

Treat Yourself
12 Retro Board Games to Make Game Night More Rewarding

By Chris Zimmerman
June 16, 2025
Whether you’re building your game closet or shopping for family night fun, retro board games never go out of style. Even better? You can now earn rewards when you shop for classic titles through Fetch Shop. From nostalgic favorites to underrated gems, we’ve rounded up the best retro board games you can grab online—and earn points you can redeem for gift cards on every purchase.
If you’re looking for the best family board games or old school board games that never miss, you’re in the right place.
Retro board games are so back
There’s a reason these classics are popping up on shelves and For You pages again. Retro board games offer a blend of simple rules and surprisingly rich gameplay that make them perfect for family nights, parties or screen-free hangouts.
The millennial nostalgia doesn’t hurt either. TikTok’s rediscovery of game night is bringing these titles back in a big way. Whether you’re hunting for the best family board games or searching for retro board games for sale, there’s never been a better time to get back in the game.
Score big on retro classics—shop through Fetch and earn points you can use for more games.
The 7 most popular retro board games
The Game of Life
Navigate careers, kids, and chaos in this choose-your-path classic.
Scrabble
A must-have for word lovers, vocab champs and spelling bee dropouts alike.
Candy Land
Simple and sweet, it’s a hit with kids and anyone feeling nostalgic.
Sorry!
Quick to learn and sneakily competitive, with satisfying “sorry not sorry” moments.
Battleship
A two-player classic where strategy, memory and a little luck collide.
Clue
The original murder mystery game. Was it Miss Scarlet with the rope?
Monopoly (Classic Edition)
The iconic real estate game with endless replay value.
If you’re looking to stock up on the best retro board games, these are a great place to start.
Shop these classics online at Walmart, Kohl’s and more through Fetch Shop, then redeem your points for free gift cards.
Underrated retro gems worth revisiting
Stratego
Simple rules, serious strategy. Outsmart your opponent in this battlefield showdown.
Mastermind
Logic puzzle meets code-breaking in under 30 minutes.
KerPlunk
Pull the sticks, dodge the marbles. Fast, funny and a little chaotic.
Pahrcheesi
A royal classic with dice rolls, captures and plenty of surprises.
Aggravation
A perfect family game for competitive types who love a good comeback.
These old school board games may not be in the spotlight, but they’re still stars at game night.
Buy these forgotten classics and earn rewards (yes, even on that impulse nostalgia buy).
Where to shop retro board games online (and get rewarded)
Find your faves at Walmart, Kohl’s, Target and more—just head to Fetch Shop in the app or browser extension.
You’ll earn points for every dollar spent, and those points add up fast. Redeem them for gift cards from Amazon, Target, Visa and more. Whether you’re shopping the best retro board games or picking up a few new titles, you’re covered.
Open Fetch, go to Fetch Shop and start earning points on board games you already love.
Start winning before game night begins
Snap your receipts or shop through Fetch Shop to rack up points. Points can be redeemed for gift cards you can use for more board games (or anything else you love).
Download Fetch now and start turning game night into gift cards!
Nostalgia meets rewards: shop smarter with Fetch
Retro board games offer the perfect mix of nostalgia and screen-free fun. And thanks to Fetch, you can make each purchase even more rewarding. Whether you’re reliving your childhood or introducing these classics to the next generation, shopping through Fetch Shop lets you earn points on every board game you buy—points you can turn into free gift cards for even more game night gear.
From the best family board games to underrated retro board games for sale, you’ll earn rewards on them all.
Ready to start earning rewards on your next retro game haul? Open Fetch and hit Fetch Shop now!
Topics: family fun, rewards

Chris Zimmerman is a copywriter here at Fetch. Before joining the #FetchFam, he penned web content, TV scripts and more for virtually every brand category you can think of.