Having family & friends over is not atypical, on the contrary, this is why we must be prepare and own several game boards that will accommodate kids of different ages. Below find a few of our favorite board games perfect for family gatherings and/or as presents for your kiddos and/or their friends. These games will keep younger kids engaged & entertained and older ones interested.
My Best Board Games for Family Game Night!
Candy Land – is ideal for 2-4 players, Candy Land is a colorful way for a preschooler to experience the joy of game play. The game teaches color recognition and matching while reinforcing the lesson of taking turns and being a gracious winner or loser.
Connect 4 Game – Which kid can resit a game of Connect 4? This game is perfect for kids ages 6 years and up, be sure that older kids will have fun as well. Challenge a friend to rule the grid in Connect 4 Classic Grid, the game where strategy drives the competition! Connect 4 is ideal for 2 players, if you have more than two players consider purchasing an extra set.
Jenga classic game – It’s the classic block-stacking, stack-crashing game of Jenga. How will you stack up against the law of gravity? Stack the wooden blocks in a sturdy tower, then take turns pulling out blocks one by one until the whole stack crashes down. Is your hand steady enough to pull out the last block before the tower collapses? Jenga is recommended for ages 8 and up.
Monopoly – There is a Monopoly game for every taste and age for every member of the family. This 2 to 8 game board is perfect for ages 8 and up and it is full of fun for the entire family. Own it all as a high-flying trader in the fast-paced world of real estate. Tour the city for the hottest properties: sites, stations and utilities are all up for grabs. Invest in houses and hotels, then watch the rent come pouring in. Make deals with other players and look out for bargains at auction—there are many ways to get what you want. And for really speedy dealers, use the speed die for a quick and intense game of Monopoly.
Clue The Classic Edition – Clue is ideal for ages 8 to 20, so this games will endure the test of time. For generations, Mr Boddy has met his end at the hand of one of six legendary suspects in the classic detective game, CLUE. Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, Miss Scarlett and Colonel Mustard are all here in Boddy Mansion. One of them has done away with Mr Boddy, but in which of the nine rooms (perhaps the Library, or Lounge, or Conservatory)? And which of the six weapons was used to commit this dastardly dead(the wrench, the rope, or maybe the trusty ol’ lead pipe)? Collect the right clues, make the right deductions, to determne who? where? which weapon? and you will solve the mystery and win the game.