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The 12 Top Selling Board Games of 2025 So Far

  • Writer: blaze aldrich
    blaze aldrich
  • Aug 4
  • 6 min read

By: Blaze Aldrich | August 4th, 2025

The 12 Top-Selling Board Games of 2025 So Far Are you searching for a new game to play or just curious what games are being sold the most on Elevated Board Games? Great! These 12 board games are some of the best board games of 2025 and they will help you ongoing addiction of buying more. I don't know if that's a bad or good thing, all I know is, these board games are proven to be worth their price and a lot of these continue to be the most sold year after year. These games are listed least to most sold games on Elevated Board Games so far in 2025.

(T. Hunter, 2025)

The 12 Top-Selling Board Games of 2025 So Far

Are you searching for a new game to play or just curious what games are being sold the most here at Elevated Board Games? Great! These 12 board games are some of the best board games of 2025 and they will help you further your addiction to buying more. I don't know if that's a good or a bad thing, all I know is, these board games are proven to be worth their price and a lot of these continue to be the most sold year after year. These games are listed in order of least to most sold games on Elevated Board Games so far in 2025.


12. Shackleton Base

Shackleton Base is a newly released game in July, which is a cooperative survival game set in the harsh Antarctic wilderness. Players work together to build a base, manage resources, and survive extreme conditions, drawing inspiration from the legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton. Its unique theme and challenging cooperative mechanics have captured the attention of gamers looking for something fresh, making it a strong seller in 2025.

(F. Lopiano, 2024)

Shackleton Base is a newly released game in July, which is a cooperative survival game set in the harsh Antarctic wilderness. Players work together to build a base, manage resources, and survive extreme conditions, drawing inspiration from the legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton. Its unique theme and challenging cooperative mechanics have captured the attention of gamers looking for something fresh, making it a strong seller in 2025.



11. Cascadia

Cascadia continues to charm players with its serene tile-laying and pattern-building gameplay. Every year, Cascadia continues to be one of the most popular games each year. The game play includes Players creating vibrant Pacific Northwest habitats while drafting animal tokens to score points. Its elegant design, approachable rules, and gorgeous artwork make it a favorite for casual gamers and families. A 2025 expansion or renewed buzz has kept Cascadia high on the sales charts, proving its staying power in a competitive market.

Cascadia continues to charm players with its serene tile-laying and pattern-building gameplay. Every year, Cascadia continues to be one of the most popular games. The game play includes Players creating vibrant Pacific Northwest habitats while drafting animal tokens to score points. Its elegant design, approachable rules, and gorgeous artwork make it a favorite for casual gamers and families. A 2025 expansion or renewed buzz has kept Cascadia high on the sales charts, proving its staying power in a competitive market.



10. Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship

Designed by Pandemic creator Matt Leacock, Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship is a cooperative gem being released at the end of August 2025. A ton of gamers are Pre-ordering this amazing game and Fate of the Fellowship could have been higher on this list. However due to limited supply, its ranked 10th not 1st or 2nd. In this game, players control members of the Fellowship, using unique character abilities to fend off Sauron’s forces while keeping Frodo hidden from the Nazgûl. Sharing mechanical DNA with Pandemic, this game offers strategic depth and a gripping LOTR narrative. Its cooperative gameplay and broad appeal have made it a sales powerhouse this year.

Designed by Pandemic creator Matt Leacock, Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship is a cooperative gem being released at the end of August 2025. A ton of gamers are Pre-ordering this amazing game and Fate of the Fellowship could have been higher on this list. However due to limited supply, its ranked 10th not 1st or 2nd. In this game, players control members of the Fellowship, using unique character abilities to fend off Sauron’s forces while keeping Frodo hidden from the Nazgûl. Sharing mechanical DNA with Pandemic, this game offers strategic depth and a gripping LOTR narrative. Its cooperative gameplay and broad appeal have made it a sales powerhouse this year.



9. Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth

Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth is a two-player strategy game that immerses players in Tolkien’s epic world. Building on the success of 7 Wonders Duel, it pits players against each other in a battle for control of Middle-earth, blending card drafting and tactical decisions. Its rich theme and tight gameplay have made it a fast-rising star in 2025 sales.

(W. Debisschop, 2024)

Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth is a two-player strategy game that immerses players in Tolkien’s epic world. Building on the success of 7 Wonders Duel, it pits players against each other in a battle for control of Middle-earth, blending card drafting and tactical decisions. Its rich theme and tight gameplay have made it a fast-rising star in 2025 sales.



