Ten Fun Family Friendly Board Games

What can be better than spending an evening around the table with your family? For me, not much! I love Family Game Night, which doesn't happen nearly as often as I'd like it to, but my family tries to schedule at least one per month. It's a treasured time of togetherness, reconnecting amidst our hectic schedules, as well as a whole lot of laughter and FUN!

Here is a list of fifteen family friendly games you'll want to include in your Family Game Night.

1. SORRY. Have a blast chasing each other around the board, trying to get home. And no need to feel sorry for sending someone back to start. That's the name of the game! Recommended for ages 6+

2. ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? Aha! The perfect way for you to prove to your kids that you ARE just as smart as they are. You'll love getting those questions right and they'll love it when you mess up. Recommended for ages 8+

3. MONOPOLY. The world's most popular board game sometimes also turns out to be the world's longest. But this classic game is fun, entertaining, and educational. Tired of the original version? Try the Sponge Bob, Speed Die, or Disney version! Recommended for ages 8+

4. CRANIUM'S WHOONU. This game doesn't actually come with a board but it's one of my family's favorites. Played with cards and chips, it gives family members a chance to see how well they know each other. Plus, each round only takes a few minutes so it's a nice reprieve after an endless game of Monopoly. Recommended for ages 8+

5. CLUE. Okay you mystery lovers, this one's for you! See if you can figure out who, where and how in this crime solver's dream game. Also available as a DVD game and in a Junior edition. Recommended for ages 8+

6. A TO Z. This fast-paced word game was named as the 1997 best word game of the year by Games magazine. Race the clock and your opponents as you come up with as many words as you can for pre-selected categories. Recommended for ages 8+

7. SEQUENCE. The ultimate board game and card game, combined. Play with the cards in your hand to make sequences on the board. Super addicting and loads of fun. Recommended for ages 7+

8. YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING! Would you rather run across a hungry alligator's back or underneath an angry elephant? These are the kinds of questions you'll have to answer in the kids version of Zobmondo's Would You Rather Game. This is a totally goofy game that will make you think and keep you laughing. Recommended for ages 7+

9. THE GAME OF LIFE. Take a test drive down your life's road. Earn money, get married, and have kids along the way! Different versions, such as Sponge Bob and Pirates of the Caribbean are also available. Recommended for ages 9+

10. BEAT THE PARENTS. Pit the parents against the kids in this challenging trivia game. Who knows more about the others' generation? Recommended for ages 8+

FUN is something every home can use more of and hopefully this list of games will help add some fun to your family. But no matter what games you end up playing, the important thing is that you're spending time together. When you do, everybody wins!

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By Lynn Powers