Beginner Games
Stepping into the world of board games can be both exciting and a bit overwhelming, especially with the vast array of options available. Whether you're new to gaming or looking to introduce friends and family to the hobby, this collection of beginner-friendly board games is the perfect starting point.
We've handpicked games that are easy to learn, quick to play, and offer a variety of experiences—from strategy and cooperation to creativity and fun. Get ready to roll the dice, draw some cards, and dive into the joy of tabletop gaming!
Games
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Saboteur
Easy, 3 - 10 players, 30 min
C6
Colt Express
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 40 min
WW
Monopoly
Easy, 2 - 8 players, 60 - 180 min
WW
Monopoly: Black Panther
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 60 - 90 min
WW
Monopoly Knockout
Easy, 2 - 8 players, 20 - 40 min
WW
Monopoly: Marvel Comics
Easy, 0 players, 60 - 180 min
LL
Brutal Kingdom
Easy, 3 - 4 players, 30 min
XX
Find the Pickle
Easy, 3 - 6 players, 10 - 20 min
C6
Cluedo Junior
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 30 min
XX
Saboteur 2
Easy, 2 - 12 players, 45 min
XX
Tension: The Crazy Naming Game
Easy, 4 players, 40 min
D3
Herd Mentality
Easy, 4 - 20 players, 20 - 30 min
D3
Ca$h 'n Guns: Second Edition
Easy, 4 - 8 players, 30 min
D2
Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 45 - 60 min
XX
Good Cop Bad Cop
Easy, 4 - 8 players, 10 - 20 min
WW
Monopoly: Walking Dead
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 60 - 180 min
WW
Cluedo
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 40 min
A1
Mysterium
Easy, 2 - 7 players, 42 min
Kluster Duo
Easy, 1 - 2 players, 10 - 20 min
D1
Trivial Pursuit: 2000s
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 45 min
XX
Good Face Bad Face
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 5 - 30 min
XX
Scotland Yard: The Hunt for Mister X
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 10 - 20 min
Mr & Mrs
Easy, 2 - 16 players, 30 min
E1
STAKD
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 30 - 0 min
XX
Scrabble Junior
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 30 min
XX
Sneezy Panda
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 5 - 10 min
XX
Selfish: Space Edition
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 20 min
WW
The Game of Life
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 60 min
C3
Dragonwood
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 20 min
XX
Selfish: Zombie Edition
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 10 - 30 min
C3
Labyrinth Super Mario
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 20 min
WW
Rolling In It
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 45 - 60 min
ZZ
Cards Against Humanity: Third Expansion
Easy, 4 - 30 players, 30 min
C2
Last Defense!
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 20 min
B6
Spot the Intro (Board Game Edition)
Easy, 2 players, 30 min
ZZ
It's Bananas!
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 15 min
XX
Skull
Easy, 3 - 6 players, 15 - 45 min
XX
Happy Little Dinosaurs
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 30 - 60 min
G5
Quoridor Pac-Man
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 15 min
E1
Stella: Dixit Universe
Easy, 3 - 6 players, 30 min
XX
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 10 min
XX
Star Fluxx
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 10 - 40 min
XX
Man Bites Dog
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 10 min
ZZ
Monopoly: Chelsea Football Club Edition
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 120 min
XX
Sushi Go!
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 15 min
XX
UNO Flip!
Easy, 2 - 10 players, 30 min
XX
The Logo Board Game
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 40 min
XX
Hey, That's My Fish!
