Over 30 Family Board Games for Your Next Game Night (ALL Team Favorites!)
Add some of these Hip-approved family board games to your collection!
If you’re looking for a new family board game to add to your collection, make sure you check out our extensive list of team favorites! Perfect for family time, gifts, and vacations, these highly-rated family board games will provide hours of entertainment for your entire crew.
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Shop the best family board games for all ages according to our experience:
1. Find out why Catan has a cult following.
Catan Board Game $43.99 shipped (regularly $54.99)
Explore the uncharted island of Catan as you trade resources and fight for control. Catan has a little bit of a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, you can play a number of exciting expansions. It’s been a leading board game for 25 years and is definitely worth a space in your game closet!
Playing with little ones? One of our Hip readers said Catan Junior is perfect for younger players!
2. Mexican Train is a versatile version of Dominoes that the whole family will love.
Mexican Train $23.50 (reg. $24.99)
Mexican Train is a modern version of Dominoes, played with 91 double-12 dominoes. This game can last from a single 20-minute round to a 12-round game spanning several hours, depending on which variation you play!
We have always loved Mexican Train and play it often when family visits. It’s fun for all ages! – Hip CEO Collin
3. Sheriff of Nottingham is perfect for the family who loves to bluff.
Sheriff of Nottingham Board Game $35.99 shipped (regularly $44.99)
Sheriff of Nottingham is a great social deduction/bluffing game where the merchants try to smuggle goods past the Sheriff (played by one active player). Merchants can choose to lie or tell the truth about what they have in their bag. It’s high-risk and high-reward, and if you’re caught bluffing, you lose lots of points!
4. Dixit is a game of imagination, creativity, and storytelling.
Dixit $35.55 shipped (reg. $38.98)
In Dixit, every player takes a turn being the storyteller, choosing a card, and giving a creative clue for it, whether it’s a word, a phrase, or even a song. The challenge lies in the other players selecting their own cards that best match the storyteller’s clue, leading to a fun display of creativity and deduction.
Dixit is a fun party game that you can play with many people. It’s so fun and creative, and it lets you see different sides of people’s minds, even if you know them super well. – Hip team member Meagan
5. Play Nine is the perfect family vacation game, and it doesn’t require any golfing experience.
Play Nine Card Game $19.99
Play Nine is a fun, fast-paced card game where players try to build the best golf hand by collecting cards that add up to the lowest score. Perfect for family game nights, it’s easy to learn, and compact enough to pack for vacation!
This family-friendly game is recommended for players ages eight and up, and it takes just seconds to set up and learn.
6. BUILDZI by TENZI is a fast stacking block game for the whole family.
BUILDZI by TENZI $28.95
BUILDZI is an easy to learn, fast-paced block stacking party game that rewards creativity and quick problem-solving skills. Flip over your Tower Card or Block Card and be the first to build your block tower, or work together to build a tower through cooperative play!
This game is SUPER fun! We had a blast when we played it! – Hip CEO Collin
7. Citadels is a perfect game for strategic families.
Citadels Board Game $32.99
In every round of Citadels, players select one of eight roles that interact in various ways. The King gets first pick, the Thief steals from a different player, etc. Capitalize on your knowledge of these roles to score the most gold and points. Then, purchase building cards that give you even more abilities and a pathway to victory!
8. Hitster is a great party game for music lovers.
Hitster $19.82
Hitster is a family card game that combines music and fun! From competitive showdowns to cooperative teamwork to solo challenges, Hitster has game modes for all music lovers.
We played Hitster at Christmas, and it was super fun. I mainly sang along and danced more than really helped my team… but that’s how I do!😆 I also like that it was a team effort, so it wasn’t stressful. If you love music, you will like it! – Hip team member Stefanie
9. Kids love Throw Throw Burrito, an indoor-friendly dodgeball-like game.
Throw Throw Burrito Game $19.99 (regularly $24.99)
From the makers of Exploding Kittens, Throw Throw Burrito is a fantastic family game that combines fast-paced card play with hilarious action. What kiddo doesn’t love a game where you’re allowed to throw stuff indoors?!
Love getting outdoors for game night? The Throw Throw Burrito Extreme Outdoor Edition comes with giant, larger-than-life-sized burritos. 🤩
10. Get the laughs going with Poetry for Neanderthals.
Poetry for Neanderthals Game $19.99
This funny word-guessing game is great for a crowd. You can only use one-word descriptions or get bludgeoned by an inflatable club!
Poetry for Neanderthals is SUCH a fun game. We laughed so hard we may have peed our pants! – Hip CEO, Collin
11. Let the good times roll with Sushi Go Party!
Sushi Go Party! Card Game $21.99 (regularly $29.99)
This expanded version of the best-selling Sushi-Go card game is a party platter of mega maki, super sashimi, and endless edamame. Earn points by picking winning sushi combos, and customize each game by choosing à la carte menu items from more than 20 delectable dishes. Up to eight players can join in on the fun!
