This list of the best games of 2024 was compiled from a poll of board game enthusiasts. There are new cooperative, worker placement, adventure, strategy, luck, wargames and more. Themes include sci-fi, prehistoric, under water, LEGO, and Lord of the Rings to name a few.
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First Quarter New Games of 2024 January-March
Wyrmspan – Wingspan fans interested in dragons will love this new take on the original game. This time in order to win you will need to excavate caves to house your dragons.
Pixies – A quick and easy card game for 2-5 players. Easy to learn, but it takes several round to master.
Second Quarter New Games of 2024 April-June
Harmonies – Settle as many animals as possible by creating a habitat for them in this fun and engaging game.
Lets go to Japan – Win by getting the most points at the end of your trip. An amazing Kickstarter game of 2024.
A Gest of Robin Hood – A new 2 player wargame with a family friendly theme.
Star Tycoon – Build your galactic corporation by buying and selling on the galactic exchange. Timing is everything.
Ezra & Nehemiah – An ancient Jerusalem strategy game. The goal is to gain the most victory pints by rebuilding the city, teaching the Torah, and building the Temple.
Third Quarter New Games of 2024 July-September
Slay the Spire – The goal of the cooperative deck building game is to slay the spire. Another Kickstarter game of 2024
Inventions: Evolution of Ideas – Cards in this game stimulate the creation of humanity’s most noteworthy inventions. Use strategy to gain the most points spreading inventions.
Flip 7 – An easy to learn new card game that involves both strategy and luck. Flip cards without flipping the same number twice.
River of Gold – A beautifully illustrated, easy to learn game with playtime of less than one hour. Build your trade empire in legendary Rokugan.
Doggerland – Help your prehistoric clan gain the most points in this exciting new game.
Castle Combo – Recruit the best characters to create the best tableau in the 2024 card game.
Rock Hard 1977 – A worker placement game of 2024 set in 1977. The goal is to become the most famous rock star!
River Valley Glassworks – Another Kickstarter game! Collect river glass to gain the most points on your board.
Bomb Busters – A new cooperative deduction game. Players must work together to diffuse a bomb.
Foundations of Metropolis – If you enjoyed Foundations of Rome, you will enjoy this new game with the same rules in a new theme. Build the best building in order to become the Grand Architect.
Undaunted 2200 – A new science fiction game in the Undaunted series.
Fourth Quarter New Games of 2024 October-December
The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth – There are three routes to victory for Lord of the Rings fans in this new game for 2024.
Men-Nefer – A new worker placement strategy game based in ancient Egypt.
Endeavor Deep Sea – Dive into this new deep sea exploration strategy game.
ARCS – A trick taking game featured on Kickstarter where players compete to gain galactic supremacy.
Andromeda’s Edge – A very in demand game of 2024. You might want to hold off for a lower price before you embark on this game of gathering resources to expanding your space station.
Fromage – A new Kickstarter worker placement game of 2024. The goal is to become the best cheese maker.
Civolution – A heavy game with long playtime of 2-3 hours. Develop your civilization using evolution.
Kelp – Another Kickstarter game for 2024. A 2 player game shark vs. octopus. A deck building and dice bag building game.
Monkey Palace – A new LEGO game. Gain banana points while rebuilding the monkey palace.
Rivages – A new adventure game where players explore islands to uncover relics. The player with the most parchments at the end of the game wins.
Fashion Police – Better dress for the correct occasion in this hilarious new party game. Play competitive or cooperative.
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