Library of Things: Board Games

Our Board Game collection is first-come, first-served. Play in-house or take one home with your library card for two weeks. 

Board Games are part of the Library of Things and are subject to a $5/day late fee. 


APPLES TO APPLES

Apples to Apples Board Game

Apples to Apples is a game of hilarious comparisons, ready for party play! In each round, a new judge draws a Description Card. You’ve got to decide which card in your hand matches the Description in play, and hope the judge thinks your card is the best. And with so many cards in this version, it’ll never be the same game twice!

 

 

 


ARKHAM HORROR

Arkham Horror Board Game

A dark shadow grows in the city of Arkham. Alien entities known as Ancient Ones lurk in the emptiness beyond space and time, writhing at the thresholds between worlds. Only a handful of investigators stand against the horrors. Will they prevail?

Players take on the role of Arkham investigators as they explore the streets of the city and work together to save humanity from unknowable horrors. Stop occult rituals and destroy alien creatures before the Ancient Ones make our world their ruined dominion.

 

 

 


AZUL

Azul Board Game

Azul is an award-winning board game that challenges players to create stunning tile mosaics while making strategic decisions and competing for high scores.

Designed for 2-4 players, Azul is a fun, engaging game for family and friends, bringing together kids, teens, and adults for memorable game nights.

 

 

 

 


BAMBOOZLED

Bamboozled Board Game

The ultimate bluffing party game that is perfect for family game nights, parties, and quick fun with all ages.

Compact, portable design with easy 15 second setup makes it ideal for travel and spur-of-the-moment fun.

 

 

 


BANANAGRAMS

Bananagrams Game

Everyone plays at once with no need to take turns in this exciting and energetic word game. Race to build your word grid, sharpen your spelling, and enjoy non-stop fun in this game for 2 adults or for family and friends.

Bananagrams combines fun with learning. Players strengthen their vocabulary, spelling, quick thinking, and letter recognition skills, making it the perfect screen-free game for kids, teens, and adults alike.

 


BATTLESHIP

Battleship Board Game

In head to head battle, players search for the enemy’s fleet of ships, and destroy them one by one. With convenient portable battle cases and realistic looking naval crafts, the Battleship game puts players right in the middle of the action. Each player announces the coordinates of each strike, and then hopes that it hits. Position ships strategically to survive opponent's relentless strikes, and track hits and misses with red and white pegs on the ocean grid. No ship or aircraft is safe in this game of stealth and suspense. 

 

 

 


BOX ONE

Box One Board Game

From the brainwaves of Neil Patrick Harris comes an interactive board game adventure. Use your wits and decode each layer of Box ONE. Representing years of thought and careful planning by Neil Patrick Harris, BoxONE is an ever-evolving game of trivia, codes, secrets, and fun!

Everything you need to decode each challenge is inside the box and note that internet access will be required. Box ONE is designed to challenge only ONE person - and it seems that person is you! And only you. Alone. Can you handle it?

 

 

 


CATAN

Catan Board Game

Settle the uninhabited island of Catan by gathering resources, building infrastructure, and nurturing trade relationships.

Compete with 2-3 opponents to expand your settlements and cities while managing resources and avoiding the robber.

 

 

 

 


CHESS & CHECKERS SET

Chess & Checkers

Enjoy two classics games in one!

 

 

 


COUP

Coup Board Game

Use influence, bluffing, and clever timing to manipulate rivals as you claim roles, challenge actions, and decide when to take risks or play it safe in this fast, interactive strategy card game.

Each turn you take a single action, whether or not you truly have the role you claim; simple structure keeps play moving quickly, encouraging bold decisions and steady table engagement.

Unique role interactions, shifting alliances, and player-driven narrative ensure every game feels different; Coup’s elegant system rewards repeated play and evolving strategies.

 

 

 


DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: WRATH OF ASHARDALON

Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of Ashardalon

A heavy shadow falls across the land, cast by a dark spire that belches smoke and oozes fiery lava. A cave mouth leads to a maze of tunnels and chambers, and deep within this monster-infested labyrinth lurks the most terrifying creature of all: a red dragon!

