.
See our *Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game* review for more.
The Oregon Trail Card Game
Players: 2-6 Age Range: 12+ Play Time: 30-45 minutes
A surprisingly challenging and luck-based card game where players cooperate to reach Oregon without dying. Quick setup and play. The risk of early death adds a unique twist. A fun and faithful recreation of the original.
