Adult Board Games to Pass the (Ample Amounts of) Time

Though reputedly the oldest board game in recorded history, backgammon feels decidedly light and fresh when played with the sorbet hues of this set designed by Jonathan Adler.

The original Risk is about taking over nations, but this clever take on the classic board game is all about conquering an office—a dominion we are all familiar with. 

Known for its fun acrylic minaudières, Edie Parker has taken its prowess with the glossy material and fashioned a vibrant Chinese checkers set. 

The ultimate game of whodunit is full of suspense and intrigue but, more importantly, will help you pass the time during those quiet nights in.  

A great way to make any game feel livelier is with some stiff libations. And with this glass tic-tac-toe set, you'll get your fill of x's and o's in more ways than one. 

When it comes to board games, chess is king—a sentiment that certainly applies to this chic set by L'Objet. 

Show your savvy in real estate investing and become the baroness of the boardwalk with this luxe Monopoly set.  

Thanks to Pottery Barn, the choice game for wordsmiths is now one that fans of interior design can fawn over too. 

Another board game claiming to be the oldest, Go is all about strategy. And with this, well, to-go set, you can sharpen your computing skills anywhere and everywhere. Though, as of right now, your living room works best.   

Marcel Wanders always imbues a playful touch with his designs—and this elegant checkers set captures that quality.

What better way to hang with your IRL friends than over a game that celebrates your virtual ones? 

Art history lovers can test their knowledge of movements and schools with this cool and educational game.