Game night is about to get spicy with new titles from Ravensburger, Funko Games, and so many more. From RPG guides to murder mysteries, fans can bring the characters, locations, and themes from franchises they love into their gameplay experience. Enjoy our picks below of can’t-miss games for your summer game nights (plus a few sneak peeks at upcoming fall favorites).


This showcase was originally published in Issue No. 17 of The Pop Insider. Click here to read the full issue!


AVATAR LEGENDS: REPUBLIC CITY

This game is an expansion of Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game, diving deeper into the background and lore of the famous Republic City found in the Korra Era. It includes details on the 10 different districts, NPCs, and plot hooks. Players will also find new rules and mechanics on piloting mechs, engaging in vehicle races…

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CATAN — SOCCER FEVER

Soccer fever has gripped the island of Catan. You and your fellow Catanians are swept up in supporting your hometown teams. Will your team win the most matches and finish the season with the championship cup? Every time you build a settlement or a city, soccer matches are held. Players throw die-cut soccer balls into…

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  • $19.99

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THE LORD OF THE RINGS ROLEPLAYING

Return to Middle-earth with a new adaptation of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Based on the second edition of The One Ring role-playing game, the illustrated, full-color, hardback volume contains everything you need to go on adventures. The game includes six original heroic cultures from the land of Eriador, six new classes, a host of…

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  • $57.99

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STAR WARS VILLAINOUS: SCUM AND VILLAINY

The latest installment of the Star Wars Villainous game series is here with three new villains. Boba Fett is the star of the show in this game expansion, in which players must complete missions and try to take over the galaxy. Each Villain has a unique objective and abilities.

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  • $29.99

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THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE

When a summer afternoon drive becomes a nightmare, players only have two options: survive or die trying. In this fight for survival, one player assumes the role of the deranged Sawyer family, dragging victims back to the hideous farmhouse. The other players are captured travelers trying to survive.

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  • $29.99

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DUMB WAYS TO DIE

The only goal of this card game is to make sure the Beans don’t die — but they will always find dumb ways to die. Their survival depends on a deck of cards that might help (but mostly won’t).

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DUNE: POWER AND PAWNS: THE EMPEROR’S COURT

This complete 144-page supplement for the Dune: Adventures in the Imperium role-playing game lays bare the secrets of the Imperium, as well as a host of new factions and campaign options to take your game to the next level. No longer mere agents of your House, you are now its rulers, and with this wealth…

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  • $47.00

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SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS FLYING DUTCHMAN’S TREASURE HUNT GAME

X marks the spot! Roll the dice and move around the board searching for clues to get to the buried treasure in the center of the board. But beware, lads, some crew mates are looking to betray you by playing cards against you.

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  • $59.90

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LAST GAMEBOARD

As a portable social gaming console that enables users to host synchronous play and use physical game pieces, the 17-by-17-inch tabletop game board maintains the feel of board games while enjoying the digital benefits like immersive soundtracks, real-time animations, unlimited 3D touch, and instant access to a growing library of games.

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  • $799.00

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MURDER WE WROTE

Get ready for mystery, intrigue, and a bit of morbid fun. Murder We Wrote is a true crime podcast-themed adult party game. As the host of a true crime podcast, reveal the name of the victim for that round. Other players will assume the role of someone close to the victim while playing cards and…

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  • $19.99

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REALLY LOUD LIBRARIANS

Really Loud Librarians is a merciless board game in which players’ useless knowledge wins useful points. Each team is required to shout out words within a specific category, such as “breakfast cereals” or “action movies,” but the word must begin with a particular letter. The faster your team shouts the answers, the faster you move…

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  • $19.99

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Game night is about to get spicy with new titles from Ravensburger, Funko Games, and so many more. From RPG guides to murder mysteries, fans can bring the characters, locations, and themes from franchises they love into their gameplay experience. Enjoy our picks below of can't-miss games for your summer game nights (plus a few…

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Game night is about to get spicy with new titles from Ravensburger, Funko Games, and so many more. From RPG guides to murder mysteries, fans can bring the characters, locations, and themes from franchises they love into their gameplay experience. Enjoy our picks below of can't-miss games for your summer game nights (plus a few…

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RIP AT THE RODEO

Patches the Rodeo Clown has been murdered and everyone is a suspect. The victim’s ex-wife, Rosario, reaches out to you to uncover the truth. You’ll need to investigate items found in Patches’ trailer, analyze the witness statements, and piece together a timeline to determine who had the means, motive, and opportunity to kill the beloved…

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  • $31.99

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QUEEN BY MIDNIGHT

Queen By Midnight is a battle-royale deck-building card game of guile, deception, and brawn that puts you in the role of Princess vying for the Midnight Court. The Dice Clock Tower spins to face each player on their turn, keeps track of the round, presents new cards to buy, and even acts as a dice…

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About the author

Marissa Silva

Marissa Silva

Marissa Silva is editor-in-chief of the Pop Insider and the Toy Insider, the leading consumer holiday gift guide and toy review and news website. As a professional toy reviewer and an industry expert, she consistently reports on toy, entertainment, and pop culture trends and hot products. In addition to digital content management, Marissa contributes feature-length articles to the Pop Insider and leading toy industry trade magazine The Toy Book, providing retailers, manufacturers, and licensors with information on the latest in toy news. Marissa has been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Fox and Friends, ABC World News Now, MSNBC, CBS, NY1, WPIX, and more. A board game fanatic and professional toy reviewer, she spends most of her free time shopping for superhero T-shirts, crushing at Mario Kart, and anxiously awaiting her Hogwarts acceptance letter. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @thattoygirl.

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