Board games have been a favorite in our house ever since my daughters were old enough to start playing them. Our little family of four has made a lot of memories playing board games throughout the years.
The games we play might change, but not our love for playing them. I’ve learned that we like some more than others, so today, I’m sharing some games with you that have been consistent favorites of our family.
Here’s twenty of the best family board games of all time, including the best ages for each game:
1. Don’t Bee Last
This fast-paced card game is a fun pick for family game night, especially when you have a mix of ages playing. It’s completely language-free — using colors and shapes instead of words — which makes it easy for younger kids to jump in without needing to read. Rounds are quick at 10-20 minutes and the “bee card” adds a surprise twist that keeps everyone on their toes. Best for ages 6 and up. Great for 2-6 players.
2. Do You Really Know Your Family?
Filled with fun challenges and questions, this game is designed to help families learn more about each other. It’s a super fun way to test how well you really know your family members. Best for ages 7 and up.
3. Ticket to Ride
Race to build your train routes across iconic American cities in this award-winning board game. We love this one and it also happens to be one of the top-rated family games on Amazon! Best for ages 8 and up.
4. Kingdomino
Build your kingdom by collecting land tiles, from wheat fields to mountains. A simple yet strategic game perfect for families. It recommends this game for ages 8 and up, but younger players can learn with some extra guidance at first.
5. Cards Against Humanity (Family Edition)
A family-friendly version of the popular Cards Against Humanity, where players fill in the blanks of funny sentences. It’s light-hearted and always gets some good laughs out of our family. Best for ages 8 and up, or any child that can read on their own. Younger players that can’t read can always pair up with a parent.
6. Blank Slate
A fun word association game where players complete the phrase on a word cue card and try to guess the same word as another player. It’s great for family bonding and fun to see which person in your family you match with the most. Best for ages 8 and up, or children that can read and write.
7. Sorry!
A classic, family-friendly game where players race to move their pieces around the board. With its “Sorry!” cards that send other players back, this game is all about strategy and luck. Good for all ages! All you need to know how to do is count.
8. Exploding Kittens
A fast-paced, humorous card game where the goal is to avoid drawing an exploding kitten. It’s quick to learn and full of laughs. Perfect for casual fun. Best for ages 7 and up.
9. Monopoly Junior – We love the Bluey Edition, but there are lots of other fun themes too.
Monopoly Junior is a fun, kid-friendly version of the classic Monopoly game, perfect for young players. With simplified rules, smaller properties, and colorful tokens, it’s a great introduction to the world of Monopoly. Recommended for kids ages 5 and up.
10. Dixit (Disney Edition)
Dixit is a creative storytelling game where players use beautifully illustrated Disney cards to describe and guess scenes from Disney movies. It’s a fun, family-friendly game that sparks imagination and offers a fun twist on the classic Dixit. Says recommended for ages 8 and up, but I think younger players can play with some additional help at first.
11. Eye Found It! Card Game (Disney Pack)
It’s a fun game to find hidden objects in colorful Disney-themed scenes. We especially love this one because it’s easy to bring with us anywhere. We like to take it on trips and to restaurants to play before eating. Perfect for all ages.
12. Candyland
Candyland is a classic, simple board game that’s perfect for young children. It’s the first game both my daughters learned how to play. With colorful paths, easy-to-understand rules, and no reading required, it’s the perfect introduction to board games, teaching kids about turn-taking and basic counting. Ages 3 and up.
13. Azul Board Game
Azul is an award-winning board game that challenges players to create amazing tile mosaics while making strategic decisions and competing for high scores. It’s a super fun and engaging game to play with friends and family. Best for ages 8 and up.
14. Jenga
Players take turns pulling wooden blocks from a tower and balancing them on top. The game ends when the tower collapses. It’s simple, exciting, and perfect for playing with family and friends. Best for ages 5 and up.
15. The Uzzle
This fast-paced matching game turns pattern-spotting into a race. Players flip, spin, and merge cards to be the first to build an identical set of 5 patterned blocks. With 100 puzzles split across 4 difficulty levels, it’s easy to dial in for the room: levels 1-2 keep younger kids competitive, while 3-4 give the adults something to actually think about. Rounds move fast and the rules take less than five minutes to learn, so it’s a great pick when you want something the whole family can jump into without a long setup. Best for ages 4 and up. Great for up to 4 players (more with extra sets).
16. Trekking the National Parks
Explore U.S. national parks in this educational and fun game. Players collect memories by visiting parks and learning about nature along the way. The game features beautiful photos, high-quality pieces, and is easy to learn with short videos explaining the rules. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
17. Hedbanz
Hedbanz is a fun, fast-paced guessing game where players wear a card on their head and ask yes-or-no questions to figure out what it is. We always have fun with this one. It’s a good one for all ages too!
18. Five Crowns Card Game
It’s a unique twist on the classic rummy card game. Five Crowns is fun, easy to learn and compact, making it a great travel game too. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
19. Trivial Pursuit (Family Edition)
A trivia game that brings together all ages with questions on a variety of topics, from pop culture to history. It’s a classic for a reason. Best for ages 8 and up.
20. Skyjo Card Game
Skyjo is a fun and fast-paced card game where players try to collect the fewest points by swapping and flipping cards. With simple rules and quick rounds, it’s perfect families with children of all ages. Says it’s best for ages 8 and up, but many people agreed younger children can also play this.
Those are some of our family’s favorite board games we’ve enjoyed over the last five years. What’s a board game your family loves? Let me know in the comments!
