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Best board games to cure boredom
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items My top recs for boredom busters. Games under 1 hour (most even less than that) but that you’ll want to play over and over again!!! Good for family fun just at home or even on a trip for some quick time killers. I have many memories with these games m...
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Guyyyyys this game is an addiction. So so much fun for big groups of big age ranges. Literally have spent multiple hours in one night playing with friends
Flip 7: Press Your Luck & Strategy Card Game
Such an easy game to pick up and it VERY easily gets so competitive!! Played with ages 8+. Box says 4 player but you can play eight by doing teams. Hours and hours on this one especially as a teenager.
Dutch Blitz Card Game - Fast Paced Family
The perfect travel game for 2 players. Whether it’s a couple, or a parent/child. Cribbage is an absolute classic for a reason and if you’ve never played take this as your sign to learn!!! So addictive and fun. Great math learning for ages 7-11!!
Cribbage Board Game Set with Storage Box
This one is so so fun and honestly a good one for a group/family with all ages (7+). It’s easy and matching with a bit of strategy but you always end the game either feeling rich…. Or like you should’ve been rich and you need to try again!! So fun an...
Grandpa Beck's Cover Your Assets Card Game
Ok I know it looks childish but lowkey a crazy game to play as an adult. Gather some of your best friends on a late night and this is an easy, fun, and absolutely hilarious game. I love trying to make people laugh with the phrases I match to a pictur...
WHAT DO YOU MEME? Family Edition by Relatable
This game!!! I cannot rave about it enough. I’m pretty sure I played non-stop with my friends from ages 14-17 but I know my siblings played as well being 7+. So so much fun!!! And again really easy to play with a big group. Great for slumber parties,...
FoxMind Jungle Speed Eco Edition - Family Game
Please if you haven’t played this game just go buy it right now. ESPECIALLY to play with your kids you will not be disappointed. Word recognition and trivia mixed into trying to out speak your opponents quickly to gain the most cards. Fun for youth g...
Anomia
Ok so this one can be short or long but so good to play with any age once they can spell. Easy to bring in a bag for a fun game that accommodates lots of people!! My husband’s family’s go to for game night!!!
Quiddler Card Game for Kids - Family Fun
Newer game but plays on the theme of the classic game of RISK. Much faster and easier combat. Fun game for older kids!
Hasbro Risk Strike Cards & Dice Game, 2-5 Players
I played this as a kid ALL the time for family game night. An oldie but a goodie and great organization practice for younger ones when they play!!
Mattel Phase 10 Card Game in Storage Tin
Can’t not put this in the list. Doubled over in laughter type of fun. Play this with the whole family it’s such a fun one and beings everyone’s personalities into the game!! So good for family get togethers, or game nights!!
Mattel Apples to Apples Party Game 12+ 4-8 Players
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Only 4 players but it’s a quick game that’s very satisfying and slightly spiteful so there’s a good bit of competition. Beautiful game and also very easy to learn!!! You’ll want to play over and over I promise!
Next Move Games Azul
Another easy to learn game. Played this for the first time and I was obsesssed I think we played three games in a row. So satisfying and fun to play. Can be peaceful or wildly competitive depending how you strategize!
Carcassonne Tile Placement Strategy Board Game
Learning and fun rolled into one!! I LOVED word games as a kid and boggle is an easy one to bring with you anywhere, anytime, and play with any age!!
Big Boggle 5x5 Grid, 25 Letter Cubes
I only recently learned to play Yahtzee and I’m so glad I did I was addicted and my husband and I played every night for a week. So fun to beat others but also try to beat your own previous scores in games!!
Yahtzee Dice Game with Cup & Storage Case
We actually just taught our 3 year old to play this and she loves this game so much!! Family classic and it’s a good quick one that can be quite competitive!!
Snakes and Ladders Magnetic Travel Game