I love finding board games for book lovers, especially when they’re based on a book series, TV show, comic, or fandom I already like. Give me a game connected to something I’m already a fan of, and I’m much more interested.
These are some fun board games and card games for readers, fandom fans, comic lovers, and anyone who likes a little pop culture mixed into game night.
If you’re looking for something easier to get everyone playing, I also have a list of 10 Board Games That Are Perfect for New Players.
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Monopoly: A Court of Thorns and Roses Special Edition
If you already love the world of A Court of Thorns and Roses, this is the kind of Monopoly edition that makes a lot more sense than pulling out the original game again.
It takes the familiar Monopoly setup and gives it an ACOTAR theme, so this would be a fun one for an ACOTAR fan or a bookish game night.
Monopoly: A Court of Thorns and Roses
A bookish version of Monopoly inspired by the world of A Court of Thorns and Roses. A fun pick for ACOTAR fans and themed game nights.
Gilmore Girls: Trivia Deck and Episode Guide
This one is a little different because it combines trivia with an episode guide.
If you’re the kind of person who has watched Gilmore Girls enough times to know exactly which episode you want to put on, this feels made for you. It would also be fun for a casual girls’ night where nobody really wants to sit down for a two-hour strategy game.
Gilmore Girls: Trivia Deck and Episode Guide
Test your Gilmore Girls knowledge with trivia while also getting an episode guide. Good for a casual game night or a Gilmore Girls rewatch.
Age of Comics: The Golden Years
A board game about running a comic book publishing company is such a specific idea that I had to include it.
Instead of fighting monsters or building kingdoms, you’re dealing with the business side of comics during the Golden Age. It’s definitely different from most of the comic-themed games I usually come across.
Age of Comics: The Golden Years
A strategy game where you run a comic book publishing company during the Golden Age of comics. A really different choice for comic fans.
A Place for All My Books
This one might be the most obviously bookish game here. You’re collecting books and trying to organize them on your shelves, which honestly sounds like something I would already be doing anyway.
If you want a game that is actually about books and reading, this one definitely fits.
A cozy board game about collecting books and organizing them on your shelves. A very literal pick for anyone who loves books and board games.
Marrying Mr. Darcy
This one is based on Pride and Prejudice, with players taking on different characters from the story while trying to improve their chances of ending up with a good match.
I like that it actually uses the world and characters from the book instead of just putting Jane Austen’s name on a regular game.
A Pride and Prejudice inspired game where players take on characters from the novel and work toward making the best possible match.
Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger
If you grew up reading Choose Your Own Adventure books, this one makes a lot of sense for a bookish game night.
The game follows the same basic idea as the books, where the choices you make change what happens next. It feels more like playing through a story than just moving pieces around a board.
A story-driven game inspired by the classic Choose Your Own Adventure books, where your decisions change what happens next.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle is a cooperative deck-building game where players take on familiar characters and work together to protect Hogwarts.
The game pulls from the books and movies, making it a fun choice for Harry Potter fans who want something more involved than a basic themed board game.
A cooperative deck-building game set in the world of Harry Potter, with players working together to defend Hogwarts.
The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game
The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game follows the story through a series of chapters, with players working together to complete different challenges along the way.
The adventure-book setup is a nice touch, especially for fans who already know the story and want a game that feels tied to it.
Lord of The Rings Adventure Book Game
A cooperative adventure game that plays out through different chapters inspired by The Lord of the Rings story.
A Different Kind of Game Night
I think themed games are more fun when the theme actually matters to you.
If the game is based on a book series, TV show, comic, or fandom I already like, I’m probably going to be more interested in playing it.
And if you want something darker, I also have my Haunted House Board Games with games that lean more horror, mystery, and spooky-season energy.
