The 10 Best New Board Games Of 2025
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Key Points:
- The 10 best new board games of 2025 showcase a wide variety of themes, mechanics, and aesthetics, appealing to casual players and dedicated fans alike, with titles ranging from The Lord of the Rings to queer eighteenth-century London.
- "Fate of the Fellowship" is a cooperative game for 1-5 players that adapts the Pandemic system to retell The Lord of the Rings story, emphasizing teamwork to deliver the One Ring to Mt. Doom.
- "The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era" offers a large-scale, campaign-style experience with rich player customization and exploration of Tamriel, designed to be completed over a weekend despite its complexity.
- Solo players can enjoy "Unstoppable," a challenging
