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From Bored to Board: Recommendations for Fun Family Games
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Recently, I stumbled upon an old Monopoly set in the basement, and I remembered all the fun times I had with my brothers when we played it all summer. Board games have evolved so much over time. Today’s games are so well-crafted and well-thought-out that they help teach kids teamwork, decision-making, logic, creativity, and communication.
My kids loves board games, and we try to have regular family game nights. I love watching my kids’ eyes gleam when they are about to beat me at Uno or when my son has to draw a microscope in Pictionary.
But I'll be honest, finding games that make everyone happy is like finding the path to El Dorado! And while games like Candy Land soon lose their charm for an 8-year-old, it becomes hard to buy new games every time. And so, I have a set of criteria for the optimal family game. It should be:
🎲 Fun for grown-ups and kids of a wider age group
🗲 Quicker to set up than your morning coffee routine
⏸️ Easier to pause than your Netflix binge
🔎 Appealing to all players with a wide range of interests
However, finding a single game that satisfies your teen niece and visiting Aunt Anita might seem impossible. But, here are 5 games that our family and friends absolutely love!
Players: 2 - 5 Ages: 8+ Difficulty: Easy Lasts: 60 mins or + | Why we like: +Very broad appeal +Loads of different editions +Extremely replayable | Downside: -Theme isn't the most exciting for everyone -A bit on the expensive side |
Players: 2 - 5 Ages: 5+ Difficulty: Easy Lasts: 15-20 mins | Why we like: +Quick +Fast-paced and fun +Fairly easy to understand | Downside: -Learning time is longer -Could be addictive |
Players: 4 - 10 Ages: 7+ Difficulty: Easy Lasts: 15-30 mins | Why we like: +Easy to learn +Lots of silliness +Fast-paced | Downside: Ends quickly and kids keep wanting to play more and more rounds |
Players: 2 - 4 Ages: 8+ Difficulty: Moderate Lasts: 15-30 mins | Why we like: +Easy to learn +Beautiful pieces and artwork +Fast-paced | Downside: -Requires to focus -Only allows max 4 players |
Players: 4 - 20 Ages: 10+ Difficulty: Easy Lasts: 30 mins | Why we like: +Everyone can play +Doesn’t get outdated +Great party game | Downside: -Cards lose appeal if overused |
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