Before You Play

Our Top 50 Board Games of All Time 2026

In this five-part series, hosts Monique and Deavine from Before You Play reveal their updated Top 50 board games of all time. Having last compiled this list in 2021, they return to share how their tastes have evolved, introducing 15 to 20 new titles to their rankings. Using the Pub Meeple ranking tool for head-to-head comparisons, the series breaks down their favorites in groups of ten per video. Throughout the series, they provide personal insights, discuss why certain games have staying power.