Designed for 1-5 players, this boardgame features multiple scenarios, challenging quests, and cooperative game play.

 

 

 

 


EXPLODING KITTENS

EXPLODING KITTENS BOARD GAME

In this family card game, draw cards and try to avoid the dreaded Exploding Kitten! Use strategic action cards to skip your turn, shuffle the deck, or defuse the Kitten with laser pointers or catnip sandwiches. The last player standing wins!

Designed for 2-5 players, ages 7 and up, Exploding Kittens is great for kids, teens, and adults alike. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or want a casual game to break the ice, this easy-to-learn game is perfect for bringing everyone together.

 


FORBIDDEN DESERT

FORBIDDEN DESERT BOARD GAME

Dive into the excitement of Forbidden Desert, where players work together to uncover a legendary flying machine; enhances strategic thinking and cooperation.

Designed for ages 10 and up, it's ideal for family game nights; 45-minute playtime fits perfectly into any gathering. Comes with clear instructions to get players started quickly; ensures a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience for all levels of players.

 

 

 


HAPPY LITTLE DINOSAURS

HAPPY LITTLE DINOSAURS

Enjoy 97 hilariously illustrated emotional, natural, and predatory disaster cards in this dinosaur-themed game for kids, teens, and adults.

Great for family game night or small gatherings, this game blends casual play with competitive elements. Supports 2–4 players, suitable for ages 8 and up. Quick setup with dinosaur meeples, player boards, and an easy-to-follow rulebook. This fun game plays in 30–60 minutes, making it accessible and replayable for a variety of players.

 

 

 

 


HELLO MY NAME IS...

HELLO MY NAME IS BOARD GAME

Meet this hilarious new Party game that's full of personality! Can you name someone who's blond, musical, and short? How about an athlete who's bearded and married? Play trait cards and then race to name someone—real or fictional— who fits the description. Use your creativity to win the most cards and hello... Your name is Champion!

 

 

 

 


HIVE

HIVE GAME

Hive is a board game with a difference. There is no board. The pieces are added to the playing area thus creating the board. As more and more pieces are added the game becomes a fight to see who can be the first to capture the opposing Queen Bee.

 

 

 

 


HUES & CUES

HUES & CUES BOARD GAME

Challenge friends and family to connect words with colors in the engaging Hues and Cues, featuring 480 colorful hues for limitless fun!

Perfect for family game nights, parties, or casual play, this game brings players of all ages together with simple rules and exciting gameplay. Hues and Cues offers fast-paced action with easy rules, making it enjoyable for both casual players, and gaming enthusiasts.

 

 

 


IN A PICKLE

IN A PICKLE

Can a giraffe fit in a phone Booth? Does a sofa fit in a shopping cart? It all depends on how you size it up in this game of creative thinking and outrageous scenarios. Try to win a set of cards by fitting smaller things into bigger things - there's some juice in a pickle, in a supermarket, in a parking lot. Play the fourth word card to claim the set, unless one of your opponents can trump with a larger word. The player with the most sets at the end is the big winner! 

 

 

 


INSTANBUL

INSTANBUL BOARD GAME

Welcome to the Bazaar of Istanbul! As cunning merchants, players need to outdo their competitors in order to become the sold Master of the Trade Guild. Turn after turn, they contend with each other for money and goods. Their faithful assistants, represented by custom dice, support the players in their endeavors. Using their income wisely, players can invest in improved abilities or purchase the much-desired rubies straight-away. With a little bit of luck and the right strategy, the first player to collect a specific number of rubies will come out victorious as the next Master of the Trade Guild.

 

 

 


JUMANJI

Jumanji BOARD GAME

Bring the exciting jungle adventure movie to life with Jumanji The Game. You and your band of brave adventurers suddenly find yourselves deep in a mysterious jungle full of secrets and surprises. Danger lies along your path. Your goal is to reach Jumanji (the center) and call out its name. 

Jumanji The Game is the exciting adventure game for your next game night. For 2 to 4 players, ages 8 and up.

