Sample the Hottest Board Games in 2025

Board games are experiencing a renaissance in 2025, but the flood of games hitting the market can make it tough finding a teacher or friend group to bring you in. Well look no further, intrepid gamer! This nine-part series will introduce you to nine of the most popular board games generating buzz in 2025. Join us each week as instructor and game designer Adam Collins walks you through beginner-friendly rounds of Downforce, Restaurantrepreneur and more, brought to you by The Fantasy Shop. By the end of the program, you should feel comfortable playing any of these popular games, confident in your skills and taste as a newly-minted gaming fanatic. Game on!