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Must-Have Board Games for Family Game Night
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items Nothing beats a good board game night—whether it’s strategy, laughs, or a little friendly competition. I’ve rounded up the best board games that are actually fun (no boring duds here!). From quick party games to deep strategy favorites, this list has... (There's no crying in Monopoly!) 🎲
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Games
Two player Games
Cooperative Games
Ages 4-99
Escape Rooms
Travel games
Games
I'm doing mine with the kids.
The Adventure Challenge Friends Edition
This game looks so fun. I just got it (on sale) but I have about 20 other games I've bought over black friday sales so it's gotta wait.
Funscripted
It takes a while to learn what your faction does. I recommend picking a faction and always begging your family to let you play it…otherwise you'll have to figure it out every time. Be prepared to spend an afternoon playing. Very skill based!
Root is a long game, but very fun!
Comes with a cup and “ice cubes”. We are a pretty tight family so found this game loads of fun. Best played with people you know or people who like you. Ha!
Really? How Well Do They Know You? Game
Two player Games
Perfect for just two people or take turns playing the winner. There IS a LOT of skill involved and my kids hardly ever beat me. I challenge you to a play!
Connect 4 is one of my favorite games.
I've only played this with my teenage son, who won every round. But we really enjoyed it. There's a lot of skill involved in order to win but it's fast paced and moves quickly.
Compile: Fun Two-Player Card Game
Cooperative Games
I LOVED IT!!!! I'm saving it do next year. I think I'll have forgotten it by then. PERFECT stocking stuffer. I'm buying the rest too!!
Escape Room in Your Pocket | Kringle Caper (Mini Escape Room)
We played it in the car on a recent long trip. Kept everyone involved and off electronics. I HIGHLY recommend this game!!
Medical Mysteries is such a unique and fun game!!!
Everyone works together to do specific tasks. If you succeed, you move up a level. It's such a unique game and so much fun!! Get players who will both follow and lead because you'll need both.
I LOVE the Crew. It was my favorite game of 2024.
Ages 4-99
Several people can play. It's face paced and the game goes quickly. There are multiple versions within each game so you never have to get bored with playing it the same way.
Spot it! - All Versions Available
It comes with most things you need. The premise is you bet on doing the activity as many times as you think you can in the alloted time. Everyone else is also betting. The highest better has to prove it!! LOTS of laughs.
Beat That! is a family friendly game for all ages.
Escape Rooms
I like that there are three levels of difficulty. It's JUST cards. The cards give clues that you have to solve. Best with people who dont get bored easily because they usually take an hour (OR LONGER) to solve. This particular game is solvable…some escape rooms are too challenging for younger kids (and adults).
UNLOCK! Secret Adventures Escape Room Game
I played this with my 11 year old son and we got allllll the way to the end but never solved the final mystery. DRATS! Still a lot of fun from beginning to end. (My kid is a genius at this stuff so I recommend someone who understands how these things...
Box One Presented By Neil Patrick Harris is a great game! You can do this solo or with a team.
This is the BEST escape room I've ever done. So much fun. So interesting. So hard!! I did this with my 12 year old son and couldnt have solved it without him. (He was 11 when we did Box One and he has improved his skills.)
Box Two Presented By Neil Patrick Harris Game is even better than Box One!!!!
Travel games
At the beginning of a long car ride or a long dinner, hand out the cards. See who can surreptitiously do the activities. It's a lot of fun, lot of laughs.
I Made This Game Up - Someone Stole My Idea!
Quiet game that can be played anywhere, packed up and game saved to pick back up when you get back on the road. TINY pieces so probably not great for younger kids.
Battleship on the go! Easy for any age to play.
We've played this many, many times over the years. Since there is such a wide assortment, your family will surely be able to find a game they like.
Carpool Chaos: Games for Long Trips
Accessories and Misc
I love using this to keep track of the games we use. It's look Goodreads but for games!
Board Game Stats – Play tracking, collection management and ...