Fun Family Board Games. Nothing brings a family together like playing games. Put the phones away and connect with each other -- plan a family game night! Here are some of this year's fun games for kids of all ages.
Red Lolly, Yellow Lolly
$25; 7+
Amazon.com
Red Lolly, Yellow Puppy, Green Kitty, Blue Berry! How long can you hold on to the lollipop to ensure sweet victory? Hold the color-changing lollipop while looking at the card-in-play…can you correctly say the flashing color with the name of the matching image, without twisting your tongue? One slip and you pass it to the player on your left! With randomized colors, a new card flipped each turn, and your friends spinning the spinner for new directions, there will be no time to find your rhythm.
Dodo
$34.95; 6+
WonderyKids.com
Oh, you silly bird! The Dodo has laid an egg, but … oh no! She accidentally pushed it out of her nest and it is tumbling toward the edge of the cliff. Can you save the egg before it falls into the sea? Work together to roll the die, collect materials, and build new bridges to help guide the Dodo’s wibbly-wobbly egg safely into the boat at the foot of the mountain. The innovative egg design allows it to advance down the slope at an unpredictable rate — you never know exactly how much time you’ll have.
Tumball
$$; 5+
BlueOrangeGames.com
2-4 Players Using precision and dexterity, players carefully take turns, placing beads, one by one, on top of the colored ball cluster. As weight increases, causing the cluster to slowly separate, it becomes more and more likely that the beads may fall through the cracks. Keep a steady hand, remain calm and carefully consider where to place your beads or else you'll make everything….TUMBALL!
Connecto
$19.99; 8+
UltraPro.com
Based on the concept of connect-the-dots, but in this game connect the dots and guess what you're drawing. Each round, a card with several items is revealed. Simultaneously, players connect these items on their board to draw a shape. The first player who guesses what they are drawing (even if the shape is incomplete) writes it down on their board and starts the countdown for the other players. Once the time is up, players win points if they guessed right.
SIXEM Sour Patch Kid Mischievous Dice Game
$21.99; 13+
Amazon.com
Grab your favorite SOUR PATCH KID board and pick a token at random to name the pattern. Then, the frenzy begins! Sour Then Sweet. Play SOUR to erase Xs from your opponents or play SWEET to give Xs to others. The first player to match the pattern with six Xs in a row wins! Every game is different in this wild race. SIXEM is the game that combines strategy, speed, and a dash of mischief in one exciting package.
Plundering Times
$36; 8+
https://simplyfun.com/
Command your dragon pirate crew to plunder the Islands of Numbers in this thrilling strategy math game! Strengthen multiplication and addition skills to match or get closest to each of the island's numbers without going over. Claim treasure chests and plunder the most gems to win.
Hey Hey Relay
$14.99; 6+
UltraPro.com
A fast and frenzied relay game where teams race one another across the game board, rolling character dice and performing silly tasks as quickly as they can. The first team to cross the finish line wins, so choose your favorite animal racer and get rolling! With over 50 different activity-packed Challenge Cards and added Character Ability cards for additional gameplay, the whole family will be racing to play Hey Hey Relay again and again.
Crash Cats (by ThinkFun)
$29.99; 8+
Amazon.com
Great for challenges or freeplay. The cats slide back and forth on the tray. The goal for the player is to have the hero cat win with the other two flying off the board! Tilt the board until only the hero cat remains!
Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil (by Ravensburger)
$29.99; 10+
Amazon.com
Reintroduces some of the franchise’s first Disney Villains, including Maleficent, Captain Hook, Ursula and Prince John, with a reduced price point, streamlined gameplay and video resources designed to be welcoming for beginners. A special-edition, foil version of a new Disney Lorcana TCG Shimmering Skies card will be available exclusively in copies of Introduction to Evil with an identifying sticker.
Taco vs Burrito
$19.99 ; 6+
Amazon.com
Taco vs Burrito is the award-winning, fast-paced card game that sparks creativity and strategic thinking in players of all ages. Created by a 7-year-old, this hilarious game is perfect for family game nights, quick to learn, and ideal for 2 to 4 players, making it the ultimate gift for any occasion.
Battleship Vintage Bookshelf Edition
$44; All ages
Amazon.com
Inspired by the 1967 naval action game, this family favorite is packed in a stylish-linen wrapped book that is just as nice to display as it is to play.
