The Best Board Games Ever! TOP 10 ! - Updated for 2024 - Our Favorite tabletop boardgames

[@WhereMyMeepsAt]

Yasss! Villainous! Doesn't get the representation it deserves!! Great video!

[@BoxedMeeples]

Another Villainious fan i see. We recently did our Top 10 Villainous Characters recenrly, which may well intwrest you. So glad you enjoyed our top 10. Wont be long till we will be doing this all over again for 2025!

[@WhereMyMeepsAt]

@ somehow I didn’t see that video. I’ll go check it out! Because we are Disney fans, I bought it for my wife and we fell in love and have every copy!!

[@BoxedMeeples]

@@WhereMyMeepsAt kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGarenWdeLR3fNU

[@BoxedMeeples]

@@WhereMyMeepsAt We've also done a lot of Content on Lorcana which you may love as Disney Fans!

[@WhereMyMeepsAt]

@@BoxedMeeples Absolutely LOVE Lorcana!!!

[@modlitwaSERCA]

My Top-10: 10. Nemesis 10* Nemesis: Lockdown 9. Brzdęk! Nie drażnij smoka - pokochałem tą grę od samego początku 9*. Brzdęk! Katakumby 9*. Brzdęk! Raban w próżni - jeszcze bardziej dopracowana wersja Brzdęka 9*. Brzdęk! Legacy 8. Diuna: Imperium - ta gra świetnie odzwierciedla klimat Arrakis i całej DIUNY 7. Wiedźmin: Stary Świat + dodatki - o jak mi ta gra się spodobała i pozytywnie mnie zaskoczyła, naprawdę czuć w niej KLIMAT Wiedźmina 6. Mage Knight - świetny klimat, świetny świat, po prostu Mage Knight !! 5. Anachrony - bardzo fajnie pomyślany świat i klimatyczna gra 4. Łowcy A. D. 2114 - o jaka ta gra jest klimatyczna i dopracowana… 3. Etherfields - klimat tej gry, mechanika i piękne grafiki urzekły mnie... 2. Scythe - klimat tej gry jest genialny... Świetnie odzwierciedla klimat konfliktu... 1. Bonfire - jak wzajemnie zazębiają się mechaniki w tej grze, to jest po prostu niesamowite !!

[@BoxedMeeples]

My Top-10: 10. Nemesis 10* Nemesis: Lockdown 9. Clink! Don't tease the dragon - I loved this game from the very beginning 9*. Twang! Catacombs 9*. Twang! Raban in a vacuum - an even more refined version of Brzdęk 9*. Twang! Legacy 8. Dune: Empire - this game perfectly reflects the atmosphere of Arrakis and the entire DUNE 7. The Witcher: Old World + expansions - I liked this game and it positively surprised me, you can really feel the Witcher CLIMATE in it 6. Mage Knight - great atmosphere, great world, simply Mage Knight!! 5. Anachrony - a very nicely designed world and an atmospheric game 4. Hunters A. D. 2114 - what a atmospheric and refined game this is... 3. Etherfields - the atmosphere of this game, mechanics and beautiful graphics charmed me... 2. Scythe - the atmosphere of this game is brilliant... It perfectly reflects the atmosphere of conflict... 1. Bonfire - how the mechanics interlock in this game is simply amazing!!

[@MiaMoo.]

Great work on the series! Congratulations on 1.7k btw ❤

[@BoxedMeeples]

Thank you! 😁 so much. Its fantatsic to see our community grow and its wonderful knowing we are making content people enjoy

[@JJ_TheGreat]

Wow! I am on my half-way through this video (admitting that this is my first video of you guys' that I am watching - I skipped all the way to your Top 10, lol) - and I have to say, I love how you guys are able to distill your games down - and discuss their strategies and what makes each of them great! Thanks! 😀

[@BoxedMeeples]

So glad you are enjoying this one 😀 Do check out the rest of the top 50 if you get a chance. Are there any crossovers with your personal favs? Thanks for watching 😀

