Summary
Board games are a great way to liven up family time.
They’re a break from the usual TV and movies, and offer something more engaging and interactive.
So, we’ve curated a list of board games that make for a great time with your children.
We’ve updated this list with a few more family friendly board games.
Best Board Games For Families
Who doesn’t love collecting Infinity Stones?
Splendor is a game about collecting jewels, with each jewel making your next move easier.
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So, it makes sense that a croccover between Marvel and Splendor would be seamless.
Introducing elements of Marvel Comics and movies into anything is a great way of getting kids interested in it.
Dixit is a great way to get the kids to channel this storytelling prowess into a game.
Ever heard a kid tell a story and wonder where all this imagination comes from?
Well, Dixit is a great way to harness that imagination into a board game.
It doesn’t get competitive until the end, when you’re tallying the scores.
When you’re feeling nostalgic for Halloween.
It also has a spooky but not scary vibe, making it a great activity for Halloween.
However, it’s unique board and fun gameplay mechanics make it a great game to play any time.
A simple game to pick up and play suitable for all the family.
Disneyhas a real talent when it comes to creating villains.
That’s a blessing and a curse.
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A blessing because it makes Disney movies that much better.
A curse because it ultimately means fans love the villains too.
Fill Those Bellies
Goats have escaped from a local petting zoo and now they’re eating everything in sight.
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Your goal in Goats' Day Out isn’t to stop them, but to help them.
Animals escaping from a zoo is usually a reason to panic.
Not when that zoo is a petting zoo, and the animals running riot are goats.
That won’t be as simple as it sounds, though.
Can A Traffic Cone Not Be A Hat?
Not all board games need to be that.
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It’s Not A Hat is the exact opposite.
All you need are the cards.
Cards are flipped over and players need to remember what’s on them.
Teach your kids about deck building and tempura in one go
A great twist on the classic card game.
is a great way to spend time with the family, especially if its sushi night.
Most kids take a while to develop a taste for sushi, and deck building.
is a great way to introduce them to both these amazing things in a fun way.
Junior spymaster
Here’s one to keep everyone on their toes.
The goofy art also helps keep it fun.
Hopefully, real spies don’t have it this bad in their line of work.
For future bird lovers
Wingspan is a beautifully designed game that’s perfect for family game night.
The goal of the game is to build the best bird sanctuary.
So, why not spend family game night trying to build a sanctuary for them?
However, nothing is more special on game night than saving the world as a family.
It requires a bit more complex strategy, so it’s ideal for kids who are a bit older.
Who knows, maybe it will also improve their spatial awareness.
Azul is not only a pretty looking game, but also requires strategy with an element of puzzle solving.
It’s a great tile-based movement board game that rewards strategic gameplay.
However, it also teaches us about the ancient Greek pantheon.
Thankfully, it includes PG-13 versions of the gods, and doesn’t mention their more ‘adventurous’ exploits.
Santorini, while being a strategy tile-based game, is pretty simple in terms of gameplay.
The aim is to be the first to get to the top of a three-story tower.
The Bobbies are here!
Scotland Yard is a simple and great game about the police chasing a criminal across London.
Azul may be the simplest looking game on this list, but I can assure you it’s not as easy as you may think. Strategically placing tiles to maximize your points is not only more difficult than it looks, but also makes for a great brain exercise for the kids. Who knows, maybe it will also improve their spatial awareness.
It doesn’t feature complicated mechanics or adult themes, so it’s perfect for older kids.
It’s also a great way to teach them about the city of London.
While Scotland Yard is about chasing down criminals, there aren’t any adult themes to it.
While this particular edition will appeal to little Marvel fans, there are plenty of editions for various interests.
And the best part?
you’re able to mix the cards in with any older deck.
The biggest appeal of Munchkin is that there’s an edition for almost every kind of interest.
And, these editions canbe mixed up to form one large game as well.
That’s a great way of piquing interest as well as keeping things fresh.
FAQ
Are board games good for families?
What is the world’s most famous board game?
Based on the number of republished editions and translations, Monopoly can be considered the most popular board game.
Which is the toughest board game in the world?
Chess is believed to be one of the toughest board games, due to its various approaches and strategies.
