Best New Board Games (2024–2026)
The freshest releases — the best board games published from 2024 onward, ranked by rating.
Ranked by BoardGameGeek rating, current as of June 2026. We list only games in our verified catalogue.
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SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 2024
#15 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #15 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~40 min · Ages 14+
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Slay the Spire: The Board Game 2024
#16 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #16 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 12+
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The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth 2024
#19 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #19 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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Harmonies 2024
#55 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #55 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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Endeavor: Deep Sea 2024
#77 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #77 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 10+
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The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship 2025
#79 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #79 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
1–5 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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Bomb Busters 2024
#91 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #91 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–5 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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Arcs 2024
#100 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #100 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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Galactic Cruise 2025
#113 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #113 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+
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10
Wyrmspan 2024
#124 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #124 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–5 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+
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A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #144 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
1–4 players · ~20 min · Ages 10+
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12
Andromeda's Edge 2024
#170 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #170 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–4 players · ~80 min · Ages 14+
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Civolution 2024
#172 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #172 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+
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The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era 2025
#183 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #183 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
1–4 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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Vantage 2025
#201 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #201 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
1–6 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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Castle Combo 2024
#220 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #220 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–5 players · ~10 min · Ages 10+
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17
Wondrous Creatures 2024
#233 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #233 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~40 min · Ages 14+
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18
Rebirth 2024
#318 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #318 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–4 players · ~45 min · Ages 10+
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19
Hot Streak 2025
#340 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #340 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
2–8 players · ~20 min · Ages 6+
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20
Toy Battle 2025
#344 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #344 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2 players · ~15 min · Ages 8+
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21
Nemesis: Retaliation 2025
#348 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #348 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
1–5 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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22
Magical Athlete 2025
#429 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #429 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 6+
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23
Flip 7 2024
#516 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #516 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
3–18 players · ~20 min · Ages 8+
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Moon Colony Bloodbath 2025
#548 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #548 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–5 players · ~45 min · Ages 14+
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25
Nippon: Zaibatsu 2026
#607 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #607 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+
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Star Trek: Captain's Chair 2025
#610 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #610 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–2 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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27
Eternal Decks 2025
#628 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #628 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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28
Unstoppable 2025
#715 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #715 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–2 players · ~30 min · Ages 14+
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29
The Old King's Crown 2025
#717 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #717 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+
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30
Captain Flip 2024
#889 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #889 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–5 players · ~20 min · Ages 8+
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31
Deep Regrets 2025
#1305 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1305 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
1–5 players · ~30 min · Ages 14+
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32
Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa 2024
#1408 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1408 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~150 min · Ages 14+
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Tend 2025
#1475 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1475 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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34
Phoenix New Horizon 2024
#1887 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1887 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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35
Spooktacular 2025
#2214 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2214 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–5 players · ~45 min · Ages 12+
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36
World Order 2026
#2533 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2533 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–4 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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37
Deckers 2025
#2658 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2658 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+
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38
Lairs 2026
#2897 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2897 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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39
dnup 2025
#3039 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #3039 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
2–5 players · ~15 min · Ages 8+
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Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon 2025
#3080 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #3080 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+
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Avalon: The Riven Veil 2026
#3260 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #3260 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+
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War Story: Occupied France 2024
#3657 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #3657 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
1–6 players · ~45 min · Ages 14+
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Enchanted Ivy 2026
#3705 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #3705 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1 players · ~10 min · Ages 10+
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44
Lands of Evershade 2026
#4091 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #4091 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–5 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+
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From the Moon 2024
#4493 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #4493 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+
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46
Night at the Zoo 2026
#4635 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #4635 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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47
Horror on the Orient Express: The Board Game 2026
#5543 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #5543 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+
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Container 2026
#5551 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #5551 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
3–5 players · ~45 min · Ages 12+
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49
Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo 2026
#6661 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #6661 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–6 players · ~45 min · Ages 14+
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50
Moytura 2026
#6676 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #6676 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–2 players · ~45 min · Ages 12+
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51
Red Notice: A Million or Prison 2026
#7176 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #7176 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2 players · ~20 min · Ages 10+
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52
Superstore 3000 2024
#7380 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #7380 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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53
The Glorious Guilds of Buttonville 2025