[@JJ_TheGreat]

​@BoxedMeeples To be honest, I haven't really played too many of these games. I really like Dwellings of Eldervale (as I said in another comment), but besides that, I have only played 1 of the other games. But I do enjoy watching Top game lists (see below): Great list, btw - 16 distinct games overall - with 4 crossovers: Arnak; SW Rebellion; Scythe; and Root. Looking at the list, I can say that each of them are games which I would like to try at some point (and I would also be willing to give Scythe another try - I played it once, but it just didn't jive with me for whatever reason). Note: I have played My Lil' Everdell, which I picked up for my niece. But I haven't tried regular Everdell yet. Extra Note: I think it's funny that your #10s are: "Everdell" and "Eldervale", respectively. I think those publishers should collaborate and make a game called "Dwellings of Everdell", lol.

[@BoxedMeeples]

Hahaha! Dwellings of Everdell sounds like a lot of fun! We are hoping to play My Lil Everdell soon, as we are looking at doing a video on games with versions aimed at families.

[@Backyard.lumberjack]

First time viewing anything from your channel, very well done video. I enjoyed the discussions and positive energy you both give off. The b-roll was really great and made watching even more enjoyable. Lovely choices for your top 10’s Now, off to watch from 50 like a good lad and see the rest properly haha

[@BoxedMeeples]

Welcome aboard, thanks so much for your kind words we are glad you like what you see. How did you discover us? Lots of videos for you to catch up on!

[@BoxedMeeples]

What would be top of your Top 50 list? Who's list do you agree with more ?

[@Backyard.lumberjack]

@@BoxedMeeples your channel actually popped up as a recommendation after a different top 10. Being the simple man I am, I see a top 10 and I watch the top 10. Happy I did!

[@Backyard.lumberjack]

@@BoxedMeeples we have only played around 16 of our ever growing 60+ collection so far. But I think my favourites have been Boonlake, Castles of Burgundy, Hallertau, and Trolls and Princesses I guess that would lean me heavily towards the euro gamer department, but both lists sprouted new additions to my “I really shouldn’t, but probably will” buy list

[@BoxedMeeples]

Sounds like you've amassed quite an impressive collection already and now we have more to add to our wish list !!

[@TheDarktater]

Scythe, Yedo, and Anachrony are all in my top 10. Great lists!

[@BoxedMeeples]

Sounds like you have fantastic taste! What are the other 7 in your top 10?

[@TeamCGS2005]

Sorry about my comment about Nemesis. I think I was thinking of a different game though I do remember Nemesis being brutal. Anyway thanks so much Libby and Julian. Loving your videos and best of luck for the New Year! 🥰

[@BoxedMeeples]

Love hearing differing opinions! Our views are ours, so of course they're not always the same as anyone else's. Now intrigued to know which game you were thinking about !

[@somanygamessolittletimesmg7725]

Great list! Good job on an enjoyable top 50 😁. I really need to get Bitoku played since that is still on my Shelf of Overkill. Yeah it's overkill because it's too long for shame or opportunity 😅. Yedo is definitely amazing!

[@BoxedMeeples]

Seems you and Libby have similar taste ! What are your favourite board games ? So pleased you enjoyed our lists

[@TeamCGS2005]

40:19 Yeah it reminds me of the adventures created by Jules Verne. I totally understand that Julian.

[@BoxedMeeples]

It reminds me of the Tomb Raider and Uncharted games, who I'm sure a couple of the characters are based on !

[@JJ_TheGreat]

18:02 So, so you know ahead of time which regions are going to score (strategic) - or is it more random/ congress up at the last minute (tactical)? Just wondering. Thanks! 😀

[@BoxedMeeples]

Yes, the scoring regions are drawn at the start of each round. At the end of the game you score for having won sets of different regions, so this does make when you move - and where, important throughout the game.

