Looking for ways to freshen up your next family game night? Here are a few of our readers’ favorite board games to considering add to your rotation.
Editor’s note: Each of the following link to Amazon so you can learn more about each game but whenever possible please shop local and support your neighborhood toy store. Learning Tree on Western Ave is locally owned and offers a great selection of kids games, toys and puzzles. Bonus: call ahead to get help shopping and your purchases can be delivered to you curbside.
- Ticket to Ride, ages 8 & up, 2-5 players
- Catan The Board Game, ages 10 & up, 3-4 players
- Rummikub, ages 8 & up, 2-4 players
- Battleship, ages 7 & up, 2 players
- Uno Card Game, ages 7 & up, 2-10 players
- Connect 4, ages 6 & up, 2 players
- Risk Jr., ages 5 & up, 2-4 players
- Jumanji, ages 8 & up, 2-4 players
- Clue, ages 8 & up, 2-6 players
- Outfoxed, ages 5 & up, 2-4 players
- Mysterious Forest, for ages 6 & up, 2-4 players
- Zombie Kids Evolution, ages 7 & up, 2-4 players
- Cauldron Quest, for ages 6 & up, 2-4 players
- 7 ate 9 Card Game, for ages 8 & up, 1-4 players
- Kings in the Corner, ages 7 & up, 2-6 players
- Mexican Train Dominoes, ages 6 & up, 2-8 players
- Tenzi Dice Party Game, for ages 7 & up, 2-4 players
- Prime Climb, for ages 10 & up, 2-4 players
- Spoons, for ages 7 & up, 3-6 players
Best suited for preschoolers
- Yeti in my Spaghetti, 4 & up, 2 or more players
- Sequence for Kids, ages 3-6, 2-4 players
- Candyland, ages 3 & up, 2-4 players
- Hoot Owl Hoot, ages 4-8, 2-4 players
- Feed the Woozle, ages 3 & up, 2-5 players
- Concept Kids Animals, ages 4 & up, 2-12 players
Thank you to all the families that shared their insights. Love a game not included here? Email us at tips@metrofamilymagazine.com or comment below to tell us about your family’s favorite board games.
