Some might think board games are a dying breed due to new technology. After all, what’s the point in playing those types of games when the Internet and video game consoles exist? Well, let’s discuss the logic behind that. Board games have a material feel to them. It’s a lot more fun to physically move pawns instead of moving around some data. Rolling dice to figure out your next move is a lot better than touching ℱa pair of dice on a screen and waiting for them to randomly stop rolling.
The point I’m trying to make here is that board games haven’t lost their touch, which is why they’re still around today. I mean, who wouldn’t be up for a game of Candy Land or Chutes and Ladders? Board games have been around for decades, and because of this, there’s quite a few out there that are extremely valuabl🍬e. Some older board games are even worth thousands of dollars in value.
It could definitely be possible that some of these games on the list are ones you’ve played before. But you’ll probably have a better time making a cash grab if you find an old board game from the 40s in your grandparents’ attic. Yet even so, some of these games are more recent 🔜and you might even remember playing them when you were a kid. So here’s to hoping that something on this list will either kick in the nostalgia, make you filthy rich, or both. Both is good.
25 Risk 40th Anniversarꦺy Edition
I think it’s safe to say that we’re all familiar with Risk. This board game introduced a unique and refreshingly new take on gameplay. There’s also plenty of themed Risk games as well, including Star Wars and The Chronicles of Narnia. Currently, the Risk: 40th Anniversary Collector’s Edition is selling on Amazon for almost $300. For me, a brok🦩e college graduate, that’s a nice loan payment right there. Maybe it’s time to go digging to see if you own this valuable game.
24 3D Mo🥂nopoly: New York Edition
Now I’m pretty sure everyone reading this has at least played one game of Monopoly before. It’s a board game about buying property and more or less becoming a rich person without going bankrupt. There are only 2,000 copies of the 3D Monopoly: New York edition, and on average, a copy sells anywhere between $500 to $1,000. Tha꧒t’s quite a bit of cash for a fancy version of Monopoly. It’s a very nice version, but personally I feel like if I bought it, I wouldn’t even want to play with it.
23 St💟ar Wars: The Queen’s Gambit
So as far as I’m aware, Star Wars: The Queen’s Gambit is a game that focuses on the plot devices of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Players control four different battles on three different game boards. It’s basically a strategy game involving battles. Currently, copies are selling for about $600 on Amazon, which is quite a lot for the game that released about 20 years ago. But if you’re a diehard Star Wars fan, ღthis would definitely be a nice addition to your collection.
22 ꦫ War Of The Ring Collector’s Edition ༺
War of the Ring is a game focused on the Lord of the Rings series. And surprising nobody, it’s a strategic battle game. One player controls the side that’s protecting the ring bearer, while the other controls the shadows that are out to reclaim the ring. Online the collector’s edition is valued at about $1,500, which is absolutely insane for a video game. But once again, if you’re a hardcore Lord of the Rings n෴erd, 🌄this might be something for you to consider looking into.
21 Swaro🌠vski 🌊Scrabble
Now I’ll admit that your odds of possibly owning this are extremely slim. As far I’m aware, there’s only one copy of this in the entire world. About 10 years ago, a Scrabble board was made with Swarovski crystals. There’s approximately 30,000 ꦏcrys💙tals involved in the design and is valued at about $25,000. That’s absolutely crazy, all for a Scrabble board game. Is it gorgeous? Absolutely. So I can understand the pricing, but that’s just something I can’t afford to have.
20 💛 Outrage! Deluꦆxe
Outrage! Deluxe is the holder of the Guinness World Record for “Most Expensive Board Game in the World.” What a title to have. This game involves players working to steal the crown jewels from London and escape without being caught. The deluxe version is extremely fancy, with the crown jewels being fas♑hioned in solid gold and studded with rubies and sapphires. ﷽So it comes as no surprise that it costs about $25,000. And no, that doesn’t include the shipping price from the United Kingdom.
19 Smart Scrabble 🐽
Sure, you can play Scrabble on any phone or tablet, but have you ever wanted to own a very expensive high-tech Scrabble board? Yes, one actually exists. About five years ago, a Scrabble board game system with LED lighting was created. It cost about $30,000 just to make the game. Because of the cost of production alone, I’m sure we don’t want to know how much the creators are asking for this. It does make me curious to know why they decided to make one in the firs🍬t place.
18 🐭 The Landlord’s Game First Edition
So from the research I’ve been able to do, it seems that The Landlord’s Game is basically the older version of Monopoly. And by that, I mean it’s what Monopoly used to be called. The very first patent for the game was given in 1904 to Elizabeth J. Magie. The name itself didn’t change until the 1940s. So if you or your grandparents somehow have The Landlord’s Game sittไing around in good condition, you’re in luck, because you have something extremely valuable.
17 🏅 Disney’s Hau🐠nted Mansion Game
The Haunted Mansion is definitely a classic attraction at Walt Disney World in Florida. It’s so popular that not only was there a movie about it starring Eddie Murphy, but there was a board game for it that released in the 70s. I couldn’t really find a market value for this game. However, considering its age, it’s safe to say that this board game𝔉 is also very valuable. Maybe you’ll be lucky and discover one in an attic or﷽ odd, mysterious chest.
16 Trafalgar
You know what I just now thought of? Why are there so many games out that focus on battle 🎶simulation? What’s the appeal there? I get the fighting and strategy aspects, but isn’t there a way to go about creating board games without incorporating warfare? Anyway, before I get too off topic, Trafalgar is another game that’s worth a pretty penny. It also is a battle simulator that features ships that all played a part in the actual Trafalgar battle.