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Board Games Worth the Hype for Family Game Night

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The games my family loves on game night. Grab some snacks and stay in and start making memories! I even do game nights with the girls so much better than movie night!
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Family (8+)

These games generally require a higher strategy concept or fluency with reading. If you feel like your children are advanced with these concepts then they should be good to go!

 
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All the reasons you need to put a family game night on your calendar!
14 benefits of playing board games as a family
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Azul is a tile placement game in which players become artisans tasked with creating the most beautiful tiled mosaics. Claim tiles and arrange them on your board to score points. Perfect for a fun family game night! Watch the different strategies caus...
Azul Board Game - Strategy Board Game, Mosaic Tile Placement Game, Family Board Game for Adults and Kids, Ages 8 and up, 2-4 Players, Average Playtime 30-45 Minutes, Made by Next Move Games
 
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Who gets lucky, vs who has the best strategy. This is a crowd favorite and easy to learn.
Ticket to Ride Board Game | Family Board Game | Board Game for Adults and Family | Train Game | Ages 8+ | For 2 to 5 players | Average Playtime 30-60 minutes | Made by Days of Wonder
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Love Blokus! My little ones just like to try and make all the shapes fit, my older ones love the strategy behind this game!
Blokus Strategy Board Game Bundle with Mr Dice Drawstring Bag
 
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The Codenames Disney Family Edition combines Codenames, the #1 party game, and beloved Disney characters and artwork from the past 90 years
Codenames Disney Family Edition | Best Family Board Game, Great Game for All Ages | Featuring Disney Characters, Disney Artwork | Board Game for 2 Players or More | Perfect for Disney Fans
 
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Instant classic with my kids. They BEG to play this game!
Hasbro Gaming Taboo Party Board Game With Buzzer
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Learn how creative your kids are and what they have or have not been exposed to learning about with this game!
Scattergories
 
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This has been a family classic for years now!
Apples To Apples Party In A Box Card Game For 4-8 Players
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Perfect party game for adults and kids! The laughter will ensue.
Ultimate Catch Phrase Game
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Kids

Fun for the whole family, limited reading, and simpler concept games to play with the kids!

 
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Learning to count game. Be the first to pick all your cherries. Don't let your bucket spill!
Hasbro Hi Ho! Cherry-O Board Game for 2 to 4 Players ...
 
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My brother and I would pull this one out to settle arguments, quick to play, no reading required! Similar concept to connect 4 but using playing cards to find your available spots
Original SEQUENCE Game with Folding Board, Cards and ...
 
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Hands down classic in our house. Bonus is that as soon as the kids know how to set it up, they can play together!
Hasbro Gaming Don't Break The Ice Game
 
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Hungry Hungry Hippos is for the aggressive game player but be careful not to knock the treats into another hippos mouth! My kids love smashing these buttons and practicing their counting to see who has the most treats!
Hasbro Gaming Hungry Hungry Hippos
 
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Classic! Kids love asking questions! You ones who cant read can also play this game!
Guess Who? Original Guessing Game, Board Game for Kids Ages 6 and Up For 2 Players
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Simple game even my 5 year old can play this. Practice matching the colors and the dots. We always play multiple rounds!
Mexican Train Domino Set
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Would it even been a game list if it didn't have Jenga? Want a fun twist? let the kids make up a rule.
Jenga Game
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