 

 


LETTERS FROM WHITECHAPEL

Letters from Whitechapel BOARD GAME

Letters from White Chapel is a game bluff and trigger in 1888, in London by Jack l Ripper. Five players embody the inspectors font, which must work together to the killers before the end of the part. You need to continue the mysterious killer into the maze of the narrow streets of the quarter of White Chapel. A player embodies Jack l "Ripper: his goal is to be 5 victims before". A part of 4 sleepovers where a love will be leventreur, on the track of your new prey, and the forces of order that must react to it and reduce the circumference of the killer.

 

 

 

 


MONIKERS

Monikers

Monikers is pretty simple: get your friends to guess the name on a card. Each team has 60 seconds to get through as many weird, inappropriate names as they can. In the first round, you can say anything you want. In the second, you can only use one word. And in the third, you can't say anything at all - just charades. The same cards are used in each round, so by the end of the game, you've made up a bunch of hilarious jokes together.

 

 

 

 

 


NMBR 9

NMBR 9 Board Game

Open the box and start playing! NMBR 9 is a fast tile game with simple rules of the game where everyone wants to go high. Because anyone who cleverly combines the number plates lays the foundation for the next level. The higher a tile is and the higher the number on it, the more points it scores at the end of the game

But be careful: Holes must not be overbuilt and the darted parts never want to fit each other. NMBR 9 is a tricky puzzle fun for the whole family.

 

 

 

 


PATCHWORK

Patchwork Board Game

Patchwork is a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design. In the past, it was a way to make use of leftover pieces of cloth to create clothing and quilts. Today, patchwork is a form of art, in which the designers use precious fabrics to create beautiful textiles. The use of uneven pieces of fabric in particular can result in real masterpieces and is therefore being practiced by a large number of textile artists. To create a beautiful quilt, however, requires effort and time, but the available patches just do not want to fit together. So choose your patches carefully and keep a healthy supply of buttons to not only finish your quilt, but to make it better and more beautiful than your opponent‘s.

 

 

 


PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Photosynthesis Board Game

In Photosynthesis, take your trees through their life-cycle, from seedling to full bloom to rebirth, and earn light points as their leaves collect energy from the revolving sun’s rays. Carefully pick where you sow and when you grow, as trees in the shadows are blocked from light, and from light points. Players score light points if their trees are in the direct lines of sun rays or taller than the trees blocking them from the sun rays. In a second phase, players use their light points to reserve seeds or trees, then plant or grow them on the board. Points are scored by maturing trees and removing them from the board.

 

 


QWIRKLE

Qwirkle Board Game

While Qwirkle is as simple as matching colors and shapes it also requires tactical moves and well-planned strategy. The game consists of 108 wooden tiles with six shapes in six colors. Using the tiles players score points by building lines that share a common attribute either color or shape.

Qwirkle is a quick game to learn but you'll soon discover that you need to think strategically in order to score the most points.

 

 

 


REALLY LOUD LIBRARIANS

Really Loud Librarians Board Game

Really Loud Librarians is a fast-paced word-shouting board game perfect for kids ages 8-12, adults, and family board game nights. 

Test your useless knowledge as you draw category cards and shout words that match the category and letter on the race track, turning your trivia prowess into valuable points. Designed for versatile gameplay, enjoy Really Loud Librarians as a two-player game for a casual night in or as a party game for large groups, ensuring endless fun and entertainment. 

 

 

 


RISK

Risk Board Game

Take over the world in this game of strategic conquest! In the Risk board game, the goal is simple: players aim to conquer their enemies’ territories by building an army, moving their troops in, and engaging in battle. Depending on the roll of the dice, a player will either defeat the enemy or be defeated. Defeat all of the enemy troops in a territory to conquer that territory and get one step closer to global conquest! This exciting strategy game is filled with betrayal, alliances, and surprise attacks. 

 

 


SAGRADA

Sagrada Board Game

Sagrada is a brilliant puzzle game of dice, light, and color. Each game is a new challenge as you choose and place dice to create a dazzling stained glass masterpiece. Players are artisans attempting to fit every pan of glass–represented by colorful dice–into their individual window frames. 