I’m obsessed with Sushi Go lately! – Hip team member Jenna P.
12. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is a quick game that’s also perfect to take with you anywhere.
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game $8.50 (reg. $9.99)
This fast-paced game is easy to learn and addictive too. Due to its compact box, it’s the perfect game to take with you anywhere – including family vacations. You’ll race opponents to slap the matching card with a spoken word, and the first to get rid of all their cards wins. Best of all, if you’re strapped for time, each round takes just 10-15 minutes to play!
13. Our Hip sidekick, Chelsey, loves playing Guess in 10 with her younger kiddos.
Guess in 10 Card Game $14.97 (reg. 19.97)
Our Hip Sidekick, Chelsey said she originally bought this game for road trips and around the dinner table. It’s recommended for kids 6+, but her 4-year-old could easily handle it at the time, and they’ve been loving it ever since! Not only has it helped her kiddos sit longer at the table, but it’s ultra-portable for road trips too.
She and her family of five love it so much that they also grabbed the Disney version!
14. Monopoly Deal card game is the quick 15-minute version every Monopoly fan needs!
Monopoly Deal Card Game $7.99
Monopoly Deal is a fast-paced, addictive card game where your luck can change in an instant! Monopoly’s basic actions remain, including collecting and raising rent, buying property, and more. Up to five players (ages 8 and up) can play simultaneously, and most games only take about 15 minutes.
My family loves this game so much that our first deck of cards got worn out, and we had to buy another one! It’s a great way to scratch your Monopoly itch if you don’t have time for an hours-long board game session. – Hip team member Jenna R.
15. Apples to Apples is a comparison game that will instantly get the party started.
Apples to Apples Card Game $14.88
Apples to Apples is the game of hilarious comparisons that’s perfect for bringing friends and family together for fun! Select the card in your hand that best describes what the dealer played, and they’ll choose which one is the best match!
It’s instant fun for four to eight players ages 12 years old and up, and as easy as comparing apples to apples!
16. The game isn’t over until the kings go wild when you’re playing Five Crowns.
Five Crowns $9.99 (reg. $12.99)
The award-winning Five Crowns is a unique twist on the classic rummy and kings’ corner card games. It’s part strategy, part luck, full of fun, and perfect for family game night!
Five Crowns is kind of like Rummy, but with an additional suit of Stars. I like it because you can get away with more tricks than you can in traditional Rummy since there are more wild cards, or at least that’s the way we play in our house. 😄 – Hip team member Emily
17. Dutch Blitz is a fast-paced game perfect for all ages.
Dutch Blitz Card Game $10.38 (reg. $12.99)
Dutch Blitz may look old-fashioned, but it’s a fast-paced card game that can get a little wild! Easy to learn and exciting to play, this game will spark spirited competition as you try to get rid of your 10-card Blitz pile before anybody else. This is harder than it sounds, though, because players don’t take turns!
Recommended for ages eight and up, this fast-moving game works best with two to four players.
18. Project L is a tile-matching brain burner with multi-layered puzzles.
Project L $29.05 (reg. $37.99)
Project L is a captivating board game that combines the simplicity of design with intricate gameplay. You can even challenge yourself to solve the puzzles alone in solo mode! Whether playing with friends or going solo, Project L promises brain-burning fun and strategic depth that will keep you coming back for more.
Project L is kind of like Tetris in a board game. It’s just enough strategy to be engaging, but light enough to have fun with a group of people! – Hip team member Meagan
19. Otrio is based on the classic game of tic tac toe.
Otrio Board Game $24.99
Marbles Otrio game is suitable for intimate parties of 2-4 people. The goal of this family board game is to line up three pieces of the same color by similar size in ascending or descending order or within the same space. It does require some strategy, but it’s fun for all ages!
Want a fancy edition to have for years to come? Consider the wooden version of Otrio for just about $10 more!
20. Bluff your way through The Chameleon Game at your next party.
The Chameleon Game $22.99 (reg. $24.99)
In this board game for adults and family, everyone knows the secret word – except for the player with the chameleon card. Catch the chameleon before it’s too late!
We played the Chameleon game on Christmas Eve with about 10 people, and it was so much fun! I had never played it until then, but it was easy to learn and got everyone laughing pretty hard. Since we played with siblings and spouses, I felt it was even funnier because we all know each other well and thought we knew who the chameleon was each time. – Hip team member Sara
21. The 7 Wonders game deserves a spot on every game enthusiast’s shelf.
7 Wonders Base Board Game $55.94 shipped (regularly $59.99)
If you like intricate games, consider 7 Wonders. This award-winner has become one of the most popular tabletop games in recent years. In this fast-paced game, you’ll work to build your civilization and lead it to prosperity!
