Board games tend to be a favorite family pastime where children and adults can spend hours upon hours competing to be the winner. From modernized classic board games to real-life Candy Land, check out the attached gallery for all the ways you can play!
Implications - Even in our age of console and computer gaming, there is no denying that board games are still a remarkably powerful and relevant force, especially when it comes to family entertainment. It's simply impossible to replace the experience of physically sitting around a table with your loved ones and reveling in a shared experience. Business leaders take note: board games are far from dead, as consumers continue to seek physical interaction with one another.
23 Unusual Board Games

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Touchscreen Bus Stop Ads
Nokia n95 Interactive Billboard Games

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$20,000 Game Board
Diamond Scrabble

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Real-Life Game Boards
German Ads Reenact Monopoly Settings
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Sephora Monopoly
Build Your Own Beauty Empire
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Modernizing Classic Games
Monopoly: Recession Edition Plays on Hard Times
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Board Game Statues
David Mach's Sculpture Made of Domino & Scrabble Tiles
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My Monopoly
Make Your Own Version
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Nintendo Board Games
Super Mario World by Ashley Buerkett is a 3D Masterpiece
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Steampunked Monopoly
The Popular Board Game Goes Victorian in this DIY Set
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Life-Sized Board Games
Candy Land Takes Over San Francisco's Lombard Street
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Rebranding Classic Board Games
Monopoly's Packaging Gets a Modern Look
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Classic Board Game Makeovers
Clue Updated for Tabloid Culture
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“A Christmas Story” Board Game
I Double Dog Dare Ya
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Gameboards for Extreme Conditions
New Wave Chess & Checkers
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Board Game Revivals
Classic Games Make a Comeback to Relieve Recession Boredom
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Beefed-Up Board Games
Childhood Entertainment Gets Touch of High Class
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Video Game Board Games
Nintendo Monopoly
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Wall-Mounted Board Games
Straight Up Chess
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Stylish Board Games
Brass Skeleton Key Chess Set For the Fashionably Competitive
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Board Game Art
Extraordinarily Creative Artworks Inspired by the Classic Game of Chess
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'Guess Who?' Graffiti
Kids' Board Game Gets a Street Art Touch From Surplus Bargains
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How To Be A Dot.Com Billionaire Boardgame
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Celebrity Board Games
Rock Star Rehab
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Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
High-Fashion Video Game Consoles
The Balenciaga Snake Game Marks the Lunar New Year
Family Board Game Promos
Hasbro and Birds Eye Teamed Up to Encourage Family Bonding
Opulent Automotive Chess Sets
The Rolls-Royce Chess Set is Crafted by Hand
Video Game-Inspired Tabletop Games
KessCo Debuts the Sonic Speed Battle Tabletop Game
Stealthy Automotive Chess Sets
The Rolls-Royce Chess Set is Theatrically Designed
Next-Gen Drinking Games
Almost Friday Features Four Mini-Games for Adults & Beer Can-Shaped Cards
Beautifully Artful Chess Sets
Rory Noble-Turner Designs the Engaging Dune Chess Set
AI-Powered Choose-Your-Own Adventure Books
Playbrary GPT Merges Literature with Gaming
Retro Gaming Room Experiences
Step Back in Time with W Montréal’s Retro Gaming Box Experience
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Board Game Furniture Innovations
Bandpass Design Launches a Board Game Coffee Table, The Firefly
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Alcohol-Centered Board Games
The MONOPOLY Board Crawl is a Drinking-Friendly Upgrade on a Classic
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Artful Wearable Chess Sets
Louis Le Joly Senoville Designs the Dynamic Ha Mat Set
Interactive Screen-Free Games
Spin & Play® Encourages Physical Activity and Cognitive Development
Digital Pet Board Games
Tamagotchi Collections is for Two to Four Players
Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games
Hasbro Transforms a Classic with the Monopoly Board Crawl
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables
The 'FoldPlay' Folding Table Works Anywhere in the House
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Fishy Tabletop Card Games
Unstable Games Launches Fishy Squishy Crusty Quirky at Target
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Immersive Jigsaw Puzzles
The 'Harry Potter Jigsaw Puzzle' from Theory11 Features Unique Elements
Playing Card-Themed Apparel
Nintendo Launches a New hanafuda Product Collection
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Digital Marble Tabletop Games
The FunPop Tabletop Pinball Game Works with Up to Four Players
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Bestselling Board Game Expansions
Player Insights Informed the All-New Monopoly Expansion Packs
Digital Board Game Tables
The Arena from Game Theory Tables Enables Smart Tabletop Gaming
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Candy Challenge Card Games
BeanBoozled Taste the Truth Gamifies the Jelly Bean Tasting Experience
Board Game-Themed Dynamic Accessories
Hasbro and Irregular Choice Launch a Monopoly Collection
Brick Builder Party Games
LEGO Brick Like This! Challenges Teams to Communicate and Collaborate
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
The Tetris Forever Handheld Video Game Console Marks 40 Years
Interactive Outdoor Games
City Chase Combines Outdoor Exploration with Fun, Strategic Gameplay
Feline Adventure Board Games
Adventures in Friskies World Includes a Special Toy to Entertain Cats
Egg-Centric Metaverse Games
American Egg Board Launched a Tower of Eggs Pop-Up on Roblox
Mental Health Board Games
MindScape Promotes Understanding and Awareness
Reimagined Age-Inclusive Classic Games
Ageless Innovation Recently Debuted YAHTZEE Slots
Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles
Sara Ourani Designs the SUP Game Box 400 Console
Smart TV Party Games
Jackbox Games is Coming to Smart TVs Through a New Update
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Miniature Toy Billiards Table
Golden Eye Designs a LEGO Vintage Billiards Table
In-Car Gaming Experiences
BMW Introduces the UNO Car Party Experience for Immersive Fun
Mobile Game Universe Expansions
King Expands Its Roster with Candy Crush Solitaire
Resort-Inspired Video Games
Nintendo Debuts Super Mario Party Jamboree for Switch
Cartoon Cat Board Games
Hello Kitty®: Day at the Park Comes with a Limited Edition Figurine
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Sports-Themed Board Games
MONOPOLY Panini Prizm Brings Basketball and Board Games Together
Sharable Digital Video Games
The Nintendo Switch Virtual Game Card Allows for Sharing
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Updated Traditional Game Experiences
Admiral Clash Reimagines Battleship in New Angle
Park-Inspired Printable Board Games
Studio Ghibli Unveils the Ghibli Park Board Game
In-Sauna Card Games
Sauna Games Specializes in Games to Play While Sweating It Out
Retro-Forward Adventure Games
These 'OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars' Editions Boast Collectibles
Unicorn-Themed Card Games
Unstable Games Debuts the Unstable Unicorns Diamond Edition
Mysterious Cartoon Board Games
CLUE: PEANUTS Edition Celebrates the Cartoon's 75th Anniversary
Oral Health Board Games
A Project Team is Developing a Game to Teach Kids About Food & Cavities
Social-Focused Childrens Games
Dragon Snacks Games' 'Solar Punk' Will Act as a Social Hub
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Twisted Storytelling Games
Storiado is a Bizarre and Hilarious Alternative to Board Games
Wizard-Themed Board Games
The Monopoly Harry Potter Edition is Hogwarts-Inspired
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Hybrid Party Game Tables
Tiburon Tables Incorporate Different Aspects of Several Games
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Daily Puzzle Hint Platforms
Connections Answer Provides Daily Hints to the New York Times' Games
Innovative Game Collections
Particula Redefines Play and Learning with Elevated Classics
Intricate Jigsaw Puzzles
Elms Handcut Puzzles Offer a Luxurious Take on the Traditional Puzzles
Finger-Sized Throwing Games
Tactic Games Launches the New Mölkky Minipeli Skittle-Throwing Game
Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards
The Epicurean BBQ Board Helps You Master the Grill
Free Urban Adventure Games
Adventure City Games Launches a Consumer-Focused Initiative in BC
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Cartoon Cat Board Games
Hasbro Presents a Special Hello Kitty Monopoly Game for Her Anniversary
Horror Anthology Board Games
Skybound Creepshow: The Suspense-Building Game is Story-Driven
Civilization Rebuilding App Games
The After Inc. Game Was Made by the Creators of Plague Inc.
