April 11 is National Board Game Day, which means it’s time for families and friends to reunite for a bit of friendly competition. 

National Board Game Day may not be an official holiday, but it is a special occasion where people get together to enjoy their favorite tabletop games. Throughout the day, families grab classics like Scrabble, Monopoly, and more to spend time with loved ones and have some fun. 

While some classic games and personal favorites are game-night must-haves, players may want to expand their board game collections for this special occasion. Whether it’s local game shops or massive retail stores, new board games are always hitting the markets with added twists and turns designed to elevate family game nights.

Roll the dice, draw cards, and move a few paces down because we’ve gathered 15 games perfect for National Board Game Day. From new and innovative boards to licensed and reimagined classics, these games are perfect for every game night and will surely create fond memories that will last a lifetime.


MONOPOLY SCRABBLE

This game combines elements of the Monopoly game with the crossword-building play of Scrabble. In place of rolling dice to move around the board, players build words and move ahead by their score. Features custom Community Chest and Chance cards.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.95
  • Age:
  • 8+

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NFL GAME DAY – THE ULTIMATE FOOTBALL BOARD GAME

This game is perfect for NFL fans who love the strategy of playing football! Ideal for 2-4 players. Teaches the core elements of football through offensive, defensive, and special teams cards to recreate situations that may arise in games like field goals, turnovers, and time-out cards. Includes magnetic team enzones, a yard maker, and time-out…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 9+

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THE SMURFS: HIDDEN VILLAGE BOARD GAME

This smurf-tastic adventure game is fun for the whole family! | Source: Maestro Media

Find lost Smurfs, rebuild mushroom homes, and work together to save the Smurfs' village. | Source: Maestro Media

In this cooperative board game, Gargamel has ransacked the Smurfs’ village, and kids must team up to help the Smurfs save their home. Players will work together to rescue lost Smurfs, rebuild their mushroom houses, and bake tasty treats while keeping an eye out for the troublesome Gargamel. Intended for up to five players ages 8 and older,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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STRATEGO JUNIOR DINOS

This junior version of the classic Stratego game employs dinosaurs, rocks, meteors, and a missing dinosaur egg.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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CLUE: THE MUPPETS

This take on the classic murder mystery board game takes players to Muppet Studios, where they must take on the role of a fan-favorite Muppet to help solve the crime!

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  • MSRP:
  • $44.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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TRIVIAL PURSUIT GENERATIONS

Families can play a new edition of Trivial Pursuit that features generation-specific trivia and personal trivia on easy-to-read cards. Split between six traditional categories, there are 1,500 questions for the Greatest Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. 

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  • MSRP:
  • 44.99
  • Age:
  • 16+

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MONOPOLY: WICKED

Explore the land of Oz in this Wicked-themed Monopoly! This green-and-gold board features properties like Shiz University, Elphaba and Glinda’s Dorm Room, the Ozdust Ballroom, and the Wizard’s Throne Room. Players use iconic golden tokens to travel through Oz.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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BYPASS

This strategic board game lets two to four players race to build a successful road path. With cards, mini traffic cones, and a tabletop board, this game is ready for your family's next game night.

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  • MSRP:
  • $36
  • Age:
  • 8+

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CLUE: PEANUTS EDITION

Team up with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, and the rest of the Peanuts crew to find Linus's missing blankie! Kids ages 8 and up will explore iconic locales from the comic strip to discover who stole the blanket, how they nabbed it, and where it's hidden.

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  • MSRP:
  • $44.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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HEXPATH DETOUR DELUXE

HexPath Detour Deluxe features five unique games: Detour, Solitaire, Mexican Standoff, Predator, and Drag Race. This set introduces rotating tile mechanics that change the board’s path with every turn and is designed for 1-6 players. Each game encourages problem-solving and can take as little as 15 minutes to play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $60
  • Age:
  • 7+

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DISCO ISLAND ESCAPE

Players must race lemurs to the top of Disco Ball Mountain to escape a volcanic Disco Inferno. Players will dance through lava, give others a case of "Disco Fever," and use strategic problem-solving to boogie their lemurs to safety.

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  • MSRP:
  • $22.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS GIANT EDITION

Kids can utilize the easy-to-grip handles to collect balls, empty them in the collection station, and continue chomping in this giant version of Hungry Hungry Hippos.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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MONOPOLY: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON EDITION

Players can live the Viking life by playing as Hiccup, Astrid, Ruffnut, or Tuffnut. The How to Train Your Dragon edition features film-inspired tasks like paying for dragon lessons with fish, training dragons, and competing to test one's Viking skills. To win, a player has to be the first to train a dragon from each…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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FINDERS CREEPERS

This family-friendly tabletop board game is the first in MGA’s App-Vanced lineup. It includes a physical board and a virtual element so families can hunt monsters around their homes.

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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SNACK O SAURUS

In this game, players need to help the hungry cave dwellers hunt for food while avoiding Snack-O-Saurus Rex. Players can choose to snatch a snack or work with the T. rex to attack an opponent.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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Taylor Battle

Taylor Battle

Taylor is an assistant editor at The Toy Insider, The Pop Insider, and The Toy Book. Between reading fantasy novels and re-watching Disney classics, she can be found building houses in The Sims 4. Taylor is passionate about creating and is always looking to try new things.

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