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15 Favorite Games for Game Night

November 7, 2014 by Amber 25 Comments

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I had a completely different post planned for today but I’ve got games on my mind and decided to go this route instead. There is nothing I like more than a good game night with family and friends, so I am always on the hunt for fun games! So here’s the deal-I will tell you some of my favorite games and then you tell me some of yours? These games will make GREAT Christmas gift ideas too!

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Blurt: This is a think fast to name a word kind of game. You get a clue like “a partially dried grape” and the first to yell “raisin” gets to move their marker. It’s fast and it’s fun (and ok-maybe it’s my favorite because it’s the one game I often win-heh heh). It’s great for school age kids to adults.

Blurt

 

Spot It: I have a love/hate relationship with this game. It is sooooo much fun, but it stresses me out because I want to win! You have to spot the two matching pictures on the card before anyone else does. It’s another fast and fun one. Also good for kids-they even have a Jr. version as well as various holiday versions.

Spotit

 

Dominion: This is a game that my brothers introduced us to. It’s a card game that is full of strategy. Because you can change up the cards you use each game, it’s a new game every time you play. I always always lose this game but I still somehow enjoy playing it! This one would be ok for teens and adults-probably pretty hard for kids. (Also note that there are a bunch of versions of this game. Those are basically expansion packs so that you can mix and match and have even more fun!)

Domion

 

Buzzword: Another word game that makes you think fast. In this one you are given a word for each round like “ball.” You are then read clues and each of the answers will have the word ball in them. You can play on teams and it’s lots of fun! This one is more for adults than kids.

Buzzword

 

Farkle: This one is very simple and only luck is involved. Roll a bunch of dice and try to get winning combinations. But don’t press your luck too hard or you will farkle! This one would be great for kids!

Farkle

 

 

Wits and Wagers: Another game that I always lose but have fun doing it. You are given a question like “what is the population of Germany?” All players have to write down a guess, then wager on which guess they think is the closest. Best for adults.

Wits and Wagers

 

Bananagrams: This is like Scrabble but you each play individually and it’s a race to the finish. It’s simple and fun. Could be played by kids too.

Bananagrams

 

Ratuki: This is one that I don’t love…yet! We play it with friends who know it well and are too good at it and they always beat us. But I can tell that I would like it if I had a chance to get used to it before playing with pros. It’s a fast paced card game sort of like Speed. Probably could be played with older kids.

Ratuki

Logo: I haven’t actually played this one, I have just heard that it is fun and it SOUNDS fun! See how good you are at recognizing common brand logos!

Logo

Cranium: This is an oldie but goodie! And there’s a new version released. Test your skills and knowledge in four categories-everything from acting and singing to spelling and answering quiz questions. They have kid versions of this too!

cranium

 

Rook: This is an old classic card game full of some strategy, some luck. It’s super fun! Best for adults and teens.

Rook

 

 

Adverteasing: This is a game I played as a kid and haven’t played since but I loved it back then! Looks like they have released a new version! Test your knowledge of advertising slogans and jingles!

Adverteasing

 

Scattergories: I have to mention this one because it is my favorite. I never get to play it because my husband and I can’t agree on the rules, so it is best if we just skip it-but it is SO much fun! Roll the die to choose a letter then come up with answers to things like a boys name or a college/university that start with that letter.

Scattergories

 

 

Balderdash: My real favorite on this one (and I LOVE it), is Beyond Balderdash, but it looks like they have discontinued it! This version will be great too though. You are given a word (an obscure one) and you have to come up with a plausible definition. Everyone’s definitions are read and you have to figure out which is correct! So much fun!

Balderdash

 

 

Settlers of Catan: This is one more that I haven’t actually played but I am always hearing people say they love  this one! It’s made by the same makers as Dominion (up above) and involves strategy.

Catan

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:21 am

    Ohhh….. you have to try Settlers of Catan!!! super fun!
    I also like (really love) UNO, and me and my siblings like starting with like 20 cards and making it last really long!

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  2. Marin says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:25 am

    We love games like Dominion & Settlers. I also recommend Munchkin, it’s a card game like Dominion, but all the cards are slightly punny! If you like cooperative games, I recommend Castle Panic (plus the Wizard tower expansion once you get good at it!) Pandemic, Forbidden Island and Forbidden Desert.

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    • Amber says

      November 7, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks for the ideas!!!

      Reply
  3. Alissa says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:41 am

    Two favorites in our family are Carcassonne and Small World, both are more strategy type games with optional expansion packs. Great for pre-teen and up, younger kids could play with more explanations but might not enjoy it as much.

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    • Amber says

      November 7, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      Oh I haven’t heard of either of those. I will have to check it out!

