10 Best TV Game Show Board Games to Play 2025
If you love tv game show board games, our list helps new players find easy, fun options for unforgettable game nights.
10 Best TV Game Show Board Games to Light Up Game Night
Ever watched TV game shows and shouted answers at your screen? We sure have, and let’s be honest, we’d crush it on TV (or at least we think so). That’s why we love gathering our friends to play tv game show board games. For this list, we picked games that get everyone laughing, thinking, and shouting—sometimes all at once. We focused on games you can enjoy with family or friends, whether you want quick rounds, team battles, or trivia challenges. Get ready to bring the thrill of TV game shows right to your living room!
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10 Jeopardy!
We never feel smarter (or dumber) than when we play Jeopardy! as a board game. Just like the TV game show, you answer trivia questions across a wild range of topics—from classical music to 90s snack foods. The game’s format lets everyone have their Alex Trebek moment, or, in our case, a chance to blurt out some truly weird guesses. It’s great for family nights because anyone can surprise you with a weird nugget of knowledge. Play gets competitive fast, but nobody takes it too seriously because, let’s face it, those Final Jeopardy questions are tough.
9 Wheel of Fortune
Spinning the wheel in our living room has become a staple at game nights thanks to Wheel of Fortune. We get the rush of a TV studio without leaving the couch. The physical board is super fun, and everyone loves shouting out letters or groaning over that one friend who always guesses ‘Z’. It’s quick to set up and easy to grasp, which makes it perfect for new players who want a real taste of tv game show board games. Just don’t blame us when you start speaking only in word puzzles for the rest of the night.
8 Family Feud
We’ve had some of our most ridiculous debates playing Family Feud at home. You’ll find yourself arguing about whether ‘left sock’ is a common answer to “things you put on before shoes.” It’s chaotic and loud, but nobody cares because it’s so much fun. This tv game show board game brings out the best kind of competitive spirit and some truly strange logic. Plus, you’ll find out just how weird your friends are based on their survey answers. It always ends in laughter, even if your team loses horribly.
7 Deal or No Deal
We never thought choosing random suitcases would make us sweat, but Deal or No Deal has turned us into obsessed risk-takers. This tv game show board game is pure suspense, as players try to outguess what’s inside those miniature cases. There’s bargaining, drama, and more drama—plus, everyone gets their moment in the spotlight. It’s easy to pick up, so it works well with groups who’ve never played before. The ‘banker’ role is especially fun for anyone who likes to be a little mysterious or dramatic.
6 Trivial Pursuit: Harry Potter
Technically, Trivial Pursuit has a bunch of versions, but the Harry Potter one makes us feel like we’re dueling in a wizard quiz show. We recommend it for anyone who wants a splash of TV magic and rivalry. It’s pure TV game show board games goodness, with questions covering spells, creepy characters, and plot twists. Players get super competitive, so brush up on your books and movies or face total defeat. It also fits nicely as a quick game between bigger ones at your board game night.
5 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
If you want to feel the pressure of answering questions for a million bucks (well, fake bucks), Who Wants to Be a Millionaire is your go-to. We sweated over some super tricky questions and used up lifelines way too early. This tv game show board game is great because it mimics the real show’s tension, right down to asking your friends for help as your ‘lifelines’. We always get someone insisting they’re the next Regis Philbin, which never gets old. Good for trivia lovers and groups who enjoy building drama.
4 Catch Phrase
We’ve never laughed harder than when someone tries to describe ‘Tooth Fairy’ without using the words ‘tooth’ or ‘fairy’. Catch Phrase is like a tv game show board game crossed with a timer bomb. You have to be quick, clever, and ready to panic as the timer ticks. It’s fast, easy to set up, and perfect for bigger groups. Some people freeze under the pressure, which is always good for a laugh. No need to be a trivia expert—just good at being silly.
3 Password
Password is a classic. We always enjoy the tension when someone gives a clue that’s juuuust a bit too vague. Teamwork matters more than you’d think, and watching your friends try to read each other’s minds can be hilarious or endlessly frustrating. This tv game show board game is all about clever clues and quick thinking, and it works for almost any group size. It’s also good for mixed ages, since the rules are clear and easy. Plus, no shouting—unless you count the groans when someone guesses something wild.
2 Pictionary
Pictionary brings out everyone’s inner artist—or in our case, people who can’t draw a stick figure to save their life. This is a tv game show board game where half the fun is seeing your friends misinterpret the world’s worst drawings. We always end up yelling at each other in good nature, and the room fills with laughter. Fast turns keep the game moving, so nobody gets bored. Works for almost any age, and new players pick it up in seconds. Well, except for drawing. No hope there.
1 Taboo
Taboo is our top pick for tv game show board games because it brings the most excitement and chaos to the table. We never make it through a round without at least one person cracking up or groaning over forbidden words. You try giving clues without saying ‘obvious’ things, and it turns out it’s way harder than it looks on TV. We love that it works for big groups and new players always fit right in. The buzzer adds to the energy, and you’ll replay this one for hours without getting bored. It wins because it’s fast, fun, and foolproof for a great night.