[@idjester]

you certainly put your hearts and thoughts into each pick so I can relate to that.. Its hard to come up with numbers for each of your top games and when you get down into the top part of your list it gets harder and harder... I will be starting my top 100 list in Feburary... and it looks like there are still a bunch of games out there that I need to get and try... I have not played Root, or Sythe, or Bitoku, and star WArs Rebellion... I guess that means we have a ton of great games out there because none of those will be in my top 100... Iwill have a completely differnent list for my top 100... great games they are for each kind of player... thanks for your effort and time.. and thanks for sharing your thoughts... it will help people decide and try new things... at least it did for me.. so thanks for that..

[@BoxedMeeples]

You're very welcome, so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind words. We do love making these videos each year, especially as it reminds us of how many fantastic games we have on our shelves and our happy memories of playing them. So glad we have introduced you to some new board games and can't wait to hear more about your top10!

[@jackburtonstwin]

Many games in this list which I have in my own collection (actually, almost all of them) so, clearly, we have similar tastes in board games. So nice to see Yedo mentioned. It's been criminally overlooked in my opinion and I really like my Deluxe copy which just looks amazing on the table and has the most imposing box. I also really enjoy games themed around ancient Japan and my collection includes Bitoku, Iki, Eternal Palace, Tang Garden, Katana and, of course, Yedo. All great games that look amazing on the table and draw people in, even those who are not committed gamers.

[@BoxedMeeples]

Oh wow, yes we do seem to have very similar taste. We also have most of those japanese themed games that you mentioned, several of our kallax cubes are dedicated to that setting haha. Totally agree that Yedo needs to get talked about a lot more!

[@debbieholecek3293]

Great video! Just knew Yedo & Root would take the number one spots😊. I also really enjoy lost ruins of Arnak! Never played Sythe. My favorite Stonemaier would be Wingspan. Overall my #1 is a tie between 7 wonders Duel and Splendor Duel!😊

[@BoxedMeeples]

Knew you'd guess ! We just got 7 Wonders Duel so when we play it we will think of you. Now stop watching videos on KZbin and go and play Scythe!

[@debbieholecek3293]

@@BoxedMeeples HaHaHa 😂! I will 😁

[@kitcarpo4745]

Thanks for the vid! My flgs has Bitoku, but I passed over it due to a memory lapse. :( You have reminded me to nab onto it on my next trip.

[@BoxedMeeples]

Hope you enjoy it, such a beautiful game. If you love it, there is now an expansion which adds several modules which can be added in as and when you fancy something slightly different

[@mrbastos]

Yedo is high on my list of games I need to get played. Always sounded amazing so I got the deluxe master set, and luckily I have a game group now so I can try and get it played, time to brush on the rules and be ready to teach it.

[@BoxedMeeples]

Hope you enjoy it! We love that the master set has the modules too. We always play with the specialists, but also like to mix in the clan powers and some of the others occasionally Hope the teach goes well, and your game group enjoys it 🥷

[@alessandroforeveryoung7311]

What's the name of the family game scythe-like at minute 42:45?

[@BoxedMeeples]

That's called "My Little Scythe" from Stonemaier Games. The minis come unpainted though, but it's still one of our favourite family games. We have some more content on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5Tal4qjdr-XhJIsi=jhFipRXyLzzNydsp

[@osopolar35]

What is your recommendation for a 2 player game of root?

[@BoxedMeeples]

To be honest, we wouldn't play Root two player unless you have the hirlings expansion. It's possible to do Cats vs Birds but it doesn't show the game in its best light. Cats Rats Moles could all work in a combination at 2, but would be a very busy board

[@johnnyparos7]

I thought that scythe wasn't good at 2 players, do you play the campaign mode? Or you prefer the normal game with 2 players?

