Top 10 Games Based on Fantasy Books
boardgamequest.comIt tracks that the Venn diagram of board game players and readers would have an awful lot of overlap, considering the amount of time we spend squinting over rulebooks. Throw in some dragons, some swords, and a few world ending cataclysms that can only be averted by careful plotting and deft maneuvering? It’s a match made in heaven.
Many books have board games based on them, but it seems like the fantasy genre has an overabundance of riches when it comes to quality gaming content. The focus in the genre on building up incredible settings and creating fully developed worlds and magical systems lends itself well to board game design. This can be a double-edged great sword, though, as the sheer number of generic feeling Lord of the Rings games can attest to.
Not all games based on fantasy novels are created equally. Our favorites don’t just immerse you in the magical worlds created by the authors but capture the spirit and the tone of the books in gameplay. They let you experience what’s great about the original source material, while also building on that inspiration in unique and unexpected ways. Finally, the best games based on fantasy novels are just straight up fun to play, whether you’re familiar with the source material or not. Read about some of our favorites below!
Have you ever wanted to become best friends with an adorable dragon who helps you make exceptional cups of tea? No? Just me? Based on the Eisner Award winning Tea Dragon Society series by Katie O’Neill, this serves as a whimsical introduction to card drafting games. You’re a caretaker for a sweet little tea themed dragon (Jasmine, Chamomile, Ginseng, or Rooibos), with the goal of helping your dragon to learn and grow as the seasons pass. Players manage a hand of cards that provides them buy power. As the game progresses through the four seasonal memory decks, players must balance the simple strategy, deciding whether to bolster their dragon’s unique ability with market cards, or hurry to acquire a
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