Board games get even more exciting when they incorporate an anime you love. You get to indulge in the fantastic artwork, all while competing against other players in an anime-themed universe.
There's a board game for every anime fan—from My Hero Academia to Dragon Ball Z, we've got you covered. Here are some of the best anime board games you can play.
10. Tokyo Ghoul: The Card Game
If you're a Tokyo Ghoul fan, you won't want to miss out on Tokyo Ghoul: The Card Game.
In this nightmarish deck-building game, you'll compete against two to four other players to become the top ghoul. You'll have to plan out your decisions carefully if you want to survive.
9. One Piece: Water 7
Although this game was originally made in French, it comes with English instructions that make it perfectly playable. You dock your ship at Water 7, only to find out that the ship is damaged.
Not only will you and your friends have to work together to rebuild Luffy's ship, but you'll also have to save Robin from the CP9.
8. Cowboy Bebop Boardgame Boogie
Cowboy Bebop: Boardgame Boogie is yet another cooperative anime board game.
This game puts you in the shoes of a space bounty hunter—you'll zip through solar systems, making stops to get resources and find leads. You'll work with up to three other players to catch targets and earn Woolongs.
7. Dragon Ball Z: Perfect Cell
Are you ready to relive the epic Cell Saga? Dragon Ball Z: Perfect Cell revolves around the final battle of Perfect Cell.
With two-to-four players, you'll join forces to defeat this unstoppable enemy. Roll dice to gain energy, perform attacks, assist your fellow fighters, and purchase upgrades.
6. Sailor Moon Crystal: Dice Challenge
Sailor Moon: Dice Challenge is a relatively lightweight game, but it still offers some quick fun.
This game supports two-to-eight players, and gives you the option to team up if you have enough people. Choose to play as one of the 24 characters from the Sailor Moon universe, and engage in dice battles against other players.
5. Sword Art Online Board Game: Sword of Fellows
Enter the world of Sword Art Online through its cooperative board game, Sword of Fellows. Players can choose from six different characters with varying roles and abilities.
In this game, you'll attempt to escape Sword Art Online, while battling enemies along the way.
4. Attack on Titan: Deck-Building Game
The Attack on Titan: Deck-Building Game is a must-have for any Attack on Titan fan. Not only does it make a great single-player board game, but it's also playable with up to five people.
Choose to play as characters like Eren, Mikasa, and Armin, as you collect weapons to protect the city's walls and combat titans.
3. My Hero Academia: The Card Game
My Hero Academia: The Card Game combines amazing My Hero Academia artwork with challenging gameplay.
Gather two-to-four of your anime-loving friends, as you compete to become the best hero agency. Before you choose heroes to recruit, make sure they have the most powerful Quirks to tackle upcoming missions.
2. Death Note: Confrontation
Death Note is famous for its mind games, so it only makes sense to create a strategic board game based on it.
In this two-player game, one person takes on the role of L, while the other plays as Kira. As L tries to identify Kira as a killer, Kira must continue to kill targets to earn victory points.
1. Attack on Titan: The Last Stand
Attack on Titan: The Last Stand involves two to five players, in which one player assumes the role of a Titan. The rest of the group plays as one of their favorite Attack on Titan characters.
This game is played vertically—the humans must climb and attack the Titan before it destroys the city.
More Great Board Games
Anime board games might not be as popular as some other titles, but they're still fun to play. Better yet, they let you take a break from spending hours in front of a screen.
Want to check out more exciting board games? We have plenty of awesome recommendations to check out:
