Whether it's a night stay with friends or a family night, the idea of playing a board game is a solid way to chill and unwind. It's the easiest way to get everyone off their phones and into their competitive spirits. Even something as simple and iconic as Ludo can lead to war-like situations (been there, done that) or be a great bonding activity. They are packed with nostalgia, fun, and good times. So if you're also looking for a board game that can make your next night stay with friends or a family night exciting and fun, check out this list of 13 best board games that you can buy online. Read on and bookmark for later!
13 Top Board Games To Play With Friends & Family At Your Next House Party
Overview
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- 1. Monopoly
- 2. Scrabble
- 3. Guess Who
- 4. Catan
- 5. Wingspan
- 6. Wavelength
- 7. Shasn
- 8. Trivial Pursuit Family Edition Game
- 9. Battleship
- 10. Bharata 600 BC
- 11. Scotland Yard
- 12. Treasure Island
- 13. Clue
13 Best Board Games To Play With Friends & Family
Monopoly
₹1299
Monopoly is truly the OG board game and has not ceased to be a delight even after decades. It is likely among the first board games for many and offers a perfect blend of fun and strategic business tactics. We'd even say it's one of the first games that teaches you about spending and saving; you have to buy properties, build houses, take rent and even pay taxes! And hope that you are not the one who has to declare bankruptcy. It's an easy one, great for playing with friends or family, and will keep you engaged for hours. While the original game came with paper money, newer versions include credit cards and different themes.
Customer Rating: 4.2/5
No. of Players: 2 to 8 people
Age: 8 and up
LBB Tip: If you're looking for a more desi version of Monopoly, check out the Business board game.
Scrabble
₹1399
Scrabble is known to start wars over 'Does this word exist?'. The rules are simple: you get seven letters each, and you have to create words with them to score maximum points. It requires creativity and improves vocabulary, and it is easily one of our favourite games. Although fair warning, it requires using your mind a lot, so some people may not always be on board with the idea of playing Scrabble.
Customer Rating: 4.2/5
No. of Players: 2 to 4
Age: 8 and up
Guess Who
₹1199
A perfect game for two players, Guess Who is another one of our go-to board games. It's a mystery game where you have to find out what card the other person has by asking simple questions. It is a relatively fast-paced game, lasting 10 to 15 minutes per game and is meant for kids. However, even adults can enjoy it, as it's super engaging and always results in loads of laughter.
Customer Rating: 4.3/5
No. of Players: 2 people
Age: 6 and up
Catan
₹3499
Catan is a very famous and family-friendly game that takes around 30-40 minutes to finish and requires you to strategically build resources and trade. You need ten victory points for building settlements, cities, and roads, all of which require strategy, planning, and smartness to make the longest road to score you the most points. If you were an avid fan of the show Big Bang Theory, you must've seen this one there as well! In fact, actual championships are held every year, with participants from around the world.
Customer Rating: 4.2/5
No. of Players: 3 to 4 players
Age: 8 and up
Wingspan
₹15496
Wingspan became extremely popular a couple of years ago and is now regarded as one of the top picks, despite its high price and complexity. The players are birdwatchers and need to attract birds to their aviaries to collect the most points by the end of the game. The difficulty level of this board game is moderate and may require you to sit out for a few rounds to fully understand it. Additionally, it is a four-round game that takes about 40 to 70 minutes to finish one game.
Customer Rating: 4.9/5
No. of Players: Up to 5 players
Age: 14 and up
Wavelength
₹3999
Wavelength is a party game that is played in two groups. While it's not exactly like a flat board game, it involves a similar layout with a pointer. One player becomes the 'Psychic' and gives a single-word clue to help their team guess the location of a hidden target on a spectrum between two opposite concepts. It creates a fun bonding experience and can spark controversial debates.
Customer Rating: 4.7/5
No. of Players: 2 to 20 players
Age: 8 and up
Shasn
₹4499
This one's for people who love politics and power. In Shasn, players must take political personas and compete in a national election. With clever policy questions and changes, you must manage resources, influence voters, and outmanoeuvre each other to secure power. This engaging game requires you to think clearly and dynamically.
Customer Rating: 4.3/5
No. of Players: 3 to 5 people
Age: 14 and up
Trivial Pursuit Family Edition Game
₹10894
Hasbro is a perfect family game, suitable for all ages. The game is simple; you need to answer trivia questions about history, pop culture, science, art, literature, sports, and more to gain points to move up the scoreboard. There are 100 blue cards for adults and 100 yellow cards for kids to ensure that the game is fair for everyone. You can either play it in teams or individually.
Customer Rating: 4.7/5
No. of Players: 2 to 6 people
Age: 8 and up
Battleship
₹1399
Probably one of the most played games in many series and movies online, Battleship is all about trying to sink your opponent's ship to win. It requires you to strategically call out numbers from your 10x10 grid on which your opponent may have placed their battleship. Each player has to place 5 ships (a Carrier, a Battleship, a Cruiser, a Submarine, and a Destroyer) on their grid, and the first player to sink 5 ships of their opponent wins.
Customer Rating: 4.3/5
No. of Players: 2 players
Age: 7 and up
Bharata 600 BC
₹5900
Yet another strategy game, Bharata 600 BC, is a board game set in the ancient Indian sub-continent. It's historically accurate and offers an immersive experience into the era of 16 Mahajanapadas (Sanskrit for 'Great Kingdoms'). In this game, players assume the role of various Mahajanapada rulers to build and lead their armies, manage resources and conquer other Mahajanapadas. It's like Monopoly, but make it one taken out of history textbooks.
Customer Rating: 4.6/5
No. of Players: 2 to 8 players
Age: 14 and up
Scotland Yard
₹599
One player becomes Mr. X, and the remaining players become detectives who have to stay alert and catch Mr. X from moving through London (the map on the board game) without getting caught. While each player moves publicly on the board, Mr. X writes down their location. The winner will either be the detective who moves to the space occupied by Mr. X, or if Mr. X lands on a space occupied by a detective. For Mr. X to win, all detectives should run out of tickets to transport through London, without catching him.
Customer Rating: 4.4/5
No. of Players: 3 to 6 players
Age: 7 and up
Treasure Island
₹499
This fast-moving game keeps you on your toes as you try to guess where your opponent has hidden their treasure. Each player has their treasure on an island, and the goal is to travel through the board asking questions about the other opponents' treasure islands to identify where their treasure could be. All you need is a good memory, some logic and a lot of luck to find out where others have stored their treasure.
Customer Rating: 4.2/5
No. of Players: 2 to 4 players
Age: 5 and up
Clue
₹1299
Live your Sherlock Holmes dreams in this detective game. This murder mystery game is all about solving the crime by gathering clues. The goal is simple: to find out who killed Boddy Black. There are 6 suspects in total, and each has some secrets to hide. The clue cards help you get close to the killer while also uncovering these hidden secrets. To win, you need to accurately accuse the suspect while also revealing the weapon of murder and the room in which it happened.
Customer Rating: 4.2/5
No. of Players: 2 to 6 players
Age: 8 and up
