Fun Family Games Everyone Will Love
Family Game Night is a favorite in our house. We have four children ranging from 3-9, so finding games that everyone can participate in and enjoy can be a challenge. If you’re like me we have a closet full of games and every box is a different size, so I especially love compact sized games that do not take up much room.
Compact Games
These are my favorite compact games, about the size of a deck of cards, that everyone can enjoy including parents. They are quick playing games that travel and store well. Many of these games work on math and cognitive skills, not to mention they are tons of fun. When buying any of these, I always look for ones that have a firm storage case. These compact games make great stocking stuffers at Christmas time or Easter basket fillers.
Tenzi
Sleeping Queens
Spot It
This popular game is a staple in our family, but now it’s even better. With these waterproof and splash proof cards, now we can play all summer long at the pool, beach or while camping. Uno Splash can be brought along where ever you go without worrying that they will get ruined. The cards are completely clear and water resistant and we love that they are held together with a sturdy loop design to keep organized.
Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza
An easy game to learn, is Farkle. A chance, roll of the dice game that adds a risk element. Will you make the gutsy move or play it safe? That’s the question. Portable so you can conveniently play anywhere. If you like Yahtzee you will love this game.
Bananagrams
Similar to scrabble but without the board, Bananagrams is a simple and portable game. It’s great for traveling, plus the small case is such a fun banana shape. Make crosswords grids while you play competitively or work cooperatively as a group with younger children who are just mastering spelling. Either way your family will have tons of fun. 5+
Board Games
A mix of classic and new board games that will engage the whole family. Perfect for family game nights.
Shut the Box
Ticket To Ride
Sequence
Yard Games
Bocce Ball
Yard games are an obvious choice for spending time enjoying the outdoors with your family. You can never go wrong with a classic yard game of Bocce Ball. Simple instructions to follow and it can easily be played in different terrains from sand, grass or dirt. We love taking this game camping and to the beach. Both adults and children of all ages can play, plus it’s a small case that doesn’t take up much room for storing. Can be played with 2-8 players.
Giant Jenga
Normally I avoid this large of a game, but when we camped with our friends, Giant Jenga was the hit among everyone. Plus when we aren’t playing the game, our younger boys love to stack them or make routes with their trucks. Additionally it comes with its own bag to store. Although you can’t go wrong with the original version of Jenga too.
Closing Thoughts
Hopefully one of these games will be the newest addition to your game collection. Games are a wonderful way to bond as a family or enjoy while camping or on vacation. Follow along with Discovering Anew’s Facebook Page for more hiking, travel and camping adventures in Michigan and beyond. Pin and Save this post for later and share it with someone.