Even though we are well into the digital ages, something I hope that never gets old is the fun of playing board games. They were such a staple for me while growing up, and now I love introducing my kids to some of the best family board games out there.
Don’t get me wrong, electronics and tech are awesome, but board games are timeless and offer a unique and exciting way to disconnect so you can reconnect. They are especially a great way to pass the time when stuck inside the house or feeling bored.
In case you need some game-spiration, I put together an awesome list of 30 fun family board games to buy, all broken down by age.

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What is the best family board game?
A great way to connect with your family is to put aside the electronic devices, unless you are having a virtual tea party, and trade in some screen time for a good old fashioned game night (or day).
What are some of the top family board games?
With so many amazing game options out there, I think it’s really hard to narrow it down to only one.
Some of the best games — that never go out of style — especially since many of them have even been revamped, are classics like: Clue, Scrabble, Monopoly, Life, Trivial Pursuit, Boggle, Uno and Trouble.
Board games can mostly be played with multiple people and often a wide variety of ages can participate. Whether my kids and I are traveling (like our recent trip to Orange Lake Resort) or having a vacation at home, we always try to incorporate some new family board games.
What are fun family board games?
There is nothing wrong with a little (or a lot) of friendly competition, especially when games are involved. There are definitely some popular family board games that are a little more serious and strategic, but this post is all about FUN!
Create friendly family camaraderie, while making memories playing games like: Beat The Parents, PieFace, Hedbanz and Apples to Apples (the junior version is one of my daughter’s favorite games).
To help you get started building or adding to your family board games list and library, I have the best suggestions that you can easily purchase on Amazon, so you don’t have to go on some sort of scavenger hunt to find them.
30 Best Family Board Games To Buy Now!
These games are perfect for preschool and kindergarten aged kids. A fun way to help them develop problem solving skills, along with teaching a variety of learning concepts and skills. Mold the rainbow colored compound to look like piles of unicorn poop on the plastic playmat. Don't Step in it Unicorn makes a fun indoor activity for at home, classrooms, or outside on the grass or patio. The Crocodile Dentist game challenges kids to watch out for the silly croc's sore tooth. The best part is that this games requires no batteries and is easy to set up plus fun to play! Enjoy seeing fun pictures of all your favorite Disney characters! This is also the perfect game for Disney loving adults to join in on the fun. In this board game, players work together to get the missing cupcakes back from Grumpy Toad. Kids sing songs, act out physical activities, and identify favorite animals, foods and words. This game is perfect for ages 3 and up, so the whole family can get in on the fun. I can do that! Is designed with a variety of different random challenges, which makes each game unique, so it can be played over and over. Reinforce color learning, help develop matching skills, strategic thinking, turn-taking, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills with this board game for kids. Perfect way to learn and play! This fun game challenges kids' math skills, and helps them practice counting and numbers. Build a path with your team and collect 3 keys on a race to beat ogre to the treasure. It's a game where everyone plays together, no one is left out, and everybody has fun! This list of games has imaginative premises along with a little more strategic gameplay. They include cooperative games, where you need to work together to win, to educational games that sneakily teach kids new things. Features over 300 2-D and 3-D puzzles, from basic to tough. It's almost impossible for kids to get bored with this game. Doesn't get much better than reliving your childhood by playing this game of funny ailments without getting "buzzed"! In this version, made for younger kids, someone ate the last piece of cake and the players try to discover who did it. This version is for ages 5+ and it has a 2-sided gameboard with an advanced level on the opposite side. Take turns building the Mouse Trap while moving around the gameboard. Use the trap to capture opponents' mice. Wild, laugh out