Board Games

Board Games

We offer a wide variety of board games for all ages and skill levels. View the current list of board games below or download the pamphlet. You can request board games through the library catalogue or by email.

3-UP 3-DOWN

Card Game. A fast-paced, family-friendly discard game with a surprising finish. 2-6 players, playtime 15min., Ages 7+. Request it. Learn to play.

5 Minute Dungeon

Cooperative Game. Explore a dungeon, kill monsters, and defeat a boss...all in 5 minutes! Requires 2 to 5 players. 5-30 minutes play time. For ages 8+. Request it. Learn to play.

Apples to Apples

Party Game. Choose silly or clever word matches to win this popular party game. Requires 4 to 10 players. ~ 30 minutes play time. For ages 12+. Request it. Learn to play.

Azul

Abstract Game. Take turns placing coloured tiles on the board. Players score points based on how they've placed their tiles to decorate the palace. Requires 2-4 players, ~30 minute play time. For ages 8+. Request it. Learn to play.

Boggle Classic

Word Game. Shake the grid to mix up letters. Write down as many words as you can in 90 seconds. Play with any amount of players aged 8+ in this quick game. Request it. Learn to play.

Canadian Trivia Family Edition

Trivia Game. An informative way for families to test their knowledge of Canada. 2-6 players. ~20-60min. For ages 9+. Request it. Learn to play.

Candyland

Family Game. A simple racing board game requiring no reading and minimal counting skills, suitable for kids. 2-4 players. ~30min. For ages 3+. Request it. Learn to play.

Cards Against Humanity Family Edition

Card game. A fill-in-the-blank party game for kids and adults. One player asks a question from a black card, and everyone answers with their funniest white card. 4 to 20+ players. 30-90 minutes playtime. For ages 8+. Request it. Learn to play.

Catan

Strategy Game. Players try to be the dominant force on the island of Catan by building settlements, cities, and roads. 3-4 players. ~120min. For ages 10+. Expansion Cities and Knights also available. Request it. Learn to play.

Catan Cities & Knights Expansion

Strategy Game. Catan Trade Build and Settle is required when using the expansion. 3-4 players. ~120 min. For ages 12+. Request it. Learn to play.

Cathedral

Abstract Game. Outwit your opponent and play all your pieces first in this abstract city-builder. 2 players. ~20min. For ages 9+. Request it. Learn to play.

Chess

Abstract Game. Checkmate your opponent in this classic abstract. 2 players, playtime 30min, Age 6+. Request it. Learn to play.

Codenames Disney

Card Game. Two teams compete against each other to find all their Disney treasure cards first. 2-8+ players, playtime 15min. Ages 8+. Request it. Learn to play.

Connect 4

Abstract Game. Take turns dropping checkers to get 4 in a row. 2 players. ~15min. For ages 6+. Request it. Learn to play.

Cranium

Party Game. Complete a variety of activities in this whole-brain game. Requires 4 or more players. ~30min. For ages 15+. Request it. Learn to play.

D&D Essentials Kit

Roleplay game. An introduction to the world of D&D - includes everything you need to create your characters and begin your D&D Icespire Peak adventure. Requires 2-6 players. For ages 12+. Request it. Learn to play.

Dominion

Card Game. Acquire the most valuable lands by building your deck with treasure and power cards. 2-4 players. ~30min. For ages 13+. Request it. Learn to play.

Dutch Blitz

Card Game. Be the first to play all of your cards in this fast-paced solitaire style game. 2-4 players. ~15 min. For ages 8+. Request it. Learn to play.

Go, Go Little Penguin

Family Game. Which penguin will reach mainland first and gobble up two tasty fish? 2-3 players, playtime 10min. Ages 2+. Request it. Learn to play.

Guess Who

Abstract Game. A mystery face game where you flip over a collection of faces to deduce who the secret person is that your opponent has chosen. 2 players. ~15min. For ages 6+. Request it. Learn to play.

Hanna Honeybee

Family Game. Who will help Hanna to make enough honey to fill the whole honey pot? 1-4 players, 5-10 minutes playtime. Ages 2+. Request it. Learn to play.

Humm Bug

Party Game. Have fun humming and guessing popular songs and theme tunes. 3-16 players, 30 min playtime, ages 13+. Request it. Learn to play.

