{"id":3715,"date":"2020-05-19T12:19:55","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T12:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/?p=3715"},"modified":"2020-08-24T18:50:03","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T18:50:03","slug":"best-board-games-to-play-with-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/best-board-games-to-play-with-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Board Games to Play With Your Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing kills time and brings people together as well as board games. They\u2019re infinitely versatile, so you can find one that ticks every box and helps cut down on screen time. Here\u2019s a curated list of our top picks, from classics to the best new board games for 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different types of \u201cboard\u201d games to consider, as well. Don\u2019t limit yourself to a pre-made playing field. Our board games here will also include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Card-only games<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tabletop games that don\u2019t necessarily involve a board, or which have taken some liberties with the concept of a board<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialty games that might get you drawing or singing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So roll or spin to determine your first move, and let\u2019s jump into it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Board Games for Young Kids<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Board games for 5-year-olds can be tricky. Each child may be at a different stage at that age and have their own whims and preferences. But we\u2019re confident there is at least one game here your 5-year-old will love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hasbro-Gaming-Kingdom-Adventures-Exclusive\/dp\/B00000DMF5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Candy Land<\/b><\/a><b> or <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HASBRO-GAMING-Chutes-Ladders-Board\/dp\/B00V82MG2O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Chutes and Ladders<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3870 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hasbro-gaming-candy-land-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hasbro Gaming Candy Land\" width=\"400\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hasbro-gaming-candy-land-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hasbro-gaming-candy-land-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hasbro-gaming-candy-land-1-350x230.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 3 and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These chance-based games are simple: be the first to get your playing piece from the starting point to the ending point, with a few twists, setbacks, and lucky bonuses along the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re straightforward and colorfully illustrated, a great introduction to the idea of sitting down for a friendly competition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Educational-Insights-Squirrel-Toddler-Preschool\/dp\/B00486ZVC4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game<\/b><\/a><b>, and others by <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educationalinsights.com\/shop\/games\/preschool-games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Educational Insights<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3849 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/the-sneaky-snacky-squirrel-toddler-preschool-board-games-822x1024.png\" alt=\"Educational Insights The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Toddler &amp; Preschool Board Games\" width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/the-sneaky-snacky-squirrel-toddler-preschool-board-games-822x1024.png 822w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/the-sneaky-snacky-squirrel-toddler-preschool-board-games-241x300.png 241w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/the-sneaky-snacky-squirrel-toddler-preschool-board-games-768x956.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/the-sneaky-snacky-squirrel-toddler-preschool-board-games-1234x1536.png 1234w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/the-sneaky-snacky-squirrel-toddler-preschool-board-games-1645x2048.png 1645w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/the-sneaky-snacky-squirrel-toddler-preschool-board-games-350x436.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/the-sneaky-snacky-squirrel-toddler-preschool-board-games.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 3 to 6<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This adorable little game combines playing with learning for your little one. They\u2019ll practice motor skills and their colors as they spin to collect different acorns using a cute squirrel picker-upper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they aren\u2019t the kind to settle in for a \u201ctraditional\u201d board game, this might better hold their attention.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ThinkFun-Zingo-Winning-Pre-Readers-Readers\/dp\/B01DY818JG?th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Zingo Bingo<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3850 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zingo-board-games-1024x1020.png\" alt=\"zingo-board-games\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zingo-board-games-1024x1020.png 1024w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zingo-board-games-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zingo-board-games-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zingo-board-games-768x765.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zingo-board-games-1536x1531.png 1536w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zingo-board-games-350x349.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/zingo-board-games.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 4 to 8<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think a quick round of bingo &#8212; but for children who are learning to spell, read, or count their numbers up to 12, depending on the version you get!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also helps build motor skills as children use the \u201czinger\u201d tile dispenser and place tiles on their card.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Z-Man-Games-ZM7860-First-Carcassonne\/dp\/B00JM5GT7W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>My First Carcassonne<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3851 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/my-first-carcassonne-board-games-717x1024.png\" alt=\" My First Carcassonne Board Games\" width=\"717\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/my-first-carcassonne-board-games-717x1024.png 717w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/my-first-carcassonne-board-games-210x300.png 210w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/my-first-carcassonne-board-games-768x1097.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/my-first-carcassonne-board-games-1075x1536.png 1075w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/my-first-carcassonne-board-games-1434x2048.png 1434w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/my-first-carcassonne-board-games-350x500.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/my-first-carcassonne-board-games.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 4 to 8<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a simplified version of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Z-Man-Games-ZM7860-First-Carcassonne\/dp\/B00NX627HW\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carcassonne<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212; a game people of all ages enjoy. This is meant to introduce younger players and move them up to the original and its expansions when they outgrow this one!