Board Game Library

Borrow board games from Brooklyn Public Library!

Brooklyn Public Library patrons with an adult library card can now borrow up to three board games at a time for a period of three weeks. This free service is currently available at the Adams Street, Bushwick, Central, Crown Heights, Greenpoint, Jamaica Bay, McKinley Park, New Utrecht and Windsor Terrace Libraries by following these steps:

1. Place your board game(s) on hold by using the links in the game list below, or by navigating to our catalog and searching there. Adams Street, Bushwick, Central, Crown Heights, Greenpoint, Jamaica Bay, McKinley Park, New Utrecht and Windsor Terrace Libraries are currently the only branches where you can pick up games. 
2. When your game is ready for pickup, we will notify you and you can come and pick it up. We are currently only open for pick up at Adams Street, Bushwick, Central, Crown Heights, Greenpoint, Jamaica Bay, McKinley Park, New Utrecht and Windsor Terrace. 
3. When you are done with your game, or when your three weeks are up, please return it to the reference desk at either Adams Street, Bushwick, Crown Heights, Greenpoint, Jamaica Bay, McKinley Park, New Utrecht, Windsor Terrace and Central Library's Youth Wing. Games may not be left in book drops. 

Browse the games:

Introductory Games

These games are a great place to start playing. They are also a great way to begin the evening before diving into something more dense. 

• Azul (2-4 players | 30-45 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)
• Carcassone (2-5 players | 30-45 min. | Ages 7+ | Catalog | More info)
• Catan (3-6 players | 60-120 min. | Ages 10+ | Catalog | More info)
• Century: Golem Edition (2-5 players | 30-45 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)
• Codenames (2-8 players | 15 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• Dixit (3-8 players | 30 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)
• Dominion (2-4 players | 30 min. | Ages 13+ | Catalog | More info)
• King of Tokyo (2-6 players | 30 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)
• Kingdom Builder (2-4 players | 45 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)
• Kingdomino (2-8 players | 15-25 min. | Ages 10+ | Catalog | More info)
• Machi Koro (2-4 players | 30 min. | Ages 10+ | Catalog | More info)
• Parks (1-4 players | 30-60 min. | Ages 10+ | Catalog | More info)
• Quacks of Quedlinburg (2-4 players | 45 min. | Ages 10+ | Catalog | More info)
• Splendor (2-4 players | 30 min. | Ages 10+ | Catalog | More info)
• Ticket to Ride (2-5 players | 30-60 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)

Littlest Gamers (2-5 years old)

Great games to play with young children. Practice dexterity, cooperation, and communication.

• Animal Upon Animal (2-4 players | 15 min. | Ages 4+ | Catalog | More info)
• First Orchard (1-4 players | 10 min. | Ages 2+ | Catalog | More info)
• Go Away Monster! (2-4 players | 10-15 min. | Ages 3+ | Catalog | More info)
• Hisss (2-5 players | 15 min. | Ages 4+ | Catalog | More info)
• Hoot Owl Hoot! (2-4 players | 15 min. | Ages 4+ | Catalog | More info)
• Ladybug's Costume Party (2-6 players | 20-30 min. | Ages 4+ | Catalog | More info)
• Pete The Cat Groovy Buttons Game (2-4 players | 15 min. | Ages 3+ | Catalog | More info)
• Richard Scarry's Busytown: Eye Found It! (2-4 players | 20 min. | Ages 3+ | Catalog | More info)
• Socken Zocken: Active Kids (2-4 players | 10-15 min. | Ages 5+ | Catalog | More info)
• Spot It! (2-8 players | 15 min. | Ages 4+ | Catalog | More info)
• Story Time Chess (2 players | 10 min. | Ages 3+ | Catalog | More info)
• Yeti in My Spaghetti (2-6 players | 15 min. | Ages 4+ | Catalog | More info)

Kid's Games (5-10 years old)

A great place to start with older children (5+) that parents will enjoy too.

• Catan Junior (2-4 players | 30 min. | Ages 6+ | Catalog | More info)
• Dinosaur Tea Party (3-5 players | 15-30 min. | Ages 7+ | Catalog | More info)
• Dragomino (2-4 players | 15 min. | Ages 5+ | Catalog | More info)
• Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters (2-4 players | 30 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)
• Go Nuts for Donuts (2-6 players | 20 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)
• The Incredibles: Save the Day (1-4 players | 30 min. | Ages 6+ | Catalog | More info)
• The Magic Labyrinth (2-4 players | 20-30 min. | Ages 6+ | Catalog | More info)
• Monza (2-6 players | 10 min. | Ages 5+ | Catalog | More info)
• Outfoxed (2-4 players | 20 min. | Ages 5+ | Catalog | More info)
• Quacks & Co. Quedlinberg Dash (2-4 players | 25 min. | Ages 6+ | Catalog | More info)
• Santorini (2-4 players | 20 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)
• Snail Sprint! (2-4 players | 15 min. | Ages 5+ | Catalog | More info)
• Trash Pandas (2-4 players | 15-20 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)

Single Player/Solo Mode Games

Games designed for one player, or that have a good solo mode for when other people aren’t invited.

