4 fun board games you probably don’t know about

Everyone has heard of Monopoly, Cluedo and Twister. These old classics have become timeless because of their universal appeal and endless fun. However, there’s more to the world of board games than Monopoly and Cluedo. There are thousands of incredibly fun and enjoyable board games out there, many of which don’t receive the recognition they deserve. Do you recognise any of the names on the list below?

Settlers of Catan

First published in 1995, this German multiplayer board game requires players to become settlers. Throughout the game, players attempt to build and develop communities while engaging in trade and resource acquisition. Players attain points as their settlements grow and thrive.

Ticket to Ride

Published in 2004, Ticket to Ride requires players to play train car cards, which allows them to develop a series of train routes across the world. How do players accrue points and win? The length of their train routes, how continuous the tracks are and whether their train routes can connect cities across the map all come into play when determining points.

Heroes Wanted

Designed for 1-5 players, this wacky board game is all about building your team of wannabe superheroes. Once you’ve assembled your squad, you’ll then face off against an equally absurd villain—great fun for all the superhero fans out there.

Merchant of Venus

A playful pun on Shakespeare’s acclaimed play, the Merchant of Venus is a discovery game where players have to explore different trade routes and customise their ships. It’s like Ticket to Ride but set in an unexplored part of the galaxy. The first player to reach the money goal (usually between $2000 and $4000) is the declared winner.