11 Best Toys Board Games to Play in 2025
Get ready for fun! These board games with a toys theme bring laughter, surprises, and memories for both kids and adults.
The 11 Best Board Games for Fans of Toys: A Totally Serious Guide! If you think toys are just for kids, think again. We’ve played our fair share of board games that are bursting with fun toys and playful themes. When picking games for this list, we looked for ones that offer pure, grab-and-play joy, easy rules, and a dash of silliness. We want games that make new players smile, families laugh, and friends fight over the last piece. Whether you adore classic toys or want modern twists, our picks will fill your game night with toy-tastic fun!
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11 Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures
We picked this one because nothing screams toys more than Woody and Buzz running wild on your tabletop. This deck-building game has you and pals working as a team, with your fate tied to how strong your friendship is—both in-game and at the table! We had a blast yelling lines from the movies and rolling our eyes when someone called dibs on Buzz for the third game in a row. It’s fun, fast, and oh-so-nostalgic for anyone who’s ever lost a toy under the sofa for a year.
10 Stuffed Fables
Ever wanted to be a stuffed toy going full hero mode? This story-driven adventure had us laughing and arguing over who gets to be the patchwork elephant. The book-as-board idea is clever—we kept turning pages way past bedtime! Toys come alive to protect their kid, and every choice matters. Be ready for wild dice rolls and that one friend who always forgets it’s his turn because he’s busy rereading the storybook.
9 Operation
We put Operation here for pure nostalgia and steady-hand showdowns. Who hasn’t tried to yank out the funny bone and made the buzzer squawk? This board game is all about classic toy fun and makes for a great ice breaker at any game night. Nothing brings out competitive spirits like desperately trying not to set off Cavity Sam’s bright red nose.
8 Mouse Trap
Mouse Trap is that board game with the Rube Goldberg toy machine, and it’s as silly as it is charming. We spent more time building crazy contraptions and making sound effects than actually playing the game, but it’s just so much fun to see everything click, swing, and snap. It’s a real test of patience for anyone who likes to skip instructions. All about toys, and all about chaos.
7 Jenga
Jenga counts here because who can forget the tension of stacking (and toppling) that tower of blocks? Each pull feels like open-heart surgery for toys. We all tried to play it cool, but those sweaty palms say otherwise. The only thing louder than the eventual crash is the laughter that follows. Simple, but perfect for any toys-related board game list.
6 Monza
We picked Monza because it uses chunky wooden racecars, lots of colorful dice, and feels like a toy exploded into a board game. Kids love grabbing the cars, adults love pretending they’re in the Grand Prix. It’s a blast at family game night.
5 Don’t Wake Daddy
If you grew up in the ’90s, you probably remember the anxious thrill of sneaking across the board, hoping not to trigger the spring-loaded Daddy toy. It’s tense and goofy—perfect for kids or anyone who likes their board games with a bit of toys-powered suspense. We still argue about whether the game is rigged or not…
4 Robot Turtles
Robot Turtles is a coding game for kids that swaps boring math for adorable toys. We tried it with the little ones in our crew and had more fun than we expected. It sneaks in learning with laughs, and no batteries required—just lots of ‘beep boop’ sound effects and some questionable turtle impressions.
3 Hungry Hungry Hippos
Ever see adults act like toddlers? Just whip out Hungry Hungry Hippos! This game throws strategy out the window and brings in fast-action toy smashing. The plastic hippos, marbles, and chaos are a recipe for instant nostalgia. We recommend keeping drinks far from the table—spills are almost as common as hippo jams.
2 Gulo Gulo
Gulo Gulo is one of our oddest finds. It’s a dexterity game where you’re a wolverine (the animal, not the X-man) snatching colored eggs from a wobbly nest. The toy pieces are top notch and made us feel like clumsy kids again. Don’t let the ‘for families’ label fool you—adults get competitive, too. Toys and tension galore.
1 Meeple Circus
We crowned Meeple Circus the best toys-themed board game because it’s as close as you’ll ever get to running a mini circus on your table. You stack wooden toy meeples, balance animals, and even hum circus music while the timer ticks. We still laugh about the time someone’s acrobat did a somersault off the lion’s back (hey, style points!). Meeple Circus is pure, wobbly, laugh-out-loud toys fun that all ages can enjoy, and it’s a staple at our game nights. It brings everyone together and always leaves us grinning.
