Planning a staycation and need some ideas? Or maybe you'll be hosting a games night. These are some of my favourite board games! The recommendations include affiliate links - I'll earn a small commission if you purchase using these links.
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One of my favourite board games - easy to play and good for anyone aged 10+
CATAN Board Game - Strategy Game
Good for developing motor control in kids. For ages 4+.
Let's Go Fishin'
Perfect for younger players as it doesn't require strategy - just observation
Guess Who? People & Pets Board Game Edition
16+
Perfect for Marvel fans. This is a co-operative game but is more complicated than others on this list so isn't for younger children. You can buy additional decks for an almost endless number of scenarios.
Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game
For adults with a dark sense of humour - this one is great for a get together with friends.
Cards Against Humanity
I love pub quizzes, and this is the closest I can get at home!
Trivial Pursuit Classic Edition
8+
A more family-friendly version of the classic game for ‘horrible people’!
Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition • Ages 8+
There are lots of great things about this one - you can change the difficulty to even out kids and adult players, and using an app you can even play against people in a different location.
Outsmarted - Live Quiz Show Board Game
Don't choose between drawing, quiz and music games - play all of them in one with Cranium!
Cranium
One of the all-time greats, but choose your players carefully or you may end up falling out!
Monopoly
Another co-operative game, although the theme won't be for everyone
Pandemic Board Game - Strategy for Ages 8+
A great introductory game - build train lines between cities to win.
Ticket to Ride
13+
Teams compete to guess a word - expect lots of noisy fun!
Hasbro Gaming Taboo Party Board Game
With beautifully illustrated cards, this one is strategic but simultaneously relaxing
Wingspan - Award-Winning Strategy Board Game
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Ideas for people who are new to playing board games.
The Best Beginner Board Games for Adults
This article gives recommendations by type of game, e.g. for beginners, for 2 players etc.
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