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Board Games Worth Losing a Whole Saturday To
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items I’m one of those people who loves a board game that takes all day. Like, start at noon and still strategizing while the pizza guy rings the doorbell to make sure it isn't my turn. These are the games I save for the weekends when nobody’s in a rush an...
If you’re into sci-fi empire building, deep fantasy campaigns, or sprawling civilization games, I pulled together a go-to list of long-form board game favorites. They do require a bit of time to get through, but you won't soon forget it. Got a group ...
Let me know which one you’d tackle first or if I missed any of your favorites!
If you’re into sci-fi empire building, deep fantasy campaigns, or sprawling civilization games, I pulled together a go-to list of long-form board game favorites. They do require a bit of time to get through, but you won't soon forget it. Got a group ...
Let me know which one you’d tackle first or if I missed any of your favorites!
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Galactic Power Struggles
High Fantasy Warfare
Historical & Political Boardgames
Narrative Adventures
Galactic Power Struggles
Massive, strategic, and packed with conflict, these games let you conquer the stars one hex tile at a time.
The king of all-day board games, Twilight Imperium is a sprawling space opera where diplomacy, war, trade, and politics all collide. If you're into epic sci-fi, galactic conquest, and asymmetric factions, this is the ultimate full-day tabletop experi...
Twilight Imperium 4th Edition Board Game
This 4X space strategy game offers deep exploration, ship customization, and tech trees, with smoother mechanics than Twilight Imperium. It's perfect for fans of long, calculated gameplay that rewards planning, negotiation, and tactical positioning.
Eclipse: Second Dawn for The Galaxy
If you have played and ejoyed Terra Mystica, this sci-fi evolution adds modular boards and tech tracks to amp up the strategic depth. With asymmetric factions and tight resource management, it’s a true brain-burner that demands your full focus.
Gaia Project Strategy Board Game - Terra Mystica Follow Up
In this cerebral sci-fi strategy game from Vital Lacerda, players build a self-sustaining colony on the red planet. With a deep tech tree, resource management, and worker placement mechanics, On Mars is a long-haul experience perfect for players who ...
On Mars
High Fantasy Warfare
Gather your party. These fantasy board games are packed with world-building, tactical combat, and rich narrative arcs.
This dungeon-crawling legacy game features over 90 scenarios, unique character progression, and tactical card-driven combat. It’s part RPG, part board game, and completely addicting if you're into fantasy, deep strategy, and campaign progression.
Gloomhaven
A cooperative, story-driven campaign set in a dark fantasy world. With dynamic combat, branching choices, and loads of miniatures, it’s ideal for immersive, cinematic play sessions with your group.
Oathsworn Into The Deepwood
This reboot of the dungeon-crawling classic uses an app to drive narrative campaigns, character development, and 3D terrain. It’s designed for players who want a long-form experience full of exploration, tactics, and gorgeous visuals.
Descent: Legends of the Dark Board Game
This grand-scale wargame captures the full scope of The Lord of the Rings, with one player guiding the Fellowship while the other commands the dark forces of Sauron. With multi-layered strategy and dozens of miniatures, it's an immersive, all-day war...
Fantasy Flight War of The Ring 2nd Ed
Historical & Political Boardgames
These titles dive deep into war, diplomacy, and power struggles from real and alternate histories, delivering an intense strategic challenge.
One of the most beloved civilization-building games out there, Through the Ages challenges you to manage culture, science, military, and resources across the ages. It’s a brainy, satisfying commitment that rewards long-term planning.
Through The Ages
Set in 19th-century Afghanistan, this game is all about political maneuvering, shifting alliances, and strategic negotiation. It’s dense, stunning, and deeply replayable for fans of historically grounded strategy.
Pax Pamir (2nd Edition)
A classic economic and route-building game set during the industrial boom. 1830 is known for its brutal capitalism, stock market manipulation, and high-stakes gameplay that can stretch over an entire day.
1830: Railways & Robber Barons
This socio-economic simulation puts players in control of British families navigating corruption, diplomacy, and logistics within the East India Company. It's a political, negotiation-heavy game where your influence can rise and fall dramatically ove...
John Company (2nd Edition)
Narrative Adventures
This cooperative, open-world narrative game lets players explore a vast map while making choices that shape the story. With beautifully illustrated storybooks and character development, it’s ideal for fans of slow-burn adventures and lore-rich gamepl...
Sleeping Gods
A dark fantasy game based on Arthurian legends, featuring survival mechanics, evolving characters, and branching quests. If you want a grim, story-heavy campaign with deep strategy, this one’s for you.
Tainted Grail Fall of Avalon Board Game
Inspired by choose-your-own-adventure stories, this exploration game sends you on a massive journey to lift a mysterious curse. Perfect for long, meditative sessions where discovery and survival are the focus.
The 7th Continent Classic Edition - Core Box