The 44 Best Family Games in 2023 (Reviewed by Parents)

Joseph Kelley said:  Everyone knows the classic game of charades. This game is great because it comes with pre-generated ideas for you and your family to act out. Each card has both words and pictures so little ones who are learning to read can also join in on the fun!

Kristy Pepping said:  This was one of my favorite family board games as a child and I loved playing it with my parents. I just bought it for our children and they liked it too! If your children are a little young for the game, it's just as fun to build the maze and roll the marble to make the contraption work.

Kelly R. said:  This is a combination of Pictionary and the telephone game, where you draw and pass sketches around in a circle. It's one of our go-to family games for a mix of ages. My 9-year-old daughter loves it the most of all of us.

Erin P. said:  This is a simplified version of the original Ticket to Ride, designed to groom your young protégés for the more advanced family board games that are surely in your future.

Jessica Evans said:  Oh my goodness, I'm a bit embarrassed to share this but it is currently our family's favorite game! With a five and ten-year-old, choosing an easy game to play that doesn't require ten practice runs while trying to get everyone understanding the rules, well it is hard. This one is simple and even offers a bit of number recognition practice for the little one while still keeping everyone's attention (even the adults;) and makes for a game night full of laughs.

Joseph Kelley said:  This strategy game is a fun, more challenging spin on tic-tac-toe!

Joseph Kelley said:  This game comes with sets of unique dice and players must work fast to match patterns and complete other challenges to win the game! As the rounds progress the game gets more challenging.

Kelly R. said:  This family game is especially fun for 2 players. Balance the wire bars on the frame one at a time, being careful not to tip the growing sculpture. The shape of the container makes it a great stocking stuffer for kids!

Katie G. said:  A simpler (and much shorter) card game version of Monopoly, players collect properties, steal properties from other players and collect rent with action cards. This fun little game is easy to take on the go for road trips or vacation.

Kelly R. said:  This game has been a family favorite in our house for years! This is a great way for kids to learn concepts like probability and strategy. One of those rare games that is just as much fun with 2 players as it is with more.

Juan L. said:  Although it's modeled off of stock market trading, Pit is a simple enough game that no one needs to be a Wall Street banker to play. Each player is dealt a hand of cards and must trade them with one another to try to be the first player to create a full set. Once you have a full set you can ring the bell. Be ready though, the way you trade is by yelling out numbers, so it can get very loud very fast (kids love this part!).

Katie G. said:  This is a fun and funny card game of strategy where players use action cards to try and make their opponents "explode" by drawing an exploding kitten card. Once a player explodes they can either play a diffuse card or they are out of the game. Last player in is the winner.

Kelly R. said:  Players navigate obstacles and shifting walls as they move through a maze in a race for treasure. The mechanics of the game are easy, but it is great for teaching kids to strategize and think ahead.

Jessica Evans said:  Another family favorite! This is an easy yet surprisingly entertaining game as it takes the concept of matching and allows you to grow a snake as long as you want before completing it. But, you are also taking the chance that another player will have the opportunity to complete it and snatch up your catch!

Erin P. said:  This is one of the best family board games because players work together instead of against one another. The goal of this matching game is to create a delicious soup.