By Blaze Aldrich | August 13, 2024
Top 11 Board Games For 5 Or More Players in 2024
Okay! You plan on having a ton of people over to play board games and you notice most board games only play up to four players. Don't worry, I got you! There are many awesome board games that play 5 or more players and a lot of them are easy to pick up and learn. My favorite Party games are those that allow you to bluff and attack your opponents, but all in good fun of course... I do have some of those games in this list, but others on this list will always have your friends leaving the night with laughter and joy. Speaking of laughter and joy, only the winner gets that with that first board game on our list. I have listed these games based on player count, from least to most.
11. Survive The Island (5 Players)
Survive The Island is a Reprint of the super popular game Survive: Escape From Atlantis. Planned to be released in September 2024, Survive is an exhilarating survival game in which players must navigate a sinking island to escape with as many treasures as possible while dodging dangerous new monsters and outmaneuvering rival players who may sabotage their plans. This edition of "Survive The Island" introduces a brand-new monster, expanding the challenge and unpredictability of each round. Now supporting up to five players, the game offers an even more suspenseful and strategic experience, perfect for family game nights where everyone can enjoy the thrill of risk and reward. Beware that this game is a "Take That" game so if your family or friends don't like confrontation, this wouldn't be the right game Lol. If it is, then pre-order your copy today.
10. Heat: Pedal To The Metal (6-7 Players)
In Heat: Pedal to the Metal, players take the wheel in high-octane car races, using simple and intuitive hand management to navigate the track, balance their car's speed, and avoid overheating. Strategic upgrades help drivers tackle sharp curves and keep their engines cool while pushing for top speeds. Success hinges on their driving skills. Players can compete in a single race or engage in an entire season using the "Championship System," customizing their car before each race to dominate the podium. Every race presents new challenges with varying weather, road conditions, and events, keeping the competition fresh and exciting. The expansion Heavy Rain adds 1 additional player, totaling to 7 players who can join in the racing.
9. Libertalia 1st Edition (6 Players)
In Libertalia, your mission is to outmaneuver rival pirates through three challenging rounds, each one testing your strategic wit and timing. As you play, you'll use cards that represent the same crew members as your fellow pirates, making every decision crucial. These competitors are not only targeting the same treasure-laden ships but are also employing the same ruthless scoundrels as you, creating an intense battle of wits. Success hinges on your ability to deploy your crew's unique abilities at just the right moment. Can you seize the advantage and outsmart your opponents, or will a more cunning pirate outshine you? It's time to dive into the treacherous waters and prove that you have the tactical brilliance to rise to the top! In my opinion, the ideal player count is 6 because it makes your decisions so much more difficult and meaningful.
8. Skull (6 Players)
Skull is a bluffing game full of suspense and deception, where players must outwit their opponents by playing cards and reading each other's bluffs. Each player has a set of cards, including roses and a single skull, and they take turns placing one card face down in front of them. The objective is to successfully predict how many cards you can flip without revealing a skull. However, if you flip a skull, you lose one of your cards, bringing you closer to elimination. The tension escalates as players raise the stakes, forcing each other to call bluffs or take risks. With its simple rules yet deep psychological gameplay, Skull is a thrilling and intense game of nerves that keeps everyone on the edge of their seats.
7. Colt Express (6 Players)
In Colt Express, players take on the role of bandits robbing a 3D train in the Old West, vying to become the richest outlaw by collecting loot, jewels, and a valuable suitcase while outwitting rival bandits and avoiding Marshal Samuel Ford. The game unfolds over five rounds, each divided into planning and action phases where players strategically move between train cars, fight, and steal. Special character abilities and the chaotic environment create unpredictable outcomes, with the most successful bandit earning a $1,000 bonus for firing the most bullets, but the ultimate victory goes to the one who amasses the greatest fortune.
6. Dixit (6 Players)
In Dixit, many rounds are played where one player takes on the role of the storyteller and selects a card from their hand. They then provide a clue to the other players, which could be a word, phrase, song, or any other hint that relates to their chosen card. The other players each pick a card from their own hands that they believe best fits the storyteller's clue. The storyteller's card is then shuffled together with the cards chosen by the other players and revealed simultaneously. Each player then secretly votes to determine which card they think belongs to the storyteller. The game proceeds with the scoring phase, where points are awarded based on how well players can guess the storyteller's card and how effectively they can deceive others with their own chosen cards.
