Best New Board Games of May 2021

High quality components and fun, accessible gameplay

Fun tile drafting and tile placement mechanics

For 2 4 artisans, age 8 and up

Game plays in 30 40 minutes

As skilled members of a disease fighting team, you and the other players work together to keep the world safe from outbreaks and epidemics

Pandemic is a cooperative board game in which players work as a team to treat infections around the world while gathering resources for cures

2 – 4 players

45 minutes

Simple instructions allow for a quick start, but exciting, challenging and engaging gameplay assures this game never gets old

This is the original, classic version of Othello that strategy game enthusiasts have come to love

Othello is a great tool for kids to learn spatial reasoning and other math skills while having fun

Perfect 2-player, indoor or outdoor game to enjoy with family and friends ages 7 and up

64 reversible disks, 1 playing board, complete instructions

The game where _______ minds think alike!

Prepare yourself for Blank Slate, a game of addicting predictions!

Pick a Word Cue card, write the word you think best completes the phrase, and try to match it to anther player's word without giving a single hint

How well can you put your finger on what everyone's thinking?

Easy to learn, quick to play, and fun for the whole family; just grab a slate, write a word, and get ready to make a match

Material Type: Paper

For 2-5 Players

90 minute playing time

Historical strategy game

For 2-5 players

Takes around 90 minutes to play

Historical strategy game

LATICE HAWAII combines simple rules with evolving complexity for a unique game that’s easy to learn, quick to play, with strategic potential to last a lifetime. Be the first to play all of your tiles. Play faster by matching tiles on two or more sides, landing on sun squares or using wind tiles to shift tiles on the board. Advanced players will play both offensively and defensively based on their knowledge of remaining tiles. 3 minutes to learn, 20 minutes to play, a lifetime to master.

LOTS OF FUN for your friends and family. LATICE ("Lattice") is an entertaining board game that is popular with kids, teens and adults. "We played this game with two six-year-olds, a three-year-old and two thirty-somethings and we all loved it!" -Fiona Skilton

FAST START: Easy to learn rules! Includes a short manual with pictures (and video at latice.com/how). Ideal for a quick match in-between other activities or as the main event for exciting evenings. A turn-based and time flexible game. "Brilliant game" -Mike Mottershead

EDUCATIONAL GAMING: Concentration - Follow the course of the game and the other players' turns. Interpersonal skills - taking turns and communicating with other players. Strategic thinking, spatial recognition: Reading the board, planning ahead to block and set up future turns. FOR EVERYONE: No language, age, or gender barriers, color-blind accessible through patterns on the tiles. MANY WAYS TO PLAY: Optional rules from kiddie mode through endgame support casual through tournament play.

PLAYERS: For 2 - 4 players (plus 4 players per additional game set). AGE: 8 and up. GAME DURATION: 20-40 minutes (about 7-10 minutes per player). INSTRUCTIONS: English. Other languages available for free on the Latice website. CONTENTS: 84 acrylic tiles, 16" board, 4 tile racks, 36 acrylic stones, box, component organizer, sand timer, and instructions. Designed by Adacio in California. "This is the best game ever. We all love it." -D. Lane-Stott

300 Brand New Cards Included in the Double Ditto Expansion Pack

New Scoresheet Also Included

Expansion Pack Only---Meant to be Played with the Original Double Ditto Board Game

For Ages 10 and Up, 4 Players or More

Anwers NEW cards such as "Things That You Spray" and "Animals in Your Backyard"

INCLUDES: 160 Challenge Cards, 80 Betting Tokens, 10 Cups, 5 Balls, 4 Dice, Chopsticks, Memo Pad, Tape Measure, Sand Timer

160 CHALLENGES: Ever had the satisfaction of throwing a paper ball in the bin from across the room? Well, that feeling is what this game is all about. Bet on your skills with solo challenges, battle royales, buddy ups, and duels.

FAST & FRENZIED FUN: Win by betting on your ability to successfully complete a series of ridiculous dexterity-based challenges. With a variety of tricky and outrageous challenges to test your skills, this board game will have you hooked in seconds.

FAMILY FRIENDLY: Great for kids and adults alike—all players attempt the exact same challenges, so get ready for the ultimate battle of abilities. Suitable for ages 9+, recommended 2-8 players.

EASY TO LEARN: Takes just seconds to learn, guarantees hours of belly busting laughter!

AWARD WINNING AND AMAZON BEST-SELLER: Creative Child Magazine "Game of the Year" award in 2016! Ran out of stock earlier this year but BACK IN STOCK now!

SIMPLE AND HILARIOUS FUN: Pick a card, read it out loud, and then quickly write down 2 answers you think other players will also write. Laugh or cry as you discover whether you were able to match any answers with other players. Find out whose mind is in sync with yours. It may not be who you expect! Easy to learn--begin playing right away. Answers can be as creative as player's desire, making this game customizable for any gathering of family, friends, co-workers, and more.

PERFECT PARTY GAME: for family night, birthday parties, holiday gatherings, vacations, etc. Multi-generational fun for kids, teens, and adults. Great for large or small groups. Fast-paced, continuous play. Answer topic cards such as: "Foods That are Slimy," "Things Found in a Glovebox" and "Hobbies for Rich People." +++Double Ditto EXPANSION PACK is finally here! Look for it on amazon.

INCLUDES: 400 category cards, a 15-second timer, score sheets, and instruction card. Ages: 10+; Players: 4 - 10 or more; Play Time: 25 minutes. (**8 and 9-year-olds with strong reading and writing skills may also enjoy playing)

EVERYONE LOVES IT: Check out our reviews and see how much fun you can have playing Double Ditto! One of the hottest family games and party games on the market today! Also makes a great game for teens.

