It’s good to Pause the screen from time to time. The great outdoors has a lot to offer, but there are times when you get stuck inside for one reason or another. Board games are a fun way to gather people around the table for some escapism.
My family has been having a board game night most weeks for several years now, and we’ve discovered some great games. These are our favorite games, selected with the help of my two kids, ages 10 and 13. We don’t include the classic board games you probably know all about. (or own), like Clue, Monopoly, Connect 4, Scrabble, Operation, Chutes and Ladders, Battleship, Jenga, Guess Who, Arbitrary and Risky. For more ideas, check out our list of The best board games to play Over Zoom.
Update July 2022: We’ve added Port Royal, ET The Extra-Terrestrial: Light Years From Home Game, and an honorary mention.
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