Best Travel Board Games of 2024: Top 11 Reviewed
11 Best Travel Board Games for Your Next Adventure
On this list:
11 Ticket to Ride
The classic! Just like the time we got lost in Spain on a road trip, this game is about building train routes across countries. It’s simple to learn and quick to play, making it perfect for new and experienced players. You get to travel the world without leaving your living room!
10 Tokaido
The game is as beautiful as the time we saw cherry blossoms in Japan. Travel along the East Sea Road visiting temples, hot springs, and other beautiful places. The art and mechanics are peaceful, making it a relaxing game for everyone.
9 Jaipur
This is for the times when you’re just two, like when we got stuck at the airport. In Jaipur, you and a friend can become traders in the Indian market. Quick, fun, and strategic!
8 Sagrada
Remember that beautiful stained glass cathedral in Europe? Well, you can recreate that beauty with dice in this game. It’s a colorful puzzle that will keep you engaged as you ‘travel’ through the artistic process.
7 Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective
Put on your detective hat! Traveling through time to the streets of London, you’ll investigate mysteries just like Sherlock Holmes. Ideal for fans of detective stories and puzzles.
6 Pandemic
Imagine you’re globe-trotting scientists saving the world from diseases. This cooperative game is tense and thrilling, just like getting lost in a new city without Google Maps.
5 Carcassonne
This game will have you building medieval landscapes with tiles. It’s like the time we lost count of castles visited in Germany. Easy to pick up and always different!
4 T.I.M.E Stories
Ever wanted to travel through time to solve mysteries? This game makes you part of an agency that does just that. It’s immersive and story-driven, keeping you engaged for hours.
3 The Castles of Burgundy
This game lets you travel back to medieval France to build and trade. The strategy and depth reminded us of our trip to the French countryside. Perfect for lovers of more complex games.
2 7 Wonders
Travel back in time to build one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. We loved the drafting mechanics, and it’s great for a larger group of friends. Fast-paced and full of tough decisions!
1 Wingspan
The best travel board game, hands down. You get to travel the globe as a bird enthusiast, collecting the most beautiful and rare birds. It’s relaxing, educational, and the art is stunning. We love it, and so does everyone we’ve introduced it to. Perfect for bird-watchers and game enthusiasts alike.
