A night stay with friends or a family night, board games are one such activity that quickly gets people off their gadgets and in their competitive spirits. Packed with nostalgia, fun, and good times, they have always been a great bonding activity, and their market has expanded expansively in recent years. So, if you are looking for one for your next game night, here are the eight best board games that will be the harbinger of good laughs. Read on!
Unplug And Play: 8 Best Board Games To Spice Up Game Night
Monopoly
₹1000
Monopoly is truly the OG board game and has not ceased to be a delight even after decades. It is probably among the first board games for many and is a perfect mix of fun and business tactics. We'd even say it's one of the first games that teaches you about spending and saving; you have to buy properties, build houses, take rent and even pay taxes! And hope that you are not the one who has to declare bankruptcy. It's an easy one, great to play with friends or family and will keep you engaged for hours. While the original game came with paper money, newer versions include credit cards and different themes.
No. of Players: 2 to 8 people
Age: 8 and up
Scrabble
₹1999
Scrabble is known to start wars over 'Does this word exist?'. The rules are simple: you get seven letters each, and you have to create words with them to score maximum points. It requires creativity and improves vocabulary, and it is easily one of our favourite games.
No. of Players: 2 to 4
Age: 8 and up
Guess Who
₹799
A perfect game for two players, Guess Who is another go-to board game of ours. It's a mystery game where you have to find out what card the other person has by asking simple questions. It is a relatively fast game, lasting 10 to 15 minutes per game and is super engaging to play, always resulting in loads of laughter.
No. of Players: 2 people
Age: 8 and up
Catan
₹3899
Catan is a very famous and family-friendly game that takes around 30-40 minutes to finish and requires you to strategically build resources and trade. You need ten victory points for building settlements, cities, and roads, all of which require strategy, planning, and smartness to build the longest road to score you the most points. If you were an avid fan of the show Big Bang Theory, you must've seen this one there as well! In fact, every year there are actual championships held with people participating from across the world.
No. of Players: 3 to 4 players
Age: 10 and up
Wingspan
₹6000
Wingspan became super popular a couple of years back and is now hailed as one of the top picks despite the high price. The players are birdwatchers and need to attract birds to their aviaries to collect the most points by the end of the game. The difficulty level of this board game is somewhat moderate, and it is a four-round game.
No. of Players: Upto 5 players
Age: 14 and up
Wavelength
₹9999
Wavelength is a favourite party game that a large group can play. It creates a fun bonding experience that helps reveal how your friends see the different shades of the world. The structure is not exactly like a flat board game but involves a similar layout with different pointers and sparks some controversial opinions.
No. of Players: 2 to 20 players
Age: 8 and up
Shasn
₹4199
In Shasn, players must take political personas and compete in a national election. With clever policy questions and changes, you must manage resources, influence voters, and outmanoeuvre each other to secure power. This engaging game requires you to think clearly and dynamically.
No. of Players: 2 to 5 people
Age: 14 and up
Hasbro Trivial Pursuit Family Edition Game
₹13400
Hasbro is a perfect family game, suitable for a range of ages. You need to answer trivia questions about history, pop culture, science, art, literature, sports, and more to gain points to move up the scoreboard. It has relatively simple rules and is a favourite for game night! Plus, you can play this one individually or in teams.
No. of Players: 2 to 6 people
Age: 8 and up
