The Best New Board Games: 2021 Edition

In case you missed it, board games have gotten far much more advanced (and entertaining) than they used to be, bouncing them into a comeback as a mainstream form of entertainment for families, adults and friends because whether we choose to admit it or not, we all spend that little too much time socializing online rather than enjoying each others company in person. 

Our list below includes the best new board games of 2020 for every kind of crowd, they us creative ideas and unique themes to make sure you and your friends or family are in for a great experience.

Best new game to play with the little ones - Azul: Summer Pavilion

Azul: Summer Pavilion has six rounds, at the start of each round players draw random tiles from the bag and place them on their individual player tiles to earn points. The aim of the game is to to use the finest materials to create the summer pavilion, trying to waste as little supplies as possible. Only the best master artisan will succeed in order to honor the Portuguese royal family. 

Best new affordable game – Ticket to ride: New York

Featuring the familiar gameplay from the popular Ticket to Ride game series, Ticket to ride: New York implements features you already know and love such as claiming routes, collecting cards and drawing tickets. This time, however, through a simplified map of Manhattan- the great thing about this is that gameplay is almost guaranteed to last under 15 minutes, whilst still being fun and exciting. 

Best new board game for two players Undaunted: Normandy

Undaunted: Normandy is a new and exciting deck-building game where you and your opponent are in command of either American or German forces. You will be faced with critical missions, using your cards to control your troops and lead the battle in your favor. Each decision is critical as every casualty you face from your pack of troops removes a card from your deck.