[@BoxedMeeples]

We really like it at two, it plays very differently to bigger play counts less conflict but more cat and mouse . Yes we played the whole Rise of Fenris two player and loved it

[@Shura-23]

Hi and thanks for good video... 👏 So,I need for your recommend.I bought Root base game recently.Even have not played yet.And don't know any rules about this game.We'll play it mostly 2 players,may be sometimes 3 or 4. As I heard that Marauder ex. is better for 2p,I bought Marauder.Then I heard another one(exiles and partisans deck) is great also.Ordered and it's on its way, it's coming... My question: After having these 3 Root boxes(Base game,Marauder and exiles and oartisans deck) will I need any other expansions especially for 2 and may be sometimes 3p? Or it's enough to have fun with those 3 boxes..? Please recommend... Thanks in advance 🙏

[@BoxedMeeples]

@Shura-23 hi, so glad you're exploring Root. If you have access to the Digital Version either on Steam or the App I'd always suggest new players explore that to understand how the factions work.. The game isn't at its best at two, but the Hirlings expansion was specifically designed to solve that problem. A good two player start would be the Cats vs the Eerie (both base) game factions. Then add the Woodland Alliance for the 3rd

[@BoxedMeeples]

@Shura-23 I presume someone suggested the Maurauders Expansion for the Rats, as they play similar (but much more aggressive) to the Cats. I wouldn't touch the Badgers till much later though as they play very differently to the others. Cats vs Rats would be a fun way to play?

[@BoxedMeeples]

@Shura-23 do you know of the channel @lordoftheboard ? He is my goto for great tutorials and a wonderful guy too. Say Hi from us if you do have a watch

[@Shura-23]

@@BoxedMeeples First of all I'm greatful to you for your attention and reply.But... As I informed you I have no idea about the things or names of the things you wrote...))) I"ll be satisfied if I learn is it enough 3 boxes or I need more expansions..? Sorry if there is any mistakes in my question...

[@Shura-23]

@@BoxedMeeples My problem is big.I am not English speaking one even...)))) So,even the rules of the game will take more time to learn...)))

[@laxuscloud2495]

For a newbie. Which of these would you suggest? Ive only played dune uprising as my first game and i LOVE that game. I appreciate any help.

[@BoxedMeeples]

Wow that's a great game! If you enjoyed that, then perhaps give Lost Ruins of Arnak a play. You will have leant some of the basic concepts of worker placement and deckbuilding. But we think this game plays quite differently. It's a modern classic for us. If you enjoy it, there are 2 excellent expansions- one gives you aysemetric players (we always use these now) and another gives a campaign game with a story where new things happen each play.

[@laxuscloud2495]

@@BoxedMeeples thank you so so much for this recommendation!

[@ItsABoardGamesThing]

Ark Nova tops my list (for now….). Save the animals! Save the world! Great lists guys….

[@BoxedMeeples]

Thanks so much. So pleased that Arc Nova was more than last year's new hotness!

[@StefanHoppipolla]

Oh what a top 10 (20). Have a lot of favorite games with you in common and your list gave me some more inspiration for games that are already on my "want to play desperately" list like rising sun oder great wall... Yedo wasnt on the list yet but i immediately put it on the list. Whats your opionion about revive?

[@BoxedMeeples]

So glad you enjoyed it. Sounds like you have similar tastes to Libby.

[@BoxedMeeples]

We talk about Revive earlier in the list its on the 20 - 11 video, so we really do enjoy it ! Maybe it'll be higher next year. Have you played it much? Hope you manage to get a copy of Yedo

[@StefanHoppipolla]

We started with revive recently. Took us a while because the game design didn't hook me so much. But when we played it for the first times it felt so satisfying. Though I found I ended sometimes to early. We also started with the scythe fenris campaign... Jesus it's so good... Peace or war. I thought everyone else is going for peace and then suddenly everyone wanted more conflicts and war :)

[@BoxedMeeples]

We won't say anything about Rise of Fenris, but it may well be our favourite expansion ever. Lots to unlock, which can then be used in the main game. That's the thing about Revive it does start slow and then becomes a race at the end. We were taught it when we visited @FunwithBoxes for Draigcon, which was such an amazing few days

[@JJ_TheGreat]

20:42 FYI, the caption on the screen says "Star Was..." instead of "Star Wars..." I just wanted to point this out.