      Reply
  4. shelly says

    November 7, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    We have 7 of the games you’ve listed and have played a few of the others! Great list! Carcassonne is amazing as well as Killer Bunnies. :)

    Reply
  5. Jan says

    November 8, 2014 at 8:27 am

    I haven’t actually played it…bought on my friends’ recommendations.. Apples to Apples. They have a. Erosion for kids, too.

    For little kids, Uno Moo is a good one. My three year old grandson loves it!

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  6. Jan says

    November 8, 2014 at 8:29 am

    Oops….I didn’t check before I posted…supposed to be ‘version’…

    Reply
  7. Nancy says

    November 8, 2014 at 9:25 am

    A rummy based card game called 5-Crowns. It is a special deck of cards available online. Good fun with 2 people and more fun with more. We play once a month with four tables of four people in our neighborhood as the game has grown in popularity as we’ve taught it to others! Try it !!

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    • Amber says

      November 8, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      Ooooh sounds right up my alley

      Reply
  8. Shelley Anna says

    November 8, 2014 at 9:32 am

    I like the simple games, like Dominoes, UpWords, Scrabble, Uno – and several card games (War, Hearts, etc). My family played games regularly and our parents used card games to help us all learn to recognize numbers. I did the same with my kids and my oldest grandson.

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    • Amber says

      November 8, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      I love those ones too

      Reply
  9. Laura says

    November 8, 2014 at 10:41 am

    I like the oldies. Aggravation, Sorry, Life,and Monopoly, I also loike Racj9o

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    • Amber says

      November 8, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      I love Racko!!

      Reply
  10. chrysanthemum says

    November 8, 2014 at 11:26 am

    We love settlers of Catan and its many variations…
    Any other fabulous game is Ticket To Ride… We started with the North American version, the easiest and have also enjoyed Europe, and add ons Switzerland and The Netherlands: each of these have a different twist… Carcassone is another game that keeps everyone on their toes since in all the above, all the players are affected by what the others do… Fun and Games!!!!

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  11. Heather S says

    November 8, 2014 at 11:40 am

    The Great Dalmudi is really fun too. It’s a card game. There are 12 classes of people on the cards (peasant, Great Dalmudi etc). You pass the cards out and people take turns laying down however much of a card they have and hope that nobody else can lay that number of cards down. (From high to low) If you win a round you become the Great Dalmudi. You keep playing until everyone is out of cards to see what order you go in for the next round. The peasant is the lowest and has to give the great Dalmudi their two best cards and the Great Dalmudi gives the peasant two of whatever he/she feels like giving him/her and the next round starts. It’s super fun! The more the merrier!

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    • Amber says

      November 8, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      Oh yes! I have played that but forgotten about it!!

      Reply
  12. Caitlin says

    November 9, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    My husband introduced us to “Wits & Wagers” and we love that it is quick and fun, trying to guess the answer can sometimes yield some interesting guesses.

    Reply
  13. Magdalena Sanchez says

    November 10, 2014 at 11:11 am

    Hi Amber!

    I LovE this posts from you! Thanks to the one you did of +50 Best Child Picture Books, we meet Gerarld and Piggie and we LOVED them!! :)

    Now, thanks for sharing this list of board games! We use to have our Friday Game Night.
    I have a girl and a boy 4 and 5 years old and here our list :)

    Pictureka!
    Hedbanz
    Parcheesi (Parchis)
    Aggravation
    Blokus
    UNO

    And for teenagers and adults I highly recommend you Ticket to Ride, it’s an awesome game!

    Have a great week!
    (From Monterrey, México)

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    • Amber says

      November 10, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      I keep hearing about Ticket to Ride! Have to try it sometime! I will try those others too!

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      • Heather S says

        November 15, 2014 at 11:07 pm

        I have heard Hedbanz is a blast. I still haven’t played it but I have a feeling my 10 year old daughter would love. It just might be under our tree this Christmas….

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  14. Diana says

    November 11, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    Mexican Train Dominos is great for about 5 and up. We play regularly with the grandparents.

    Reply
  15. Linnae says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    This was a fun post! (I just stopped by via Pinterest). Some of our favorite games are Telestrations, Apples to Apples, Moose in the House (ridiculous and funny card game), Sleeping Queens, and Blokus. My brothers love Ticket to Ride, but we haven’t gotten on board that train yet. :)

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  16. Chris says

    November 18, 2014 at 8:36 am

    Sleeping Queens is one of our favorites for kids. Love this list. Thanks!

    Reply
  17. Theresa says

    December 6, 2014 at 11:26 am

    We LOVE Sequence. It is a card game that you play with a board and cards. Great fun for 2-6 players. Have heard of most of these games and enjoy hedbanz and scattergories.

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