Board games for adults: 10 addicting games

Actually, there is no need for a special reason for a game night, the advantages are obvious: parlor games promote community, strategic skills, creativity. And they’re often just really, really funny. Are you planning an evening with friends and are you looking for new board games for adults? Here are our ten favorites.

1. “Codename”

Do you have detective qualities? For the game “code name” you have to work together with your fellow players. The game is played in two teams made up of a secret service chief and his agents. The playing field is a combination of different word cards. A secret plan tells the two competing secret service bosses which words (“codenames”) belong to their secret agents. The agents on your team now have to use cryptic clues to find out which word cards conceal the identity of secret agents. There is an assassin hiding among them, however, and teams must not encounter him under any circumstances.

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2. “Krazy Wordz”

Snezimo – You are wondering what this word means? The game “Krazy Wordz” wants to find out exactly that and challenges its players to invent new words. All players are given a certain number of letter tiles and use them to create their new word creations. However, the invention of new words is not random. Each player receives a topic face down. For example, this could be a “sport for zombies” or the “title of an erotic film”.

Now the players have to decide which combination of their consonants and vowels best represents the category. That’s how words like “Snezimo” come out. The rest of the players later have to guess what the word means. There are no limits to the creations, as all the letter tiles are redistributed after each round.

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3. “Mystery”

The parlor game “mystery” takes its players on a journey into the past. An unsolved murder must be solved so the victim can finally find peace. At the beginning, a game master is appointed who can establish contact with the spirit of the deceased. The remaining players must try to interpret the confusing clues from the afterlife and thus locate the crime scene, the murder weapon and the culprit. The game is played as a team against time. The ghost’s cryptic hints, which are given in the form of lavishly illustrated picture cards and metaphors, are particularly exciting. Who the association game “Dix it” like, will love “mystery”.

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4. “Werewolves”

Imagine you live in a small village in the middle of the forest. Actually, you live a peaceful life. But one night your neighbor is murdered. The next day, you and the other villagers find bloody tracks in front of the victim’s house and it quickly becomes clear that werewolves chose your village to hunt there. Who will have to die next night?

This spooky scenario is the basis of the game “Werewolves”. What is needed is the imagination and commitment of each player. Newcomers to this game might get confused because while the gameplay follows clear rules, the story and characters vary each time. At the beginning, a game master is appointed, who sets the setting for the story and distributes the role cards. Depending on the number of players, different role cards can be included. However, villagers and werewolves are elementary for the game. There are also special roles such as “witch” or “hunter”.

Before the first round of the game, you receive your role card and keep it for yourself. Then night falls and the game master begins his story. Anyone who is a werewolf also knows about the other werewolves. The first night they begin to hunt together. However, the villagers do not know the roles of their fellow players. So the next morning, a wild discussion starts about who could be the perpetrator and who the potential victim. “Werewolves” requires a bit of imagination, because only those who get involved with the story and their role can unmask the werewolves. For newcomers, the game may sound complicated at first, but once you’ve survived the first night, you’ll quickly figure out how this role-playing game works and will have a lot of fun doing it.

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5. “The Legends of Andor”

At “The Legends of Andor” “Lord of the Rings” feeling arises. It is played in a team. Each player receives a role that equips them with different abilities. In a team, these skills can be used profitably in the fight against enemies. What is particularly striking about this game is the special and complex design of the board game. The course of the game follows a story that is brought to life by the players. The goal is to defeat all enemies and work together as a team. If you want to work your way through the whole story of “The Legends of Andor”, you should plan an evening, as the game can be time-consuming.

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6. Sebastian Fitzek “SafeHouse”

“safe house” based on an idea by Sebastian Fitzek, it is a card and board game at the same time. You witness a crime. From now on the murderer is chasing you and your goal is to get to the safe house in time. The pop-up game board with a 3D house looks great, and for the right creepy feeling, the game manufacturer recommends the right soundtrack, which can be easily streamed. The game can be replayed over and over again as the chase is different with each new game.

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7. Ass card

The game “ass card” tests your knowledge. It goes in turn. A player asks his fellow players a guessing question and they all have to write down their answer. In addition, each player must assess their fellow players and can give an “ass card” to whoever they think will be the least accurate answer to the guessing question. The questions cover all imaginable subject areas and reveal curious knowledge.

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8. “Dominions”

This game requires your strategic skills. You rise from small landowner to powerful ruler of an empire. At least that’s the aim of “dominions”. You have to be faster and more effective than your fellow players. In this way you can conquer new provinces, earn gold and silver and build your own throne room. It is essential to make the right decisions at exactly the right time. If you choose this game, you will find numerous expansion packs – there are no limits to the fun.

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9. “Cards Against Humanity”

The game “Cards Against Humanity” advertises that it’s a party game for horrible people. This statement refers to the game’s deep black humor. The process is very simple. It goes in turn. A player reads a question card that leaves room for interpretation. The other players try to close this gap with their answer cards. They hide their answers and try to find the funniest combination. At the end of the day, the person asking the question decides what that is. It depends on the group of players and the shared sense of humor.

It is important to know that “Cards Against Humanity” is only available in English. It is a well-known parlor game for adults in the USA. Be sure to play the international edition, it doesn’t include cultural references that only Americans can understand.

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10. “Monopoly Banking Ultra”

This popular classic game should not be missing here. However, you may not know the version yet “Monopoly Banking Ultra”. However, if you are attached to the classic Monopoly money, you should not get this game. With this version, the cash gives way to a credit card. With the help of an electronic card reader, payment is cashless with this innovative “Monopoly”.

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