Board Games for Adults: 10 Editors’ Favorites and New Releases

Board games for adults
Our top 10 and promising new releases for 2022

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We are happy to admit it: we love board games. You and your family and friends too? Then we have ten great board games for adults that you should take a closer look at.

Are you already planning your next game night with family or friends? Great, then these tips for our favorite board games for adults are just what you need. In addition to tried and tested favorites, we have also selected some brand new, very promising new releases for 2022. Dedicate yourself to new playful challenges and rediscover classics in revised versions.

Board games for adults: strategy, riddle or game of chance – what would you like?

Pub Quiz – Family & Friends Special

If you can’t go to the pub to solve the puzzle, don’t despair. It’s for moments like this “Pub Quiz Family & Friends Special” for home. 750 new questions bring a breath of fresh air to your quiz world. On the playing field you have to win together with your comrades-in-arms against imaginary other pub-goers. Knowledge and speed must be combined and ultimately lead to victory. In the “Family & Friends” edition, questions about the other players are added to general knowledge questions. For example, questions about your mother’s favorite food or your best friend’s favorite hobby.

Number of players: 3-6 players
Age recommendation: from 12 years

Cubitos

at “Cubito” some threads have to come together so that the victory is yours in the end. In addition to strategic thinking, you also need a bit of luck to make the dice fall the way you want them to. Joy and sorrow are often close together in such games – the fun factor and the excitement are all the more worthwhile. With skillful throws, you can improve your skills and master the seven racetracks with flying colours. Unless your luck runs out and you lose your skills with every shot… Can you make it across the finish line first?

Number of players: 2-4 players
Age recommendation: from 10 years

The Red Cathedral – The Tsar’s Builders

In this strategy game, you and your competitors become master builders. create”The Red Cathedral” from the existing materials. Plan, forge alliances and become the most successful master builder. You have not found any players to compete with? No problem! The game allows you to create the edifice of the tsar even on your own.

Number of players: 1-4 players
Age recommendation: from 12 years

Sebastian Fitzek killer cruise

In this escape game it’s “Save yourself who can!” Only as a team can you and your fellow players win against the game – and the killer on board “Sebastian Fitzek’s Killer Cruise” escaped alive. Get yourself and your fellow passengers to safety, solve puzzles and track down the murderer. What is particularly nice about this board game is that the packaging turns into a 3D game board. Another advantage: You can choose the desired level of difficulty at the beginning of the game.

Number of players: 2-4 players
Age recommendation: from 12 years

Caverna: cave against cave

A one on one duel. Who will build their cave fastest and successfully beat the competition? At the end of the game, who will have achieved great wealth? Who made the best use of their lair? Find it with a batch “Caverna: Cave Versus Cave” out of here.

Number of players: 2 players
Age recommendation: from 10 years

Catan: 3D Edition

The classic game “Catan” has recently been available in a 3D edition for a completely new gaming experience. The rules and the structure of the game remain the same: For three to four players, it means trading, building roads and founding settlements. A total of 19 fields are available to give space to your settlement efforts.

Number of players: 3-4 players
Age recommendation: from 10 years

Crime Stories: London

Become a criminal investigator and help clarify “Crime Stories: London” a crime. Join forces with your fellow players and follow the clues – don’t let yourself be distracted or misled. Time is running out. Because an actor disappeared a few hours before his big performance. Can you and your team solve the mystery of his disappearance in time?

Number of players: 1-6 players
Age recommendation: from 12 years

Talisman: Harry Potter

The game “Talisman” is now available in a wide variety of versions – since 2021 also in the Harry Potter Edition. The goal at “Talisman: Harry Potter” is reaching Voldemort before all other players. Magical powers and Harry’s famous wand can be particularly helpful here.

Important: The game has only been released in the English version so far.

Number of players: 2-5 players
Age recommendation: from 13 years

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Ark Nova

The board game “Arche Nova” will be released at the beginning of March 2022. Become a zoo owner and put all your energy into biodiversity, animal welfare and the enjoyment of your zoo visitors. By building your academic reputation and adding attractions, you can skillfully steer the game in your desired direction.

Publication date: 03/01/2022
Number of players: 1-4 players
Age recommendation: from 14 years

You can play the game now preorder.

EXIT: The Game – Shadows over Middle-earth

Exit games are the perfect homegrown answer to escape rooms. Puzzle fans can bring the fun into their own living room. On March 15, 2022 you can look forward to a new adventure. With “Shadows over Middle-earth” an exit game appears that plays in the world of “Lord of the Rings”. Help the hobbits and save Middle-earth. If you ever get stuck, Gandalf will be by your side and show you the way.

Publication date: 03/15/2022
Number of players: 1-4 players
Age recommendation: from 10 years

You can play the game now preorder.

Harry Potter: House Cup Contest

Are you a real Potterhead? Then you should like the new board game “Harry Potter: Contest for the House Cup”. Choose your house and compete for house points in Hogwarts. Acquire knowledge of the magic arts and learn and improve your skills – and lead your house to victory.

Publication date: 03/10/2022
Number of players: 2-4 players
Age recommendation: from 11 years

You can play the game now preorder.

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