Some of our favorite board games and card games we’ve been playing with the family, without super complicated rules to learn
You have to get to the other side first, and players can block each others path with the fences. Very simple to pick up but strategic and fun! 2-4 players
Quoridor - Mensa Select Wooden Strategy Game
This is like uno but for the London Underground lines
Mind the Gap Card Game
Scrabble is a classic for a reason! This is a great game and so much fun to play, boosts vocabulary and strategic thinking too
Scrabble Classic Board Game
There is also a digital version of this that you can get, soo much fun for family parties and gatherings - everyone loves this one
Big Potato Herd Mentality Board Game: Social Studies, Reading, Writing & Social Skills, 4-20 Players, 20 Min Play
This game was my favorite as a kid - still really like this one! It’s so easy to play and a lot of fun, the theme is very relatable and cute
The Game Of Life
Monopoly is another absolute classic and really fun for the whole family. There’s a lot of rules but most people already know them so it’s easy to play
Monopoly Board Game, Classic Game with Storage Tray and Larger Tokens, Family Games, Holiday Gifts for Kids, 8 and up
This is kind of a card game, kind of a board game, cause it’s dominos you lay down: easy to pick up and a lot of fun
Blue Orange Kingdomino Family Strategy Game
This game seems quite hard to find since it’s discontinued but if you’re into games and come across this just get it! It’s one of my favorites - very underrated fun and satisfying game of strategy
Callisto: The Game
For 2 player games, chess is the absolute classic and like monopoly most people already know how to play at least the basics
Game Gallery Wood Chess Set Luxe Edition
Probably the most well known and popular card game for all ages, uno is popular for a reason it’s so easy and fun
UNO Card Game for Kids, Adults & Family Game Night, Original Game of Matching Colors & Numbers
This one is on my to-buy list, the visuals are so appealing. Beautiful and fun!
HUES and CUES - Color Guessing Game 3-10 Players
So fun! This one is great for quick thinking and for those who prefer word games
USAOPOLY TAPPLE Fast-Paced Family Word Game
Hedbanz is a great party game, fun for all ages and best played with a group which is why it’s so good for parties
Spin Master Hedbanz 2023 Edition Game
Guess who is a classic for a reason, one of our favorite games and most people already know how to play
Hasbro Guess Who? Board Game with Pets Cards
Sussed games are very conversation and connection focused, easy and fun to play and helps get to know each other better. We also have the green version which is more like would you rather