10 Tabletop Games That Take The Longest To Finish

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10 Tabletop Games That Take The Longest To Finish

Tabletop games are great for people to come together and bond by having fun through cooperation or competition depending on the game they play. Tabletop games are great for people to come together and bond by having fun through cooperation or competition depending on the game they play, and they have been . There are thousands of different board games to choose from, all with their premises, rules, stories, genres, and durations. While some players get scared off by the lengthy game times written on the boxes of some games, others get excited because they know that they are in for a ride. In this list, we will take a look at games that take a long time to finish but are absolutely worth it, although the term long may vary from player to player. Be sure to stay hydrated, because once you start one of these, you'll be stuck for a while. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY

Here I Stand

Here I Stand, as well as a lot of other games on this list is one based on historical events and people. In this game, the players are competing against each other during the Reformation of the early 16th century. The players may play as one of six different main powers that were important during the Reformation, each with unique objectives and ways of winning. A full round of this game lasts around three hours. This is a great diplomatic game in which players can cooperate or backstab each other to win through accumulating victory points. However, this is also a great game to learn a little bit about history too!

Paths Of Glory

Another strategic historical game, Paths Of Glory is a two-player board game that lets the players play the roles of army generals during World War I. The game board itself covers all of Europe as well as a part of the Middle East and gives the players lots of room to execute different strategies. Paths Of Glory also incorporates historical events in the game, making the players think ahead. Perfect for players who love historical games, as well as to strategize, this game takes it to the next level. Just make sure you have a lot of time on your hands before starting, because one round of this can last up to 14 hours.

7 Ages

7 Ages is a civilization-building game in which the players get to play as a dynasty who controls an empire that they then strengthen by different means so that it would become the most influential and powerful one. What's interesting that players are usually allowed to play as multiple empires at once, and the empires that are legal to use are determined by the time period that the game starts in. Be sure that all the players like games that include strategic thinking that would help their empires grow through trade, scientific developments, and conquest since one round usually lasts around eight hours.

Europe Engulfed

Europe Engulfed is a block-game that is centered around the events during World War II. This is a game best suited for two players who will be playing against each other in a race for influence in Europe during the war. Units are represented as blocks, and the opposing player does not know what kind of unit it is before they engage in combat, making strategic thinking critical. The game also has special actions, which are based on historical events that had drastic effects during the war. Many players have stated that this game comes close to giving the same feeling of pressure that an actual commanding general might feel during a war. Europe Engulfed has multiple scenarios to choose from, so the total playtime may vary from two to 14 hours.

The 7th Continent

It isn't often that we see modern board games that are playable either cooperatively or solo. What's even rarer is the play duration on the box that states the playtime may vary from a mere five minutes to 1000. Although this variation may sound ridiculous, every playthrough is different since this game plays like a choose-your-own-adventure game in which you have to lift a curse. Don't let the possibility of a long playtime scare you away, because this game also features a saving system that lets the players pick up where they left off.

The Republic Of Rome

In this political game, the players play as members of the Roman Senate who are competing for power over the republic. They do this by assigning their subordinates to political roles, thus giving them more influence. There is a catch, however - their decisions affect the republic, meaning if their backstabbing also harms the republic enough, Rome will fall and all the players lose. The Republic Of Rome is a great game for anyone who loves thinking two steps ahead, plotting both how to get one of their generals or senators to become emperors while tripping up the other players, as well as taking care of the Republic.

Nemesis

For anyone with a taste for Sci-Fi survival horror, or if they're just fans of the Alien franchise, Nemesis is the perfect game. The plot of the game is classic for any piece of media involving hostile enemies: you and the other players are trapped on a space ship with a swarm of "intruders", which is what the ship AI calls the aliens. Every player has unique roles and must act semi-cooperatively to complete the tasks given to them. This game definitely leads to some tense moments, especially when something happens that you did not expect at all and instead of following your plan you have to run for your life.

Civilization

A classic among board games, the accurately named Civilization focuses on, you guessed it, leading a civilization and making it grow. Revered as one of the best civilization-oriented games, this game makes the players control their ancient nations from the era of early agriculture to the emergence of Rome. While war and conquest is an option, this game makes the players think more economically by making overall advancement the main object. Having been released back in 1980, Civilization has had time to influence a lot of current-day board games. It is even considered to be the first game ever to include the mechanic of a technology tree!

World In Flames

Another influential war game, Wold In Flames focuses on the major players during World War II and the struggle for power. Players choose one or multiple major powers to play as, all of which are split into two groups: the Allies and the Axis. The beginning of the game follows the historical events of how the war started, followed by the neutral powers joining the war later on. The game is fairly detailed, even having weather play a role in determining advantages or disadvantages during battles. The true kicker of this game is the possible lengths of rounds. While some scenarios can be finished in a relatively short amount of time, it is possible that a game can last up to 180 hours!

Dungeons & Dragons

It wouldn't be a list of tabletop games that take a long time to finish without mentioning . This is a game of legendary status that has been reworked numerous times throughout the decades, making it an evolving game that tries to make the roleplaying experience unforgettable. Although some campaign stories can be finished in 10 hours, technically speaking a game of Dungeons & Dragons can last much longer, since the characters can continue their journey into a new campaign after finishing the last. This is a game that can be considered as never-ending, as the quests come one after another. If you have a group of friends who love RPG style games, this is definitely the game that will create memories that will last forever.