3 player board games offer a fantastic way to engage friends and family in strategic fun and friendly competition. In 2025, the best titles for three players include a mix of classic favorites and innovative new releases that cater to various tastes and play styles. From cooperative adventures to competitive challenges, these games provide an exciting experience that keeps everyone involved. Whether you're strategizing in a resource management game or solving mysteries together, the right game can create memorable moments.
Ransom Notes - The Ridiculous Word Magnet Party Game, 3+ Players
- RANSOM NOTES: The game of hilariously terrible sentences! Players use word magnets to respond to outlandish prompts like “Tell someone you’ve clogged their toilet at a party” with just their limited pool of words
- WHAT’S INCLUDED: 840 high quality word magnets, 6 metal submission cards, 250 prompt cards, and instructions. With 250 absurd prompt cards and a new pool of words every time, this party game has infinite hilarious combinations and feels fresh every time you play
- EASY TO PLAY: Learn to play in under one minute, and even the shyest players will be creating laugh-out-loud word magnet responses right away. Just take a few handfuls of word magnets, flip over a prompt card, and start playing — no long instructions to explain!
- 3-6+ PLAYERS: While the game is made for 3-6 players, it’s equally hilarious when larger groups team up together. 30-90 min play time. Is it appropriate for everyone? Not really. While a majority of prompt cards are certainly suitable for all audiences, there are quite a few that are definitely not. BUT, if you do want to make it family friendly, pulling about 15-30% of the cards should make the game totally PG and playable for all!
- THE PERFECT GIFT: For birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, or an anytime present for creative people. Bring it to Thanksgiving or your family / friend’s game night.
$34.99
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−$5.00
The Worst-CASE Scenario Card Game - All New Family/Party Game | 0% Trivia, 100% Humorous Fun
- The ALL NEW Worst-Case Scenario Card Game is 0% trivia and 100% humorous fun.
- An easy-to-learn card game that is perfect for family and adult game night. (Ages 10-Adult / 3-6 Players)
- Match how players rank five worst-case scenarios from 1 (Bad) to 5 (The Worst). Match correctly and score points. Score the most points...and win!
- Based on the The New York Times bestselling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook.
- From the creator of Loaded Questions and Awkward Family Photos Greatest Hits.
$14.99
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−$5.00
HUES and CUES - Vibrant Color Guessing Board Game for 3-10 Players Ages 8+, Connect Clues and Guess from 480 Color Squares
- VIBRANT COLOR GAME: Challenge friends and family to connect words with colors in the engaging Hues and Cues, featuring 480 colorful hues for limitless fun!
- FUN FOR ALL AGES: Perfect for family game nights, parties, or casual play, this game brings players of all ages together with simple rules and exciting gameplay.
- UNIQUE EXPERIENCE: No two rounds are the same! Hues and Cues provides a new and unique experience with each playthrough, keeping the fun fresh and engaging.
- CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE: Use just one or two word clues to guide others to the right hue, sparking creative thinking and fostering fun team interaction.
- QUICK TO LEARN: Hues and Cues offers fast-paced action with easy rules, making it enjoyable for both casual players, and gaming enthusiasts.
$19.99
Forbidden Island – The Cooperative Strategy Survival Island Board Game,2-4 players
- Invented by well-known game creator Matt Leacock.
- Join a team of fearless adventurers on a do-or-die mission to capture four sacred treasures from the ruins of this perilous paradise.
- Rich illustrations and innovative gameplay.
- Strategic thinking, problem solving and cooperation required.
- Ages 10 and up | 2 to 4 players.
$20.99
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−$19.99
Avalon Hill Hasbro Gaming Betrayal at The House on The Hill 3rd Edition Cooperative Board Game,Ages 12 and Up,3-6 Players,50 Chilling Scenarios
- EXCITING THIRD EDITION: This edition of the Betrayal at the House on the Hill game is rich with horror-based content, gaming elements, and characters not seen in previous versions
- HAUNTED HOUSE TRAITOR GAME: Players must work together to survive the nightmare…but beware . The house turns one player against the others in this cooperative strategy game
- GREAT FOR NEW PLAYERS: This 3rd Edition of the game features artwork, rule books, trackers, and cards that will help new players navigate the game and jump right in
- MODULAR BOARD PIECES: The Betrayal at House on the Hill tabletop game features 50 blood-curdling scenarios. Each trip to the house promises fresh horrors and a new story is created every time you play
- MINIATURES BOARD GAME: The game includes 6 finely detailed character figures, each with a removable colored disc, and features 12 diverse characters not seen in previous editions
$36.00
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−$11.02
CATAN Board Game - Embark on a Journey of Discovery and Trade! Civilization Building Strategy Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 3-4 Players, 60-90 Minute Playtime, Made by CATAN Studio
- EXPLORE CATAN: Set sail to the uncharted island of Catan and compete with other settlers to establish supremacy.
- RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Strategically gather and trade resources like ore, brick, lumber, grain, and wool to expand your settlements.
- BUILD AND UPGRADE: Use your resources to build roads, settlements, and cities to earn victory points.
- DYNAMIC GAMEPLAY: Roll the dice to collect resources based on terrain hexes, and employ clever tactics to outmaneuver your opponents.
- CLASSIC GAME: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of CATAN, a timeless strategy board game loved by players worldwide.
$43.97
Mantis Falls Board Game | Hidden Traitor Strategy Card Game for 2-3 Players | Sometimes Cooperative Adventure Game for Adults and Teens | Ages 14+ | Playtime 60-90 Minutes | by Distant Rabbit Games
- Like life... a cooperative game that's only really cooperative sometimes.
- HIDDEN TRAITOR GAME FOR 2-3 PLAYERS: Mantis Falls is a strategic hidden traitor game designed for a uniquely low player count. The result is a heart-pounding, intimate game of trust and betrayal.
- HIGH PLAYER INTERACTION: The "sometimes cooperative" format and the necessity of collaboration yield a game with nuanced conversation and detailed player interaction.
- PERFECT FOR COUPLES AND SMALL GROUPS: The low player count, high interactivity and thematic setting create a deep journey for couples and friends to experience together. Bring it out on smaller game nights or after you tuck the kids in for the night!
- A STRATEGY CARD GAME: Mantis Falls utilizes more strategic decision-making than most "social deduction party games". Suit-based action cards, detailed hand-management choices and diverse combo effects make this a great game for tactical thinkers.
$34.99
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−$4.76
Rack-O Retro Game by Winning Moves Games USA, Classic Tabletop Game Enjoyed by Families Since the 1950's! Ages 8+, 2-4 Players (6122)
- FAMILY BONDING: Whether it's a quiet family night, a walk down memory lane for the grandparents, or a chance to make new memories with the kids, Rack-O is timeless fun!
- A FUN FILLED CARD GAME: Rack-O was originally released in 1956. This new retro edition, featuring fine quality cards with bold numbers, will delight players young and old.
- THE PLAY: Each player is dealt 10 cards. Place cards in your rack, starting at the 50 slot, and then down in order all the way to the 5 slot. Turn over top card from the stockpile. Draw cards, in turn, exchanging for cards in your rack.
- WINNING A ROUND: To go “Rack-O” a player must have all ten cards in their rack from a low card in the #5 slot to a high card in the #50 slot.
- SCORING: The player who goes “Rack-O” first scores 75 points. 5 points for each of the 10 cards in their rack, and 25 points for going Rack-O.
$11.19
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−$2.97
SEQUENCE- Original SEQUENCE Game with Folding Board, Cards and Chips by Jax ( Packaging may Vary ) White, 10.3" x 8.1" x 2.31"
- Play a card from your hand, and place a chip on a corresponding space on the game board - when you have five in a row, it’s a SEQUENCE
- Each player or team tries to score the required number of five-card SEQUENCES before their opponents
- Easy enough for children, challenging for adults!
- Exciting gameplay develops STEM skills like strategy
- Includes 1 Folding Game Board (19.75" x 15.25"), 2 Decks of SEQUENCE Playing Cards (2.25" x 3.5"), 135 Playing Chips (50 Green, 50 Blue, 35 Red), and Complete Instructions
$12.00
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−$6.89
I should have known that! - A Trivia Game About Things You Oughta Know
- Is starboard on the left or right side of a boat? How do you say “Japan” in Japanese? Is a penguin a bird? How long did Sleeping Beauty actually sleep?
- In contrast to traditional trivia formats, you don’t receive points for answering questions correctly. Instead, points are subtracted for every incorrect answer!
- Contains 110 cards with more than 400 questions about things that you should know
- An addictively entertaining trivia game where it will only be a matter of time before you hear yourself say… Ahhh!... I should have known that!
- Players 2+ / Age 14+ / Box size 5.7 x 5.7 x 1.8 inches
$13.11
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