Family Game Night
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We play a lot of games in our house. During the winter and leading up to the holidays, we have family game night multiple times during the week. Every year we find new board games to add to our (large) collection. We own games from 4 to 12 players. It can get really loud some nights with lots of laughter, and we love it!
As with any game, each member of our family has favorite games that they like more and ones they like less. But, we still play them in rotation so that everyone gets to play their favorite board game. There are favorites for both children and teens to adults.
Here are some of the games in our collection. We love visiting small game shops and reading forums to learn about new games. We are always reading suggestions and adding new ones.
Board Games for Teens and Adults
Catan - This is the starter game for a large collection of expansions. The basic game is for 4 players. There are expansions for 6 players and additional themes such as Seafarers, Cities & Knights, and more. Be the first to build your settlements and cities.
Type: Strategy, World Building
Ticket to Ride - This fun game has the players building a train empire. Each game has a different theme and is free-standing, and there are lots of themes to choose from. There is lots of fun for all players young and old.
Type: Strategy
7 Wonders - This game is popular in our house. It works for 2 - 7 players and can be played in around 30 minutes. Build your empire, but you won’t know until the very end and the points are added who has won.
Type: World Building
Sequence - We play this game as 1 vs 1 or 2 vs 2. The concept is simple. Be the first to create two 5 in a row sequences. It gets played regularly because it is such a favorite.
Type: Strategy
Wits & Wagers - Not good at trivia, but good at guessing? This game is for you. Answer the trivia question, but if you don’t know the answer you can bet on the other players answers.
Type: Trivia, Guessing
Code Names - Teams compete to see who can figure out the clues and avoid the assassin card.
Type: Deduction
Telestrations - You can buy this game is stand size and large party size for up to 12 players. You take turns drawing clues and pictures. The laughter comes out when everyone has to share their answers.
Type: Drawing
Truth Bombs - This lesser known game has you sharing the truth or exaggerations or outright lies about the other players.
Pandemic - This cooperative game means that everyone wins or everyone loses. Given our success rate, the world shouldn’t depend on us to save it from an outbreak, lol.
Type: Cooperative
Parks - Visit the US National Parks. Jostle for resources. Collect points. The artwork is beautiful.
Type: Strategy, Points
Cranium - This game includes a little bit of trivia, a little bit of art, and a little bit of charades. It is great for large groups who like a variety.
Type: Trivia, Charades
Card Games
We have a large collection of card games that everyone enjoys.
Rook - This vintage game is great for large groups. (FYI because it has been around for so long some families have long held custom rules)
Five Crowns - Be the first to get rid of your cards by making matches or sequences.
Gloom - This game is perfect for families with a sense of humor. Try to kill off your family members first. Expansion packs available.
Upcoming Purchases:
Hail Hydra
7 Wonders Architect
Games for Kids
Payday - This classic game was a favorite when the kids were younger. It is similar to Life and Monopoly, but in our opinion more fun.
Type: Roll and Play
Pictopia - This Disney version of the game is great for the mouse lover in your house. They can make use of their knowledge of cartoons, movies, and more.
Type: Trivia
Hi Ho Cherry-o - A fun game for little ones. Pick the fruit and fill your bucket.
Type: Roll and Play
Chutes & Ladders - A great classic game, little ones. Climb all the ladders but don’t land on the chutes.
Type: Roll and Play
Sleeping Queens - This card game is easy and fun for kids but parents can play too without being bored. Be the first to wake up the queens and collect the points.
Type: Card Game, collect points.
