Board games have the ability to introduce a wide range of themes and subject matters to players in ways that not only entertain but also cause them to think. From woodland critters waging war on each other, fighting off a galactic empire, or even pretending to be your favorite superheroes, there is a board game for everyone. This includes folks who enjoy learning about and experiencing historical events from around the world.
This list highlights some titles that not only are fun to play, but also offer insights and a deeper look at various historical events. Even though these are all fun games, some of the subject matters they tackle may not be right for all gaming groups, so make sure ahead of time that all of your players are fine with the game first, to have the best time you can!
Above, you'll find a side-scrolling list of all the items on this list. But if you want more info about any of the games, keep on reading.
The Axis & Allies franchise has been around for more than four decades, letting wargame aficionados command the forces of the Allies and Axis powers during the World Wars. While the mainline games offer a fun representation of the wars themselves, for those looking for something more specific, the series also features a variety of games set around specific encounters in World War II. These games tend to have their own little tweaks to the traditional A&A gameplay but still maintain the same rich strategy gameplay, just on a smaller, more intimate scale.
While some games are out of print, Renegade Games is doing a great job with the brand, not only creating new entries like A&A North Africa but also reprinting previously out-of-print games like A&A Battle of the Bulge, Guadalcanal, and Stalingrad. These are excellent options and may be of more interest for historical war buffs.
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