Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game
Designed by Łukasz Woźniak, this real-time narrative adventure game immerses players in the dystopian world of Night City, featuring fast-paced dice rolling and app-driven gameplay. polygon.com
Don't Starve: The Board Game
Adapted by Rafal Pieczynski, this survival horror game for up to four players involves exploring a procedurally generated world, combining elements of magic and science. polygon.com
Iliad
A two-player, 30-minute tile-laying game by Reiner Knizia, set during the Trojan War, offering strategic depth in a compact format. polygon.com+1Bitewing Games+1
Malediction
Created by Leo Cunha, Nicole Lobo, and Daniel Pettersen de Lucena, this card game merges miniatures skirmish gaming with a dark fantasy setting, providing a unique blend of mechanics. polygon.com+1polygon.com+1
Molly House
Developed by Jo Kelly and Cole Wehrle, this game focuses on gender-defying individuals in 18th-century England, challenging players to avoid constables while hosting social events. polygon.com+1youtube.com+1
These games showcase the diverse and innovative designs capturing the interest of the board gaming community in 2025.
Writer's Bio: Driven by a fascination with how young people learn, grow, and connect, Laura N. Larsson has spent years researching the role of play and social media in child and adolescent development. Since 2012, she has combined her ecommerce background with in-depth interviews of children and teenagers, producing insightful articles that explore the evolving interplay between play, communication, and online interaction.
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