As a family of four but with extended family game nights as regular occurence, we've got a pretty good lock on what makes for a great game night!
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Favorite Go-To Games
My Kid's Picks
Strategic Board Games
Movie Lovers Game Night
Favorite Go-To Games
This one is a must-have in your game night arsenal. My boys have loved playing from elementary onward.
MindWare Qwirkle Board Game : Unknown
The favorite version of Monopoly from the boys
Monopoly Gamer : Toys & Games
This one is Nana's favorite and works well with extended family game nights. Just make sure you've got the table space!
Mexican Train Dominoes: Play Free Online
You can't ignore a classic!
Yahtzee Classic Game - Target
Small and compact, an easy and fun dice game to take with you!
Bamboozled Game
All Mario Party versions have gone through the gauntlet at our house!
Super Mario Party - Nintendo Switch
My Kid's Picks
My kids' favorite games, from when they were younger to the pre-teen and teen years we're in now - if it's on the list, we have ACTUALLY played it!
This version or really any of these brand games are my youngest's favorite!
Exploding Kittens - Target
Have to take turns, but can turn into a great competition!
Battleship - Target
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This one gets UGLY, but SO MUCH FUN!
Mattel UNO Show 'em No Mercy Card Game
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Let the giggles erupt, my boys love this game!
Kids Against Maturity
My youngest picks this one all the time. Fun cooperative game in the sense of dinosaurs vs humans.
Jurassic Park: Danger! | Board Game - BoardGameGeek
Kids like these style games, so we have multiple versions!
Exploding Minions
Surprisingly, this classic was the first pick last game night!
Scrabble Classic Board Game
My 15yo just picked this one out to add to our growing game collection!
Spin Master Jumanji 30th Anniversary
Strategic Board Games
Deck-building games, strategy games, cooperative games - if it's on the list, we have ACTUALLY played it!
It isn't as complicated as it seems when you start, and it has become the go-to game in our family! Must have 5 to play, and while our 10yo gets the concept, he's not the best at it from the strategy perspective. :)
Secret Hitler
Great game for any Potter-head!
Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™ Battle: A Cooperative Deck-Building Game
I love that you can continue to build a collection for this game, gathering more villains! And who doesn't love Disney??
Disney Villainous: The Worst Takes It All | Family Games
Got this for my Batman obsessed teen - nostalgic for parents who loved the series, fun twist on poker and Clue-esque.
Batman: The Animated Series Almost Got 'Im Card Game
Save this for when you have time, but it is definitely fun for GoT fans!!
RISK®: Game of Thrones - The Op Games
SUCH a fun game! Even just laughing at the color you THINK you're describing is fun!
Hues and Cues®
I was surprised by how much I really liked this game! On the long side, leave time for it
cthulhu board game
Can be played solo, with teams, or individuals - very story intensive with LOTS of twists and choices that make the game different every time! Great for a group that's into puzzles, clues, and a bit of verbal cosplay in Victorian London. Hubby and I ...
Penny Dreadfuls of Victorian London | Board Game
My 15yo picked out this game for us to add to our collection and play over Christmas. It was SUCH a great game for a group! We even got the expansion pack at the same time, making it extra fun. An absolute must for competitive, quick, and hilarious f...
Pillbox Games Side Effects: Unleash The Fun & Chaos Using Therapy & Medication in This Hit Card Game for 2 to 8 Players
Movie Lovers Game Night
Themed games for pop culture lovers and fans - may not have played ALL of the games, but if not, they're on our list to try!
Very fun, not terribly hard game for Harry Potter fans. Easy to learn and get into deck-building games.
Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™ Battle: A Cooperative Deck-Building Game
I played Risk for the first time ever simply because it was Game of Thrones, and now I’ve played it as nerdy date night with my husband many times!
RISK®: Game of Thrones - The Op Games
Harry Potter fans will enjoy this version of classic Clue.
Clue: Wizarding World Harry Potter Edition
As you wish! Great game for fans of The Princess Bride, and a fun game board.
Princess Bride - Target
So many different games for Potterheads!
Harry Potter : Games & Puzzles - Target
Similar setup to the Jurrassic Park game - haven't tried this one, but as a fan of the movie, it's on the wish list!
Ravensburger Jaws Board Game - Ideal Gift
Puzzle lovers of the Wizarding World should love this one!
Fantastic Beasts : Games & Puzzles - Target
This game has led to many a competitive showdown in our house. Rapid-fire gameplay that includes charades and outside-the-box methods to guess the right answers and win points.
