Board Game Arena (BGA) has become one of the best places to play board games. Boasting a large catalogue of games. With such a large catalogue it can be hard to choose what to play. Here is a list of the best 25 games on BGA (in no particular order).
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#25

Ark Nova
Players: 1-4
Become the most successful zoo by building enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects.
#24

HEAT Pedal to the Metal
Players: 1-6
An intense racing game about managing speed and knowing when to take risks.
#23

Wingspan
Players: 1-5
Attract birds to your sanctuary by building out the best bird card-driven engine.
#22

Blood Rage
Players: 2-5
Become the most glories Norse god as you fight for control until Ragnarok comes through card-drafting and area control.
#21

Kingdom Builder
Players: 2-5
Build a kingdom across the region scoring points based on varying factors.

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#20

It’s a Wonderful World
Players: 1-5
Build an empire through this engine building resource game.
#19

Lost Ruins of Arnak
Players: 2-4
Complexity: 3
Archeologists travel deep into the ruins in search for artifacts and riches, but there is also dark secrets that may get in the way.
#18

Sky Team
Players: 2
Complexity: 3
Work together as a team to land a plane in unfavorable conditions that don’t allow players to communicate whats in their hand.
#17

Azul
Players: 1-4
Complexity: 1
Become a master artisan by picking their right tiles to be added to the mosaic wall.
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#16

Earth
Players: 1-5
Complexity: 3
Grow a beautiful island, developing its ecosystem, in this engine builder using a 4×4 grid.
#15

Viticulture
Players: 1-6
Complexity: 3
Become a master viticulturist by growing grape vines and making the best wine around.
#14

Clans of Caledonia
Players: 1-4
Complexity: 4
Become the best economical clan of 19th century Scotland through agricultural goods, trade, and whisky.
#13

Welcome To Your Perfect Home
Players: 1-12
Complexity: 2
Develop the best neighborhood around, planning house zoning, fences, parks and pools.
#12

My City
Players: 1-4
Complexity:
Developing an ever growing city in this polynomial placement game. This legacy game can be played over and over without having to buy a new copy when you play on BGA.
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#11

After Us
Players: 2-6
Complexity: 3
Evolve a tribe of monkeys in the extinct human future through deck building and card synergy.
#10

Marco Polo
Players: 2-4
Complexity: 3
Follow the journey of Marco Polo and his father from China to the Silk Road with different asymmetrical characters.
#09

Evergreen
Players: 1-4
Complexity:
Produce the most flourishing planet, building the largest forests while being mindful of how shadows will block sunlight.
#08

That Time You Killed Me
Players: 2
Complexity: 2
Travel through time in this 3 board chess-like game with modules that slightly change how the game is played.
#07

Fika
Players: 2
Complexity: 3
Competing coffee shops take each other on from across the street for their place as the best shop in town.
#06

Vaalbara
Players: 2-5
Complexity: 2
Simultaneously explore the surrounding lands by sending out characters to claim them for your realm.
#05

Caper Europe
Players: 2
Complexity: 2
Become the best caper (thief) in Europe in this head to head card drafting game.
#04

King of Tokyo
Players: 2-6
Complexity: 2
Become a monster hell-bent on destroying Tokyo. Roll dice and purchase cards to reap your destruction.
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#03

Tapestry
Players: 1-5
Complexity: 3
Create a civilization progressing its technology and determine its legacy.
#02

Knarr
Players: 2-4
Complexity: 2
Recruit vikings, explore and build reputation.
#01

Dice Hospital
Players: 2-4
Complexity: 2
Manage a hospital overrun with sick patients. Be careful to not neglect to many patients.