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Are you the champion of all board games? Do you feel like you have played them all? There are so many out there that often it's tough to choose. Millions of inventors with creative minds and imaginations create interesting board games that often overlap each other. Ask yourself, what makes the most exciting board games? Elements can be the group of people you play with, how the game looks or feels, the choices you can make, and how interactive it is. There is also the element of surprise, which makes gameplay even better. Gaming as a whole has become a vast industry. Playing a strategic game every year with your friends and family is great, but what about those not-so-mainstream games that reach far into your imagination? It's hard to choose when there are so many. Board games are coming back, and everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Here are five you should not miss.

Catan

As one of the most impressive board games released in 1995, this game was initially called "Settlers of Catan" and is available in more than 40 languages and has sold over 32 million copies. Catan is a multiplayer "German-style" board game designed for three or four people and takes between 45 and 90 minutes to complete. If you're unfamiliar with the concept of German-style games or Eurogames, they generally focus on gathering resources rather than a direct conflict between players. Catan is for players aged ten and up.

Carcassonne

Carcassonne feels like you are walking through the French countryside. The puzzle-like tile game is simple to learn but has some depth to the decision-making process. Drawing tiles and how they fit offers lots of choices to keep you engaged while keeping your options open to challenge the next player. You can choose to share cities or steal them from other players, which picks up the game's speed after the quiet of decision-making and allows for conversation in this tit-for-tat battle. The best part is that you are never sure who will win until the end. Scoring happens as you go, but nothing is final until you reach the end of the game. Carcassonne can be as complex as you like depending on the playing age. 2 to 5 players can play this game, ages six and up. It will take 30 to 45 minutes to finish the game.

Yeti in The House

Yeti in The House is a fun dice-driven game of chance and a great way to introduce people to the European board gaming style. There is no strategy in the game from the beginning. Because the dice change every turn, the plan has to change to accommodate that. You can play this game several times in a row without getting bored. Players begin by first splitting off into groups of two. One player is Yeti, who wants you to find him, and the other team will be in for the search. The Search Team must leave the room or close their eyes, such as hide and seek. It is not a very heavy game that has lots of different twists. There are variations such as weather. For example, a dice roll can cause a snowstorm for everyone, which immediately changes the dynamic. It has all the elements making it fun to play uncommon board games out there. 2 or more players, ages 14 and up, can play. The game takes anywhere from 10 to 45 minutes.

Millennium Blades

Millennium Blades is an innovative collectible card game, also known as CCG. It is a tournament card game that mixes strategic deck-building elements with features of trading cards, first introduced by the game Magic: The Gathering in 1993. In this game, you build optimal decks of cards by competing for points. Individually each player begins the game with a starter deck. The idea is to have the most prized deck at the end. Few board games innovate as much as Millennium Blades. It takes the player back to the time of playing Yugioh or Pokémon, is packed with references to various niches in "geek culture and features a furious card buying section that will have you scrambling to devise a plan to collect more. The game has a long playtime, but it flies by quickly and leaves you wanting more—a truly unique experience. Ages 12 and up are best suited for this game with 2 to 5 players. Players will spend at least an hour and a half on this one.

Dominion

Dominion is another excellent CCG game for the strategist and another favorite amongst uncommon board games. So much so that often gamers will preserve their cards using unique card sleeves. Released in 2008 with great reviews, it appeals to hard-core gamers and non-gamers. The game is played by looking through and building cards suitable to face off against an opponent's deck. This game is for people who like intricate games with complex strategies. It's not cut and dried or straightforward like some other games. When you pick a set of cards each time you play, it gives it high replayability and makes playing Dominion a lot of fun. There are so many different strategies to choose for a player to try and win the game. Dominion is the game for you if you want to jump into the deck-building genre. Ages 13 and up are best to play this game for 2 to 4 players, although anyone who can read fluently should try it. There are lots of combinations that make the game last 20 -30 minutes.

Uncommon and interesting board games are a fresh approach to exciting board games. They can be something completely unexpected to keep you on your toes or a new twist on something you've seen. The result is a distinct, one-of-a-kind experience. No matter what type you are looking for, choosing one of these interesting board games will ensure you and your group of best friends or family will have an adventure like you have never had before.

Other Uncommon, but Fun Board Games:

• Bamboo Bash
• Catapult Castle
• Escape From the Asylum
• Red Outpost