8. The Anarchy

The Anarchy which is also another newly released board game, brings a fresh historical twist to the tabletop, focusing on England’s 12th-century civil war. This strategy game pits players against each other in a battle for the throne, blending area control, alliances, and betrayal. Its unique theme and crunchy mechanics have resonated with fans of historical and political games, making it a surprise hit in 2025. Its sales reflect a growing appetite for games that combine deep strategy with rich storytelling.

The Anarchy which is also another newly released board game, brings a fresh historical twist to the tabletop, focusing on England’s 12th-century civil war. This strategy game pits players against each other in a battle for the throne, blending area control, alliances, and betrayal. Its unique theme and crunchy mechanics have resonated with fans of historical and political games, making it a surprise hit in 2025. Its sales reflect a growing appetite for games that combine deep strategy with rich storytelling.



7. Gloomhaven

A titan in the board gaming world, Gloomhaven remains a top seller in 2025, thanks to its sprawling dungeon-crawling campaign and intricate tactical combat. Since Gloomhaven is Out Of Print, this RPG sales immediately when its in stock. This legacy-style RPG board game immerses players in a rich fantasy world with evolving stories and character progression. While its sequel, Frosthaven, is also popular, Gloomhaven’s approachable price point (especially via Jaws of the Lion) and enduring fanbase keep it a sales juggernaut. Its blend of strategy and narrative is unmatched.

(R. Fowkes, 2015)

A titan in the board gaming world, Gloomhaven remains a top seller in 2025, thanks to its sprawling dungeon-crawling campaign and intricate tactical combat. Since Gloomhaven is Out Of Print, this RPG sales immediately when its in stock. This legacy-style RPG board game immerses players in a rich fantasy world with evolving stories and character progression. While its sequel, Frosthaven, is also popular, Gloomhaven’s approachable price point (especially via Jaws of the Lion) and enduring fanbase keep it a sales juggernaut. Its blend of strategy and narrative is unmatched.


6. Modern Art

The classic auction game Modern Art continues to captivate players with its elegant design and cutthroat bidding. Players take on the role of art dealers, buying and selling paintings to manipulate the market and maximize profits. Its timeless mechanics and quick playtime have kept it relevant, with a 2025 resurgence likely fueled by a new edition or renewed interest in economic strategy games. Its accessibility and depth make it a favorite for both new and veteran gamers.

The classic auction game Modern Art continues to captivate players with its elegant design and cutthroat bidding. Players take on the role of art dealers, buying and selling paintings to manipulate the market and maximize profits. Its timeless mechanics and quick playtime have kept it relevant, with a 2025 resurgence likely fueled by a new edition or renewed interest in economic strategy games. Its accessibility and depth make it a favorite for both new and veteran gamers.



5. Star Wars: Battle of Hoth

Releasing at the end of August 2025, Star Wars: Battle of Hoth has quickly become a standout, reimplementing the acclaimed Memoir ‘44 Command and Colors system. Pre-orders continue to grow so Battle of Hoth could top this list eventually. This two-to-four-player miniatures game lets you relive the iconic Hoth battle from The Empire Strikes Back, commanding Imperial AT-ATs or Rebel Snowspeeders across a hex-grid battlefield. Its approachable yet deep tactical gameplay, paired with gorgeous Star Wars-themed components, has made it a hit for both wargamers and casual fans. Early buzz from GenCon and a reasonable price point ($67/£40) have driven its explosive sales.

Releasing at the end of August 2025, Star Wars: Battle of Hoth has quickly become a standout, reimplementing the acclaimed Memoir ‘44 Command and Colors system. Pre-orders continue to grow so Battle of Hoth could top this list eventually. This two-to-four-player miniatures game lets you relive the iconic Hoth battle from The Empire Strikes Back, commanding Imperial AT-ATs or Rebel Snowspeeders across a hex-grid battlefield. Its approachable yet deep tactical gameplay, paired with gorgeous Star Wars-themed components, has made it a hit for both wargamers and casual fans.



4. Just One Refreshed

Just One Refreshed takes the beloved cooperative word game and gives it a 2025 glow-up with updated cards and refined components. Players work together to guess a word by providing single-word clues, but duplicate clues cancel out, adding a layer of hilarity and challenge. Its accessibility and universal appeal make it a go-to for family gatherings and game nights alike. The refreshed edition has reinvigorated its fanbase, landing it high on the sales charts.

Just One Refreshed takes the beloved cooperative word game and gives it a 2025 glow-up with updated cards and refined components. Players work together to guess a word by providing single-word clues, but duplicate clues cancel out, adding a layer of hilarity and challenge. Its accessibility and universal appeal make it a go-to for family gatherings and game nights alike. The refreshed edition has reinvigorated its fanbase, landing it high on the sales charts.



