Board Games to Tide You Over During the Lockdown

The world of tabletop gaming is getting more popular than ever in recent years. Boardgame titles have been popping up left and right that it's become an overwhelming task to choose which few to play.

Boardgames are a great way to make the family night enjoyable. It's also great for reminiscing childhood memories, as well as a date night when paired with a glass of wine. With the coronavirus lockdown in place, these board games will tide you over until the government tells us we can see the sun again.

We selected games with a unique set of rules and history. The games listed vary from simple to complex. The list is based on which has the best review on the online market, plus total sales from BoardGameGeek.com.

Other factors we considered include:

1. Nostalgia. Board games should last multiple generations.

2. Play. Great board games should be user-intuitive, age-appropriate, and enjoyable.

3. Cult. The best board games have a "following" on online forums and enthusiast sites.

4. Education. Can the game help develop motor skills or strategic thinking?

SmartGames Camelot Jr. Wooden Cognitive Skill-Building Puzzle Game (Ages 4+)

Camelot Jr. is a great way to teach your little kid spatial sense, mathematical reasoning, and grit without compromising the fun. The wooden 3D game has over 48 levels ranging from starter to master.

The objective of the game is to build a path so the knight and princess can meet each other. The game will get your preschoolers thinking through problems and solutions for hours on end.

That's What She Said Game (Ages 17+)

If you like a game full of innuendos, then this might just be for you. That's What She Said resembles the game Cards Against Humanity but with a more mature flavor. The game is best played with 3 other people who are as twisted as you.

That's What She Said excels at transforming a dull night into one filled with hilarity on a whole new level. Just make sure the kids are asleep, yeah?

Catan (Ages 10+)

Keep on a poker face and buff your way to victory in this strategy-based board game. Catan is one of the most popular and multi-awarded civilization board game of all time. The game revolves around collecting resources and expanding your settlements and territories until someone reaches 10 points and snags the victory.

The game is easy to learn and really fun to play. For a better experience, pick up a couple of expansion packs like Cities and Knights, Seafarers, or Traders and Barbarians.

Betrayal At House On The Hill (Ages 12+)

This board game will transport you into the world of horror, forcing you to escape the mansion and stay alive TILE BY TILE. The game has over 50 horrifying scenarios, offering players high replayability.

The game takes some time and some practice to fully grasp. It is chock full of challenges, omens, strange hauntings, and betrayal. Beware... you never know who you're sitting next to truly is.

Bang! (Ages 10+)

Get a chance to become a Sheriff, a Renegade, or an Outlaw with Bang! The card game tends to be confusing at the first try, but it offers more investments and replayability. A game of Bang! can last for an hour or longer.

Lean on your strategic skills and your intuition to win through a fight in the Wild West. Press your luck and bluff your way to victory as you pick each other off. The card game is best played with 4 to 7 players.