The 10 Best Science Fiction Board Games
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Editor's Notes
November 11, 2020:
Board games can be a great way to socialize and learn new skills while battling or teaming up with friends. The many styles we have included here should suit a wide variety of players and their different tastes. If you have read the rules of a game you've purchased and are still finding it hard to grapple with, we encourage you to head online where there's a robust network of gamers ready to help you learn.
If you like strategy games, check out Fantasy Flight Game's Cosmic Encounter, Gale Force Nine's Dune, Jacob Fryxelius' Terraforming Mars, and Seth Jaffee's Eminent Domain. All have their own unique styles, battle mechanisms, and rate of play, while simultaneously sticking to the classic strategy game type.
For those after a quicker paced game that doesn't have a steep learning curve, Cryptozoic Entertainment's Anatomy Park and Don Eskridge's The Resistance are worth looking into. The former is based on the hit show Rick & Morty and includes hilarious cards and art that will having you laughing while you play. The latter is full of lying and trying to figure who indeed is the spy, which creates a very intense environment that may just have you apologizing to your friends when the round is over.
Finally, if you just want everyone to come together and get along, consider Z-man's Pandemic. Here, you and your team will race to contain infectious diseases and outbreaks. Be patient however, as this game is no easy task and will throw many challenges into your path to victory.