10 Best Board Games Based on Video Games

Are you a fan of video games and board games? Well, you’re in for a treat! Today we’re going to run down the top 10 board games based on video games that you might want to check out. Although you might think that board games based on video games sound a bit strange, you’ll be astonished to know that they can work really well.

Board games based on video games have been making a resurgence recently. While some use the tried and tested rules of classic games such as Catan, Monopoly or Pandemic, newer games are eager to break the mold to create gaming experiences that capture the same feelings as the games they are based on. As a game enthusiast, I’ve had a lot of fun exploring the world of board games based on video games, and I want to share my top picks with you!

So, without further ado, here are the top 10 board games based on video games:

Fallout: The Board Game

The Fallout board game has to be my favourite as it offers a lot of depth for any fans of the video game. The twist in this game is that players explore together. Players can choose to be Vault Dwellers or members of the Brotherhood of Steel and work their way around the board completing missions, fighting enemies and building partnerships. With lots of missions to enjoy and various different endings, this is a fantastic board game for fans of the franchise.

Gears of War: The Board Game

Gears of War: The Board Game sees players take the mantle of Delta Squad as they suit up in their marine armor and tackle the locust horde. The game starts with randomly placed tiles that feature Locust enemies, and players must work through a variety of missions. The game is played with a set of cards that give players health and action bonuses. Fans of the games will recognize the “Active Reload” and “Road Run” cards. Unfortunately, the game is out of print at the moment, so the second-hand market might be your best bet for finding this one.

XCOM: The Board Game

XCOM is one of the earlier offerings of a virtually integrated board game and is still the talk of the town thanks to the fun it provides while playing. As a player, you have to take control of Earth’s defense and win against the alien invasion. It’s a tense game that will keep you on your toes.

Doom: The Board Game

In the Doom board game, one player has control of the franchise’s Hellish demons, while several of the other players are would-be Doomslayers. The heroes need to complete various missions around the board and earn weapons to take on the Hellspawn. However, the player in control of the demons has to vanquish the marines at all costs. While the video game is more of a first-person shooter, the board game offers a more tactical affair complete with character stats, unique traits, and special abilities.

This War of Mine: The Board Game

This War of Mine is indeed not the most cheerful game to play, but it’s unforgiving and harsh to the core, bringing the amazing theme home. The best part about this one has to be the spirit it has of the video game and the way in which it embraces a narrative game to be neither an easy nor quick addition. If you haven’t tried your hand at it yet, you should.

Don’t forget to comment, and please tell me which one you will pick if you had to choose one. Would love to hear from you guys!