5. Just One (7 Players)
Just One is a cooperative party game where players work together to guess as many mystery words as possible by providing clues. The game is played over 13 rounds, with each round involving a new mystery word card. The objective is to achieve a score as close to 13 as possible. During each round, the active player receives a mystery word and the other players must give unique clues to help them guess it. However, if two or more players give identical clues, those clues are discarded, adding a layer of strategy and creativity to the game. Players earn 1 point for each correct guess. If the guess is incorrect, they lose the current card and the top card of the deck, resulting in a 2-point penalty. If no one provides an answer, only the current card is lost, resulting in a 1-point penalty. The game challenges players to be inventive with their clues while working together to achieve the highest possible score.
4. Decrypto (8 Players)
In Decrypto, players split into two teams, each working to decipher coded messages from their teammates while also figuring out the codes from the opposing team. Each team has a screen where they place four cards, numbered 1-4, with each card displaying a unique word that only their teammates can see. In the first round, one team member draws a code card with a sequence of three numbers (e.g., 3-1-4) and provides a clue related to their team's words (e.g., "blue-sky-moon" for the words "ocean," "cloud," "star," and "sun") to help their teammates guess the code. Correct guesses avoid penalties, but incorrect guesses result in a black mark of failure. From the second round onward, the opposing team tries to decipher the clue given for the numbered code. If they guess correctly, they earn a white mark of success; otherwise, the original team must attempt to guess the code to prevent a black mark. The game continues until a team earns their second white mark (winning the game) or their second black mark (losing the game). If neither team has won after eight rounds, both teams try to guess each other’s words, and the team with the most correct guesses emerges as the winner.
3. Cash N Guns (8 Players)
Ca$h 'n Guns lets you experience the excitement of gangster movies as you compete to have the most money while staying alive. In each round, the Boss reveals loot cards and players secretly choose a "Bang!" or "Click! Click!" card to load their foam guns. Players then aim at each other, and the Boss can redirect one player's aim. After a brief pause, players who are still aiming and are targeted by a "Bang!" card receive a wound and miss out on the loot. Those remaining claim loot cards, including money, diamonds, and paintings. After eight rounds, the player with the most diamonds and valuable stash wins the game.
2. Camel Up (8 Players)
In Camel Up, up to eight players engage in an exhilarating race to predict which of five camels will secure the top two positions in a rapid race around a pyramid. Players place their bets on which camels will finish first and second, with the potential for greater rewards if their predictions are accurate. The camels’ movements are anything but predictable; they can end up on top of one another, with a camel that lands on top being carried forward toward the finish line by the one below it. The excitement intensifies as players must wait to see the outcome of the race, which is determined by dice rolled from the pyramid-shaped shaker. Each roll of the die, released one at a time when players take a break from betting, reveals which camel will move next, adding a layer of suspense and strategy as players adjust their bets based on the dice results and the camels' unpredictable behavior.
1. Two Rooms And A Boom (30+ Players)
Saving the best for last. If you have a ton of people ready to play a game Two Rooms and a Boom is definitely the best option. In Two Rooms and a Boom, a social deduction party game for six or more players, participants are divided into two teams: the Red Team and the Blue Team. The Blue Team includes a President, while the Red Team has a Bomber. Players are split equally between two separate rooms, and the game unfolds over five timed rounds. At the end of each round, some players are swapped between rooms. The Red Team wins if their Bomber is in the same room as the President at the end of the game; if not, the Blue Team claims victory. Deception is key, as players are encouraged to lie to achieve their team’s objectives.
Final Thoughts
I hope you were able to discover a new game or two that you can play with a group of friends or family. I made sure that I added many different types of games in this list from team games to games that will make everyone have a blast. Most of these games you can find on Elevated Board Games. Let us know if we left a game off this list that should be on here. We would love to discover new games that we have never played or heard of before. Happy Gaming!
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