When the screen's glare becomes too much and you need a break from the digital world, board games offer a fantastic alternative. They provide the same escapism and engaging gameplay, but without the screen time. Luckily, numerous board games are based on popular video games, offering a diverse range of experiences. Whether you crave a long, immersive campaign or a quick party game, these adaptations will keep you immersed in your favorite virtual worlds, just in a more tactile way.

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

$44.49 at Amazon (36% off $69.99)
Players: 1-4
Age Range: 14+
Play Time: 2-3 hours
Following the success of Amazon's Fallout series, explore the Wasteland from your kitchen table. Choose from various scenarios affecting the map setup. Like Bethesda's RPGs, you'll uncover the map, develop skills, battle enemies, interact with factions, and complete quests, vying for Wasteland control. Highly immersive and detailed, perfect for extended gameplay sessions.

Slay the Spire: The Board Game

See it at Contention Games
Players: 1-4
Age Range: 12+
Play Time: 45 minutes
A superb board game adaptation, Slay the Spire faithfully recreates the digital experience. Players choose a hero and embark on a Roguelike deck-building adventure through the Spire. Navigate various rooms: encounters, elites, events, campfires, treasure, the merchant, and the final boss. The Roguelike nature ensures countless hours of replayability with different characters, builds, and items. Read our review for more details.

Bloodborne: The Board Game

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Players: 2-4
Age Range: 14+
Play Time: 60-90 minutes
Become a Hunter and battle the evils of Yharnam. Bloodborne's modular map provides endless replayability. Hundreds of cards, tokens, and miniatures create a highly immersive and detailed experience. Strategic decision-making is key as you unravel the plague's mystery.

Resident Evil 2: The Board Game

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Players: 1-4
Age Range: 12+
Play Time: 90-120 minutes
A successful adaptation, Resident Evil 2 sets the standard for Steamforged Games' Resident Evil series. Cooperatively play as Leon or Claire, battling zombies and escaping in various scenarios. Collect weapons, items, and keys, solve puzzles, and use iconic ink ribbons and typewriters.

Pac-Man: The Board Game

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Players: 2-5
Age Range: 10+
Play Time: 30 minutes
Buffalo Games brings the arcade classic to the tabletop. Play cooperatively or competitively. Pac-Man navigates the maze, eating pellets and fruit, while ghosts try to catch him. Four metal tiles form the board, with quick setup and gameplay. The Pac-Man figure even makes its iconic sound!

Tetris Board Game

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Players: 2-4
Age Range: 8+
Play Time: 20-30 minutes
Another Buffalo Games creation, Tetris is a head-to-head game where players maneuver tetrominos to score points. The next piece is displayed, allowing strategic planning. Score by completing lines, matching symbols, and achieving specific goals. Quick setup and play make it ideal 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
A standalone adventure perfect for newcomers. Choose a class and gear, navigate the catacombs, battle enemies, and rest at bonfires. Limited actions require careful planning. Faithfully recreates the punishing combat and RPG elements of the video game, including a level-up system. Features new characters and cards compatible with other Dark Souls board games.

Cuphead: Fast-Rolling Dice Game

$46.88 at Amazon (22% off $59.99)
Players: 1-4
Age Range: 8+
Play Time: 30-45 minutes
A fast-paced cooperative game where players defeat bosses using dice. Easy setup with a fixed boss deck. Choose from four characters and play through timed rounds. High replayability allows for score improvement and ability upgrades. Read our review for more info.

The Oregon Trail Card Game

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Players: 2-6
Age Range: 12+
Play Time: 30-45 minutes
Cooperatively journey to Oregon, avoiding death from various calamities. Quick setup and gameplay. Win by playing fifty trail cards. The challenge and luck-based nature makes for a fun and often hilarious experience.