The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time
Board games have been starting family feuds way before Mario Kart came along. On GoatWars, fans go head-to-head deciding which classic deserves the crown — is it Chess with its 1,500 years of strategy, or Monopoly with its legendary fights over Boardwalk? Maybe Scrabble for the word nerds, or Risk for the wannabe world conquerors. This list of the top 12 classic board games has everything: ancient strategy, cozy family favorites, and at least three games guaranteed to make someone flip the board.
1. SCRABBLE
Scrabble is currently the #1 Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time winning 85.7% head-to-head battles.
2. MONOPOLY
Monopoly is currently the #2 Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time winning 83.3% head-to-head battles.
3. THE GAME OF LIFE
The Game of Life is currently the #3 Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time winning 66.7% head-to-head battles.
4. SORRY!
Sorry! is currently the #4 Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time winning 60.0% head-to-head battles.
5. CHESS
Chess is currently the #5 Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time winning 50.0% head-to-head battles.
T6. BATTLESHIP
Battleship is currently tied for the #6 Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time winning 40.0% head-to-head battles.
T6. CHECKERS
Checkers is currently tied for the #6 Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time winning 40.0% head-to-head battles.
T8. BACKGAMMON
Backgammon is currently tied for the #8 Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time winning 33.3% head-to-head battles.
T8. RISK
Risk is currently tied for the #8 Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time winning 33.3% head-to-head battles.
10. TRIVIAL PURSUIT
Trivial Pursuit is currently the #10 Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time winning 25.0% head-to-head battles.
T11. CLUE
Clue is currently tied for the #11 Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.
T11. GO
Go is currently tied for the #11 Greatest Classic Board Games of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.
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