I used to hate playing games because I could never understand the rules easily. As the years have gone on, I have warmed up to games a bit but am still pretty picky on what I will play. Here are a few of my favorites with rules that are not complicat...
My #1 favorite game right now and I don't say that lightly. I don't care much for games but my collection has grown slowly over the years and this one is a new favorite as of July 2025
Triominos
I really like word games I guess! This is a fast paced game that can be easy for any age to play
The Original TAPPLE - Fast-Paced Family Game
Learned this one at girls camp a few summers ago and have been so excited to own it and play it with others.
Just One | Board Game
This is such a cute game and fun with a group of friends
What's The Point? The Cactus Card Game
Stand up to play this game because you will be moving around a bit
Happy Salmon | Party Card Game
Such a fun and easy game to learn. They have a travel version too
Pass The Pigs by Winning Moves Games USA
I have a few of these party packs and like to add a new one to my collection every year or so. They do have sales. It's been a blast playing these with family and friends and can be played in any state. Just hook your laptop up to the TV and you're ...
Jackbox Games
This is a good game of training your ear to listen for what someone is trying to say. I love playing this with family & friends. Lots of laughing
Mattel Mad Gab : Toys & Games
I have a few of these party packs and like to add a new one to my collection every year or so. They do have sales. It's been a blast playing these with family and friends and can be played in any state. Just hook your laptop up to the TV and you're ...
Jackbox Games
I've tried this with different flavors of whipped cream in a can and that makes it a bit exta fun!
Pie Face! Game
I grew up playing this with my dad and sister at night after the younger kids went to bed. So many fun memories. One is trying to get my car full of kids that were all girls. Ha!
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life Game
This is the version I played when I was a kid and I got really pretty good at winning!
Skip-Bo card game
I played Mexican train pretty much only during Christmas as a teen at my grandparents house with the other adults. Then I grew up and got my own set and enjoy playing it on occasion.
Spin Master Games, Double Twelve Dominoes Set in Storage Tin, for Ages 8+
Friends taught me to play this game and it was easy enough for me to understand and I had a fun time playing it
Mantis | A Colorfully Cutthroat Card Game
I learned this game from my friend Kirsten this past July and liked it so much I bought one for myself! A good thinking / strategy game that doesn't take too long to play