About LEGO Exclusive Games
LEGO has released several buildable game sets that combine traditional gameplay with the creative building experience. Notable examples include 40174 LEGO Chess (2017), which features a buildable chessboard and pieces with built-in storage; 40719 Traditional Chess Set (2024), a modern rendition designed for both play and display; 40198 LEGO Ludo Game (2018), a LEGO-themed version of Ludo with a buildable board and 16 minifigure playing pieces; and 40161 What am I? (2016), a guessing game where players use LEGO-built elements and minifigures to represent different characters or objects. These sets blend traditional board games with LEGO's signature building elements, offering interactive and customizable gameplay experiences for fans of all ages.
2018 LEGO Sets
2018 celebrated the brick’s 60th anniversary and the minifigure’s 40th. The Wizarding World returned after a long hiatus, spanning Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. New themes included Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Unikitty!, The Powerpuff Girls, and the first wave of Overwatch, while Star Wars covered Solo-era releases. Toys-to-life title LEGO Dimensions had wrapped, and Nexo Knights ended around this time.