Inspired by pop culture, these board games are aimed at young people and adults alike. Whether you are a fan of films, series or comics, they offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in universes as emblematic as that of Lord of the Rings or The Witcher, while leaving aside the screens. With such a wide choice, compromises had to be made. Here is our selection.
Board games for geeks in 2024
The Lord of the Rings – Adventure Book
Who has never dreamed of diving into the heart of Middle-earth and playing as one of Tolkien’s legendary characters to face Sauron and his forces of evil? The adventure book The Lord of the Rings offers this possibility. The 8 chapters, each lasting approximately 30 minutes, will take you from the Shire to the Mines of Moria, via Helm’s Deep and Arachne’s lair. A true epic, playable by 1 to 4 players, from 10 years old.
The Witcher : L’Ancien Monde
Fight between Witchers, travel the Continent from the Northern Kingdoms to the Empire of Nilfgaard, face monsters and evolve your character throughout the adventure. If you’re a fan of the dark universe of The Witcher, this board game offers an immersive experience for 1 to 5 players, combining captivating quests, fierce combat and intense action at every turn.
Zombicide : Black Plague
Do you want to massacre hordes of zombies? In this case, the Zombicide: Black Plague board game is for you. We paint the picture for you: a medieval-fantasy universe infested with the living dead, epic quests to accomplish, but above all, a main objective: to survive against the creatures that attack you.
This War of Mine
If you are attracted by post-apocalyptic universes, the board game This War of Mine is a real marvel. It is aimed at a rather adult audience due to the violence and seriousness of certain passages. Inspired by a recent period in history, the siege of Sarajevo (1992-1996), this game offers a poignant immersive experience. You will have to face the harsh reality of war, where survival takes precedence, forcing you to make difficult decisions to protect your group.
Civilization: a new dawn
The adaptation of the famous video game Civilization places you at the head of a nation that you will have to evolve and prosper from prehistoric times to the modern era. Conquests, technological development, wars, politics… Whatever your approach, whether you are a great diplomat or a ruthless conqueror, your goal is to rule the world.
Monopoly: Marvel or Fortnite?
Monopoly is a staple of board games. This classic, first published in 1935, has since been released in numerous variations, some inspired by popular films or universes. Among the special versions, one on the theme of Marvel places players in the shoes of superheroes like Captain America, Miss Marvel, Spider-Man or Wanda Maximoff. Their mission: face supervillains and save the world.
Another version, just as unique, centers on the completely crazy world of the video game Fortnite. Players choose their weaponry and battle each other, sowing chaos around them. A Monopoly where battle royale replaces real estate investments.
Pandemic Legacy: espionage and the Cold War
Spy fan, look no further for your next board game, here it is! You play as a CIA agent who uses legends to infiltrate nations with the primary mission of preventing the creation of a secret biological weapon. Your actions affect the course of the game, with a gripping story that combines conspiracies, impending disasters and the threat of the end of the world.
Forgotten Chronicles, Revenge
Fans of the Forgotten Chronicles board games can rejoice, because the adventure continues with this expansion of the famous adventure game. New quests, characters and challenges. If you are not familiar with this universe, the Forgotten Chronicles range is known for adopting a fairly accessible approach and operation, perfect for discovering board games before embarking on more complex quests.
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