[@Janisurai]

Good list, root is so good

[@BoxedMeeples]

Thanks so much. You've got excellent taste clearly!

[@stevekingswell9143]

Ankh tops my list, but love your selections.

[@BoxedMeeples]

We should go back to it, we has lots of fun with the camels dividing up regions. Problem has been each time though is one player seems to always run away with it.

[@stevekingswell9143]

@@BoxedMeeples That's an interesting point. Game reviewers play a lot of games, some games need multiple plays and deeper understanding of asymmetric powers in order to be able to carry out the rich strategies in certain games. Do you think some games from a review perspective 'lose out' because they need more game time to be appreciated? This might be especially true if the genre of game is not in your personal sweet spot. Thx!

[@BoxedMeeples]

Do you enjoy Blood Rage and Rising Sun too? Games like Root do rather demand multiple plays before you really understand its majesty!

[@stevekingswell9143]

@@BoxedMeeples I have played and enjoyed Blood Rage it's a great game, I have not played Rising Sun. Yes, I hear Root is a big investment in learning & time, and probably worth it if you have a big enough gaming group.

[@StefanHoppipolla]

Had to watch your top 10 again 😅 One or two more question. Since you have all expansion for great wall, which one do you like the most, thats making most sense adding to the base game And could you recommend some games, that have much interaction between players... Like interaction thats creating some kind of tension on the board like scythe that other players could attack me if i go out very far or brass that other players could use my ressources and pls hands off my beer... I really like these kind of interactions. Maybe you have some more recommendations for me? Thanks a lot 🥳

[@BoxedMeeples]

Glad you've enjoyed the video so much. Not sure if you've seen the rest of the Top 50 for other two payer conflict games. Ones that we didn't mention on the list are the Undaunted Games, Unmatched, General Orders all of which play fantastically at two players. For The great Wall, Black powder is generally thought of as the best expansion. The game is vastly improved when asymmetric soldiers and war machines are involved !

[@StefanHoppipolla]

@@BoxedMeeples yes almost watched the top 50... But most of the time we play with 3-4 players.

[@StefanHoppipolla]

@@BoxedMeeples but it's hard to say if the games are very interactive or not if I just see your game presentation ;)

[@BoxedMeeples]

It's a tricky balance. Obviously we can talk more about each game, but to keep each batch of 10 (so talking about 20 games per video) we cant go into too much detail about them and also keep the video at a sensible total duration. Hopefully, though, we've introduced you to some new games which you can then find more about, either from our videos or from all the other amazing KZbin content on other channels.

[@BoxedMeeples]

For us it depends on the game. Many we play just the two of us, but some we get to enjoy with our regular games group.

[@JJ_TheGreat]

I ❤ your #10, Libby!!!

[@VanRyderGames]

Thanks for showing Detective City of Angles some love!! Great to see it on your list!

[@BoxedMeeples]

I absolutely adore the game, and I do hope there's more in the future. If you have a moment I have another video about my solo play experiences of it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXecY4GoatCbr80

[@idjester]

made it to the top of the mountain... time to watch it now and comment about your picks..

[@BoxedMeeples]

Can't wait to hear them !

[@Tchousssman54]

Man I really should give a try at Scythe

[@BoxedMeeples]

You absolutely should! Or dip your toes in the water with My Little Scythe ?

[@craigandrews7544]

What are the 3 upcoming Bitoku themed games? 🙏

[@BoxedMeeples]

New from the Kemushi saga this year is Yokai Sketch (new for UK, but may be elsewhere already) Sand and then i expect the Essen release this year will be Daitoshi. There are listings on BGG if you want to find out a little more

[@JJ_TheGreat]

30:06 Maybe you would enjoy Twilight Imperium (from what I've heard - I have never played it)!