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 20 min
XX
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Easy, 3 - 10 players, 10 min
XX
Cinco Linko
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 5 - 15 min
XX
Cobra Paw
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 5 - 15 min
D2
King of Tokyo
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 30 min
ZZ
Cards Against Humanity
Easy, 4 - 30 players, 30 min
XX
Cockroach Poker
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 20 min
XX
Skunk Bingo
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 15 min
E3
Kingdomino
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 15 - 25 min
Monopoly: The Portable Property Trading Game
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 120 min
XX
Cockroach Poker Royal
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 15 - 25 min
XX
Connect Four
Easy, 2 players, 10 min
C6
Bedpans & Broomsticks
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 30 - 60 min
C6
Here to Slay
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 30 - 60 min
Cluedo: Super Sleuth
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 30 min
XX
Cornered
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 5 - 10 min
XX
Think Fast
Easy, 3 - 13 players, 15 - 40 min
The Game of Life: Quarter-Life Crisis
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 30 - 45 min
XX
Coup
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 15 min
XX
Point Salad
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 15 - 30 min
XX
Jenga
Easy, 1 - 8 players, 20 min
ZZ
Throw Throw Burrito
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 15 min
ZZ
Crokinole
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 30 min
WW
Monopoly: Animal Crossing – New Horizons
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 60 - 0 min
D4
Snakesss
Easy, 4 - 8 players, 20 min
XX
Sounds Fishy
Easy, 4 - 10 players, 30 min
Mysterium Kids: Captain Echo's Treasure
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 21 min
D3
Sheriff of Nottingham
Easy, 3 - 5 players, 60 min
XX
Dobble Connect
Easy, 2 - 8 players, 15 min
Junior Labyrinth
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 15 min
C3
Fire In The Hole
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 15 - 40 min
XX
Ker Plunk
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 20 min
ZZ
Cards Against Humanity: Green Box
Easy, 4 - 30 players, 30 min
XX
UNO
Easy, 2 - 10 players, 30 min
XX
Decrypto
Easy, 3 - 8 players, 15 - 45 min
C6
Pirates of the Caribbean Buccaneer
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 45 min
XX
Llamas Unleashed
Easy, 2 - 8 players, 30 - 45 min
A1
Chronicles of Crime
Easy, 1 - 4 players, 60 - 90 min
A1
Chronicles of Crime: 1400
Easy, 1 - 4 players, 60 - 90 min
XX
Deep Sea Adventure
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 30 min
XX
One Night Ultimate Alien
Easy, 4 - 10 players, 10 min
XX
Love Letter
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 20 min
Enchanted Forest
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 30 - 60 min
ZZ
Dixit
Easy, 3 - 8 players, 30 min
D4
Diamant
Easy, 3 - 8 players, 30 min
WW
The Game of Life Adventure Edition
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 45 min
A1
Stop the Train!
Easy, 4 - 6 players, 20 - 30 min
D1
Articulate! Phrases
Easy, 4 - 20 players, 30 min
XX
Dobble
Easy, 2 - 8 players, 15 min
XX
Doggie Doo
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 20 min
XX
Monopoly Deal Card Game
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 15 min
XX
Downspin
Easy, 2 players, 30 min
Poo: The Card Game
Easy, 2 - 8 players, 5 - 15 min
XX
Electronic Whac-a-Mole
Easy, 1 - 2 players, 10 min
C6
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 45 min
XX
Pop-Up Pirate!
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 20 min
XX
Rapidough
Easy, 4 - 99 players, 30 min
C3
Cranium
Easy, 4 - 99 players, 60 min
XX
Exploding Kittens
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 15 min
C3
Camel Up (Second Edition)
Easy, 3 - 8 players, 30 - 45 min
XX1
Bears vs Babies
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 15 - 20 min
C3
Just One
Easy, 3 - 7 players, 20 - 60 min
ZZ
Monopoly: Derbyshire Edition
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 120 min
C6
Ghost Castle
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 45 min
XX
Rhino Hero
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 5 - 15 min
G5
Sagrada
Easy, 1 - 4 players, 30 - 45 min
D3
Wavelength
Easy, 2 - 12 players, 30 - 45 min
XX
Rumble in the Jungle
Easy, 2 - 4 players, 30 min
D2
King of New York
Easy, 2 - 6 players, 40 min
D2
Taboo
Easy, 4 - 10 players, 20 min
E3
MLEM: Space Agency
Easy, 2 - 5 players, 30 - 60 min