Jenga

Party Game. How high can you go before your tower comes crashing down!? 1-8 players. ~20-40min. For ages 6+. Request it. Learn to play.

King of New York

Dice Game. Monsters vie for fame or dominance over New York in this dice-rolling game. 2-6 players. ~40min. For ages 10+. Request it. Learn to play.

Monopoly Deal

Card Game. Be the first player to collect 3 full property sets of different colours. 2-5 players, playtime 15min., Ages 8+. Request it. Learn to play.

Monopoly Junior Finding Dory

Family Game. Monopoly for kids with a Finding Dory theme. Swim around the board with Dory, Nemo, Hank, or Bailey to buy locations and characters from the movie. 2-4 players. ~30min. For ages 5+. Request it. Learn to play.

My First Castle Panic

Cooperative Game. Protect the castle and its wall from the onslaught of cute monsters. 1-4 players, playtime 20min. Ages 4+. Request it. Learn to play.

My First Stone Age

Family Game. use your memory skills to move Martin the Mammoth to build huts. 2-4 players, Playtime 15min., Ages 4+. Request it. Learn to play.

Pandemic

Cooperative Game. Your team of experts must prevent the world from succumbing to a viral pandemic. 2-5 players. ~40min. For ages 8+. Request it. Learn to play.

Professor Noggins Card Games

Trivia Games. 3 different educational card games:

History - Travel back in time and learn about Canada's colourful history. Request it.

Geography - Learn about the provinces and territories, cities and natural wonders that make this country great! Request it.

Pets - Discover interesting facts about common pets, and learn about the proper care. Request it.

Quirky Circuits

Cooperative Game. Robo-silliness where players program a robo-friend. 2-4 players, playtime 15-30min., Ages 7+. Request it. Learn to play.

Qwirkle

Abstract Game. Complete a set of shapes or colours among the tiles for big points. 2-4 players, playtime 45min., Ages 6+. Request it. Learn to play.

Risk

Strategy Game. Possibly the most popular, mass market war game. The goal is conquest of the world. 2-5 players. ~120min. For ages 10+. Request it. Learn to play.

Rummikub

Card Game. Race to play all your tiles by forming runs or sets, even if they're not your own! 2-4 players. ~60min. For ages 8+. Request it. Learn to play.

Rummoli

Card Game. Get rid of the cards your holding every round & try and win pots of money along the way. 2-8 players. ~60min. For ages 12+. Request it. Learn to play.

Saboteur

Party Game. You are dwarves laying tunnel cards to get gold. But who is the traitor? 3-10 players, playtime 30min., Ages 8+. Request it. Learn to play.

Scattergories

Party Game. List as many words as you can that begin with a certain letter before time runs out. 2-6 players. ~30min. For ages 12+. Request it. Learn to play.

Scrabble

Word Game. Carefully place your lettered tiles to make high-scoring words. 2-4 players. ~90min. For ages 8+. Request it. Learn to play.

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Sea Battle

Strategy Game. Detect the enemy fleet and sink it. 2 players. ~30min. For ages 7+. Request it. Learn to play.

Sorry

Family Game. Race your four game pieces from Start around the board to your Home in this Pachisi type game. 2-4 players. ~30min. For ages 6+. Request it. Learn to play.

Super Mario Bros Uno

Card Game. Get rid of your cards first, but don't forget to say UNO! 2-10 players. ~30 min. For ages 7+. Request it. Learn to play.

Throw Throw Burrito

Party Game. Throw, dodge, rage in this exciting party game! 2-6 players. ~15min. For ages 7+. Request it. Learn to play.

Ticket to Ride

Family Game. Build your railroad across North America to connect cities and complete tickets. 2-5 players. 30-60min. For ages 8+. Request it. Learn to play.

Tumble

Family Game. Players try to pull out the sticks without letting any marbles tumble down. 2-4 players. ~15min. For ages 5+. Request it. Learn to play.

Wingspan

Strategy Game. Attract a beautiful and diverse collection of birds to your wildlife reserve. 1-5 players. ~40-70min. For ages 10+. Request it. Learn to play.

Wordle: The Party Game

Word Game. Inspired by the digital game Wordle, play with your friends and family and try to guess the word first. 2-4 players, playtime ~15min. Ages 14+. Request it. Learn to play.