Best 6 Sports Board Games to Play in 2025
Our love for sports meets board games with titles like 'Flick 'em Up!', combining dexterous fun in a tabletop shootout!
Welcome to our top 6 sports-based board games extravaganza! When picking games for the list, our team focused on excitement, sportsmanship, and sheer fun. We wanted to include something for every sports enthusiast, whether you enjoy flicking miniatures, strategizing on the pitch, or racing around a track. Each game promises intense competition, laughter, and maybe a few minor injuries (we’re looking at you, slippery dice). Get ready to put on your game face, gather your friends, and claim your victory in a world where sports meet board game brilliance!
On this list:
6 Ice Cool
Ice Cool is the kind of game that brings back memories of flicking bottle caps across the kitchen table. It’s a dexterity sports game with penguins sliding around a school trying to catch fish. The rules are simple, but the challenge lies in successfully flicking your penguin through doorways. Our group loved the intensity, laughter, and the title of the game’s champion. It’s perfect for kids and adults who enjoy some friendly competition and testing their flicking skills.
5 Blood Bowl
If American football and fantasy creatures had a love child, it would be Blood Bowl. It’s a mash-up of sports chaos where elves battle orcs in a no-holds-barred bout. The game is strategic, and the craziness of fantasy elements like trolls and wizards infuses each match with unpredictability. For our group, the fun lay in the hilarious moments when luck turned the tide. Blood Bowl is not just a game; it’s an epic sports saga filled with tension, risk, and laughter.
4 Soccer Tactics World
Soccer Tactics World brings true soccer strategy onto the tabletop. This game was a hit at our board game night, especially with the soccer enthusiasts among us. It’s all about tactical movement and planning your plays. The game is straightforward yet offers enough complexity to satisfy those who like to think a few steps ahead. For fans of the sport, it’s akin to coaching a mini soccer team without getting off the couch. We found it engaging and a great nod to the beautiful game.
3 Formula D
Formula D takes racing to the tabletop with high-speed excitement. It’s a racing sports game where players navigate a course, complete with gear shifts and checking the weather. Our group couldn’t get enough of the suspense as everyone jostled for pole position. Each playthrough feels different as you adjust your tactics based on the track’s conditions. The thrill of racing without a seat belt is here, and it’s a massive hit even if you’re not a car fanatic.
2 Slapshot
As fans of both games and ice hockey, Slapshot was a must-play. This card-based sports game mixes strategy with a dash of humor. Players build their hockey team, and the goal is to outwit opponents using a mix of skills and a little luck. Our games were filled with laughter and friendly banter as trades and matches unfolded. For anyone looking to bring the thrill of hockey into their living room, Slapshot is a wonderful pick.
1 Flick ’em Up!
Flick ’em Up! is the pinnacle of sports meets dexterity in board games. Picture a western shootout, but with flicks instead of bullets. It’s action-packed and combines precision with storytelling, making every game as epic as a spaghetti western. Our group adored the intense moments of aiming to hit opponents or the shared laughter when a flick went hilariously wrong. The tactile experience was why it topped our list. It shines at any game night, combining skill, competition, and a great dose of fun.