AWARD WINNING AND AMAZON BEST-SELLER: Creative Child Magazine "Game of the Year" award in 2016! Ran out of stock earlier this year but BACK IN STOCK now!

SIMPLE AND HILARIOUS FUN: Pick a card, read it out loud, and then quickly write down 2 answers you think other players will also write. Laugh or cry as you discover whether you were able to match any answers with other players. Find out whose mind is in sync with yours. It may not be who you expect! Easy to learn--begin playing right away. Answers can be as creative as player's desire, making this game customizable for any gathering of family, friends, co-workers, and more.

PERFECT PARTY GAME: for family night, birthday parties, holiday gatherings, vacations, etc. Multi-generational fun for kids, teens, and adults. Great for large or small groups. Fast-paced, continuous play. Answer topic cards such as: "Foods That are Slimy," "Things Found in a Glovebox" and "Hobbies for Rich People." +++Double Ditto EXPANSION PACK is finally here! Look for it on amazon.

INCLUDES: 400 category cards, a 15-second timer, score sheets, and instruction card. Ages: 10+; Players: 4 - 10 or more; Play Time: 25 minutes. (**8 and 9-year-olds with strong reading and writing skills may also enjoy playing)

EVERYONE LOVES IT: Check out our reviews and see how much fun you can have playing Double Ditto! One of the hottest family games and party games on the market today! Also makes a great game for teens.

BEST FAMILY FUN GAME – Dear Evolved Parents, Kids Against Maturity is the perfect parental tool to approach playtime and family time. Are you sick of the same old dated games every game night? This instant classic was made and played by parents like you. With age-appropriate toilet humor and funny innuendos for the adults, it can be enjoyed by all ages. Best results when played with 4 players or more.

PLAY IT ANY TIME ANY PLACE – One game set includes 500 question and answer cards and a handy box to store it all. It’s portable and a take anywhere size game. Become an instant champion while camping, sleepovers, game nights, family gatherings, summer camp, plane trips and more!

IT’S SIMPLE & ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS – Kids Against Maturity combines the tried and tested fill-in-the- blank game-play, a perfect enjoyable hilarious way to bring your family together.

GET THE GAME ROLLING IN SECONDS – Each player gets 10 white answer cards and takes turns asking the blue question cards. Each question asker chooses the funniest answer, and the player with the highest amount of most amusing responses, wins the game.

OBLIGATORY WARNING – Humorless hover-parents and those who don’t appreciate flatulence jokes, may not approve. PLEASE REMOVE ANY CARD THAT YOU DON’T APPROVE OF. One thing is for sure; just like other tabletop board games, it’ll get your kids away from their phones, tablets, Fortnite, and other electronic devices for at least 30-90 min. Unplug together!

CREATIVITY RULES: Off Topic is a fun board game that gets the brain juices flowin’ and stirs up some hilarious conversations during friends and family game night.

HOW TO PLAY: Draw a card to set the topics, and roll the die to set the letter that your responses must begin with. Flip the sand timer and you're off! Race against time to write down answers for each topic that begin with the letter rolled.

DEFEND YOUR ANSWERS: Coming up with answers is only part of the game. Debating answers with your friends and family is where the real fun happens!

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?! Each game box comes with everything you need for endless rounds of fun: a 20-sided die, 16 game cards, 8 white boards, 10 dry erase markers, and a 2 minute sand timer.

FAST PACED FUN: The perfect party game for adults to play with 2-8 players. The best game for those with short attentions spans, (read: everyone) the pace is quick, the rules are simple, and games can be as brief as 30 minutes, or as fun as 90 minutes!

Offers new, streamlined form of gameplay

Multiple paths of victory offer unique strategy opportunity

Expansive game engages both new and experienced players

More than just trivia, Wit's End is a game of brain teasers and riddles in diverse categories.

In TEASERS, you solve mind riddles; In ODD-1-OUT, you find which one of the four options does not belong.

In SEQUENCE, put things in order (by year, weight, size etc); in WILD CARD, anything goes.

Includes 1200 questions about popular culture, geography, arts, history, science and more...

An Award Winner! Ages 16 to Adult.

From the creators of Exploding Kittens, Throw Throw Burrito is the world's first dodgeball card game!

Try to collect matching sets of cards faster than your opponents while simultaneously ducking, dodging, and throwing squishy airborne burritos. The cards you collect earn points, but getting hit by flying burritos loses them.

Steal points from your opponents by hitting them with squishy foam burritos. Declare war on your friends, brawl it out with a neighbor, or duel to determine the winner.

For 2-6 players. Includes 120 cards, 7 tokens, and 2 INCREDIBLY CUTE foam burritos soft enough to throw at your great-great Auntie Marlene without having to feel guilty!

"Throw Throw Burrito is a delightful mixture of cleverness and agility. It's like Uno meets Nerf." according to Marlene Huffincobble, your great Auntie and Burrito Enthusiast.

Clear some space and put away the antiques, because you've never played a party game quite like this before. Rack up points by finding sets of three in the deck. Find matches before anyone else does.

Officially Licensed

Fantasy Flight Games

1-4 Players

Ages 14+

2-3 Hours Playing Time

Instant transactions and cashless gameplay

Introducing Event cards for an exciting game

Property values rise and fall

Tap technology makes the game fast and fun

Bank cards track players' wealth

Includes 1 gameboard, 1 Ultimate Banking unit, 4 plastic tokens, 22 houses, 49 cards [4 Bank, 22 Title Deed, 23 Event], 2 dice, and game guide

A worker placement game set in the Old West

Each player represents a founding family, determined to shape the town's growth in the 1800s.

Produce and sell rescources and hire workers to build the businesses that will meet the needs of the growing town.

The player who best overcomes challenges becomes the new mayor of Nevada City

For 2-4 Players. 2 hour playing time. Ages 14+