May was an explosive month... on the gaming table! Between laughs, epic challenges, and endless games, the Froggers have spoken clearly: here are the most desired, clicked, and (most importantly) played board games of the past few weeks.
This isn't just any ranking. Here you'll find the real stars of the month , chosen by those who love the game as much as we do. Whether you're an expert strategist or a curious newbie, there's at least one title below that will make you say, "I want it!"
🥇 Position 1 – Ark Nova
Build your own zoo... and your own management empire.
A strategic, deep, and modular board game. Plan, expand, and amaze with a multi-level management experience that has captivated everyone.
Recommended for those who love challenging and highly replayable board games.
🥈 Position 2 – Deep Regrets
Monsters, regrets, and lots of laughter.
An irreverent party game that combines bad decisions, dark humor, and crazy illustrations. Every game is a surreal tale.
Perfect for light-hearted evenings and groups who want to laugh... a lot.
🥉 Position 3 – Skara Brae
Two-player strategy with Scottish flair.
An elegant and fast-paced board game set in a Neolithic settlement. Minimalist, but with sharp choices.
Ideal for those looking for a portable title but full of thought and tension.
🏅 Position 4 – Anarchy
The political game that shakes the board.
An Italian board game that challenges power and its dynamics with irony and depth. Interactive mechanics and powerful content.
For those who aren't afraid of confrontation and want something that will get people talking even after the match.
🏅 Position 5 – House of Fado
Musical mysteries in the alleys of Lisbon.
A cooperative narrative game immersed in the atmosphere of Portuguese fado. Investigation, choices, emotion.
Recommended for lovers of stories and melancholic atmospheres to share.
🏅 Position 6 – Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies Collector Edition
Adventure, storytelling and absolute freedom.
A narrative board game that takes you to the open skies with maps, missions, and dozens of endings. A collector's edition for true explorers.
For those who want an epic experience with a close-knit group and plenty of sessions ahead.
🏅 Position 7 – Civolution
Build the future… with pure logic.
A striking abstract that blends graphic elegance and strategic depth. No text, just mind and intuition.
Excellent for those looking for modern, cerebral and visually stunning games.
🏅 Location 8 – Arnak – The Legendary Chest
The expansion that elevates the base experience.
New leaders, items, and options for The Lost Ruins of Arnak. Deeper tactics and endless variety.
A must-have for anyone who has played the basics and dreams of new challenges on forgotten islands.
🏅 Position 9 – Navoria
The abstract game you never forget.
A symphony of color and logic. Navoria is an elegant and fast-paced game, where every choice has weight and harmony.
For those who love abstract games but don't want to give up aesthetic appeal.
🏅 Position 10 – Brass: Birmingham
The industry never sleeps.
An economic and management board game set in the heart of Victorian England. Deep, competitive, and iconic.
Recommended for serial planners and lovers of absolute control.
🏅 Position 11 – Keep the Heroes Out!
Defend the dungeon… with tenderness.
A co-op game full of cute little monsters and relentless challenges. Reverse the roles: here the hero is the enemy.
Perfect for families, groups, and those who love well-balanced cooperative games.
🏅 Position 12 – Bonsai
Minimal, relaxing, healing.
A board game that combines tile collection and a slow pace. Each tree tells a different story.
For those seeking relaxation, beauty and quick but satisfying games.
🏅 Position 13 – Wyrmspan
Wings and flames in a single beat.
A fantasy evolution of the popular Wingspan. New powers, an evocative setting, and familiar strategy.
Recommended for those who want something already loved, but with a more epic spirit.
🏅 Position 14 – In Darwin's Footsteps
Discoveries, maps and never-before-seen animals.
An educational and beautifully illustrated family game that's entertaining without being overly simplistic. A colorful and intelligent journey.
Ideal for those who want to play with their family in a light-hearted but not superficial way.
🏅 Position 15 – Scholars south of the Tigris
Knowledge... is worth points.
A deep management game set in the classical Arab world. Collect, decipher, and place workers like a true scholar.
For fans of the South Tigris series or demanding board games.
🏅 Rank 16 – The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring
Relive the beginning of the epic.
A narrative card game, dense and faithful to Tolkien's work. Perfect for immersing yourself in Middle-earth.
Recommended for fans of the saga and those who love story-based cooperative games.
🏅 Rank 17 – Algae Inc.
Green economy, smart brain.
A modern management game that challenges you to develop a sustainable industry. Elegant, innovative, and inspiring.
For those looking for intelligent, current and zero-waste titles.
🏅 Position 18 – Bone Wars
Dinosaurs yes, but with vengeance.
A competitive game inspired by the real-life "fossil war." Dig, publish, and sabotage your academic rivals.
Perfect for those looking for original themed games with a touch of mischief.
🏅 Position 19 – Defenders of the Wild
Nature fights with honor.
A visually powerful cooperative game with a timely theme. Defend your ecosystem with iconic creatures.
Recommended for those who love narrative games and board ecology.
🏅 Rank 20 – Ark Nova – Underwater Worlds
An expansion that renews the aquarium.
New cards, new synergies, and a splash of water for one of the most beloved management games of all time.
Essential for those who want to continue evolving their Ark Nova with depth and variety.
These are the games that made Froggers' hearts skip a beat in May 2025. Have you tried them all yet? Or are there still some gems waiting to be discovered?
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