The 10 Best Fantasy Board Games
This wiki has been updated 16 times since it was first published in September of 2020. Ideal for gatherings with friends, these fantasy-themed board games will make your evening a night to remember. Our carefully curated collection features adventures suitable for beginner and advanced players, as well as satisfying mid-level options. Whether your idea of fun is setting out on a heroes' quest or a rogue-like mission of thievery, one of these choices is sure to tickle your fancy. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Cephalofair's Gloomhaven
2. Lords of Waterdeep
3. Starling: Everdell
Editor's Notes
September 30, 2020:
Whether you are an experienced gamer or are new to the scene, this list contains a fantasy board game that will appeal to you. Cephalofair's Gloomhaven is a fantastic option for serious players who want to challenge themselves in an immersive setting. It is a legacy-style game that does not reset from one playthrough to the next and holds the potential to run for a 100+ hour campaign. Each session builds on the last, giving players the experience of creating their own extensive story within its world.
Lords of Waterdeep is an exciting worker placement-style adventure. The goal of the game is to collect as many resources as possible and use them to complete quests and gain points that contribute towards your ultimate victory. The rulebook is very concise, which means you and your friends can get to actually playing much faster than you would with most games. It's simple enough for newbies to learn and engaging enough for seasoned players to enjoy.
Starling: Everdell is an intricately illustrated work featuring many lovable forest creatures as its main characters. It's simple to learn and a great entry-level game that will hold the interest of a wide demographic. The gameplay spans over a course of seasons in a charming fictional universe. The physical components of the game are crafted in detail, consisting not only of a game board and cards, but also a giant tree and player figures that are shaped like turtles, squirrels, hedgehogs, and mice. Its visual appeal will likely attract friends and family members who are more on the reluctant side when it comes to joining board games, making this a great option for family gatherings.
Special Honors
7th Sea Similar to traditional tabletop roleplay games, 7th Sea is a series that allows for elaborate character and storyline customization and holds a lot of replay value. Your personalized events occur in a world inspired by renaissance-era Europe, with each fantasy nation having its own culture, language, and current affairs. chaosium.com
4. Stonemaier's Scythe
5. The Rise of Queensdale
6. Small World: Underground
7. Call to Adventure
8. Legacy of Dragonholt
9. Winter Tales
10. Near and Far
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