Best connections board games
The best connections board games are Tigris & Euphrates, Railways of the World and Age of Steam Deluxe Edition — the top-rated of 35 connections board games in the MeeplePick database, led by Tigris & Euphrates (1997) at 7.7/10 on BoardGameGeek.
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AncientTigris & Euphrates (1997)2–4 players · 90 min · ★ 7.7
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TrainsRailways of the World (2005)2–6 players · 120 min · ★ 7.7
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EconomicAge of Steam Deluxe Edition (2002)1–6 players · 120 min · ★ 7.8
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DiceRajas of the Ganges (2017)2–4 players · 45–75 min · ★ 7.7
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FightingNeuroshima Hex! 3.0 (2006)1–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.4
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Card GameWatergate (2019)2 players · 30–60 min · ★ 8.0
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FantasyTyrants of the Underdark (2016)2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.9
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Abstract StrategyThrough the Desert (1998)2–5 players · 45 min · ★ 7.1
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PuzzleKaruba (2015)2–4 players · 30–40 min · ★ 7.2
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DiceRailroad Ink Blazing Red Edition (2018)1–6 players · 20–30 min · ★ 7.2
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TrainsTicket to Ride Rails & Sails (2016)2–5 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.4
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TrainsTransAmerica (2001)2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 6.7
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Aviation / FlightPan Am (2020)2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.7
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Abstract StrategyBlue Lagoon (2018)2–4 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.2
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Murder/MysteryAndroid (2008)3–5 players · 180 min · ★ 6.7
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EconomicEmpire Builder (1982)2–6 players · 180 min · ★ 7.0
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City BuildingNEOM (2018)1–5 players · 45 min · ★ 7.4
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TrainsTrans Europa (2005)2–6 players · 20 min · ★ 6.6
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EconomicEurorails (1990)2–6 players · 180–240 min · ★ 7.1
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EconomicCarnegie (2021)1–4 players · 120–180 min · ★ 7.8
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Abstract StrategyTwixt (1962)2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.6
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City BuildingRagusa (2019)1–5 players · 40–80 min · ★ 7.0
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FarmingAvenue (2016)1–10 players · 15 min · ★ 6.9
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EducationalEuropa Tour (2002)2–4 players · 20–30 min · ★ 6.6
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Educational10 Days in Beautiful Africa (2003)2–4 players · 20–30 min · ★ 6.6
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TrainsZug um Zug Deutschland (2012)2–5 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.6
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TrainsSan Francisco Cable Car (2009)2–6 players · 30–45 min · ★ 6.7
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ExplorationSanta Cruz (2012)2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.7
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Educational10 Days in Asia (2007)2–4 players · 25 min · ★ 6.7
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Educational10 Days in the Americas (2010)2–4 players · 20–30 min · ★ 6.7
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AnimalsChabyrinthe (2007)2–4 players · 15 min · ★ 6.1
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American WestU.S. Telegraph (2018)2–4 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.0
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Abstract StrategyConHex (2002)2 players · 30 min · ★ 6.8
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Abstract StrategyRune (2019)2 players · 5–15 min · ★ 7.0
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American WestThe Oregon Trail Card Game (2016)2–6 players · 30–45 min · ★ 4.3
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Frequently asked
- What is the best connections board game?
- Tigris & Euphrates (1997) is the highest-rated connections board game on BoardGameGeek, at 7.7/10 from 25,647 ratings. Railways of the World and Age of Steam Deluxe Edition round out the top three.
- How many connections board games are there?
- MeeplePick lists 35 connections board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.