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build out the city of Carcassonne by putting down road tiles on your turn. Players put down their pieces when a road with their color on it gets completed, and the first to place all their pieces wins.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best board games for 5 &#8211; 6-year-olds being introduced to strategy over chance, as you must plan and observe in order to score and win.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Peaceable-Kingdom-Winning-Cooperative-Matching\/dp\/B004HVKAAI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Hoot Owl Hoot<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3852 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hoot-owl-hoot-board-games-1024x751.png\" alt=\"hoot owl hoot board games\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hoot-owl-hoot-board-games-1024x751.png 1024w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hoot-owl-hoot-board-games-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hoot-owl-hoot-board-games-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hoot-owl-hoot-board-games-1536x1126.png 1536w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hoot-owl-hoot-board-games-350x257.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/hoot-owl-hoot-board-games.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 4 to 8, and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cooperative board game is simple and straightforward, but can also be played with some problem-solving strategy. It isn\u2019t a race to the finish because every player must succeed in order to win the game!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids try to help all their owls get home by drawing color cards and moving along the board before all the sun cards are drawn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitely one of the best games for 5-year-olds who hate to lose, get a little ruthless in order to win, or just don\u2019t find great joy in competition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AMIGO-CLACK-Kids-Magnetic-Stacking\/dp\/B07CN54C42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Clack!<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3853 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/clack-board-game-773x1024.png\" alt=\"clack board game\" width=\"773\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/clack-board-game-773x1024.png 773w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/clack-board-game-226x300.png 226w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/clack-board-game-768x1018.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/clack-board-game-1159x1536.png 1159w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/clack-board-game-1546x2048.png 1546w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/clack-board-game-350x464.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/clack-board-game.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 5 and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple matching game that\u2019s over in a few minutes but can be played again and again. It incorporates speedy reflexes and the added fun of stacking up magnets with a satisfying clack! Just roll two dice for shape and color, and then scramble to find tiles with a match on them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although kids will have fun playing together or with an adult, honestly, small groups of any age can have fun playing amongst themselves.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Board Games for Older Kids and Teens<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to reviews, you can take some of these age ratings with a grain of salt. Use your best judgment to decide what\u2019ll work for your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bananagrams-BAN001\/dp\/1932188126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Bananagrams<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3854 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bnananagrams-board-game-1024x504.png\" alt=\"Banananagrams board game\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bnananagrams-board-game-1024x504.png 1024w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bnananagrams-board-game-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bnananagrams-board-game-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bnananagrams-board-game-1536x756.png 1536w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bnananagrams-board-game-350x172.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bnananagrams-board-game.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 7 and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sort of like freeform Scrabble. You\u2019re in a race to arrange all your letter tiles first. This quick, competitive game is a classic family favorite.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since speed wins and not a high score, this game shouldn\u2019t be intimidating for anyone who\u2019s otherwise not big on word games.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Unstable-Unicorns-TEE3678UUBSG1-Base-Game\/dp\/B07BMLQBM1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Unstable Unicorns<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3855 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/unstable-unicorns-board-game-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Unstable unicorns board game\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/unstable-unicorns-board-game-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/unstable-unicorns-board-game-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/unstable-unicorns-board-game-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/unstable-unicorns-board-game-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/unstable-unicorns-board-game-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/unstable-unicorns-board-game-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/unstable-unicorns-board-game.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 13 and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like some of the best, this card game is based on personal strategy and tons of sabotage. The goal is to be the first to collect seven unicorn cards while everyone attempts to hinder one another and destroy other people\u2019s unicorns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cards are plentiful with multiple expansions. If you like funny board games, you should enjoy the illustrations and card abilities, a mix of cute, hilarious, and formidable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Monopoly-Fortnite-Board-Inspired-Video\/dp\/B07GX1DS6R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Monopoly: Fortnite Edition<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Monopoly-E5066-Frozen\/dp\/B07MTYQMFQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Monopoly: Frozen 2 Edition<\/b><\/a><b>, or <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/brilliantmaps.com\/monopoly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>whatever<\/b><\/a><b> version <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/monopoly.hasbro.com\/en-us\/toys-games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>floats<\/b><\/a><b> your <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=monopoly&amp;i=toys-and-games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>boat<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3856 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monopoly-fortnite-edition-board-game-1024x678.png\" alt=\"monopoly fortnite edition board game\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monopoly-fortnite-edition-board-game-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monopoly-fortnite-edition-board-game-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monopoly-fortnite-edition-board-game-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monopoly-fortnite-edition-board-game-1536x1017.png 1536w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monopoly-fortnite-edition-board-game-350x232.