Family Game Night Options Expanded with 24 Board and Card Game Choices, Ranging from New Releases to Timeless Favorites
Looking for a fun and engaging game night experience for the whole family? Look no further! Here's a list of family-friendly board and card games, each with a recommended food pairing to elevate your game night.
Board Games
King of Tokyo (for 2-6 players, ages 8 and older, playtime ~30 minutes)
In this thrilling game, players battle as monsters for control of Tokyo. Pair it with sushi for a thematic snack experience.
Labyrinth (for 2-4 players, ages 7 and older, playtime 20-30 minutes)
Navigate through a maze and rescue the princess in this classic game. It pairs well with cheese and crackers.
Trekking the National Parks (for up to 5 players, ages 10 and older, playtime 30-60 minutes)
Embark on an adventure through America's national parks. Enjoy a scoop of huckleberry ice cream as you play.
Catan (for 2-4 players, ages 10 and older, playtime 60-90 minutes)
Build settlements and trade resources in this strategic game. A charcuterie board complements the game's trading aspect.
Daybreak (for 1-4 players, ages 10 and older, playtime 60-90 minutes)
Survive a zombie apocalypse in this cooperative game. Pair it with locally grown goodies from your neighborhood farmers market.
Pandemic (for 2-4 players, ages 8 and older, playtime 45-60 minutes)
Work together to cure diseases and save the world in this cooperative game. A immunity booster smoothie might help you win!
Card Games
Bang! (for 4-7 players, ages 8 and older, playtime 20 to 40 minutes)
A Wild West secret identity game involving alliances and betrayals. Pairs nicely with root beer and a bowl of nuts or allergen-free alternatives.
Sushi Go! (for 2-5 players, ages 6 and older, playtime 15-20 minutes)
A quick, strategic card drafting game themed around sushi dishes. Its theme pairs naturally with sushi or sushi-inspired snacks.
Uno (for 2-10 players, ages 7 and older)
The classic, approachable card game with strategic play. While no official food pairing is suggested, it works well with casual snacks like chips or finger foods for easy munching during play.
Sleeping Queens (for up to 5 players, ages 8 and older, playtime 20 minutes)
A quick and easy card game where players wake up sleeping queens. Pair it with milk and cookies.
Wingspan (for up to 6 players, ages 12 and older, playtime 30-60 minutes)
A strategic bird-themed card game. Pair it with nuts (or allergen-free alternative), seeds, and dried berries.
Poetry for Neanderthals (for 2-4 players, ages 7 and older, playtime 15 minutes)
A fun and silly word-guessing game. Suggested snack pairing is a tray of simple finger foods to keep things light and quick.
The Chameleon (for 3-8 players, ages 14 and older, playtime 15 minutes)
A game of deception and deduction. Pair it with a bowl of mystery flavored jelly beans.
What Do You Meme? Family Edition (for 4-8 players, ages 8 and older, playtime 30-60 minutes)
A family-friendly version of the popular meme-making game. It pairs well with hot cocoa bombs or another Instagram-worthy snack.
Kids Against Maturity (for 4-8 players, ages 10 and older, playtime 30-90 minutes)
A card game with adult humour, toned down for younger players. Pair it with kid-friendly snacks, from fruit roll-ups to cheese and crackers.
Gnomes at Night (for 2-4 players, ages 6 and older, playtime 15 minutes)
A quick and easy game where players navigate a gnome-filled forest. It pairs well with Bugles corn snacks.
Bonus Tip
For more game recommendations, consider asking an expert at Mox Boarding House. Happy gaming and bon appétit!
- After a thrilling game of King of Tokyo, enjoy sushi as a thematic snack before moving on to the cooperative game Pandemic, whose players might find an immunity booster smoothie helpful.
- If you're seeking a quick card drafting game themed around sushi dishes, Sushi Go! offers a fun, strategic experience to pair with sushi or sushi-inspired snacks.
- For a family-friendly, meme-making game, What Do You Meme? Family Edition pairs well with hot cocoa bombs or another Instagram-worthy snack.
- Older kids and teenagers can test their deductive skills with The Chameleon while munching on a bowl of mystery flavored jelly beans.
- To combine game night with a home-and-garden activity, consider visiting Mox Boarding House for expert game recommendations while picking up locally grown goodies from the neighborhood farmers market for snacks during gameplay.