3. Two Rooms and a Boom

A social deduction gem, Two Rooms and a Boom thrives on chaotic, fast-paced gameplay. Players are split into two rooms, exchanging hostages each round while trying to deduce who’s on their team—be it the President’s or the Bomber’s. Its simple rules and high-energy bluffing make it a party game staple, appealing to both casual and hardcore gamers. The game’s portability and ability to handle large groups have fueled its strong sales in 2025, proving social deduction is still a crowd-pleaser.

(EndersGame, 2015)

A social deduction gem, Two Rooms and a Boom thrives on chaotic, fast-paced gameplay. Players are split into two rooms, exchanging hostages each round while trying to deduce who’s on their team—be it the President’s or the Bomber’s. Its simple rules and high-energy bluffing make it a party game staple, appealing to both casual and hardcore gamers. The game’s portability and ability to handle large groups have fueled its strong sales in 2025, proving social deduction is still a crowd-pleaser.



2. Star Wars: Unlimited

Star Wars: Unlimited has taken the trading card game (TCG) scene by storm since its March 2024 launch, and its momentum continues into 2025. This Fantasy Flight Games creation combines accessible deck-building with alternating action mechanics borrowed from miniatures games, offering a fresh take on the TCG format. With stunning new artwork and a focus on iconic Star Wars characters, vehicles, and battles, it’s no surprise fans are cracking open booster packs and trading cards like never before. Its vibrant community and replayability keep it flying off shelves.

Star Wars: Unlimited has taken the trading card game (TCG) scene by storm since its March 2024 launch, and its momentum continues into 2025. This Fantasy Flight Games creation combines accessible deck-building with alternating action mechanics borrowed from miniatures games, offering a fresh take on the TCG format. With stunning new artwork and a focus on iconic Star Wars characters, vehicles, and battles, it’s no surprise fans are cracking open booster packs and trading cards like never before. Its vibrant community and replayability keep it flying off shelves.



1. Slay the Spire

Slay the Spire not only was the most sold game last year, but it still has been the most sold and desired game this year. However, the sales have slowed. Slay the Spire is a cooperative deck-builder that translates the beloved video game into a thrilling tabletop experience. Players team up to battle through a dungeon of monstrous foes, building their decks with synergistic cards to tackle increasingly tough challenges. Its addictive gameplay and faithful adaptation of the digital rogue-like have made it a must-have for fans of strategy and cooperative play. The game’s compact yet deep mechanics ensure it’s a hit at game nights, driving its massive sales in 2025.

(B. Lazz, 2022)

Slay the Spire not only was the most sold game last year, but it still has been the most sold and desired game this year. However, the sales have slowed. Slay the Spire is a cooperative deck-builder that translates the beloved video game into a thrilling tabletop experience. Players team up to battle through a dungeon of monstrous foes, building their decks with synergistic cards to tackle increasingly tough challenges. Its addictive gameplay and faithful adaptation of the digital rogue-like have made it a must-have for fans of strategy and cooperative play. The game’s compact yet deep mechanics ensure it’s a hit at game nights, driving its massive sales in 2025.



Bonus. Blood on the Clocktower

Blood on the Clocktower newly reprint has helped searched its sells. This game is a social deduction masterpiece for large groups, blending hidden roles, deception, and storytelling. Players in a village work to uncover demonic forces, with a unique narrator guiding the chaos. Its immersive gameplay and scalability have made it a cult favorite, driving significant sales in 2025.

Blood on the Clocktower newly reprint has helped its sales surge. This game is a social deduction masterpiece for large groups, blending hidden roles, deception, and storytelling. Players in a village work to uncover demonic forces, with a unique narrator guiding the chaos. Its immersive gameplay and scalability have made it a cult favorite, driving significant sales in 2025.



Why These Games Are Dominating 2025

This year’s top sellers reflect a diverse range of genres, from cooperative deck-builders (Slay the Spire, Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship) to tactical wargames (Star Wars: Battle of Hoth) and social deduction (Two Rooms and a Boom). The resurgence of Star Wars-themed games, fueled by Unlimited and Battle of Hoth, shows the franchise’s enduring appeal, while classics like Gloomhaven and Modern Art prove that timeless mechanics never go out of style. New entries like The Anarchy and Shackleton Base highlight gamers’ hunger for unique themes and innovative gameplay. Whether you’re a strategy nerd, a casual player, or a fan of epic franchises, 2025’s top-selling board games offer something for everyone. Which of these have you played, and what’s your favorite? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned for more tabletop updates as the year unfolds!


We also have a blog about the most popular games so far in 2025 across the whole board game community.


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