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.
Grill Party
$30; 8+
www.simplyfun.com
Fire up the BBQ as you practice using algebraic relational symbols. Swap and place food pieces on the grill to match "more than" and "less than" situations from your food cards. Be the first to match them all and win—just don't get too hungry along the way.
Hamster Hammock
$24.99; 5+
www.blueorangegames.com
Carefully place your hamsters on the hammock and try to hang on without falling out. If the hammock tilts on your turn, all other players can send one of their hamsters for a rest on a fluffy beach towel. The first player with all hamsters on the hammock and resting on beach towels, wins the game.
Dog FLUXX
$20; 8+
www.looneylabs.com
A tail-waggin' card game of ever-changing rules. We’ve got eleven of the very best doggos so who’s ready for walkies? Your human better bring a plastic bag, because poop happens.
Phantom Seas
$36; 8+
www.simplyfun.com
Aargh! Hidden treasures are guarded by Phantom Ships. Use navigation cards with compass instructions to guide your ship and outsmart rivals. Navigate wisely, collect the most treasure, and claim victory as the top mariner.
Hansel & Gretel Candy Adventure Deluxe
$29.99; 4+
www.smartgamesandpuzzles.com
Slide the pieces to help Hansel and Gretel safely escape the enchanted garden by solving engaging spatial puzzles. Featuring 48 progressive challenges, children develop essential STEM skills including logical thinking, spatial reasoning, concentration, and planning.
Enchanted Forest Disney Edition
$24.99; 6+
www.ravensburger.com
Join all of your favorite Disney friends in fun game of hide and seek throughout the enchanted forest. Roll the dice and race around the enchanted forest. Peek behind trees to find Disney friends and then race to the finish space when you've found them and win their cards.
MazePop
$14.99; 8+
www.thinkfun.com
Use the magnetic wand to POP metal beads to the surface and build a path to the goal. With each satisfying “pop”, the puzzle comes to life – no batteries, no screens, just smart, sensory fun. It’s the perfect on-the-go challenge – compact, contained, and totally addictive.
Sneaky Scallywags
$24.99; 8+
www.playhootenany.com
This daring game of bluffin’ and bold moves will have pirates young and old guessin’ who’s hidin’ the gold. Watch closely as yer rivals perform sneaky hand gestures like Swab the Deck and Sails Up in this boisterous dexterity game.
Updated: April 2026