Pickleball Blast
$19.99; 8+
MooseToys.com
Serving up big “dill” energy and fast-paced fun, Pickleball Blast puts a new spin on America’s fastest growing sport with a board game-size tabletop court and net with attached “Screamin’ Pickle” launcher. Using the thumb action pickleball paddles, players send the Pickle play piece soaring; aiming to smash their opponents by flipping the pickle lids at the other end of the court. Opponents defend their jars by blasting the Pickle back. When a player flips two of their opponent’s lids, they earn one point – whoever earns four points first gets to “relish” victory.
Math Path Monster (by ThinkFun)
$19.99; 6+
Amazon.com
Teamwork and math skills equal victory in the newest cooperative game from ThinkFun, Math Path Monster. Deep in the mountains, players stumble upon the Math Monster’s lair and must beat them in an epic race to the cave entrance. Foster teamwork and collaboration as players unite to outsmart the Math Monster using addition and subtraction. Can you and your team outwit the monster before it catches up?
Giant Shiny Shark Dominoes
$19.99; 3+
eeboo.com
Each die-cut domino piece features two sharks, with their names and shiny foil highlights. The set includes twenty-eight dominos that are 4.5 x 2.25 inches - a perfect size for young players. The classic game of dominoes develops matching skills and is one the whole family can enjoy together.
Tortoise Tumble
$14.70; 8+
Amazon.com
It’s all about the tumble. Roll your tortoises into the best-scoring position based on how and where they land. After a few practice throws, you’ll soon develop the perfect tumbling technique to take you to victory.
Disney Villainous: Sugar and Spite (by Ravensburger)
$19.99; 10+
Amazon.com
The newest expandalone in the Disney Villainous franchise, Disney Villainous: Sugar and Spite features King Candy from Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph” and Shere Khan from Disney’s “The Jungle Book.” A special edition of the game, featuring a candy bar-themed packaging sleeve and exclusive finish on King Candy’s mover will be available exclusively at Target.
Garden Heist (by Ravensburger)
$24.99; 6+
Amazon.com
When the gardener’s away, the raccoons will play in this hide-and-seek game based on Red Light, Green Light! Sneak around the garden as raccoons to steal food and coveted trash treasure. The gardener sits behind the house screen until they pop open the window and try to spy raccoons hiding behind obstacles. With familiar gameplay, cute illustrations, and a memorable table presence, this classic with a twist is sure to be a family favorite.
Mycelia (by Ravensburger)
$9.99; 9+
Amazon.com
In this enchanting introduction to deck-building games, players assemble a team of wondrous mushroom folk to help you on your mission to collect the magical dewdrops from your forest to the Shrine of Life. Play solo or with up to four players, with included expansions for extra play.
Dinosaur Challenge
$24; 7+
SimplyFun.com
Which dinosaur do you think can best overcome dangerous events and natural disasters? Choose the dinosaur with the correct traits to beat out the other dinosaurs and win the most challenges.
IXI KIX
$19.99; 8+
LukiLabs.com
Shoot your shot with the ultimate trickshot game that’s easy to play, yet hard to master. IXI KIX is an action-packed challenge game that tests your skills as you launch the Ixi pieces into the targets. Choose your own style and compete against others to score points. Whoever scores the most points wins.
Digger's Garden Match
$26; 4+
SimplyFun.com
Learn colors, shapes and counting up to 50 while you see how many sides you can match. Great for developing spatial reasoning at any age.
Asymbol
$36; 8+
SimplyFun.com
In this fun game for kids, players develop their creativity skills as they imagine ways to use the various shaped pieces to create the subject from their cards. Card topics include things, beings, places, events, and activities.
Kilter
$36; 8+
SimplyFun.com
Place as many blocks as you can before the seesaw tips, and collect any blocks that fell off during your turn. Successfully place all of your blocks before the other players to win.
SavannaScapes
$40: 8+
SimplyFun.com
Players take turns moving around the play area choosing species tiles and placing them next to others to provide them with their needed habitats, creating an ecosystem. Point tokens are earned each time a player meets the needs of their animals or when an event tile is played. The player with the most points when all the rounds are complete wins.
Pickle Everything
$9.99; 10+
PickleEverythingGames.com
A new card game where words meet fun and pickles rule. Everyone can enjoy this unique, fast-paced, and hilarious game as they race to beat other players and answer the clue. With 52 cards, this game is perfect for families, parties, and more - and no, you don’t need to know anything about pickleball to play.
Kanoodle Ultimate Champion
$24.99; 7+
EducationalInsights.com
Embark on the journey to become the ultimate Kanoodle champion by selecting from 500 puzzles, setting up the pieces with the guide, and solving the puzzle using the remaining Kanoodle pieces. Challenge yourself against the clock or join the viral #KanoodleChallenge using the puzzle board.
Updated: December 2024
