The 2023 Top 7 Board Games You Need to Play

If you are a board game enthusiast, you might be wondering what are the best new board games of 2023. There are so many exciting and innovative titles coming out this year, from sci-fi adventures to historical simulations, from cooperative puzzles to competitive skirmishes. Whether you are looking for a game to play with your family, friends, or solo, there is something for everyone in this list.

Here are the 2023 top 7 board games that you need to play.

1. Unconscious Mind

Unconscious Mind is a game that explores the fascinating world of psychoanalysis. You play as one of Sigmund Freud’s followers, trying to understand and treat your patients’ mental disorders. You will use worker placement and engine building mechanics to collect and analyze dreams, symbols, and associations, and create your own theories of the mind. Unconscious Mind is a deep and thematic game that will challenge your strategic thinking and immerse you in a captivating narrative. It was a huge success on Kickstarter in 2022, raising over a million euros.

2. Frosthaven

Frosthaven is the sequel to Gloomhaven, the smash-hit fantasy campaign game that is currently ranked as the best game of all time on Board Game Geek4. Frosthaven is a massive box full of content, offering a more expansive and refined experience than its predecessor. You will take on the role of a mercenary in a frozen wasteland, fighting monsters, exploring dungeons, and building your own outpost. Frosthaven features new classes, a new retirement system, a base building mechanic, and a legacy-style overworld map. It is still focused on cooperative dungeon crawling through a large campaign, but with more variety and surprises. Frosthaven will be available to pre-order from major retailers soon.

3. Sky Team

Sky Team is a two-player game where you cooperate as a pilot and a co-pilot to fly and land a modern jet. You will use dice placement to control the pitch and yaw, open the flaps, and engage the landing gear. You will also face various challenges and emergencies that will test your communication and coordination skills. Sky Team is a realistic and thrilling simulation of flying a plane, with stunning graphics and realistic sound effects. It also features a campaign mode with different scenarios and locations to explore.

4. Legacy of Yu

Legacy of Yu is a solo game where you play as Yu the Great, the legendary Chinese hero who tamed the floods and founded the Xia dynasty around 2000 B.C. You will use card drafting and dice rolling to perform actions such as building dams, digging canals, fighting enemies, and expanding your territory. You will also have to balance your resources, reputation, and morale, as well as deal with random events and historical characters. Legacy of Yu is a historical adventure game that combines strategy, luck, and storytelling.

5. Arcs

Arcs is a game of cosmic creation and destruction. You play as an ancient being who can manipulate the fabric of reality, creating planets, stars, and galaxies. You will use tile placement and area control mechanics to shape your own cosmic domain, while competing with other players for resources and influence. You will also have to face cosmic threats such as black holes, supernovas, and alien invasions. Arcs is a game of epic scope and scale, with stunning artwork and components.

6. Thunder Road: Vendetta

Thunder Road: Vendetta is a remake of the classic 1986 game Thunder Road, where players race across a post-apocalyptic wasteland in armed vehicles. You will use dice rolling and card playing to move your cars, trucks, and helicopters along a modular board, while shooting at your opponents and avoiding obstacles. You will also have to deal with random events such as sandstorms, mutants, and raiders. Thunder Road: Vendetta is a fast-paced and chaotic game of vehicular combat, with retro-style graphics and miniatures.

7. The Dark Quarter

The Dark Quarter is a game of deduction and deception set in Victorian London. You play as either an investigator or a criminal mastermind who is behind a series of murders in the city’s most notorious district. You will use card drafting and bluffing mechanics to collect clues, interrogate suspects, and reveal or conceal your identity. You will also have to deal with the influence of Jack the Ripper, who may be among you or working against you. The Dark Quarter is a game of mystery and suspense that will keep you on your toes until the end.

These are the 2023 top 7 board games that you need to play, according to various sources and reviews. Which one are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below. And don’t forget to subscribe to our blog for more board game news and reviews. Thanks for reading!