#1 OUR FAVORITE OVERALL
CATAN Board Game (6th Edition) Trade
$39.99
Dad loves: Catan gets the whole family strategizing and trading — game night's new favorite.
Check PriceKIDS · GAMES
Game night with a big family has to work for a wide range of ages — and we have played the winners and the duds. These are the eight board games that actually keep everyone from the youngest to the oldest at the table.
#1 OUR FAVORITE OVERALL

Dad loves: Catan gets the whole family strategizing and trading — game night's new favorite.
Whether you are looking for a quick game before bed, something that spans a big age gap, or a new family-night favorite, a good board game should be easy to learn, fun to replay, and able to handle a crowd. We rated each pick for real-life family play, not box claims alone.
#1 OUR FAVORITE OVERALL
$39.99
Dad loves: Catan gets the whole family strategizing and trading — game night's new favorite.
Check Price#2 BEST CLASSIC
$21.92
We love: The Game of Life is a nostalgic favorite that spans a big age range.
Check Price#3 BEST FOR ALL AGES
$19.95
The kids love: Monopoly is the marathon game that keeps everyone in for the long haul.
Check Price#4 BEST WORD GAME
$21.92
Grandma says: Scrabble is still the best way to get three generations around the table.
Check Price#5 BEST FOR BIG GROUPS
$24.99
We love: Herd Mentality is hilarious with a crowd and easy enough for the little ones.
Check Price#6 BEST PARTY GAME
$24.97
The kids love: Hues and Cues is fast, colorful, and a hit at every family gathering.
Check Price#7 BEST QUICK GAME
$19.98
Mom loves: Tapple is a fast, fill-the-gap game perfect before bedtime.
Check Price#8 BEST FOR TEENS
$19.97
Our teens say: The family edition of What Do You Meme keeps us laughing all night.
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