6 Adult Board Games for A Cozy Night In

Board games do not have be nostalgic memories from your childhood. There is a multitude of of awesome board games for adults. We’re not talking Monopoly or Snakes n Ladders. Think epic adventures, fantasy-fueled stories and sweeping strategies!

Here are some adult board games that are sure to have you returning during the cold, indoors weather.

Betrayal at House on the Hill

Ages: 12+
Playtime: 60 mins
Players: 3

Can you survive a horror movie? What horror cliche are you – the jock, first victim or the plot-armoured main character? Find out in Betrayal at House on the Hill as you uncover the truth. This game gives no hint to who is the hero…or victim…until it’s too late.

And this is what makes such a replayable board game for adults.

Spirit Island

Ages: 14+
Playtime: 90 – 120 mins
Players: 1 – 4

Do not be fooled. While most cooperative board games are family friendly, Spirit Island is a bit different. It has a theme of anti-colonialism, where players take the roles of elemental gods to fend off a colonising invader.

Stategise a group victory by combining native worshippers and elemental powers. Predict the path of invasion and drive them back to the sea!

The Couples Game That’s Actually Fun

Ages: 14+
Players: 2+

Nothing steamy and not a get-to-know-you game. It’s a straightforward game that is just fun. Play it 1:1 with your partner or with other couples. The interactive game includes 150 fun questions that is guaranteed to lead into some serious hilarity!

What would your celeb couple nickname be? What emoji defines your relationship? Find out with The Couples Game That’s Actually Fun!

Pandemic

Ages: 8+
Playtime: 45 mins
Players: 2 – 4

Pandemic pits you against an outbreak of a horrible disease across the globe. While the objective is easy to grasp, it can become tricky to execute! Winning the game depends on your team’s ability to communicate and stay cool under pressure.

Besides preventing the spread of illnesses, Pandemic challenges you to create a cure for each one by collecting cards of a specific colour.

Terraforming Mars

Ages: 12+
Playtime: 120 min
Players: 1 – 5

In the 2400s, humans start terraforming Mars. Giant corps are sponsored to work to increase the oxygen level and environmental coverage of the planet until it is habitable. Play as a corporation and civilise Mars before any of your competitors. Terraforming Mars requires you to gather resources and advance human infrastructure. The different corp powers and card deals prevent each game from being repetitive (and have a guaranteed path to victory).

The Hygge Game

Hygge is a Danish term that loosely means enjoying the good things in life. And what is my hygge that a cozy conversation. With over 300 thought-provoking questions, peak coziness is sure to be activated with some profound discussion. The Hygge Game is all about bringing people together – sharing stories and talking about the big, and small, good things in life.