Best Board Games for 6–8 Players

Modern games that actually work at 6–8 players without dragging or leaving people out.

Recommended games

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong

4–12 players • 20–30 minutes

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Codenames

2–8 players • 15–30 minutes

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Just One

3–7 players • 20 minutes

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Wavelength

2–12 players • 30–45 minutes

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7 Wonders

3–7 players • 30–45 minutes

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Captain Sonar

2–8 players • 45–60 minutes

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Long Shot: The Dice Game

1–8 players • 30–45 minutes

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Telestrations

4–8 players • 20–30 minutes

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Sushi Go Party!

2–8 players • 20–30 minutes

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Monikers

4–16 players • 30–60 minutes

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