• Calico (1-4 players | 30-45 min | Ages 10+ | Catalog | More info)
• Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game (1-4 players | 30-45 min | Ages 12+ | Catalog | More info)
• Onirim (1-2 players | 15 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)
• Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island (1-4 players | 60-120 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• Root with Clockwork Expansion (1-4 players | 60-90 min. | Ages 10+ | Catalog | More info)
• Tiny Towns (1-6 players | 45-60 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• Wingspan (1-4 players | 40-70 min. | Ages 10+ | Catalog | More info)

Two-Person Friendly Games

Games that work well with only 2 players.

• 7 Wonders Duel (Catalog | Game Info)
• Abalone (Catalog | Game Info)
• Blokus (Catalog | Game Info)
• Castles of Burgundy (Catalog | Game Info)
• Everdell (Catalog | Game Info)
• Hive (Catalog | Game Info)
• Mystic Vale (Catalog | Game Info)
• Patchwork (Catalog | Game Info)
• Spirit Island (Catalog | Game Info)
• Tsuro (Catalog | Game Info)
• YNISH (Catalog | Game Info)
   

Cooperative Games

Work together to overcome a challenge. 

• Aeon’s End: War Eternal (1-4 players | 60 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• Arkham Horror: The Card Game (1-2 players | 60-120 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• The Crew: Quest for Planet Nine (2-5 players | 20 min. | Ages 10+ | Catalog | More info)
• Forbidden Island (2-4 players | 30 min. | Ages 10+ | Catalog | More info)
• Codenames: Duet (2 players | 15-30 min. | Ages 11+ | Catalog | More info)
• Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion (1-4 players | 30-120 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• The Grizzled (2-5 players | 30 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• Hanabi (2-5 players | 25 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)
• Horizons of Spirit Island (1-3 players | 90-120 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• MicroMacro: Crime City (1-4 players | 15-45 min. | Ages 12+ | Catalog | More info)
• Pandemic (2-4 players | 45 min. | Ages 8+ | Catalog | More info)
• Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders (1-8 players | 60-120 min. | Ages 13+ | Catalog | More info)

Party Games

Easy games for large groups. 

• Apples to Apples (Catalog | Game Info)
• Codenames (Catalog | Game Info)
• Concept (Catalog | Game Info)
• Crosstalk (Catalog | Game Info)
• Dixit (Catalog | Game Info)
• Just One (Catalog | Game Info)
• MonsDRAWsity(Catalog | Game Info)
• Mysterium (Catalog | Game Info)
• Point Salad (Catalog | Game Info)
• The Resistance (Catalog | Game Info)
• Someone Has Died (Catalog | Game Info)
• Snake Oil (Catalog | Game Info)
• Telestrations (Catalog | Game Info)
   

Dense Games

Games with a multitude of interlocking mechanics. These games are lengthy and challenging. 

• Brass: Birmingham (2-4 players | 60-120 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• Beyond the Sun (2-4 players | 60-120 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• Dune: Imperium (1-4 players | 60-120 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• Feast for Odin (1-4 players | 30-120 min. | Ages 12+ | Catalog | More info)
• The Gallerist (1-4 players | 60-150 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• Great Western Trail (1-4 players | 75-150 min. | Ages 12+ | Catalog | More info)
• Root with every expansion and pack (2-4 players | 60-120 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• Scythe (1-5 players | 90-115 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• Terraforming Mars (1-5 players | 120 min. | Ages 12+ | Catalog | More info)
• Trajan (2-4 players | 60-120 min. | Ages 12+ | Catalog | More info)
• Twilight Imperium (3-6 players | 240-480 min. | Ages 14+ | Catalog | More info)
• Underwater Cities (1-4 players | 80-150 min. | Ages 12+ | Catalog | More info)
• Viticulture (2-6 players | 90 min. | Ages 13+ | Catalog | More info)

If you have new or gently used board games that you would like to donate to the Board Game Library, lets discuss it. Contact us at boardgames@bklynlibrary.org with the word “Donation” in the subject line. Please be advised we are currently accepting donations at Bushwick, Central and Crown Heights libraries only.

Frequently Asked Questions

BPL's Board Game Library is a BKLYN Incubator project. BKLYN Incubator was founded in 2015 with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and continues to operate with funding from the Charles H. Revson Foundation.