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In 2025, several new board games have emerged as popular choices among enthusiasts


​Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game
Designed by Łukasz Woźniak, this real-time narrative adventure game immerses players in the dystopian world of Night City, featuring fast-paced dice rolling and app-driven gameplay. ​polygon.com

Don't Starve: The Board Game
Adapted by Rafal Pieczynski, this survival horror game for up to four players involves exploring a procedurally generated world, combining elements of magic and science. ​polygon.com

Iliad
A two-player, 30-minute tile-laying game by Reiner Knizia, set during the Trojan War, offering strategic depth in a compact format. ​polygon.com+1Bitewing Games+1

Malediction
Created by Leo Cunha, Nicole Lobo, and Daniel Pettersen de Lucena, this card game merges miniatures skirmish gaming with a dark fantasy setting, providing a unique blend of mechanics. ​polygon.com+1polygon.com+1

Molly House
Developed by Jo Kelly and Cole Wehrle, this game focuses on gender-defying individuals in 18th-century England, challenging players to avoid constables while hosting social events. ​polygon.com+1youtube.com+1

These games showcase the diverse and innovative designs capturing the interest of the board gaming community in 2025.


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Laura N. LarssonWriter's Bio: Laura N. Larsson covers toy news and trends for TDmonthly. She follows new launches, licensing deals and what retailers are putting on shelves, and she talks with toy manufacturers and store buyers about what is actually selling. Her roundups aim to give retailers, manufacturers and inventors a quick, practical read on where the toy business is heading, with links to the companies and products behind each story. Read more articles by this author


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