These are games my family has played or play with friends and co-workers that are family friendly.
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Card Games
Board Games
video games
Educational games
Card Games
All these use cards to play.
I bought this game for ice breaker and staff building fun while working in the pharmacy. It comes with three sets of cards, two oval shaped (blue/red pill shaped)and yellow rectangle for guessing trial cards (100). You play in 2 teams, if you have an...
(May Cause) Side Effects | Board Game
I grew up playing this game. I taught my kids how to play. Now, our friends and us have skip bo play nights.
Mattel Skip-BO Card Game for Ages 7+
We got the introduced to this about three years ago. We introduce others to this strategy card games. It comes from the makers of exploding kittens. You have to pay attention to the cards the other players have put down to win.
Unstable Unicorns – UnstableGames
I grew up with uno tournaments during the long winter snow days. It kept everyone happy and working together.
Mattel Games UNO: Classic Card Game
Played this with family members, it was a lot of fun. A strategic card game as well.
Exploding Kittens Collection
This is continually played in our house and with friends. If you have not played this, you need too.
Mattel Games Phase 10 Card Game
I would lose every time I played this game. The kids loved it though.
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game
So this game is a cross between card games and board games. This is for older elementary students to play.
Spoons
Okay, I first saw this game, I thought it was freeze dried ice cream that wasn’t going to melt. I have never played it but it catches my attention.
Brain Freeze Party Game - Hilarious Family Card
This game is very fun for kids to play. I have watched kids play this for hours on end.
Spot It! game
I watched older elementary students playing this game for hours. You do keep score, so be sure to read the instructions.
Flip 7™ - 2nd Edition
If you love the book series, then this is the game for you. It has items from the book series, you have to identify.
University Games Dog Man Flip-o-Rama Card Game
I have actually used this to determine levels of spelling ability. It’s actually fun for everyone.
Teacher Created Resources SpellChecked Card Game
Board Games
These have a board and pieces of some kind.
This always brings out the competition in game night or game afternoon. A classic one that has everyone involved playing.
Hasbro Sorry! Kids Family Board Game
This game is as frequently played by both my kids, students, and youth groups. Highly recommended.
Guess Who Board Game from Milton Bradley
Played this game frequently as a kid. I still play it as an adult. It’s the original form of sorry.
Classic Parcheesi Board Game
Classic board game, it’s great for all generations to play together. Highly recommend to play it.
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Kids Board Game
I love Legos. I wish I had this game to try with my family. I definitely would suggest if you have person who loves Legos and games to try it out.
Brick Like This! 5009372 | Other | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop US
This is so much fun, and a take on a video game I use to play as a teenager. I have watch students play this. They love it.
Buffalo Games - Tetris : Toys & Games
Loved this game as kid, and love watching my kids play this game.
Hasbro Gaming Yahtzee Game, Fast-Playing Dice
My kids loved playing this with their cousins. If you have early elementary kids then I would suggest this game.
Let's Go Fishin' Game by Pressman - Original
Classic game that multiple generations can play. It brings out the competitiveness in each player.
Mattel KerPlunk Kids Game, 2-4 Players
This game has been around for decades. All ages love playing this game.
Hasbro Mouse Trap Kids Board Game
This is a classic game that should be played more. Highly recommend it for building strategy and using vocabulary words.
Scramble Board Game
Oh kids now a days have no clue how this helped my generation pass the time on rainy days. If you have not played this before, you need too.
Hasbro Gaming Perfection Game for Kids 5+
I’ve never played it but it does look fun to play.
Fast Paced Card Game for 2-6 Players
This is a classic game that makes everyone think who done it. Definitely for older elementary aged children.
Clue Board Game, Mystery Games for 2-6 Players, Family Games for Kids Ages ...
This is a fun way to build pattern recognition and analytical thinking in players.
Ravensburger Colorama
Okay, I have seen kids play this game. They seem to enjoy the game.
Bed Bugs Board Game | Classic Critter Fun
Not sure about this game, however I know people love Axetels.
A Lotta Axolotls - Lighthearted Card Game
I grew up playing this game. It sure help build vocabulary by building your memory.
Hasbro Boggle Classic Word Search Game
video games
These are video games played on gaming consoles or smart devices.
I actually played this game when it first came out. I think I cleared all the different levels over time.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation : Video Games
Currently playing this game on my phone. I love how they change themes to match the holidays. They also give you chances to earn more wild and skip cards through the game unlike the traditional card game.
Phase 10: Casual Card Game – Apps on ...
I loved playing this game when it first came out. It was really fun. If your a minions fan then this is the game for you.
Minion Rush: Running Game – Apps on ...
Tried this out in the store. It was really fun, I guess I embarrassed my family because they made me stop.
Nex Playground
Educational games
These are educational games I have used or were recommended to use.
I used this during my education studies to help determine if my students knew any of their sight words and what level they were at.
Sight Word Swat!® A Sight Words Game
I purchased this and used it during my time in education. It helped me determine where the students were at social and emotional development.
