From backyard fun to living room board game battles, we’ve rounded up some of the best licensed games of the year in one place. Featuring fan-favorite brands like Barbie, Hello Kitty, The Sims, and more, these games are perfect for players who enjoy a good laugh and a satisfying win. Whether it’s solving a paranormal mystery or helping Bluey through a marble obstacle course, these games demonstrate how iconic brands are diving deeper into the world of gameplay.
WORLD’S SMALLEST GAMES
Kids can collect and play mini, real-working versions of games such as Perfection (pictured), Exploding Kittens, Throw Throw Burrito, Operation, Tip It, and more.
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BOB ROSS GAMING ACCESSORIES COLLECTION
This collection highlights the beautiful landscapes of Bob Ross’ paintings through tabletop accessories that players can use to protect their trading cards.
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THE GAME OF LIFE: BARBIE EDITION BOARD GAME
Come on, Barbie, let’s play The Game of Life! Kids and Barbie fans alike can dream big — the player with the most Dream Points when everyone arrives at the party is declared the winner. This game was created by Hasbro under license from Mattel.
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DOG MAN BIG JIM BEGINS DICE GAME
Kids race to complete six cards by rolling dice and matching in this Dog Man-themed game.
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AVAILABLE: SUMMER 2025
HELLO KITTY GAME COLLECTION
With Hello Kitty Reach for the Stars, Hello Kitty And Friends Snack Shop Game, and Hello Kitty Strawberry Milk Slap, kids can play with their favorite Sanrio characters from a range of easy-to-learn and exciting card and board games.
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THE SIMS BOARD GAME
Gamers can celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Sims on the tabletop instead of the screen. This new board game is said to bring the “storytelling and fun” of The Sims into the physical world.
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TABLETOP CORNHOLE
Represent the Bills Mafia with this Buffalo Bills NFL-licensed cornhole game that includes two wooden boards and eight mini bean bags with the team colors and logo. Additional NFL teams are available to delight football fans.
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BLUEY SCREWBALL SCRAMBLE
This blue heeler is ready to beat the maze! Help Bluey through this retro game obstacle course as fast as possible. Wobble across the table maze, rock across the tiling walkway, and more.
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STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: BERRY BESTIE BAKEOFF CARD GAME
In this "berry" delightful card game, players compete head-to-head to bake a cake for Strawberry Shortcake's party. Players must strategically place cards, collect party supplies, and whisk their way through surprise challenges to build the most delicious recipe. Victory has never tasted so sweet!
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CLUE RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE
Werk the game of Clue with a RuPaul twist. Players work to solve the mystery of the missing crown across a game board featuring colorful locations from the fabulous competition show, like the Main Stage, the Untucked Lounge, and more.
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THE HAUNTING AT WICKER RIDGE
Gamers play as Paranormal Investigators and help Ghost Hunters Sam and Colby use clues and evidence to discover and banish the demon haunting Wicker Ridge.
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AVAILABLE: SEPTEMBER 2025
EXIT: THE GAME ADVENTURES ON CATAN
Celebrate 30 years of Catan with this new Exit: The Game collab that combines iconic escape-room elements with classic Catan features. Players work together to set sail for the island of Catan and build a new life.
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FUZZBALLS: PIZZA THIEF
This game is extra cheesy. Kids calculate the perfect amount of pizza slices to make the furry Fuzzballs happy while sabotaging friends’ orders.
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE ELECTRONIC GAME
One of the most well-known game shows is reimagined as an electronic hand-held game featuring two modes and 300 puzzles.
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DISNEY VILLAINS CHESS
Channel that Disney villain energy while meticulously playing the game of chess. This game includes a 17-inch chessboard and 32 Disney Villain chess pieces with bases that show their original chess symbols, ready for checkmate.
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KOOSH KORNHOLE
This indoor-outdoor version of the classic backyard game comes with six neon Koosh balls. The lightweight board is easy to carry and set up, so players can take it on the go.
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A version of this feature first appeared in The Toy Book‘s Licensing & Entertainment (+Baby!) Issue. Click here to read the full issue!
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