A quick, 30-minute strategic game for family and friends where each game scores differently, and every player’s window is unique. Perfect for couples, for families with kids, with a group of friends, or in a wonderfully challenging solo mode. Simple to learn, but a new challenge every time, Sagrada brings dazzling art and gorgeous components to any game night, in this, the definitive edition of a time-tested classic. Every roll is a new challenge. Every window is a unique puzzle. Every game is a new work of art.

 

 

 


SCRABBLE TILE LOCK

Scrabble Tile Lock Board Game

Your Scrabble words won't be slip slidin' away, thanks to this board's clever "tile-lock" design. There are also soft pads on its bottom that allow you to effortlessly slide the board across a table or rotate it for a better view. And, the compact size of the board, tiles and racks, make the game ideal for travel. 

You can play Scrabble in a car, train, plane or boat with no worries.

 

 

 


SORRY

Sorry Board Game

Slide, collide and score to win the Sorry! game! Who knows what will happen next as players chase their opponents around the board, trying to get their 3 pawns from start to home first? Will a player draw a card that tells them to move ahead 2 spaces or back 6? Will someone land on a slide or will an opponent land on a player's space, sending them back to the start? This iconic children's game is a great choice for game nights and one of the best indoor games for kids. 

 

 

 


SPLENDOR

Splendor

The wealthy gemstone traders of the Renaissance have had enough wealth. But they want more, they want something special, they want prestige and the favor of the nobility. So they cleverly use gold to buy mines, organise transports and attract craftsmen and thus gain precious jewels from coarse gems. Because only those who can present the most beautiful and valuable treasures may receive noble visits. In the fast card game Splendor, players collect bonuses and above all prestige through development cards to get to the top of society. Only those who enjoy the highest reputation in the end can win.

 

 

 

 


SPOT IT

Spot It! Game

Test your observational skills and your reflexes with the award-winning gameplay of Spot It!, a game of lightning-fast choices for two to eight players. With dozens of awards and possible versions married to elegant gameplay, Spot It! has become a global phenomenon. Five distinct mini-games within a set of Spot It! ensure that the game will be different every time you play, and because it’s always your turn, there’s never any downtime!

 

 

 


STRATEGO

Stratego Game

Do you have the skill, strategy and courage to outsmart your opponent and capture his flag? Plan your campaign, let your troops march in secret formation and pull them into battle. Each move and attack provides more information when red and blue compete against each other. Overwhelm the enemy figures, but beware of those with special abilities and unexpected traps. Any movement can be crucial.

 

 

 


SUSHI GO

Sushi Go Game

Pass the sushi! In this fast-playing card game, the goal is to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they whiz by. Score points for making the most maki rolls or for collecting a full set of sashimi. Dip your favorite nigiri in wasabi to triple its value. But be sure to leave room for dessert or else you'll eat into your score! Gather the most points and consider yourself the sushi master!

 

 

 


TABOO

Taboo Board Game

Taboo is a game of unspeakable fun! In the Taboo game, get your team to say the Guess word without saying any of the Taboo words! Who can get teammates to say "Fame" without being able to say Celebrity, Superstar, Musical, Known, or Fortune?

The Taboo card game for adults and teens ages 13 and up is an exciting pick for family game nights. It also makes a great group game for game nights with friends. You can even just take the card box and use the online tools to play the Taboo word game almost anywhere!

 

 


TAPPLE

Tapple Game

Tapple is the award-winning, fast paced word game that gives players a rush of excitement as they race to beat the clock! Challenge friends and family to tap letters of the portable wheel as you come up with words for various categories before the ten-second timer runs out! Just say a word, beat the timer and win!

 

 

 

 


TELESTRATIONS

Telestrations

Draw what you read, guess what you saw—laugh out loud fun guaranteed every round! Perfect for parties, family nights, and game sessions with 4–8 players ages 10+.
 

The worse your drawing, the funnier the game—no artistic skill required!

 

 

 


TERRAFORMING MARS

Terraforming Mars Board Games

Terraforming Mars is a widely acclaimed strategy board game where players take control of competing corporations tasked with transforming the Red Planet into a habitable world. Each corporation begins with unique strengths that shape early decisions, and as the game progresses players invest in hundreds of project cards that modify production, create new infrastructures, or directly impact the global parameters of Mars. Temperature, oxygen, and ocean coverage must all rise for the planet to become livable, and each improvement advances the shared goal while rewarding the players who contributed most effectively. 

