10 Awesome Board Games You Need To Play

Remember Monopoly? How about Scrabble, Draughts or even (and this might be a push here) Chess? Yes, they're all board games that you probably played when you were young, perhaps at your grandparents' house on a wet Sunday while waiting for your parents to take you back home and to the comfort of the television.

That's not to say that none of those games is enjoyable or classic in their own ways, but they're not particularly exciting, are they? There aren't any chess parties that end in riotous laughter and pieces all over the floor, are there? Don't get me wrong, board games are fun, but they all feel a little bit outdated these days, don't they?

Thankfully, over the last decade or so board games in general have seen a huge resurgence in popularity, with people of all ages getting together and discovering weird new games with insane rules and intricate, fun designs.

In fact, with so many games on the market right now, it's hard to know exactly where to start if you're new to whole scene, which is why we've put together this handy guide to the best games to get you started. Some of these don't necessarily contain a traditional board but are regularly included on 'top 100' lists of board games so we think we're in the clear. Go ahead, roll the dice and see what you should play next.

Or you could always pick up What Culture: The Board Game, our own player piece in the medium...

It's a fun trivia game with a unique twist, and you can find out more and buy it here.