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March 13, 2026
Less respawning, more re-rolling: six of the best board games based on video games
From war zones and socially virtuous farming to ever-changing boards and role-playing with 167 dice, here’s our pick of the most absorbing table-based entertainment
TL;DR
- The trend of video games adapting physical games is reversing, with more video games now being turned into board games.
- Six popular video game-to-board game adaptations are highlighted: Company of Heroes 2nd Edition, Slay the Spire: The Board Game, The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, Stardew Valley: The Board Game, Portal: The Uncooperative Cake Acquisition Game, and This War of Mine.
- Each adaptation aims to replicate the core mechanics, themes, and aesthetics of its video game source material, offering new ways for fans to experience their favorite titles.
- These board games range from complex strategy games to cooperative adventures and even include elements like custom dice, miniatures, and elaborate rulebooks.
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