[@BoxedMeeples]

Thanks, it's on our list to try, we just have not been able to schedule a game day in yet. We have heard that Eclipse 2nd Dawn gives a similar feeling, and have played that quite a bit as it plays it around 3 hrs usually for us, so we can fit it into an evening at our gaming group. We are very interested in eventually being able to compare the game play

[@JJ_TheGreat]

@@BoxedMeeples Sounds good! I would love to see a video comparing the gameplay!

[@benanddaniellereviews]

Wow, such shocking #1s 😝

[@BoxedMeeples]

I know ! Bet you didn't see that coming ! What a twist!

[@neversummer5091]

I am always surprised that people pick Viticulture over Vinhos. I get that Viticulture is easier to grok but Vinhos interconnects so much more giving a better thematic experience.

[@BoxedMeeples]

To be honest we've not played Vinhos maybe we will like it more? Have to look into it more, is it a worker placement?

[@neversummer5091]

@@BoxedMeeples It is worker placement but nothing like Viticulture. More like a clever action selection system. Don't get me wrong, I owned Viticulture for years and it is great. I just feel like it's more trying to get to the spots before somebody else does where Vinhos is more of running the business in clever ways.

[@BoxedMeeples]

Wow, that does sound great! We will certainly have to look into that one !

[@slipjones2]

This list is best ever? Viticulture is a simple puzzle, doesn’t take long to figure it out. It’s a good game but Air Barron is many times better, many other games are better. Rem “best ever”

[@BoxedMeeples]

@@slipjones2 No, This list is "OUR best ever" list. Thankfully the hobby is diverse enough that everyone can make their own best ever list and they may not include any of our board game picks. You seem to enjoy Air Barron, while I found this unbalanced at two players and too drawn out at larger player counts. Yes there's the the excitement of the token pulls, but that's done so much better in Wonderlands War.

[@JJ_TheGreat]

46:25 How do you feel about the upcoming Ironwood?

[@BoxedMeeples]

We need to look into it more, but definitely on the radar- we hope to have a closer look at Essen when we assume it will be available to play

[@ashleybeus7181]

Where did you get your Viticulture wine bottles?

[@BoxedMeeples]

They're cute aren't they. I think they are from eBay, we searched for Dolls House Wine Bottles!

[@MaruMaruMaruMaruMaruMaru]

I like her list

[@BoxedMeeples]

Glad you do. What are your favourite board games in Libbys list and are there any she missed ?

[@MaruMaruMaruMaruMaruMaru]

@@BoxedMeeples Rising Sun is great

[@slipjones2]

As an old gamer, these list get old. Gaming has been around for many decades before the year 2000. WBC’s been around for four plus decades. Yes some of the older stuff is two complicated for younger players (under 50) but something should make a top 50 list of all time? Is this basically a marketing list?

[@BoxedMeeples]

Thanks its very flattering you consider us "younger players"! As we say frequently throughout these lists, we pick the games we have played which typically means those we have bought, or have access to from members of our gaming group. If we haven't played a game, or more importantly didn't like a game it wont make our list, regardless of when they were released. Including something released pre-2000 just to have something on the list that is "released pre-2000" seems like Tokenism. Not sure why you would call it a marketing list though, when we wouldn't benefit at all from specific games being sold over others.

[@ItsABoardGamesThing]

Root is on my shelf, still wrapped and unplayed! Must get it played!!!!

[@BoxedMeeples]

You really really should. Don't Be daunted by it, it's well worth the time investment to learn all the factions. Love love LOVE the game !

[@northsouth1256]

Eww... no timestamp in 2024, really?

[@BoxedMeeples]

BIt confused what you mean. The description has time codes for every game discussed?

[@Mable-Films]

They work for us

[@RebeccaAlis]

Eww, what a shit thing to comment, really?