Top Worker Placement Board Games Revealed

May 18,25

Something I didn’t expect to say as an adult is that sometimes, believe it or not, work can be fun and games. In worker placement tabletop games, they literally can be. In this form of gameplay, you take your team through different tasks and adventures as you build toward end goals. There are many different worlds you can choose to embark on, or themes to try, depending on the game you choose. This list has some of my latest favorites, including both newer and older worker placement games.

TLDR: The Best Worker Placement Board Games to Play Now

### Viticulture

0See it at Amazon### Yokohama

0See it at Amazon### Unconscious Mind

0See it at Asmodee Store### Wayfarers of The South Tigris

0See it at Amazon### Darwin’s Journey

0See it at Amazon### Fromage

0See it at Allplay Store### The Gallerist

0See it at Eagle-Griphon Games### Septima

0See it at Mind Clash Games### Rock Hard: 1977

0See it at Amazon### Age of Comics: The Golden Years

0See it at AmazonIf you don't need no stinkin' blurbs, you can see all the games in this article in the handy side-scrolling catalog above. If you do want to read about the games, however, just keep on reading.

Viticulture

### Viticulture

0See it at AmazonAges: 14+Players: 1-6Play Time: 45-90 minsViticulture, designed by Jamey Stegmaier of Scythe fame, offers a delightful journey to Tuscany, where players take their family's inheritance to create successful wineries. The game involves building a vineyard, harvesting grapes, bottling wine, and selling it. To succeed, you’ll need to use your workers wisely during the season. Players play across multiple years, building their wineries and aging wine to fulfill orders. Gather your friends and raise a glass to Viticulture, which is playable competitively in its original iteration or as a cooperative board game in the Viticulture World edition (see at Amazon).

Yokohama

### Yokohama

0See it at AmazonAges: 14+Players: 2-4Play Time: 90 minsYokohama is a board game set in the bustling port city near Tokyo, Japan. Players manage a team of workers to build their business empire. Strategically gain resources, develop technologies, and complete orders to achieve optimal success. The game is moderately complex, but turns flow smoothly once you understand the mechanics. It can be played with two to four players, though it's best with three according to Board Game Geek.

Unconscious Mind

### Unconscious Mind

0See it at Asmodee StoreAges: 12+Players: 2-4Play Time: 60-120 mins (or longer)Unconscious Mind is a heavy Euro game centered around psychology and grief, and it's one of the most visually stunning games I own. The gameplay is complex, offering layered strategies in movement and timing. The Nightmares expansion adds further complexity, making the game more challenging or more accessible with pieces like fireworks and a gramophone lighter. Be prepared for a longer playtime than the box suggests, as setup, teaching, and gameplay can take a while.

Wayfarers of The South Tigris

### Wayfarers of The South Tigris

0See it at AmazonAges: 14+Players: 1-4Play Time: 60-90 minsWayfarers is a complex yet rewarding combination of dice and worker placement. The worker placement is tied to dice rolls, adding an element of chance to your actions and decisions. The game offers a lot of decision space, which can be intimidating at first, especially for those new to heavier Euro games. However, once you get into it, the game is surprisingly fun and offers great replayability. Don’t miss out on this one.

Darwin’s Journey

### Darwin’s Journey

0See it at AmazonAges: 14+Players: 1-4Play Time: 30-120 minsIf you’ve ever wanted to be a scientific explorer like Darwin, you’ll enjoy Darwin’s Journey. Race fellow explorers and Darwin himself across three islands to discover nature and science for your museum. The game is easy to navigate and highly repeatable. It’s visually appealing and accessible online, but a physical copy is a must-have, as it's a hit with both seasoned and casual players.

Fromage

### Fromage

0See it at Allplay StoreAges: 14+Players: 1-4Play Time: 40 minsIf you’re looking for a game to enjoy with friends or on a date (including solo), Fromage is perfect. This relaxed simultaneous board game is about making and selling award-winning cheeses across France. Build structures, tend to livestock, and fill orders in this quick-to-play game. The Italian version, Formaggio, will have you craving Parmigiano even more.

The Gallerist

### The Gallerist

0See it at Eagle-Griphon GamesAges: 12+Players: 1-4Play Time: 120 minsTrue to its name, The Gallerist is about running an art gallery. Discover artists, display their art, and attract patrons with exquisite tastes. Be warned: this is not a beginner-friendly game. It's one of the most challenging on this list, with a complexity rating of 4.24 out of 5 on Board Game Geek. It’s a bit like the real art world—difficult to get into.

Septima

### Septima

0See it at Mind Clash GamesAges: 12+Players: 1-6Play Time: 50-100 minsSome games have art that wows you. As a colorful goth, I found the art in Septima extraordinary. This accessible and user-friendly game focuses on witches, involving building covens, collecting herbs, brewing potions, and surviving witch hunters and trials. Despite the challenges, I loved it and highly recommend finding your own coven to play. It's also playable solo, and the expansion adds shapeshifting with animals, enhancing the beautifully designed artwork.

Rock Hard: 1977

### Rock Hard: 1977

0See it at AmazonAges: 14+Players: 2-5Play Time: 90 minsRock Hard: 1977 is a worker placement game about becoming a rockstar. Created by Jackie Fox of The Runaways, it features stunning components and lets players rock their way to stardom. The player board is shaped like an amp, paired with your favorite head icon. It was a fan favorite at Gen Con. However, be aware that the game includes heavy themes and may not be suitable for everyone due to its depiction of the rockstar lifestyle.

Age of Comics: The Golden Years

### Age of Comics: The Golden Years

0See it at AmazonAges: 13+Players: 1-4Play Time: 50-120 minsIf you love comics, Age of Comics: The Golden Years lets you build a catalogue during the Golden Age. Hire artists, writers, and inkers to design your books and race other players to publish and sell comics to reach fandom. The art is full of pulpy goodness, but you don’t need to be a comic book fan to enjoy it. You can even produce books without original ideas. This game is playable with up to four players, best with three, and can be enjoyed solo. It’s one of the easiest games on this list to learn.

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