When the screen's glare becomes too much, and you crave a different kind of adventure, board games offer a fantastic escape. Luckily, countless board games draw inspiration from beloved video games, providing a tangible way to continue the fun. Whether you prefer epic campaigns or quick party games, these adaptations let you explore familiar worlds without relying on technology.

TL;DR – The Best Video Game Board Games

• Fallout
• Slay the Spire
• Bloodborne
• Resident Evil 2
• Pac-Man
• Tetris
• Dark Souls: The Board Game: Tomb of Giants
• Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game
• The Oregon Trail

Fallout: The Board Game

Price: $44.49 (Amazon)
Players: 1-4
Age: 14+
Play Time: 2-3 hours

Explore the Wasteland from the comfort of your kitchen table! Choose from various scenarios that dictate the map setup. Build skills, fight enemies, interact with factions, and complete quests while vying for control of the Wasteland. This immersive game is perfect for extended play sessions.

Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Availability: Contention Games
Players: 1-4
Age: 12+
Play Time: 45 minutes

A faithful adaptation of the digital hit, Slay the Spire lets you climb the Spire as one of several heroes. Choose from various rooms – encounters, elites, events, campfires, treasure, and the merchant – building your deck along the way. The Roguelike nature ensures high replayability with different characters, builds, and items each time.

Read our Slay the Spire: The Board Game review for more details.

Bloodborne: The Board Game

Availability: Amazon
Players: 2-4
Age: 14+
Play Time: 60-90 minutes

Become a Hunter and vanquish the evil plaguing Yharnam. Bloodborne's modular map ensures high replayability. With hundreds of cards, tokens, and miniatures, this detailed adventure will test your skills and decision-making as you unravel the mysteries of the plague.

Resident Evil 2: The Board Game

Availability: Amazon
Players: 1-4
Age: 12+
Play Time: 90-120 minutes

Cooperatively play as Leon or Claire, battling zombies and solving puzzles to escape Raccoon City. Faithful to the source material, the game includes iconic elements like ink ribbons and typewriters.

Pac-Man: The Board Game

Availability: Amazon
Players: 2-5
Age: 10+
Play Time: 30 minutes

Play cooperatively or competitively as Pac-Man navigates the maze, gobbling pellets and fruit, while ghosts try to catch him. The electronic Pac-Man figure even makes the iconic “waka waka” sound!

Tetris Board Game

Availability: Amazon
Players: 2-4
Age: 8+
Play Time: 20-30 minutes

Compete head-to-head, maneuvering and dropping Tetriminos to achieve the highest score. Quick setup and playtime make it ideal for parties and younger players.

Dark Souls: The Board Game – Tomb of Giants

Availability: Amazon
Players: 1-3
Age: 14+
Play Time: 90-120 minutes

A standalone adventure perfect for newcomers, this game captures the punishing combat and RPG elements of Dark Souls. Choose a class, navigate the catacombs, battle enemies, and manage resources wisely.

Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game

Price: $46.88 (Amazon)
Players: 1-4
Age: 8+
Play Time: 30-45 minutes

A fast-paced cooperative game where you use dice to defeat bosses. Quick setup and high replayability make it a fun and engaging experience.

See our Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game review for more info.

The Oregon Trail Card Game

Availability: Amazon
Players: 2-6
Age: 12+
Play Time: 30-45 minutes

Work together to reach Oregon without succumbing to dysentery or other calamities. The quick gameplay and unpredictable events make for a fun and challenging experience.