Board Game Central - Traditional and Family Board Games

Welcome to Board Game Central!

Form words by linking adjoining letters in this three-dimensional take on everybody's favorite board game. If smart planning and a great vocabulary are your strong suits, you're on your way to Scrabble Cubes stardom!

Risk

Risk is a game of world domination, where the object is to conquer the world. To win, you must attack and defend, attacking to acquire territory, and defending to keep it from your opponents. It's appeal is timeless.

Skillgammon

Skillgammon is a more strategic, skill-oriented version of backgammon, and is an interesting variation on the classic game, offering new strategy possibilities, and greater opportunity for skillful play. It's worth checking out!

Hoyle Games

The 2012 editions of Hoyle Puzzle and Board Games, Hoyle Card Games, and Hoyle Casino Games are now available. Hoyle Games are the #1 best-selling card and board game collections!

Welcome to the relaunched Board Game Central, now with even more great games and essential information for board game fans. Be sure to check out our expanded selection of online board games that allow you to play some fun and addictive games against opponents from all over the world, right from your browser, with no downloads required!

The Latest Board Games

Cargo Noir
Cargo Noir is a game of illicit trading in which players run "families" who traffic in smuggled goods around the world. Dispatching your cargo ships to the safest or richest ports; judging which contraband is the hottest; and laying in wait with your gold until the time is right... will all be keys to your success--allowing you to revel in the spoils of victory! Cargo Noir is the rare trading game that works equally well with 2 players or more! Cargo Noir introduces a rich and immersive atmosphere, filled with evocative illustrations of the dark and seedy smuggling world of the 1950's.
Added 05-09-2012
Startup Fever
You have a brilliant product idea. You fire your boss. You start your own company. Your product takes off. Users love it. Money pours in. You hire the best, improve your product and gain more users. But OTHERS are doing the same; unfortunately there are never enough engineers, sales or money. Who will have the most users at game's end? Can your fledgling startup survive?
Added 05-03-2012
Knock Your Blocks Off
Stack 'em up... Knock 'em down! First, race to build a structure by matching up the patterns on your blocks. Then use the demolition die to knock down your opponent's crowns! Depending on what you roll, you may get to attack with an avalanche of boulders, a wall-smashing ogre, or even a fire-breathing dragon! Rack up the most victory points and crown yourself king of the block!
Added 05-01-2012
ColorFever
ColorFever is a point-scoring game combining a perfect blend of strategy and chance. You draw tiles, roll the dice, and place your tiles accordingly. You score by building strings of tiles horizontally, vertically and diagonally. With every turn comes the chance to draw special tiles that give you extraordinary action! Add in the several additional ways to score using special tiles that add extra action and you are set for a heated game of action. Once you've played color fever, you'll want to play it again and again!
Added 04-26-2012
Scrabble: Book Lovers Edition
Scrabble: Book Lovers Edition is classic Scrabble with a novel twist. Play traditional Scrabble and enhance your score with custom game play including Plot Twist cards and bonus points for literary words. Draw letter tiles from the mini book bag and custom tile racks hold the all-new Plot Twist cards! Scrabble: Book Lovers Edition is a must-have game for anyone who loves books and loves to spend time with friends and family. It's a perfect gift for any special occasion (birthday, game night, holiday, graduation, book clubs)!
Added 04-20-2012

The Latest Board Game News

Battleship: The Movie
'Battleship', the new motion picture from Universal Pictures, is based on the Battleship board game, and is the first of a series of forthcoming movies based on classic board games.
Posted on 05-14-2012, Filed Under: In The News
Feeding Your Board Games Habit on the Cheap
You love board games, but in these hard times, your budget may be a bit tight. But being broke doesn't mean you can't have fun! Here are some ideas for where to find great board games at a great price.
Posted on 03-07-2012, Filed Under: Tips
Dice Tower's Top Ten Fantasy Games
A recent episode of The Dice Tower podcast provided an intriguing, informative, and entertaining Top Ten Fantasy Games list. Is your favorite game on the list?
Posted on 12-23-2011, Filed Under: Fantasy
Best-Selling Board Games, Dec. 17, 2011
Here are some of the best-selling board games during the middle of December 2011, including strategy games, party games, trivia games, and more!
Posted on 12-17-2011, Filed Under: Bestsellers
Top Dinner Party Games of 2011
As reported by Mystery Game Central, here is a list of the most popular mystery party games of the year.
Posted on 12-11-2011, Filed Under: Mystery Games, Party Games