While the year has come to a close, 2023 gifted us plenty of great board games that will be enjoyed by fans for years to come. Whether you wanted to play solo or have a good time with friends, the best board games 2023 delivered on both fronts with plenty of unique and unforgettable experiences. Remember these names, as some of these high-quality titles are sure to appear again once “best of the decade” lists begin to circulate.
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Top Board Games 2023 Had to Offer
Buy the MLEM Space Agency Board Game
MLEM: Space Agency
Any cat lover owes it to themselves to check out MLEM: Space Agency, one of the best new board games 2023 delivered. Designed for the whole family, MLEM sees players take control of furry feline captains as they seek to chart the unmapped expanse of space. Avoid cat-astrophes (or cause them) as you race against your fellow players to become the goodest boy or girl in the galaxy.
Average Playtime: 30-60 minutes
Recommended Age: 8+
Number of Players: 2-5
Difficulty (BGG Weight): 1.64/5
Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West
The latest iteration of this classic board game, Legends of the West sees players embarking on twelve journeys across North America in the 19th century. As pioneers, you must complete your tickets while developing your skills to handle countless surprises that threaten to derail your trip. As the game progresses, so do the mechanics as new rules and content keep the gameplay feeling fresh every time.
Average Playtime: 20-90 minutes minutes
Recommended Age: 10+
Number of Players: 2-5
Difficulty (BGG Weight): 2.53/5
Tamashii: Chronicle of Ascend
A cyberpunk adventure that calls to mind The Matrix, Tamashii tasks players with navigating two worlds: the physical one and the virtual one. With two maps in play, players must move their hackers around the physical plane, searching for information and battling enemies, while also attempting to hack their opponents in the virtual world. Whether you are cooperating with your friends or stabbing them in the back, Tamashii is one of the best board games 2023 had to offer.
Average Playtime: 60-180 minutes
Recommended Age: 13+
Number of Players: 1-4
Difficulty (BGG Weight): 3.00/5
Sky Team
One of the top board games 2023 provided when it comes to cooperative experiences, Sky Team is designed exclusively for two players. Taking control of the pilot and co-pilot of an airliner, your goal is to work together to land the plane in different airports around the world. Using your trusty dice, you must balance the axis of your plane, control its speed, extend the landing gear, and even enjoy a little coffee as you journey to locations like Montreal and Tokyo.
Average Playtime: 15 minutes
Recommended Age: 12+
Number of Players: 2
Difficulty (BGG Weight): 2.06/5
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Buy the Snap Ship Tactics Board Game
Snap Ships Tactics
A great game for those who love their miniatures, Snap Ships Tactics tasks players with building and customising their own miniature ships before piloting them into space. From there players engage in intense tactical combat across a series of rounds as they try to protect humanity from a brutal alien hive mind. With a library of hundreds of plastic components included, you are free to create an armada that is uniquely yours.
Average Playtime: 30-120 minutes
Recommended Age: 14+
Number of Players: 1 – 4
Difficulty (BGG Weight): 2.33/5
Lacuna
Among the top board games 2023 delivered when it comes to relaxing experiences, Lacuna sees 2 players collecting flowers on a pond at night. Gameplay is simple as players simply draw an imaginary line between 2 flowers, place a pawn, and collect both flowers. Easy to set up and even easier to learn, Lacuna also comes with a lovely cloth mat to really help sell the cosy aesthetic.
Average Playtime: 10-15 minutes
Recommended Age: 8+
Number of Players: 2
Difficulty (BGG Weight): 1.05/5
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Buy the Sail Board Game
Sail
A cooperative trick-taking game designed for two players; Sail follows wannabe pirates as they navigate through turbulent waters. With the harsh sea and the lurking Kraken as constant threats, players spend each round exchanging cards and playing tricks, with each delivering a unique effect. The difficulty comes from players being unable to communicate throughout the action, resulting in plenty of close encounters as they attempt to outsail the Kraken.
Average Playtime: 20 minutes
Recommended Age: 11+
Number of Players: 2
Difficulty (BGG Weight): 2.22/5
Searching for the Best Board Games 2023?
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