Nature-Inspired Playdate Card Games
The Spilled Mushrooms Card Game is a Puzzle Game
Block Game Collaborative Projects
Minecraft Announces an Exciting Tetris Collaboration
Long-Haul Flight Toys
Turkish Airlines Created My Travel Buddy for Young Travelers
Boardgame-Inspired Lifesize Experiences
Monopoly to Launch Monopoly Lifesized: Travel Edition
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Advanced Mobile Card-Collecting Games
Wizards Of The Coast Offers a Mobile 'Magic: The Gathering'
Cozy Self-Exploration Games
Betwixt Provides Epic Escapes from Stress & Anxiety with Storytelling
Strategic AI Wordplay Games
Vocab Scrabble Puts an Innovative Twist on the Classic Game
Collaborative Daily Word Games
Netflix and TED Talks Join to Create the TED Tumblewords Game
Holiday Puzzle Designs
JIGGY Holiday Puzzles are an Artful Activity
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Classic Board Game Remakes
Dungeons & Dragons Takes on a Celebratory Modernized Update
Memory-Based Adult Card Games
Hasbro Introduces a New Party Card Game Dubbed Arschmallows
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Revived Retro Arcade Games
Nintendo Breathes Life Back to the NES Version of Tetris
Card Game Finders
CardMaster Allows You to Discover Fun Card Games for 2-10 Players
Chaotic Cat-Themed Board Games
Exploding Kittens: The Board Game Reimagines a Viral Card Game
Engaging 3D Games
The FOROS Game Brings Timeless Fun with a Modern Twist
Chili-Centered Card Games
Bush's Chop. Drop. Chili! Helps Families Bond While Their Meal Simmers
Geographic Guessing Games
CountryGuessr Tasks Players with Identifying a Country with a Photo
Relaxing Brain Teaser Games
Sprinkle Words Takes a Non-Competitive Approach to Phone Games
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
Pirate Bento Games
Luffy’s Bento Panic Creates an Appetite for Board Game Play
Point-and-Click Escape Games
Escape Room Phantom Train Challenges Players with Stories and Puzzles
Challenging Memory Games
Memory Match Game Enhances Memory in a Fun Competitive Way
Dynamic Expanding Design Series
James de Wulf Adds More Designs to the Ongoing Exo Series
Playful Food-Themed Games
Taco Vs Burrito Offers a Fun and Lighthearted Card Game
Culinary Battle Games
Show Me Your Chef Recreates the Excitement of Cooking Competitions
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Prehistoric Puzzle Games
'Block Puzzle in the Stone Age' Takes a Refreshing Twist on a Classic
Interactive Entertainment Board Games
MONOPOLY GO! Transforms Digital Mobile Game into Real Play
Reverse Synthesis Puzzle Games
Sesame Game is a Reverse Puzzle Where Players Merge Fruits
Stimulating Word Association Games
Worlds of Words Challenges Players to Think Outside the Box
Bubble Tea Art Games
Call of Boba is a Fun Game where Players Sell Bubble Tea Drinks
Mentally Stimulating Game Collections
Fresh Words: Word Game Boasts Engaging and Challenging Games
Custom AI Charades
This App Can Generate Fun Categories and Ideas Within Minutes
Social Gaming Calendars
ArcadeCal Helps Gamers Coordinate Their Gaming Sessions
Collaborative Word Games
Wordle Remake Invites Players to Solve Words Together with Friends
Soothing Puzzle Games
Puzzle Odyssey Hosts a Collection of Games at Varying Levels
Couple's Card Games
Ours Cards Creates Personalized Games to Deepen Your Connection
Spiritual Film-Inspired Board Games
Beetlejuice Ouija from Op Games Celebrates the Bio-Exorcist
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
Strategic Board Gameplay
WiTZ Reinvents Reversi With AI Levels, Board Sizes, and Variants
Card Game Enhancers
Robeeto Adds Surprise Events to Uno for a Fun, Dynamic Gaming Experience
Quick Trivia Games
Brain Break! Lets Users Enjoy Random Trivia or Create Custom Quizzes Using AI
Personalized Game Show Generators
Quizado Lets You Host Your Own Family Feud-Style Game Nights
Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun
Learning Game Platforms
Study Snacks Turns Vocabulary and Knowledge Learning Into a Fun Game
Re-Imagined Adult Party Games
Fluttr Spin the Bottle Features 150 Naughty Challenges
Digitized Sudanese Board Games
JumpDog Offers a Fresh New Format To Play The Traditional Game
Live Board Game Productions
Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern is Theatrically Interactive
Social Deduction Games
Plain Spaghetti Games Launches Its Inaugural Game Offering — Staked!
Month-Long Memory Challenges
Mann is a 30-Day Memory Workout Game to Keep the Mind Sharp
Captivating Maze-Solving Games
Maze Mastermind Tasks Players with Escaping in Less than 10 Moves
Online Trivia Platforms
Masters of Trivia Offers a New Take With a Diverse Array of Topics