Board Game Collection
This is a guide to all of the board games at the LSU Libraries.
Puzzles
If you like puzzles, then consider playing one of the following:
- Passtally
Connect tiles on a game board, aiming to pass lines through as many tiles as possible to gain points and win. - Qwirkle
This is a matching puzzle game. - Visitor in Blackwood Grove
This is a science fiction puzzle game that involves gathering clues and solving a puzzle about a UFO.
Trivia
If you like trivia, then consider playing one of the following:
- Blockbuster
This game involves movie trivia. - Blockbuster Returns
The sequel game to the movie trivia game "Blockbuster." - Foodie Fight
A trivia game about food - Name 5
Reach the Name 5 space first by naming 5 things before the time runs out. - Tic-Tac Dough
A trivia game based on the 1950s-1980s hit game show "Tic Tac Dough." - Trekking the National Parks (Trivia)
Answer trivia questions about the U.S. National Parks. - Trivial Pursuit Party
Answer trivia questions to win. - US Weekly The Game
A celebrity game that combines trivia and charades.
Adventure
If you like immersive adventure games, then consider playing one of the following:
- Ex Libris
Become the Grand Librarian. - On the Origin of Species
Become one of the researchers that uncovered natural history with Darwin on the Galapagos Islands. - Settlers of Catan
Settle down on the island of Catan and be the first player to earn 10 victory points to win. - Silver & Gold
Treasure-winning game that has similarities with Bingo. - Ticket to Ride
Travel across North America while collecting and matching train cards to railway routes. - Wayfinders
This game involves collecting resources and strategizing to build the most airstrips on the most islands.
Child-Friendly
If you're looking for a simple game, then consider playing one of the following:
- Candy Land
Reach King Kandy's Castle. - Checkers
Capture and block players' pieces. - Chutes and Ladders
Reach square #100. - Dominoes
Block other players to score the most points. - Don't Break the Ice
Don't let the penguin fall through the ice. - Guess Who?
Guess your opponents' person. - Pop-o-matic Headache
Stack your cones onto your opponents' to win. - QwirkleA game of mixing and matching
- Wildcraft
Learn about plants while adventuring up a mountain with fairies.