Board games have gained popularity among 16- to 25-year-olds, who are now putting them “at the heart” of their social life, Koegler said.
An international barometer compiled by Asmodee and Kantar in 2026 showed that 74% of the so-called “Gen Z” thought that in-person experiences were more important than digital ones.
Abstract strategy games like Pente, Go, and Pai Sho tend to be pretty easy to learn and have high skill ceilings. That’s most of what i play so i don’t have other recommendations.