10 Best Family Games for Family Game Night
Family game night is one of my favorite ways to build great memories as a family. Some of my favorite, and most hilarious, memories from my own childhood are playing games with my family. Playing games together as a family builds important life skills like knowing how to work together as a team, creative problem solving, and using strategies. Playing games as a family also gives you the chance to laugh together, learn together, and work together.
FamilyFun Magazine sent me this awesome list of the year’s 10 Best Family Games! Check them out!
10 Best Family Games
1. RALLY UP
Race to match up the most cards in categories like “plants” and “pastries” before your opponent does. One family upped the stakes by pitting the adults against the kids. Why you’ll love it The brightly colored playing cards are a sly way to get kids to learn about new landmarks, foods, and plants. Ages 6+. $13; blueorangegames.com
2. YOGA SPINNER
Hold as many poses for ten seconds as you can in this fun fitness game. Earning a card of each color is harder than it sounds when you have to balance on one leg with your hands above your head! Why you’ll love it Haven’t had a chance to get to a yoga class? Now’s your chance to prep, and your kids are sure to get a kick out of seeing how flexible their parents are. Ages 5+. $15
3. DRAGONWOOD
Collect cards featuring creatures and charms as you travel through an enchanted forest, facing the wrath of ogres and goblins on your way. One mom said her son enjoyed defeating the creepiest enemies first. Why you’ll love it The role-playing game’s illustrated cards are great for expanding your child’s imagination. Ages 8+. $15; gamewright.com
Even if word games aren’t your family’s forte, you’ll get hooked on this classic’s “hot potato” spin. You’ve got 10 to 20 seconds (depending on what mode you choose) to create a word from letters that pop up on the handheld unit. Why you’ll love it Say goodbye to getting stuck with a bad batch of letters! You get new ones every round. Ages 8+. $20; hasbrotoyshop.com
Move the 3D puzzle pieces around to find the pigs safe homes away from the big bad wolf. Why you’ll love it: One mom said the easy-to-setup game was a “great teaching activity” for developing spatial skills and brings the classic fairy tale to life. Ages 3+, $25;smartgamesusa.com
6. APPLE POP
Fling the red, yellow, and green apple balls out of the tree in hopes of getting three of the same color in a row. Why you’ll love it Kids who can’t sit still when playing Monopoly will enjoy this high-energy game that gives fine motor skills a workout. Ages 5+. $17; toysrus.com. (Psst: right now this game is under $6 on Amazon.com!)
7. COMOTION!
CoMOTION is the new generation of charades. Race against the clock and your opponents, in this fast and furious game of Team charades. Players throw the dice, pick a card and act out a word or phrase. Sound too simple? Here is the catch: you may be going head-to-head with all of your opposing teams, acting out different words all at the same time! The quicker your team guesses, the greater your chances to win. Ages 6+. $30; Amazon.com
With a plastic crane strapped to your head (or hand), take turns building structures before time runs out. Rack up points by placing as many pieces down as you possibly can. Why you’ll love it The competitive spirit of the game makes players forget they look like lunatics with their new headpieces. Ages 8+. $35; usaopoly.com
9. DOHDLES!
Sculpt everything from a feather to a beret out of clay for others to guess. The other players get to ask you yes or no questions about your creations. Why you’ll love it Get ready to laugh! One mom said, “Some of the sculptures put you at a loss of words and make you wonder where you went wrong as a parent.” Ages 10+. $40; thamesandkosmos.com
10. DINOSAUR ESCAPE
The Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, and Triceratops need to get to Dinosaur Island before the puzzle volcano explodes! Why you’ll love itKids have to use memory skills to find the right tokens, and they prove their teamwork skills because players work together to rescue their new prehistoric pals. Ages 4+. $18; peaceablekingdom.com
I hope you put some of these Best Family Games on your list for your own family game nights!
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