Classic board games are what come to mind for many of us when board gaming is mentioned, especially for those of us born before the 1980’s when every household had a classic board game collection rather than iPads and PS4’s in the home.
Classic games go back many years and others have joined these time-honored pastime ‘fun in a box – on a board’ collection over the years. Let’s take a look at the top classic board games in more detail………
Popular Classic Board Games
Acquire (1964)
Acquire the board game was first released in 1964 and designed by Sid Sackson. This strategy game is aimed at players that are over the age of 12 and is suitable for 2-6 players. It is best played with four players with gameplay lasting around 90 minutes.
Aggravation (1962)
Aggravation is a family board game that was first released in 1962. It’s a game that is aimed at all of the family and is suited for players aged over 6 years old. Suitable for up to and best enjoyed when played with six players. It has a playing time of 45 minutes.
Axis & Allies (1981)
Axis and Allies the board game was originally created in 1981 by Larry Harris and is suitable for up to five players aged 12 and over. It’s a game that is based around World War 2 and takes a minimum of two hours to play. Plenty of versions published.
Battleship (1931)
Battleship was released in 1931 although it does have some links to L’Attaque which was played during the First World War. It was designed by Clifford Von Wickler and is a game that can only be played by 2 players aged 8 and over.
Clue/Cluedo (1949)
Clue or Cluedo as it’s known outside of the US is one the oldest murder mystery games that many of us have played or at least seen in someones home, especially if you was born before the 1980’s. 3 – 6 player game that plays out in 10 – 45 minutes.
Diplomacy (1959)
Diplomacy is set in Europe leading up to World War 1 and is made for 2- 7 players of age 12 and over. It is an intricate strategy game that can take as long as 6 hours to play. Perfect for those players who like to immerse themselves into strategy.
Nightmare (1991)
The scary and freaky Nightmare board game was released in 1991 and was designed by Phillip Tanner. This new and unique game brought a whole new level of interaction between the players and through the use of a videotape.
Payday (1975)
Payday is a board game that was originally published in 1975 and designed by Paul J. Gruen. It’s a family game that is suitable for players aged 8 and over while you can enjoy it with as many as six players it plays best with 4.
Labyrinth (1986)
Labyrinth is a puzzle game that was released in 1986 and made by German Psychologist Max J. Kobbert. It’s a family and children’s game that is suitable for players aged 8 and over while it is suitable for up to four players.
Risk (1959)
Risk was created in 1957 and was designed by Albert Lamorisse who was a French Filmmaker although it was officially released on a global scale in 1959. It’s a game that is suitable for players aged ten and over and can be played by up to 6 players, taking around two hours to complete.
Yahtzee (1956)
Yahtzee is a family dice type game that is suitable for players aged 6 years and over. It was created in 1956 by Edwin S. Lowe and is suitable for anything from 2-10 players although it is best played with 3-4. The game takes around 30 minutes to play. Makes a cool travel companion.