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monopoly-fortnite-edition-board-game.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortnite, ages 13 and up. Frozen 2, ages 8 and up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monopoly is a cutthroat game of money management with long playtimes, which can be too frustrating for some. But special editions may change up gameplay or at least add new interest for kids and teens (and adults) alike.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If these two choices aren\u2019t the right fit, there is inevitably something perfect out there. Its gigantic lineup is part of what keeps Monopoly relevant and one of the top board games even in 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Board Games for the Whole Family<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We realize the previous section may leave something to be desired. Big kids and teens are old enough to have fun with everyone, so these greatest hits should work well. From the little ones to great-aunt Caroline, everyone can indulge in one of these family game night ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=checkers+and+chess+set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Checkers and Chess<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3857 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chess-and-checkers-set-1024x965.png\" alt=\"chess and checkers set\" width=\"1024\" height=\"965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chess-and-checkers-set-1024x965.png 1024w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chess-and-checkers-set-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chess-and-checkers-set-768x724.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chess-and-checkers-set-1536x1448.png 1536w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chess-and-checkers-set-350x330.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chess-and-checkers-set.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 5 and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classic board games are classics for a reason. Learn once and play for a lifetime.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Spontuneous-Talent-Required-Family-Adults\/dp\/B004LO2AIG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Spontuneous<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3858 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/spontuneous-board-game-1024x949.png\" alt=\"Spontuneous board game\" width=\"1024\" height=\"949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/spontuneous-board-game-1024x949.png 1024w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/spontuneous-board-game-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/spontuneous-board-game-768x712.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/spontuneous-board-game-1536x1423.png 1536w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/spontuneous-board-game-350x324.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/spontuneous-board-game.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 8 and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The youngest kids may not have the musical vocabulary to participate, but they\u2019ll probably try and will definitely get a kick out of watching everyone else.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this game, you come up with a list of specific words in order to stump the other players. They need to quickly think of a song containing that word and start singing it first in order to advance on the board.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, complete surprise challenges if you land on them or be forced to move back! The first to reach the finish wins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B010LAUDIM\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Cranium (Cadoo)<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3859 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cranium-board-game-1024x1004.png\" alt=\"cranium-board-game\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cranium-board-game-1024x1004.png 1024w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cranium-board-game-300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cranium-board-game-768x753.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cranium-board-game-1536x1505.png 1536w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cranium-board-game-350x343.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cranium-board-game.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 10 and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a board game built on creativity and willingness. The object is simply to circle the board to win, but along the way, you\u2019ll be tasked with trivia, charades, drawing and sculpting challenges, and solving brain teasers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cadoo variant is a simpler version aimed at including kids, but they can certainly join in a regular 3-in-1 game as well, and they should find few problems. Though it is marketed as being for ages 16 and up, it\u2019s family-oriented and definitely one of the best family games available.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mattel-Games-Official-Amazon-Exclusive\/dp\/B07P6MZPK3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Uno<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3860 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/uno-board-game-880x1024.png\" alt=\"uno board game\" width=\"880\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/uno-board-game-880x1024.png 880w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/uno-board-game-258x300.png 258w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/uno-board-game-768x893.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/uno-board-game-1321x1536.png 1321w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/uno-board-game-1761x2048.png 1761w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/uno-board-game-350x407.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/uno-board-game.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 7 and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still one of the best family games in 2020, Uno is a classic card game of matching colors and numbers. Be the first one to call out with one card left in their hand, using special action cards to help you save yourself and sabotage other players. Simple fun, but surprisingly intense.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there are plenty of (somewhat mediocre) novelty versions, reviews attest that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mattel-Games-GDR44-Flip-Card\/dp\/B07JKB2H59\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uno Flip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is worth playing for a little change of pace.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/MindWare-MDS-32016W-Qwirkle-Board\/dp\/1933054395\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Qwirkle<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3861 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/qwirkle-board-game-949x1024.png\" alt=\"qwirkle board game\" width=\"949\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/qwirkle-board-game-949x1024.png 949w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/qwirkle-board-game-278x300.png 278w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/qwirkle-board-game-768x829.