 

 

 


THROW THROW AVOCADO

Throw Throw Avocado

Grab a pair of squishy avocados and deal out the cards! Collect three of a kind to earn points, use Avocado Cards to challenge friends, and dodge flying avocados to avoid getting an Avocado Boo Boo!

Ideal for families, friends, and party lovers ages 7 and up! Whether you’re a game night pro or just love a good laugh, this game brings everyone together for high-energy fun. Perfect for game nights, parties, or travel! Pack it for camping trips or bring it to the next gathering for a fun, portable game that keeps everyone entertained.
 

 


THROW THROW BURRITO

Throw Throw Burrito

Throw Throw Burrito is what you get when you cross a card game with burrito-shaped dodgeballs. Try to collect matching sets of cards faster than your opponents, while simultaneously ducking, dodging, and throwing squishy ariborne burritos. The cards you collect earn points, but getting hit by flying burritos loses them. So clear some space and put away the antiques, because you've never played a card game quite like this before.

Perfect for card or board games for families, teens and kids, Throw Throw Burrito is sure to be a hit at any game night. Card games have never been this exciting!

 


TICKET TO RIDE

Ticket to Ride

Ticket to Ride is the ultimate train adventure board game that takes you across early 20th century North America. The landscape slides by as you collect train cards and claim routes to expand your network, all while trying to connect cities and complete your tickets. 

Easy to learn and engaging for players of all ages, Ticket to Ride is perfect for a fun-filled game night with family and friends. This beautifully designed game is a must-have for any board game enthusiast, offering strategic depth and the thrill of a train adventure with every session. Get on board and enjoy the ride!

 

 


TRASH PANDAS

Trash Pandas Game

Trash is treasure! In this raucous card game, paw through the deck to find sets of day-old pizza, half-eaten candy, and other luscious leftovers. Roll the die to tip over the garbage or raid a rival's rubbish, if there's no Doggos standing guard. The more you roll, the more actions you can take - but get too greedy and your turn is scrapped! Stash the most trash and you're pick of the litter!

 

 

 


TRIVIAL PURSUIT FAMILY EDITION

Trivial Pursuit Family Edition

Kids and adults can test their smarts with this Trivial Pursuit Family Edition game. The Trivial Pursuit cards include 1200 questions from 6 categories! Choose from 100 blue cards for adults and 100 yellow cards for kids

For 2 or more players, this Trivial Pursuit game is a great family board game for groups! Be the first to collect 6 different colored wedges and answer the final question correctly to win

 

 

 

 


UPWORDS

Upwards Game

In this high-stacking word game, players place tile letters onto the game board to create new words, or stack and build on top to change existing words. When it’s your turn, easily place your letters by rotating the lazy Susan game board in your direction. Earn points for words a single tile high and points for letters underneath – the higher you stack, the higher you score. If you form two or more words in a single turn, you’ll earn even more points. For additional word-hacking practice, you can improve your Upwords game play by playing solo. 

 

 

 


WORDLE

Wordle Board Game

Love Wordle? Gather friends and family together to enjoy the favorite word-guessing game in real life with Wordle: The Party Game, the official Wordle board game! Inspired by the digital version of the Wordle game, this analog game for 2-4 players delivers the classic Wordle gameplay as an exciting party game. Each round, a player designated as the Wordle Host writes down a Secret Word. Just like the original Wordle game, players try to guess it in the fewest tries (six max). But in this game, players are competing against others. The fewer tries a player needs, the fewer points they score. The player with the fewest points at the end of the game wins! 

 

 

 


7 WONDERS

7 Wonders Board Game

Make the right decisions to lead your civilization to prosperity! Lead one of the seven greatest cities of Antiquity. Develop your civilization on a military, scientific, cultural, and economic level. Once built, will your Wonder bring you glory for millennia to come? 

No downtime, renewed fun in each game and perfect balance regardless of the number of players. 

 

 

 

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