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14 of the most popular board games on Amazon this summer

These board games will turn you into a believer.

Catan Board Game Credit: Catan Board Game

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Editor's note: This article has been updated to remove items not sold on Amazon on 6/13/18.

Board games are an underrated adult activity, in my humble opinion.

They're perfect for those nights when you don't feel like going out, yet don't want to sit mindlessly in front of the television either. Board games are an ideal combination of fun and competitive, not to mention that there are lots of unique, addicting new games that come out every year.

So yeah, I'm really into board games, and I think you will be too if you give them a chance.

If you're looking for a board game that will get you jazzed to play, check out the 14 most popular board games on Amazon, including some of my personal favorites. There’s something here for everyone, no matter your age!

1. A best-selling spy-themed word game

Codenames
Credit: Czech Games

People are actually obsessed with this game.

Codenames is a top-selling game on Amazon, boasting close to 2,000 reviews and an average rating of 4.8 stars. While the premise of the game may seem simple, reviewers say it can be quite challenging!

To play, you break up into two teams, each with a “spymaster” who gives one-word clues to help their teammates guess the identity of your team’s “agents.” Overall, it’s an awesome party game that’s incredibly addicting.

Get Codenames on Amazon for $16.59

2. An addicting game to bring out your competitive side

Catan Board Game
Credit: Catan Studios

The ever-changing board makes for an addicting game.

Catan is a favorite among my friends—we frequently hold “Catan nights” that inevitably get really competitive.

This popular board game has a unique design made up of 19 hexagonal “terrain” pieces, so the board is different every time you play. The object of the game is to build settlements around the island of Catan, earning “victory points” as you go, and there's a surprising amount of strategy and alliance-making involved.

Get Catan on Amazon for $36.39

3. A silly fishing game for children

Let’s Go Fishin’
Credit: Pressman Toys

Young kids will love fishing for cute critters.

Young children love playing Let’s Go Fishin’, a simple fishing game designed for kids 3 and up. The cute multicolored fish on the board open and close their mouths, all while the base spins. The object of the game is to simply catch as many fish as you can with your rod, and whoever catches the most wins!

Get Let’s Go Fishin’ on Amazon for $6.69

4. A Harry Potter-themed edition of a classic game

Harry Potter Clue
Credit: USAopoly

Can you solve the mystery at Hogwarts?

You probably know Clue—where Professor Plum committed the crime in the library with the candlestick. However, this special edition of the classic game brings a magical twist to the gameplay as you work to figure out who made a Hogwarts student disappear and what spell they used. Harry Potter lovers will definitely appreciate this fun board game!

Get USAopoly Clue Harry Potter Board Game on Amazon for $36.50

5. A whimsical kids’ classic

Candy Land Board Game
Credit: Hasbro

This cute game has been a hit for generations.

It’s been around for decades, but Candy Land is still one of the top-selling board games on Amazon. This family-favorite is best for kids ages 3 and up—they’ll love all the colorful characters and sweet illustrations as they navigate around the board.

Get Hasbro Candy Land on Amazon for $12.99

6. A card-based strategy game with a cult following

Sequence Board Game
Credit: Jax

This game combines cards and strategy for an amazingly fun time.

Here’s another game that people are low-key obsessed with—Sequence has more than 2,000 reviews and an average rating of 4.8 stars.

The premise of the game is simple: Place five tokens in a row on the game board by playing cards from your hand. However, there’s a lot of strategy involved, and reviewers can’t get enough of this challenging board game!

Get Sequence on Amazon for $17.99

7. A unique twist on Scrabble

Qwirkle Board Game
Credit: MindWare

Create sequences of color or shape on a Scrabble-like board.

If you love Scrabble, you’ll definitely enjoy Qwirkle—a family-friendly matching game! Players draw six blocks, each with a colored shape on it, and then take turns putting down rows of blocks that have something in common. As gameplay continues, you build a Scrabble-like grid, trying to rack up the most points.

Get the Qwirkle Board Game on Amazon for $21.84

8. A race to build an ancient civilization

7 Wonders Board Game
Credit: Asmodee

Build one of the 7 Wonders of the World!

The instructions may seem overwhelming at first, but once you get the hand of 7 Wonders, you’ll be obsessed. In this game, you’re the leader of one of the great ancient civilizations, and you race to collect resources to build your city and erect an architectural wonder. It’s a great game for history buffs!

Get Asmodee 7 Wonders on Amazon for $44.99

9. A crowd favorite that’s racked up numerous awards

Ticket to Ride Board Game
Credit: Days of Wonder

Who will create the longest train route?

Ticket to Ride has won awards all around the world, and there are dozens of spin-offs and expansions for you to enjoy. During this popular game, players build train routes across the country, trying to create the longest route and cut off competitors along the way. It will definitely bring out your competitive side!

Get Days of Wonder Ticket To Ride on Amazon for $24.99

10. An incredibly challenging cooperative game

Pandemic Board Game
Credit: Z-Man Games

Can you save the world from an outbreak of disease?

Oh, Pandemic. I have a love-hate relationship with this game. On one hand, I love the cooperative, incredibly challenging gameplay, but on the other hand, I hate that I’m so bad at it!

During Pandemic, everyone works together to save the world from an outbreak of diseases. You have to simultaneously slow the spread for four diseases, all while trying to find the cure. It’s addicting, yet frustrating, and the perfect game for anyone who loves a challenge.

Get Pandemic on Amazon for $35.99

Betrayal at House On Hill
Credit: Avalon Hill

This creepy cooperative game gets top marks from reviewers.

Together, you and your friends will explore a creepy old haunted house when you play Betrayal at House on the Hill. You’ll encounter lots of spooky scenarios, and eventually, one player will become a traitor. Reviewers say this game is awesome, but it can take a while to pick up all the rules.

Get Avalon Hill Betrayal At House On The Hill on Amazon for $34.67

12. A classic board game with a pop culture twist

Game of Thrones Risk
Credit: USAopoly

Do you have what it takes to claim the Iron Throne?

As the world patiently awaits the final season of Game of Thrones, you can hold yourself over with the popular Game of Thrones edition of Risk. Just like in the regular game, you’ll need a solid strategy to conquer the Seven Kingdoms and claim the Iron Throne.

What’s even better is there are two ways to play this game, so it won’t get old anytime soon.

Get USAopoly Risk Game of Thrones Strategy Board Game on Amazon for $53.17

13. Tetris brought to life

Blokus Board Game
Credit: Mattel Games

Race to capture the most space with your blocks.

Love Tetris? Then you’ll definitely enjoy Blokus, a strategy game where you use Tetris-style pieces to take up as much space as possible.

Essentially, players take turns putting down pieces on the board, trying to claim territory and block their competitors. The game continues until no more blocks can be put down, and the person with the fewest pieces left in their hand is the winner. Simple, but oh so fun!

Get Mattel Games Blokus Game on Amazon for $15.29

14. An engaging maze game for children

Labryinth Board Game
Credit: Ravensburger

Kids will learn all about strategy playing this game.

Here’s another game with an average rating of 4.8, so you know it’s got to be good! Labyrinth is super fun for anyone age 8 and up (though reviewers say kids as young as 4 can play with a little help).

To play, you have to navigate traps and shifting walls as you race around the maze collecting treasure. It’s an engaging game for young children, and it can help teach them strategy, critical thinking, and cause-and-effect to boot!

Get Ravensburger Labyrinth Board Game on Amazon for $24.99

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