Best Family Board Games

For most of the week, your family is likely hustling through work and school while scarfing down a quick dinner before homework and bed. Hit the pause button and make room for memories that’ll last a lifetime with these family board games. You’ll be grateful to have a game on hand that doesn’t require technology and that everyone in your fam can agree on.

From classic games like Candyland to newer favorites like Watch Ya’ Mouth, the family board game options today are nearly endless. Here are 40 of our favorites.

Not Parent Approved: A Card Game for Families

Inspired by the very adult game Cards Against Humanity, this family-appropriate card game prompts players with fill-in-the-blank questions, and each person chooses a card from their hand that they think fits best with the question.

Warning: The answer cards are totally ridiculous, so be prepared for some wacky combinations.

Spontuneous Board Game

This family board game belongs in every home. Not only will your family have a blast getting goofy, but time spent playing this game doubles as an opportunity for kids to build confidence when it comes to expression, creativity, and improv.

Trivial Pursuit Family Edition Game

Can you answer this: Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? OK, that one might’ve been too easy, but your family will have a night of fun playing Trivial Pursuit and seeing who knows their trivia the best.

We love that there are cards for the kids and for the adults so nothing’s too easy or too hard to be enjoyable.

Kids Against Maturity: Card Game for Kids and Humanity

This family-oriented, fun fill-in-the-blank game will have your creative kiddos coming up with the most hilarious combinations. Filled with child-appropriate humor and innuendos that all of the grown-ups can chuckle at, this game will be a family-night win.

Disney Villainous Strategy Board Game

Even if you hate to admit it, the most entertaining character in a Disney movie is definitely the villain. This board game is all about tapping into your inner bad guy to win.

The game comes with some of your favorite evil characters like Scar and Ursula, but it can also be played with other Villainous expansion packs.

Amigo Games Clack!

When your family is a blend of kiddos of all different ages and you need a game that everyone can quickly understand and enjoy, Clack is it.

The directions are super easy. Spread out the magnetic discs and roll the two dice. Depending on the shape and color combination, everyone playing will race to pick up every disc that fits the bill. No need to spend hours arguing over the directions — just get to playing.

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