#7926 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #7926 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 8+
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54
Queen Alice 2026
#8153 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #8153 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 14+
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55
Greylune 2026
#9085 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #9085 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–4 players · ~45 min · Ages 14+
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56
Bunny Kingdom Town 2026
#9353 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #9353 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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57
Citadels Duel 2026
#9407 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #9407 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2 players · ~30 min · Ages 14+
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58
Revenant 2026
#9806 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #9806 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+
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59
Final Titan 2026
#9888 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #9888 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–5 players · ~30 min · Ages 8+
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60
Arctica 2027
#9957 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #9957 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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61
Níjar 2026
#10813 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #10813 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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62
Kano 2026
#10911 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #10911 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 12+
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63
Entropy 2026
#12199 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #12199 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+
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Prague Unseen 2026
#12434 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #12434 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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Kalypso 2026
#12855 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #12855 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~45 min · Ages 14+
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Excursions 2027
#13160 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #13160 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 10+
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ASHES: Blackout Protocol 2026
#13642 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #13642 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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Yonder 2026
#13708 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #13708 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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Greenwood 2026
#14765 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #14765 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~40 min · Ages 14+
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70
The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit 2027
#14789 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #14789 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages —
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Odysseus 2026
#16116 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #16116 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–5 players · ~25 min · Ages 8+
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Gaudí 2026
#16963 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #16963 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 10+
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Medico 2026
#17151 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #17151 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+
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Drillers 2026
#17836 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #17836 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 12+
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The Great Harbor 2026
#19141 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #19141 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~45 min · Ages 13+
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76
Vineyard: A Winemaking Game 2025
#19660 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #19660 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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Catvale 2027
#19792 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #19792 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–6 players · ~90 min · Ages —
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SHUG 2027
#22939 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #22939 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–6 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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Survivalist 2026
#23828 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #23828 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
2–6 players · ~40 min · Ages 10+
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Nemesis: Legacy 2028
#24462 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #24462 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–5 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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81
Cola Wars 2026
#30856 BGGA notable hobby board game, currently ranked #30856 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+
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82
Chivalry 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1–4 players · ~45 min · Ages 12+
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83
Duel of Meloch 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1–2 players · ~45 min · Ages 14+
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84
Rolling Deep 2027
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1 players · ~45 min · Ages 10+
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85
Shards of Creation 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
2–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 12+
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86
Kingdom Come: Deliverance – The Board Game 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1–4 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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Wingspan Pocket 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1–5 players · ~25 min · Ages 8+
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88
Defenders of Hogwarts 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
2–5 players · ~90 min · Ages 13+
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89
Politik 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
2–6 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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Quickdraw: Battle for Silver City 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
2 players · ~5 min · Ages —
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91
Diables 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1–4 players · ~45 min · Ages 14+
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92
FlipToons: Season 2 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1–4 players · ~15 min · Ages 10+
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93
Timespan 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1–5 players · ~90 min · Ages 12+
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94
Dino Battle! 2027
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2–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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95
Chronocritters 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1–4 players · ~80 min · Ages 12+
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96
Buried Memories 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1–6 players · ~20 min · Ages 8+
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97
Everdell Journeys 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
2–5 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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98
Wallguards of the East Empire 2027
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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99
Paladins of Highcrown 2027
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1–4 players · ~100 min · Ages 14+
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100
-60° 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
1–4 players · ~120 min · Ages 12+
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101
Baba Is You: The Board Game 2027
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
2 players · ~45 min · Ages 12+
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102
Carl von Linné 2026
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1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+
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103
Wireless 2026
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1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 14+
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104
Rival Seas 2026
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
2–4 players · ~70 min · Ages 12+
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105
Braided Skies 2026
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1–5 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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106
Journeys Afar: The Ketsueki 2026
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1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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107
Fadenfroh 2026
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1–4 players · ~30 min · Ages 8+
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108
Old Ones Origins 2028
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2–4 players · ~120 min · Ages 14+
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109
Rebirth II 2027
UnrankedA hobby board game catalogued on BoardGameGeek;
2–4 players · — · Ages 10+
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110
Orlando 2026
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1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 14+
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111
Not Alone: Remastered Edition 2026
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2–7 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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112
Black Flag! 2026
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4–8 players · ~30 min · Ages 10+
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113
The Danes 2027
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1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 14+
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114
Fragments: Solara 2026
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1–4 players · ~90 min · Ages 10+
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115
Fragments: Fungataï 2026
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1–4 players · ~40 min · Ages 10+
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Lorenzo il Magnifico: Maiestas 2027
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1–4 players · ~60 min · Ages 12+
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