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Best Card & Board Game games of 2013
The 8 best Card & Board Game games released in 2013, ranked from 677 critic and player ratings.
The best Card & Board Game game of 2013 is Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition, with a critic score of 85/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 30 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2013.
- 8 games are listed on this page, carrying 677 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 8
01
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.
85
/100
02
Injustice: Gods Among Us
What if our greatest heroes became our greatest threat? Injustice: Gods Among Us introduces a bold new franchise to the fighting game genre from NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game Mortal Kombat. Featuring DC Comics icons such Batman, Cyborg, The Flash, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman and Wonder Woman, the latest title from the award-winning studio presents a deep original story. Heroes and villains will engage in epic battles on a massive scale in a world where the line between good and evil has been blurred.
80
/100
03
Magic: The Gathering 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers
80
/100
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.
85
/100
02
Injustice: Gods Among Us
What if our greatest heroes became our greatest threat? Injustice: Gods Among Us introduces a bold new franchise to the fighting game genre from NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game Mortal Kombat. Featuring DC Comics icons such Batman, Cyborg, The Flash, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman and Wonder Woman, the latest title from the award-winning studio presents a deep original story. Heroes and villains will engage in epic battles on a massive scale in a world where the line between good and evil has been blurred.
80
/100
03
Magic: The Gathering 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers
80
/100
04
Poker Night 2
Poker Night 2 is a poker video game developed by Telltale Games. It is the sequel to Poker Night at the Inventory and, like its predecessor, features crossover characters from different franchises.
65
/100
05
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol
The skies over Europe are a dangerous place, where ace pilots lead their squadrons to glorious victory or crushing defeat! Take control of dozens of the most famous fighter planes of WWI and head into the dogfight. Roll, slip, and loop to get the drop on enemy aces. Upgrade your fighters over the course of your campaign and promote your best pilots so they learn new skills to give them an edge in battle. Can you change the tide of the war? Or will you go down in flames to an enemy ace?
60
/100
06
Space Hulk
Based on the best-selling board game and set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Space Hulk is a 3D digital turn based strategy game that recreates the classic claustrophobic board game experience for single player and multiplayer cross-platform play between PC, Mac and on iOS. Space Hulk is set in the isolated corridors and tomb-like chambers of an ancient vessel lost in the graveyard of space. Players lead a small army of fearless Space Marine Terminators to battle in a ferocious fight for survival against hordes of predatory alien Genestealers.
58
/100
07
RISK
Draft! Attack! Fortify! Play the original game of strategy and world domination - now for PC. Enjoy the classic look and fun of Risk in an exciting new interactive experience. Play two ways as you strategize over the map and set out to conquer the world.
52
/100
08
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies
Battle to Rule the Pacific Skies! Take flight over the treacherous Pacific waters where ace pilots redefine historic World War II battles! Skillfully pilot the most iconic American and Japanese fighter planes of the Pacific War while representing the army or navy. Upgrade your fighters and promote your leading pilots so they master new skills needed to ambush an enemy VIP, rescue POW pilots or torpedo bomb enemy targets! Can you turn the tide of war? Or will you go down in flames to an enemy ace? Key Features: Enlist in over 180 missions set in iconic WWII battles like Pearl Harbor, Midway and Guadalcanal Expertly pilot fleets of American or Japanese aircraft while representing the army or navy Earn promotions, equipment upgrades and advanced Ace maneuvers Personalize your pilot profile and aircraft to set you apart in battle Single Player campaign & Hot Seat Multiplayer missions with leaderboards
50
/100
Poker Night 2
Poker Night 2 is a poker video game developed by Telltale Games. It is the sequel to Poker Night at the Inventory and, like its predecessor, features crossover characters from different franchises.
65
/100
05
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol
The skies over Europe are a dangerous place, where ace pilots lead their squadrons to glorious victory or crushing defeat! Take control of dozens of the most famous fighter planes of WWI and head into the dogfight. Roll, slip, and loop to get the drop on enemy aces. Upgrade your fighters over the course of your campaign and promote your best pilots so they learn new skills to give them an edge in battle. Can you change the tide of the war? Or will you go down in flames to an enemy ace?
60
/100
06
Space Hulk
Based on the best-selling board game and set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Space Hulk is a 3D digital turn based strategy game that recreates the classic claustrophobic board game experience for single player and multiplayer cross-platform play between PC, Mac and on iOS. Space Hulk is set in the isolated corridors and tomb-like chambers of an ancient vessel lost in the graveyard of space. Players lead a small army of fearless Space Marine Terminators to battle in a ferocious fight for survival against hordes of predatory alien Genestealers.
58
/100
07
RISK
Draft! Attack! Fortify! Play the original game of strategy and world domination - now for PC. Enjoy the classic look and fun of Risk in an exciting new interactive experience. Play two ways as you strategize over the map and set out to conquer the world.
52
/100
08
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies
Battle to Rule the Pacific Skies! Take flight over the treacherous Pacific waters where ace pilots redefine historic World War II battles! Skillfully pilot the most iconic American and Japanese fighter planes of the Pacific War while representing the army or navy. Upgrade your fighters and promote your leading pilots so they master new skills needed to ambush an enemy VIP, rescue POW pilots or torpedo bomb enemy targets! Can you turn the tide of war? Or will you go down in flames to an enemy ace? Key Features: Enlist in over 180 missions set in iconic WWII battles like Pearl Harbor, Midway and Guadalcanal Expertly pilot fleets of American or Japanese aircraft while representing the army or navy Earn promotions, equipment upgrades and advanced Ace maneuvers Personalize your pilot profile and aircraft to set you apart in battle Single Player campaign & Hot Seat Multiplayer missions with leaderboards
50
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Card & Board Game game of 2013?
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition currently tops the ranking with a score of 85/100 across 121 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.