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Family Games for the Holidays: Thanksgiving Edition
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Love having the family over for the holidays, but need something to keep everyone occupied? Then this is the list for you! Here are my reccommendations of games for the whole family. Be sure to check out the Icebreaker section to welcome any newbies ...
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The Classics
 
For the Little Ones (Ages 3-6+)
 
For the Kiddos (Ages 7-12+)
 
For the Tweenagers (Ages 13-17+)
 
For the Grownups (Ages 18+ )
 
For Large Groups (8+ Players)

The Classics

Games that we all know and love, but may have forgotten about.

 
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UNO Card Game in Storage Tin
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Write challenges on the blocks. Player has to complete challenge before placing their block.
Jenga Wooden Blocks Stacking Game
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I always get asked to bring this game.
Telestrations | Ages 12+ | 3 - 8 Players
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Have a little extra time? Print out pics of family members and add it to the boards.
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Original Board Game
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Pro Tip: Play the game in the box so the chips don't go everywhere.
Hasbro Connect 4 Strategy Board Game
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Scrabble Board Game | Classic Crossword
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Trouble Board Game |Kids Ages 5+ | 2-4 Players
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Need to kill some time, then this one is perfect
Clue Board Game | Mystery | Ages 8+ | 2-6 P
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Sorry not Sorry
Sorry! Game
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Great for groups
Family Feud The Big Buzzer Edition Party Card Game
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The Game of Life Game | 2-4 Players| Ages 8+
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For the Little Ones (Ages 3-6+)

Perfect activity to keep the smaller ones occupied on their own. Best part? The price point is perfect to purchase a few for short attention spans. 

 
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Ages 3+ | 2-6 Players
Ravensburger Snail's Pace Race Game - Ages 3+
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Ages 3+
Memory Matching Game for Kids Ages 3-8
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Ages 4+ | 3+ Players
Pressman Charades for Kids Family Game
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Ages 6+ | 2-6 Players
Hedbanz 2023 Edition Picture Guessing Game
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Ages 4+ | 2-4 Players
Hungry Hungry Hippos Dino Edition Game
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Ages 3+ | 2 - 4 Players
Hasbro Don't Break The Ice Game for Kids
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A great way to get to know family you don't see that often
Do You Really Know Your Family? Board Game
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For the Kiddos (Ages 7-12+)

These games are a perfect mix of entertaining, but still invite a little challenge.

 
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Ages 7+ | 2-8 Players
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
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Ages 8+ | 2-4 Players (Expansion Pack Offered)
Happy Little Dinosaurs Base Game - 2-4 Players
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Ages 7+ | 3-6 Players
Spoons Game & Cards - Family Fun for Kids
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Ages 7+ | 2 Players (Rounds are fast though)
Mattel Blink Family Card Game, Travel-Friendly
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3-10 Players | Ages 10+
BAD OPINIONS Party Game - Hilarious Adult Game
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WHAT DO YOU MEME? Family Edition Game
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Ages 10+ | 4-20 Players
Herd Mentality: Hilarious Board Game
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Ages 7+ | 2-6 Players
Piggy Piggy Card Game | Family Fun for 2-6
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For the Tweenagers (Ages 13-17+)

 
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Ages 13+ | 4+ Players
Pun Intended Party Game for Pun Lovers
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3-8 Players | Ages 13+
Clarendon Games The Mole Party Game - Card Games
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Ages 13+ | 2-8 Players
FBI Knowledge Card Game | Ages 13+, 2-8 Players
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Ages 14+ | 3+ Players
DSS Games Our Family is So Weird Party Game
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Ages 13+ | 4+ Players
Hasbro Gaming Taboo Classic Party Game
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For the Grownups (Ages 18+ )

 
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3-8 Players | Ages 17+
Incohearent: Guess the Gibberish Party Game
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Ages 17+ | 4+ Players
That's What She Said Game - Party Game 17+
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2+ Players | Ages 17+
New Phone, Who Dis? Offline Text Game
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Ages 17+ | 3-8 Players
Exploding Kittens Horrible Therapist Card Game
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2-8 Players
Cards Vs Gravity Pro: Travel Bag & Extra Cards
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For Large Groups (8+ Players)

Need a game for a large group of people? I got you! 

 
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A classic party game, but make it family friendly
Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition • Main Game
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Up to 35 Players
Stellar Factory Werewolf: A Devious Party Game
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Up to 16 Players
Mindmade Debatable - Hilarious Party Game
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4 - 20 Players
Herd Mentality: Hilarious Board Game
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You Laugh You're Out Party Game - 125 Cards
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Deluxe Bingo Game Set with Wheel Cage & Balls
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8+ Players
Codenames Boardgame
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Ice Breaker Games

 
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Perfect game to get to know a new addition to the table
WE'RE NOT REALLY STRANGERS Family Card Game
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Not a game, but very good prompts to get to start a conversation
Get Closer: Table Talk Conversation Cards
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Prompta 400 Funny Conversation Cards
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TableTopics Family - 135 Conversation Cards
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Bold Card Game - 3 Decks, 300+ Questions
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