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/qwirkle-board-game-1424x1536.png 1424w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/qwirkle-board-game-1898x2048.png 1898w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/qwirkle-board-game-350x378.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/qwirkle-board-game.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 6 and up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tile-based tabletop game where you can proceed by matching color or shape. The highest score wins after all the tiles have been played.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straightforward and simple enough that new players and kids can easily catch on, while still being engaging and enjoyable for everyone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Board Games for Adults to Pass the Time<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families come in all shapes and sizes &#8212; perhaps yours currently includes only adults. You can still have a healthy appetite for new board game ideas!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might find one of those family fun board games a perfect fit, or you may be looking for something slightly different. These are just a few examples of adult player favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wizards-Coast-266330000WOC-Betrayal-House\/dp\/B003HC9734\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Betrayal at House on the Hill<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3862 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/betrayal-at-house-on-th-hill-1024x968.png\" alt=\"Betrayal at house on the hill\" width=\"1024\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/betrayal-at-house-on-th-hill-1024x968.png 1024w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/betrayal-at-house-on-th-hill-300x284.png 300w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/betrayal-at-house-on-th-hill-768x726.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/betrayal-at-house-on-th-hill-1536x1452.png 1536w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/betrayal-at-house-on-th-hill-350x331.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/betrayal-at-house-on-th-hill.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 12 and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone selects characters and begins building out your own haunted mansion with playing tiles, exploring and facing dangers, and finding items. As things progress, one of your own players becomes the big bad &#8212; figure out how to defeat them and escape with your lives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This expansive, cooperative horror storyboard game may be a hit or a miss. Everyone has to be on the same page to make this one work. It has a long playtime, a complex set-up, and involves referring to the playbook as the \u201chaunt\u201d scenario progresses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it also has high replayability, with multiple scenarios and conclusions\u2014a great way for enthusiastic and dedicated players to kill a few hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Plan-Games-Azul-Board-Game\/dp\/B077MZ2MPW\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Azul<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3863 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/azul-board-game-845x1024.png\" alt=\"Azul board game\" width=\"845\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/azul-board-game-845x1024.png 845w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/azul-board-game-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/azul-board-game-768x931.png 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/azul-board-game-1267x1536.png 1267w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/azul-board-game-1689x2048.png 1689w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/azul-board-game-350x424.png 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/azul-board-game.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 8 and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quick, simple, and satisfying tile placement board game. It was an award winner in 2018 and still one of the must-have board games of 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compete for the high score by selecting and arranging tiles on your playing board. Patterns earn extra points, and unusable pieces will detract from your total. Use strategy to get good tiles for yourself without letting your opponent do the same.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Days-Wonder-DO7201-Ticket-Ride\/dp\/0975277324\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Ticket to Ride<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3864 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ticket-to-ride-board-game-973x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ticket to ride board game\" width=\"973\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ticket-to-ride-board-game-973x1024.jpg 973w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ticket-to-ride-board-game-285x300.jpg 285w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ticket-to-ride-board-game-768x808.jpg 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ticket-to-ride-board-game-350x368.jpg 350w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ticket-to-ride-board-game.jpg 1423w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ages 8 and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build routes across the board by completing and claiming railways, connecting cities, and earning points. Get bonus points for different challenges like longest route, or completing a specified route between two cities &#8212; but be careful. You\u2019ll lose points for leaving a challenge undone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue to add to the experience with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ticket+to+ride&amp;i=specialty-aps&amp;srs=2588167011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different expansion packs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that add new places and the occasional new gameplay mechanic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Takeaway\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, the best family games to play are ones you\u2019ll all enjoy. That specific game may not be here, but we hope you\u2019ll use some of these suggestions to guide your search and narrow down your choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A board game is just a chance to have fun, create fond memories, and give yourselves new opportunities to spend time together. It&#8217;s also perfectly suitable to give as a <a href=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/10-gift-ideas-for-boyfriend\/\">present to your boyfriend<\/a>, family members or friends. Hopefully, you found something new to try out and love, but the tried and true favorites will work just as well in the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Nothing kills time and brings people together as well as board games. They\u2019re infinitely versatile, so you can find one that ticks every box and helps cut down on screen time. Here\u2019s a curated list of our top picks, from classics to the best new board games for 2020. There are different types of \u201cboard\u201d &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/best-board-games-to-play-with-your-family\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Best Board Games to Play With Your Family<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3806,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":null},"categories":[30],"tags":[120],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3715"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3715"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3715\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3806"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}