10 New Board Games Releases That Will Make You a Pro Gamer
If you are searching for a board game to play with your family and friends, you’re lucky because many great games and expansions are available on Amazon. And 5-Minute Crafts has selected the top 10 new board games releases that promise to entertain and make you a pro gamer in no time.
1. Trekking the World: discover exciting destinations and new cultures
Editor’s Choice
Trekking the World is an educational board game that takes players to different destinations around the globe. While playing, you’ll discover various cultures and landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Egypt’s pyramids of Giza, and Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay. The item measures 30.5×30.5×7.6 cm, so you don’t need much space to play this game. Finally, Trekking the World is suitable for kids and adults.
Review: “One of the best games we have played. I highly recommend watching the ‘how to play video’ — the rules are very well explained, I watched it once by myself and the second time with my children and then I guided them during our first game. My 9 and 12 yo were able to plan their strategies by themselves the second time we played.” Eve
2. Who Knows Where: a guessing game for learning and fun
Editor’s Choice
Who Knows Where is a guessing game in which you can bend the rules to make it easier for children or more difficult for adults. It has more than 1,000 questions, over 5 categories, and a double-sided board with different world maps. And you’ll have to answer questions regarding famous tourist attractions, country capitals, cities and towns, well-known landmarks, and more. The number of players or teams is from 2 to 4.
Review: “This is a really REALLY good game for everyone. After seeing it recommended on a ‘Best Games’ website, I’m really glad I bought it.” jan drayton
3. Quiztimate: a family-friendly game based on logical thinking
Editor’s Choice
This is a family-friendly trivia game that is suitable for at least 3 players. It consists of 300 questions that players will need to think logically to answer. For example, one of them asks how many words a dog can understand. And you’ll learn and have fun while playing Quiztimate and combining 4 rounds for a premium experience.
Review: “I would go as far as saying this game is the best family game I have ever bought and we have Monopoly, Game of Life, Scrabble, and about 20 others.” H Flowers
4. Soundiculous: sounds that get everyone to laugh out loud
Editor’s Choice
Soundiculous is a game of sounds that will baffle you, and make you and your co-players laugh. While playing, you’ll try to figure out if the sound you make really sounds like what you think it sounds like. And you can mimic anything or anyone you want, including monkey, electric shock, or diving sounds. The number of players could be between 3 and 10 and is suitable for players over 8 years of age.
Review: “I played this with my friends and we had such a laugh with it. The sounds always sounded different when they came out and we all learned what sounds we could and couldn’t make, with hilarious results.” Zack
5. Kids Against Maturity: a party game about filling in the blanks
Editor’s Choice
Kids Against Maturity is an Amazon’s Choice card game that is ideal for having fun. The game is about choosing the funniest answer, and the person providing the most, wins. And it consists of 600 question and answer cards and a storage box. Next, you’ll have to fill in various gaps as you play. Finally, the ideal number of players is 4 or more.
Review: “Such a funny game, my kids are in stitches over this game.” Amazon Customer
6. Back Down Memory Lane: test your knowledge about music and film
Editor’s Choice
Back Down Memory Lane is a trivia game based on pop culture. It is made up of 200 questions sourced from the past 4 decades of film and music. Moreover, it covers topics from mainstream and urban culture. So, gather your family and friends and test your knowledge against theirs in this new board game.
Review: “It has its own uniqueness & is so much fun that it makes the players look forward to the next game.” JANNA
7. Jibbergiggle: make everyone laugh as you fool around
Editor’s Choice
In this game, you’re free to let out gibberish sounds and make strange facial expressions as much as you like. And the other players around you face a challenge — trying to guess what you’re acting out. However, the best part is that it doesn’t matter how old you are since everyone over 8 is welcome to play Jibbergiggle. And it is suitable for 3 to 8 players.
Review: “Absolutely awesome game! We played it with our kids, including the grumpy almost 16-year-old who thinks everything is stupid... and he loved it as much as the rest of us! Easy to follow rules and a light-hearted game that can be played quickly or extended.” Hannah Mackenzie
8. Monopoly: Disney Villains — play the game as a cartoon baddie
Editor’s Choice
The well-known Monopoly board game that makes you a real estate specialist comes in a different package, introducing villains from Disney cartoons. And every baddie wields a special power that differs from the abilities of their adversaries. Furthermore, you can steal money and resources from your competitors to give yourself a boost. The suitable age for playing Monopoly: Disney Villains is 8 and above.
Review: “The game is quick, which is what you need when kids are playing. The rules are easy and are explained simply in the leaflet.” Donna
9. Catan 3D Edition: Settlers and Cities and Knights
Editor’s Choice
Catan 3D edition combines 2 games — the Settlers of Catan and Cities and Knights. And this special edition includes 3D painted tiles made of resin. Furthermore, you’ll mark the boundaries of your expanding realm with hand-painted cities and settlements, roads, and city walls. This board game is suitable for players over 10, and the average playing time is 45 minutes.
Review: “This is one of the best games ever. It is identical to the larger version in terms of gameplay although it’s actually BETTER because it includes a 2-player add-on version which works pretty well and is still fun.” Becksjane
10. Escape Room: predict the unpredictable to get away
Editor’s Choice
If you’re an Escape Room fan but can’t travel to the other end of the city to enjoy one, you can play it at home now. And you have exactly an hour to crack the code and escape from the trap that closed around you. The game has 3 scenarios, so you can choose the one that matches your skills. The game is suitable for 3 to 5 players who are at least 16 years old.
Review: “Absolutely loved this game, we do a lot of real escape rooms and this comes as close as you can get to the real thing.” G Dogg
5-Minute Crafts gets commissions for purchases made through the links in this post at no additional cost to the buyer.