22. Cards Against Humanity has a kid-appropriate Family Edition.
Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition is the classic party game you know and love, except now your kids (ages eight and up) can play too! It comes with 600 ridiculous new cards that are sure to cause uncontrollable giggles.
We love the original too, but this one is a little more appropriate for my 11-year-old. 🙂 We played it a bunch during the holidays! – Hip team member Denise
23. Good luck trying not to giggle when playing Ransom Notes!
Ransom Notes Board Game $34.99 (regularly $39.99)
Hip2Save’s Alli loves this silly game, and you can learn to play it in under a minute! Players use word magnets to come up with humorous answers to random questions. We dare you not to laugh!
24. Wingspan is not only strategic, but relaxing and beautiful, too!
Wingspan $55 shipped (reg. $65)
Wingspan is a relaxing “engine-building” experience where players are bird enthusiasts building wildlife preserves. You’ll gain food, use it to attract birds to your three habitat areas, collect birds from one of 170+ beautiful species, and lay eggs to expand your presence and score points.
Wingspan is one of my all-time fave strategy games. I like to refer to it as an intro to strategy games for non-strategy gamers. The art is beautiful, the gameplay is simple yet strategic, and I’ve made a lot of people fall in love with strategy games by playing this! – Hip team member Meagan
25. Ticket to Ride is a tried and true game.
Ticket to Ride Board Game $47.98 shipped (regularly $54.99)
Several members of the Hip team are fans of Ticket to Ride, one of the best-selling board games of recent times. It has over 24,000 five-star ratings on Amazon! Challenge your friends and family as you race to build railways across the country. It’s easy to learn and engaging for players of all ages,
26. Beasts of Balance combines digital play with face-to-face fun.
Beasts of Balance $49 shipped (reg. $99)
This game will test your dexterity, strategy, and creativity as you stack magical “artefacts” in precarious towers. Then, watch your creations come to life in a digital world on your phone, tablet, or TV!
I know I’ve said it before, but even years later, Beast of Balance is our favorite game as a family. There is so much you can do! And it’s fun for all ages! – Hip team member Jenna P.
27. Blokus has one rule and endless challenges!
Blockus $29.98 (regularly $31.99)
Blokus takes less than a minute to learn, but offers endless strategy and fun challenges for the whole family. Stake your claim and protect your territory by fitting as many of your pieces on the board as possible while strategically blocking your opponents!
We recently got addicted to Blokus. It’s so much fun for ALL ages! – Hip CEO Collin
This is such a great strategy game for adults and kids alike. It’s so simple and easy to learn, but always challenging, no matter how many times you play! – Hip team member Jenna R.
28. This edition of Rummikub accommodates up to six players!
Rummikub Six Player Edition $24.98 (regularly $29.99)
Rummikub is easy to learn, but packed with strategy. Be the first player to play every tile on your rack to win! This version includes more racks and numbers to accommodate up to six players, ages eight and up.
As the name suggests, if you know how to play Rummy, you can pick this up really easily. But there’s a bit more strategy since it involves having a lot of tiles in place of cards. My mom and her friends have been playing this forever, and have parties dedicated to getting together to play. It’s kind of like their version of Mahjong, and a lot easier to learn! – Hip team member Emily
29. Codenames is a top-secret word association party game for the whole family!
Codenames $24.99
Codenames pits two teams against each other as rival spy masters give one-word clues to help teammates identify secret agents hidden among 25 codenames. Avoid innocent bystanders, enemy agents, and the deadly assassin while you attempt to make contact with all your agents before your rivals do!
Codenames is always a fun one for game night! – Hip team member Meagan
30. Azul immerses players in strategy and the beautiful art of mosaic design.
Azul $31.97
Azul is an award-winning tile-placement game where players compete to create stunning mosaics inspired by traditional Portuguese azulejos. In this engaging strategy game, you’ll select and place tiles to craft a beautiful design while maximizing points through careful planning and smart tile placement.
Azul is a beautiful, light-hearted strategy game for family game night or a group of friends! – Hip team member Meagan
31. Master the art of wealth and prestige in the gem-mining game of Splendor.
Splendor $31.99 (reg. $39.99)
As a wealthy Renaissance merchant, you’ll acquire mines and transportation, hire artisans, and create the most fantastic jewelry to appeal to the nobles to gain the prestige you need to win!
Splendor is a great strategy game for families! It’s easy for kids to learn, too. – Hip team member Meagan
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I recommend Herd Mentality! Another fun one is called Soundtrack Trivia and you use an app to go along with the game.
Thanks a bunch for sharing these recommendations, Christine! 😊
Tapple is another great one (Target even has an adult version called Tapple After Dark). Super fun.
Thanks for the suggestion!
We live the Sound Game !!!
Glad to hear that has been a fun one, Shannon! Thanks for commenting!
Love the suggestions–thank you!
You’re very welcome, Ciny! Thanks for the sweet feedback! So glad you’re loving this list! 🙌