all of my family gatherings include games, and these are some of our favorites! from board games to word games to cards and dice, there's something for everyone here.
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Word Games
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Dice Games
Board Games
games with a board
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backgammon + checkers, and so beautiful at that! a great coffee table piece that will get tons of use
Anthropologie 2-in-1 Wooden Checkers and Backgammon Game
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This is my husband's most favorite game ever; but if you play this at a game night, it's the only game you're gonna get to!
Asmodee CATAN 6E Refresh Board Game: Strategy & Social Skills, 1 Hour Play, 3-4 Players, Includes Cards & Dice
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a classic, and a longtime favorite in our house. we always have this on hand when friends come over!
Clue Classic Mystery Board Game
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I think this one is so fun with kids (and a plus that the die never gets lost!)
Trouble Board Game
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another classic that is always a hit with kids! but beware: can be frustrating!
Classic Sorry! Board Game
Card Games
games with cards
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this is a memory game with really beautiful illustrations! great for kids and adults alike
Festival of Flowers Memory Game
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I prefer classic uno over any of the variations, and this is a super easy game to play anywhere!
UNO Card Game for Kids, Adults & Family Game Night, Original Game of Matching Colors & Numbers
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fun with adults or older kids, and great if you have a little bit more time!
Phase 10 Card Game
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this is so fun, and easy to teach to kids! a great game to take on the go.
Skip-Bo Card Game
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I loooove a trivia game, and this is great for any amount of players!
I Should Have Known That! Trivia Game: Hygge Games Party Card for 2+ Players
New Games
games that are new on the scene
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this is fun with any number of players, and really interesting across generations and ages!
Asmodee Wavelength Board Game: Creative Thinking Party Game, 2-12 Players, 30-45 Minutes Play
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I love these mystery solving immersive style games! even though you can only really play them once, I love to pass them along to friends or family once we've solved the mystery
Hunt A Killer Rideshare Homicide Board Game
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this can be a tricky one, but so interesting to see how everyone's brains work differently!
Hues & Cues Game: Strategy Board Game for 3-10 Players by The Op Games
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I haven't tried this one yet, but it looks like a lot of fun! already added to my wishlist
Ravensburger Rivers Roads & Rails Board Game
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especially fun in company with a mixture of artists and definitely-not-artists
The Op Games Telestrations 6 Player Game: Social Skills Educational Party Game, Includes Cards & Dry Erase Boards
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Jackbox games in real life? Say less! This looks like so much fun!
Wilder Games Jackbox: Fakin' It Card Game: Creative Thinking Party Game for 2-6 Players, Includes Cards & Tokens
Word Games
making and finding words
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a classic! this is always fun and never disappoints. great across a wide age range!
Scattergories Game
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A classic word game, our family loves playing this one!
Taboo Game
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another classic that often makes an appearance in our game nights!
Scrabble Classic Board Game
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I bring this literally everywhere I go and talk my friends and family into playing with me anytime I can
Bananagrams Classic Word Game
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this is a really fun one to play with a group!
Czech Games Edition Codenames Game: Social Skills, 4+ Players Party Board, Card Holder, 15-Minute Play
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I'm a fiend for boggle, and this is great to play with the whole table and not just a few people!
Winning Moves Super Big Boggle with 6x6 grid, 36 Letter Cubes, 4-min timer, 2+ players, ages 8+, Biggest Boggle Ever
Dice Games
games with dice
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A family favorite, and an easy one to take on the go too!
Yahtzee Classic Game
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Another family fav that's easy to take on the go, and a fun risk/reward kind of game!
