The Best Board Games Based on Video Games That Are Actually Worth Playing

When you're ready for a break from screens, board games offer a fantastic way to continue that escapist fun. Luckily, there are tons of board game adaptations of popular video games, and we've gathered some of our favorites. Whether you crave an epic campaign or a quick party game, these options let you keep exploring your favorite worlds without the technology.

TL;DR – The Best Video Game Board Games

• Fallout
• Slay the Spire
• Bloodborne
• Resident Evil 2
• Pac-Man
• Tetris
• Dark Souls: The Board Game: Tomb of Giants
• Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game
• The Oregon Trail

Fallout: The Board Game

Players: 1-4 Age Range: 14+ Play Time: 2-3 hours

With Amazon's Fallout series fresh in our minds, now's the perfect time to explore the Wasteland on your kitchen table. Choose from various scenarios impacting map setup. Like Bethesda's RPGs, you'll uncover the map, develop skills, battle irradiated enemies, interact with factions, and complete quests, all while vying for Wasteland control. Immersive and detailed, this game is ideal for longer sessions.

Slay the Spire: The Board Game

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Players: 1-4 Age Range: 12+ Play Time: 45 minutes

A truly deserving board game adaptation, *Slay the Spire* faithfully recreates the digital experience. Players choose a hero and embark on a roguelike deck-building climb through the Spire. Just like the video game, you'll navigate various rooms: encounters (regular enemies), elites (stronger enemies), events, campfires, treasure, the merchant, and finally, the boss. The roguelike nature ensures hours of replayability with different characters, builds, and items.

Read our Slay the Spire: The Board Game review for more details.

Bloodborne: The Board Game

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Players: 2-4 Age Range: 14+ Play Time: 60-90 minutes

In *Bloodborne*, you become a Hunter, fighting the evil plaguing Yharnam. As a campaign game, it offers endless replayability thanks to its modular map tiles. Hundreds of cards, tokens, and miniatures create an immersive, macabre adventure testing your skill and decision-making as you uncover secrets and battle the plague. The detailed miniatures truly bring the world to life.

Resident Evil 2: The Board Game

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Players: 1-4 Age Range: 12+ Play Time: 90-120 minutes

The successful *Resident Evil 2* board game paved the way for other entries in the series. Faithful to the source material, players cooperate as Leon or Claire, fighting zombies and escaping in multiple scenarios. Collect weapons, items, and keys, evade the undead, and solve puzzles. Even the ink ribbons and typewriters are included!

Pac-Man: The Board Game

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Players: 2-5 Age Range: 10+ Play Time: 30 minutes

From Buffalo Games, the arcade classic gets a tabletop revival. Play cooperatively or competitively. Pac-Man navigates the maze, eats pellets, and collects fruit, while ghost players try to catch him. The game uses four metal tiles, requiring initial setup, but subsequent games are quick and easy. The Pac-Man figure even makes the iconic "waka waka" sound!

Tetris Board Game

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Players: 2-4 Age Range: 8+ Play Time: 20-30 minutes

Also by Buffalo Games, Tetris is a head-to-head game where players maneuver and drop tetrominos for the highest score. The next piece is displayed, allowing strategic planning. Earn points by completing lines, matching pieces, and achieving specific goals. Quick setup and playtime make it great for parties and younger players.

Dark Souls: The Board Game - Tomb of Giants

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Players: 1-3 Age Range: 14+ Play Time: 90-120 minutes

Originally a Kickstarter expansion, *Tomb of Giants* is a standalone adventure perfect for newcomers. Choose a class and gear, navigate the catacombs, battle enemies, and rest at the bonfire. Actions are limited, so choose wisely. The game is faithful to the source material, with punishing combat and RPG elements, including a level-up system. It also features new characters and cards compatible with other *Dark Souls* board games.

Cuphead: Fast-Rolling Dice Game

Players: 1-4 Age Range: 8+ Play Time: 30-45 minutes

Like the video game, *Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game* is a fast-paced cooperative game where you defeat bosses using dice. Setup is easy, and the game consists of rounds with five phases where you attack the boss. Rounds are timed, so choose your dice rolls carefully! High replayability lets you improve your score and upgrade abilities.

See our Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game review for more info.

The Oregon Trail

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Players: 2-6 Age Range: 12+ Play Time: 30-45 minutes

Dying of dysentery has never been so fun! In this quick card game, players cooperate to reach Oregon without perishing. Games are fast-paced, with "Calamity" cards threatening your survival. You win by playing fifty trail cards. One drawback: if a player dies on the first turn, they sit out. However, it's a fun recreation of the source material.