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Our Favorite Family Board 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.

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

CATAN Board Game (6th Edition) Trade

CATAN Board Game (6th Edition) Trade

Brand: CATAN

Family board game

$39.99

Dad loves: Catan gets the whole family strategizing and trading — game night's new favorite.

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#2 BEST CLASSIC

The Game of Life Board Game

The Game of Life Board Game

Brand: Hasbro Gaming

Family board game

$21.92

We love: The Game of Life is a nostalgic favorite that spans a big age range.

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#3 BEST FOR ALL AGES

Monopoly Game

Monopoly Game

Brand: Monopoly

Family board game

$19.95

The kids love: Monopoly is the marathon game that keeps everyone in for the long haul.

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#4 BEST WORD GAME

Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game

Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game

Brand: Hasbro Gaming

Family board game

$21.92

Grandma says: Scrabble is still the best way to get three generations around the table.

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#5 BEST FOR BIG GROUPS

Herd Mentality: Udderly Funny Family Board Game

Herd Mentality: Udderly Funny Family Board Game

Brand: Big Potato

Family board game

$24.99

We love: Herd Mentality is hilarious with a crowd and easy enough for the little ones.

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#6 BEST PARTY GAME

HUES and CUES

HUES and CUES

Brand: USAOPOLY

Family board game

$24.97

The kids love: Hues and Cues is fast, colorful, and a hit at every family gathering.

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#7 BEST QUICK GAME

USAOPOLY The Original TAPPLE

USAOPOLY The Original TAPPLE

Brand: USAOPOLY

Family board game

$19.98

Mom loves: Tapple is a fast, fill-the-gap game perfect before bedtime.

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#8 BEST FOR TEENS

WHAT DO YOU MEME? Family Edition by Relatable

WHAT DO YOU MEME? Family Edition by Relatable

Brand: WHAT DO YOU MEME?

Family board game

$19.97

Our teens say: The family edition of What Do You Meme keeps us laughing all night.

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