Explore these family board game night ideas!
Looking for a fun way to connect with your family that doesn’t include digital devices?
Family board game night!
That’s right, my friend! Unplug and engage with one another in a fun, entertaining way that may foster teamwork, stimulate problem-solving skills, and create a space for laughter and conversation.
So, whether you’re looking to introduce a new tradition or want to add new games to your collection – this guide will provide you with a variety of board game ideas that are perfect for all ages and interests.
Best Family Board Game Night Ideas
1. Headbanz
This is our absolute favorite board game right about now! Instructions are quite clear and within minutes of opening the box, you and your family can begin playing.
Each player picks a card and then asks yes/no questions to figure out what their card is. It’s a great game that allows kids to analyze the answers they are getting from the questions they ask to decipher what they are.
2. Ticket to Ride First Journey
You and your family members would embark on a journey across North America, collecting train cards and claiming railway routes to connect cities and complete tickets. As a mom, I really love this game because it encourages strategic thinking and planning while providing a fun and competitive experience.
Hope you and your family have a fun time playing this game.
3. Guess Who?
If I recall correctly, Guess Who was one of the very first board games I introduced my kids to. To this day, we still love this game as a family. We usually pair up to play this game.
I like this game a lot because it helps kids be mindful of the questions they are asking the other team while paying attention to what questions are being asked of them.
4. Beat The Parents
This is one of the new board games to our collection, but we had so much fun as a family the last time we played it that I wanted to add it to this list of best family board game night ideas.
I have to admit some of the questions are a bit difficult but that’s a good thing because it encourages learning and growing.
If your kids love Marvel, Star Wars, and all things Disney they will be in for a treat with all the trivia questions.
The challenge cards are also fun and I think they were my kids’ favorite!
5. Do You Really Know Your Family?
How well do you know each member of your family?
This is the perfect game to bond as a family while getting to know each other better. (And yes, there are still things you don’t know about your kids and spouse and this game will prove that to you.)
We also have so much fun playing this game! Super easy to play and involves tons of laughter!
6. Double Ditto
This is the one game that you will always pull out when the extended family is visiting because it adds that extra layer of fun and good times! This game is loved by both young kids and adults.
7. The Uzzle Stack Royale
My Lego-loving kids always have a blast with this game!
8. Monolopy
Of course, we can’t forget the old classic – Monopoly!
I loved playing this game as a child and it was definitely an early introduction game for both of my kids. To this day, I vividly remember my then 6-year-old beating us to this game.
I love this game because it teaches my kids about entrepreneurship, investment, and spending money wisely, Lifeskills that will take them a long way!
9. MindWare Qwirkle
If you’re looking for a fun way to build your child’s math fluency then this should be your go-to game!
This is also a great game to help your child stay focused on building on their concentration and decision-making skills.
10. The Game of Life
Lifeskills are a big part of our homeschooling curriculum and the game of life is a fantastic board game to help kids make wise choices in life.
11. I should have know that!
This is a nice trivia game to prove to your kids that you don’t know it all and are still learning and growing alongside them. (At least that’s what I tell myself!) 😂
12. Matching Board Games
Even though my kids are 10 and 7 we still have so much fun with these matching board games. It’s great to help them with memory retention. We’ve gone through a few different character-matching games in the last few years.
13. Tapple
If you are looking for fun and engaging ways to help your kids develop their vocabulary fluency – this is the game to do just that!
14. Taco vs Burrito
So, I’m cheating here, because this is a card game rather than a board game but it’s been quite a fave among our family and I bet it will be just as much fun with yours. Very similar to UNO but plays for a shorter period.
This game doesn’t take a whole lot of time to play and makes a great morning basket item. Perfect for helping kids with strategic thinking and modeling that even when you are losing it’s 100% possible to make a comeback and win. #lifelesson
15. Mouse Trap
This classic game made its way into our stack of board games and I was thrilled to introduce this game to my kids (as I played this game numerous times as a child myself.)
It’s fun and engaging and will challenge your kids to move around the board without getting trapped. Do you think it’s possible?
Other Board Games We Love As A Family
Conclusion
Adding board games into your family routine can be a wonderful way to strengthen bonds, create lasting memories, and enjoy quality time together.
So, whether you’re strategizing in a competitive game, working together in a cooperative challenge, or laughing through a light-hearted party game, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Go ahead, gather your loved ones, pick out a game, and let the fun and laughter begin.
Happy game night!
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