27 Stupendous Board Games For Adults That'll Take Game Night To New Heights

Avast, ye swashbuckler, are you brave enough to join the fleet, or maybe even captain one, and traverse the high seas waging war against other pirates? Find out in Plunder, A Pirate's Life, a game of wits, wonder, waves, and of course, treasure. The rules are easy to master but the strategy required is what you'll have to pracitce.

If you don't recognize the Batman Who Laughs, that's good, he's one of the DC Universe's most sinister characters. It's up to you and your friends to bring him down. Assume the identity of your favorite super- and anti-heroes as you make your way through the game.

It's Clue, but more murdery. This murder mystery involves death on the high seas and is built in an escape room format. It's incredibly dynamic, with a gameboard that builds and changes as you progress and puzzles that unlock as you reach new levels. Up to 10 can play at once, so it's a good fit for a dinner party.

You're a secret agent and you're tasked with contacting all of your agents before your other players do. The only problem is that they're trying to do the same thing. Engage in secrecy, deception, and mystery with the game, which only takes 15 minutes to play.

A game that turns you into an artisan is a particularly entertaining jaunt. Azul has subtle depth, a lot of beauty, and a simple strategy that all will enjoy. The play is totally randomized, so you'll never play the same game two times over.

Spend game night on the edge of your seat by seeing if you can survive Resident Evil 2: The Board Game. In this co-operative horror game you and three of your friends will see if you all can survive the nightmarish zombie-riddled streets of Raccoon City.

If you haven't played Sequence before, you're missing out. The game is one of simple strategy and a little luck and is played with nothing more than a deck of cards and a mat. Try and match 5 in a row, but watch out for the Jacks, they cause trouble.

See just how well you’d handle a worldwide health crisis by sitting around the table for a rousing game of Pandemic. You and your fellow players must play to your character’s strengths to develop and implement a strategy for eradicating the disease.

The Game of Scattergories is almost 40 years old and in those 4 decades, it's evolved to become one of the most beloved. This special edition comes with a special die and a rolling surface that makes playing easier. A throwback timer is included, too, for even more fun.

Do a little misbehavin' on game night with your buddies by playing through Firefly. The massive board game has expansion packs available to introduce more characters, challenges, and objectives to the cooperative or competitive mode (yes, there are two modes of play!). You're a captain at the edge of the 'Verse, have some fun with it!

Test your hand at leading a cult with an award-winning game of charisma, cheeky humor, and lots of player interaction. Talk and play your way through the satirical game, which has some retro vibes and a simple premise that relies on your stellar strategy.

With over 30 missions to complete, 200 cards, and all kinds of battles, no two games of Imperial Assault are ever alike. You and a friend or friends will vie against each other in the game, which pits the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance against each other in combat. How will you deal fate to a galaxy far away?

Invite some pals over for game night and plunge into the chilly depths with the Reign of Cthulhu. The board game is built for 2 to 4 players and challenges you to seal the gates before the realm is taken over by Shoggoths. The gameplay lasts about 40 minutes but it'll feel like less because it's so much fun.

When you really don't know what the hell to do, reach into the realm of spirits and see what they have to say. Just pray that by using this Ouija board you don't get someone just as indecisive as you. Then you're gonna have to summon a new dead person to ask.

Depending on when the polls close, you and the people at your election party could have a lot of time to kill before the official winner is announced. Declare your own winner playing a game of political glory with the aptly named Election Night!

WWII buffs, this one is for you. You've watched The Man in the High Castle, you've read all the books, now see how things would pan out if you were at the helm of war strategy. The massive game is a test of your strategy, wit, cunning, and risk-taking and a lot of bloody battles.

Try your hand at drafting gameplay and see if you've got what it takes to please the nobility with Splendor Duel. You'll compete against your fellow player in the Renaissance-era game, which is ideal for two. It's got a compact setup that's great for traveling and has a high-paced feel that's always exciting.

Do you get bonus points by starting this game at 4:20? Only you can find out as you make your way through a magical mystical world of green. The adventure game is all about friendship, good vibes, and having a good time together.