10 Board Games You Won’t Believe Exist (And You Can Try Them With Us!)

Let’s be honest, some board games are just weird (in the best possible way). And I love that. There’s something so satisfying about opening a box and thinking, “Wait, this is a game?”

Over the years I’ve come across a few that made me laugh, squint, or instantly want to gather everyone around the table. And the best part? You don’t have to buy them all to try them. With a board game subscription from Love Board Games, you can borrow board games like these and dive into the wonderfully strange.

Here are 10 of the quirkiest, rarest, and most conversation-sparking games you can try with us right now:

1. Fightdrone: Panama Rose

If you like gritty sci-fi, fast decisions, and a splash of tactical chaos, this one’s a gem. Set in a neon-lit dystopian city, you play as rival drone squads hunting the mysterious rogue agent Panama Rose. The gameplay feels tense, every move could be your last, and it has that ‘one more round’ pull. It’s a hidden indie that deserves way more love.

2. The Bears and the Bees

Yes, you read that right. This game is about bees building a honeycomb… but it turns into fierce competition surprisingly fast. The cards are hex-shaped, the rules are simple, and the colours pop on the table. It’s quick, satisfying, and just weird enough to make everyone curious. I’ve yet to introduce it to a group without someone saying, “This is actually brilliant.”

3. Pipeline

You're not just laying pipes, you’re managing an entire oil refinery operation. It sounds dry, but this is one of the most engaging economic games I’ve played. You’re connecting networks, investing in upgrades, and timing sales to maximise your margins. It feels like Sudoku had a baby with Capitalism, and the result is genuinely addictive.

4. Migration Mars

This is not your average Mars game. You’re not just settling; you’re racing to get your people off Earth and start life on the red planet before anyone else. It’s beautifully illustrated, has a bit of that space-opera drama, and there's nothing quite like it when you realise someone snuck a habitat right into your launch zone.

5. CloudAge

A strange and lovely combination of deck-building, exploration, and campaign storytelling. CloudAge has you travelling across a ruined world in floating ships. It’s got a light steampunk vibe, a gentle learning curve, and reveals itself slowly over multiple plays. Plus, the cloud-covered card mechanic? Surprisingly clever.

6. Flock Together

A cooperative game where you're… chickens. But not just any chickens, you’re defending your nest from ever-multiplying threats. There’s strategy, there’s chaos, and there’s plenty of squawking (from the players). If your group enjoys lighter, offbeat games where the story develops around the table, this one’s a winner.

7. Akropolis

This one’s all about stacking tiles, but it’s no standard puzzle. You’re building an ancient Greek city, and the higher you build, the more points you score. The challenge? Laying foundations smartly and watching what your opponents leave behind. The 3D aspect gives it real table presence, and the strategy sneaks up on you.

8. Eternal Palace

You play as artists, advisors, and workers all trying to restore a majestic palace to its former glory. It’s dice placement, but with a twist, you’re painting a panoramic image as you go. The components are gorgeous, and the game strikes a lovely balance between calm planning and competitive tension. Honestly, I’d play it just for the painting mechanic alone.

9. Alien: The Fate of the Nostromo

There’s only one alien, and it’s hunting you. Based on Ridley Scott’s classic, this game nails the theme. You feel the tension, the claustrophobia, the panic of splitting up. Cooperative but not too complex, it’s one of those games that gets people standing up and pointing at the board. One tip: never go alone.

10. Room 25

Imagine Big Brother meets The Cube meets The Hunger Games. That’s Room 25. You’re in a shifting labyrinth of deadly rooms, trying to escape before time runs out. But there’s a catch, some of the players are secretly trying to sabotage you. Bluffing, betrayal, and very silly shouting guaranteed.

Why Try the Weird Ones?

Here’s the thing: we all have our comfort games, but the oddballs are where the magic happens. These games spark conversations, laughs, and surprise wins. And since most of them are niche or indie, they’re not the kind you’ll find in big-box shops.

But with Love Board Games, you can rent board games like these anytime. Our board game subscription plans start at just £19.95 a month (for up to 2 games), with bigger options for even more variety.

So instead of buying a £60 game and hoping it lands, you can borrow board games, test the wacky ones, and always have something new on the table.

Check out the full collection and start your own quirky journey here:

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