A Clue-styled game, but with little “cases” to be solved. It’s an update of the same game that was popular many years ago. The Gibson’s version has 100 cases. The Deluxe version has 200 cases. Eldrich Horror (2013) The last one alive wins. Will you survive your voyage on the Pequod? Marrying Mr. Darcy (2014) + Undead Expansion (2014) + Emma Expansion (2016) I read this book pretty early, probably before I even really got into board games strangely enough. I definitely have to reread it now to fully benefit from it.

Hope you enjoyed this list of book-themed board games! Am I missing anything? Drop me a line, below! Attend events, improve your character, choose your suitors, get courted and get married. Good, clean Austen-y fun. The Jane Game: A Jane Austen Trivia Game (2014) This is a board game favorite of many. In Shakespeare, you have one week to put together your show at the Globe Theater. Recruit actors, craftsment, jewelers, and more to make your show a success (and net you the prestige points you need to win). Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island (2012) + Mystery Tales Expansion (2019)A fun game for the family, or just as a casual game for The Little Prince fans. Build a planet! The Play’s the Thing (1993) Play as the Montagues and Capulets as you compete for control of Verona. There’s also a gorgeous French version of the game, Verone, from Ferti games. Mystery of the Abbey (1995) Train as witches, learn your craft, manage crises. Play competitively, cooperatively, or solo. Bards Dispense Profanity: A Party Game (2016)

Well, it’s really for me since I’m obsessed with board games. Doing a strictly literary-themed game night is on my list of to-dos but I have yet to find enough friends who are book lovers and who also love game nights ( and who live in the same place, plus whose schedules line up) to do it with me. But, I assume one day the stars will align to make it happen. An award-winning mathematician explores the maths behind the games we love and why we love to play them.

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One thing I expected to see – because the Board & Dice catalogue have spoiled us before – was a variant of the rewards on the Civ Board. It’s not crucial, but that kind of modular aspect could provide further unique strategies. But that is the most minor of quibbles… The range of paths to take in the game is widespread, but you need to adapt to your strategy in the moment. Like many Euros, efficiency is king. 15 turns feels like a lot at the start of the game, but this timer is in place for a reason… A Trio Of Tantalising Objective Tiles This highly anticipated board game was originally released in 1979, but is getting a 2019 reprint and update thanks to its many dedicated fans. Based off Frank Herbert’s Dune novels, this game is set on an uncharted planet in space. Manage your faction to gain resources (spices), fight off sandworms (bad guys!), and defeat everyone else. Control the most strongholds on the planet independently or via an alliance to win. Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger (2018) But anyway. Here’s my ultimate list of book-themed board games: Johnathan Strange & Mr. Norrell: A Board Game of English Magic (2019)