10 Best Used Games to Try in 2025
We searched for the best used games and found gems. These board games give old stuff new life and endless fun.
10 Best Used Games Board Games (And Why We Love Them) – Ever wondered what happens to all the cool junk and treasures we toss away? We sure did, so we put together a list of the best board games inspired by ‘used games.’ When picking our top games, we focused on fun, replay value, and how well they capture that feeling of hunting for bargains, turning trash into treasure, and making the most out of what others left behind. Whether you’re new to the world of used games or a seasoned thrifter, this list has something for everyone who loves a good deal and a great time!
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10 Junk Art
Junk Art is the poster child for used games. You get a big pile of used-looking wooden bits, and you stack them like you’re building a tower for wild raccoons. Every round, you use different parts from the box, kind of like pulling from a used game bin at a garage sale. We almost started treating our shapes as rare treasures, even though they’re just painted blocks. The real fun is watching your friends sweat as their lopsided stack starts to wobble. Perfect for anyone who loves a bit of chaos.
9 The Game
The Game is all about cards that look like they’ve seen some action. In our group, it felt like we were flipping through a deck from a used games store, hoping for that one lucky card. Everyone needs to work together to play all the cards in sequence, and people start eyeing each other over the discard pile. It’s simple, tough, and has enough stress to make you question your friendships for a short while.
8 Bargain Quest
Bargain Quest takes the idea of used games and throws it into a fantasy shop where you sell worn weapons and gear to eager heroes. We loved how you draft items that look like they’ve been dragged through the mud. The artwork is hilarious, and there’s real strategy in what slightly-used sword you hand to a clueless adventurer. If you enjoy haggling, wheeling and dealing, and laughing at your friends’ poor shopping choices, this one’s a riot.
7 Junk Orbit
Junk Orbit puts you in the role of a space garbage collector, picking up and delivering junk that’s definitely seen some better days. It’s a sneaky way to get that used games feeling, but with rocket ships. We liked flinging our garbage around the moon and laughing at the amount of junk we could carry. It’s quick, light and has just the right amount of thinking to keep everyone hooked.
6 Flea Market
Flea Market has players bidding for used-looking treasures at—you guessed it—a flea market. Every round, there’s something silly to pick up, and we all tried to bluff our way into grabbing that rare find on the cheap. It brings out the bargain hunter in everyone, and sometimes you get stuck with the ugliest lamp in history. The energy around the table gets loud and happy, just the way we like it.
5 Garage Sale
Garage Sale is another gem for fans of used games, where you buy and sell items straight from someone’s cluttered garage. The cards are full of old junk we all felt like we’ve actually owned, and there’s plenty of swapping and sneaky deals. We laughed every time someone ended up with a totally useless item while aiming for the best price. Easy to learn, and easy to love—provided you don’t mind losing to your buddy’s evil trading skills.
4 Second Chance
Second Chance is a puzzle game where every piece feels like it’s from a jumble of used games at the bottom of your grandma’s closet. Each turn, you fit odd shapes together trying not to mess up your grid. We kept laughing at the weird holes we’d leave—classic used game vibes. Super accessible and chill, but we promise it turns competitive fast. Great for kicking back with some snacks and a good group.
3 Junk in My Trunk
Junk in My Trunk has you loading up an elephant’s trunk with all sorts of odd items that definitely came from a used game pile. The dexterity challenge had us howling, and seeing who could pack the most without spilling was priceless. This one is pure silliness, but it still brings out the sneaky strategist in everyone. If you want a party game that feels used in the best way, give it a shot.
2 For Sale
For Sale is about flipping houses, but it feels a lot like buying used games off a dodgy classifieds ad. The bidding is quick, the engagement is high, and nobody can resist the tension of hoping they don’t end up with the worst deal. We’ve played this more times than we can count, and it never fails to get a groan or a cheer by the end. One of the easiest games to teach, and perfect for new players.
1 Junkyard
Junkyard is the king of used games themes. Everything about it screams second-hand fun. You build crazy, teetering towers from old, mismatched game pieces—some of which look like they’ve escaped from a thrift store. We’ve had epic showdowns where just breathing would send the whole pile toppling. It’s pure hands-on fun, and the table talk is full of groans, bragging, and daring each other to go for one more piece. This game wins for being the best mix of laughter, tension, and that classic used games charm. If you want a game that ALWAYS brings the group together, Junkyard is it.