loud, electronic musical tater-tossing good time that can be played by the whole family! Kids learn critical thinking skills while laughing histerical. I love that these cards include words and pictures so younger players can participate too! Great opportunity for kids to learn about more difficult games and have a blast while developing their strategic thinking skills. This game is for 1 - 6 players, ages 10 and up, for 60 minutes of cooperative fun! It's a great "gateway" game for people who haven't played board games in a while. Experience life's most memorable moments via an exciting board game. Choose a path for a life of action, adventure, and unexpected surprises. In this hilarious game, players try to guess each other's mystery character. The Fortnite Edition board game lets 2 to 7 players claim locations, battle their opponents, and avoid the Storm to survive; the last player standing wins. This party game is hysterical as players try to stay calm while opponents try lots of different and wacky ways to get them to react. Our whole family loves this game that develops STEM skills like strategy. Easy enough for kids and still challenging for adults. Also great for individual or team play! Perfect game to enjoy with a small group. Players wear cheek retractors and speak out phrases while teammates guess what they are saying. Includes 143 family-safe phrases. Great for all ages including kids who are 8 and up. My kids and I quickly became hooked on this card game and we even travel with it! Five suited rummy style game with a rotating wild card. It's easy to learn and fun for kids and adults. These games are not only fun for all ages, including tween, teens and adults, but can also be a little educational for young adults too! Devise a Plan to capture your opponent's flag, and use your army wisely! Takes only a few minutes to learn but a lifetime to master! Simple to play and strategy is everything. Great game for ages 7 and up. This is a simple, solid, and timeless game. It takes skill, strategy, and luck. Challenge yourself or play with family and friends. Spymasters give one-word clues that can point to multiple words on the board. Teammates try to guess words of the right color while avoiding those that belong to the opposing team, and everyone wants to avoid the assassin. Codenames: win or lose, it’s fun to figure out the clues. After a secret night phase that includes changing roles, players have just 5 minutes to find a Werewolf. This game Includes a free iOS/Android app so you can play in an incredibly engaging and addictive way! You don't need to know how to be an artist for this. Simply put on the vision-altering goggles and draw! Try and get your team to guess what you're drawing before time runs out. This is the perfect game to fuel your wanderlust. Connect iconic North American cities and build train routes to earn points. Players must compete to grab the best train cards and routes before their opponents do.Fun Family Board Games for Ages 3 and up:
Hasbro Gaming Don’t Step In It Game, Unicorn Edition (Amazon Exclusive)
Hasbro Crocodile Dentist Kids Game (Amazon Exclusive)
Disney Eye Found It Board Game for Kids
Briarpatch Pete The Cat The Missing Cupcakes Game Based On The Popular Book Series
Wonder Forge Dr. Seuss Cat in The Hat Card Game
The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Toddler & Preschool Board Game
Hasbro HiHo! Cherry-O Game Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Edition
Peaceable Kingdom Race to the Treasure! Award Winning Beat the Ogre Cooperative Game for Kids
Top Family Board Games for Ages 5 and up:
Educational Insights Kanoodle Extreme | Brain Twisting 2-D& 3-D Puzzle Game for Kids, Teens & Adults | Featuring over 300 Challenges
Classic Operation Game
Clue Junior Game
Scrabble Junior Game
Mouse Trap Board Game For Kids (Amazon Exclusive)
Hot Potato Electronic Musical Passing Kids Party Game
HedBanz Game 2nd Edition The Quick Question Game of What Am I?
Good Family Board Games for Ages 8 and up:
Castle Panic
Game Of Life
Players can even adopt pets in this edition.
Guess Who Classic Game
Monopoly: Fortnite Edition Board Game
Don't Lose Your Cool Game Electronic Party Game
Sequence Game
Watch Ya' Mouth Family Edition - The Authentic, Hilarious, Mouthguard Party Game
Five Crowns Card Game
Best Board Games for Families With Teens (Ages 12 and up):
Classic Stratego Board Game
Othello Classic Game (2 Player)
Jenga Classic Game
Codenames
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Googly Eyes Game — Family Drawing Game with Crazy, Vision-Altering Glasses
Ticket To Ride - Play With Alexa
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