Board Games
Discover our top 10 family board games that bring everyone together for hours of fun. From classic favourites to exciting new releases, find the perfect game for your next family game night.
Last Updated - February 18, 2025 -
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Embark on a thrilling adventure with the Fantasy Flight Games Mansions of Madness Second Edition Board Game, featuring a cooperative gameplay experience, immersive companion app, and terrifying scenarios. Suitable for 1-5 players aged 14 and up.
A fully cooperative board game of horror and mystery
Immersive companion app guides you through the adventure
Confront four different terrifying scenarios, playing as one of eight brave investigators
Collect weapons, tools and information, solve puzzles and fight monsters, insanity and death itself.
A unique date night game featuring 200 conversation cards, designed to deepen connections and enhance relationships. This game is perfect for couples at any stage, providing a fun and engaging way to spark meaningful conversations and create lasting memories.
UNIQUE DATE NIGHT IDEA - Warning: Could lead to smiles, giggles, and outright laughter! Stay in for date night and get to know your partner’s love language, thoughts, feelings and ideas on a variety of subjects. Our couple card games inspire deeper connection through real conversation. It’s also great for groups and friends!
CONNECT LIKE YOU USED TO - It's like having the butterflies from your first month of dating all over again! Let each question card teach you something new about your partner and remind you why you fell in love the first time
NURTURE YOUR RELATIONSHIP - Each set includes 200 expertly crafted and thought-provoking questions to spark engaging and important conversations with your partner. With a wide range of topics, you’ll be able to get to know each other better, deepen your love and strengthen your relationship
TAILORED FOR ALL RELATIONSHIPS - 15 fun categories touching on every aspect of your relationship. Each card has something for every couple. No matter your relationship stage you can select a specific category to find something engaging, positive and beneficial, or mix it up and see what happens! Ask the right questions and really connect during game night with the perfect card games for couples!
PERFECT GIFT - Show your partner how much you care with our deck of conversation cards. They will lead you into asking great questions and really listening to what your sweetheart has to say. Whatever the occasion, whether anniversaries, birthdays, valentines or you just need a fresh way to demonstrate your love and commitment, our Couples Talking Point Cards are the perfect choice
Gather your friends and family for a hilarious game night with this humorous card game, featuring age-appropriate jokes and a portable design. Its easy-to-learn gameplay and versatile appeal make it perfect for parties, travel, or family gatherings.
BEST FAMILY FUN GAME – Dear Evolved Parents, Kids Against Maturity is the perfect parental tool to approach playtime and family time. Are you sick of the same old dated games every game night? This instant classic was made and played by parents like you. With age-appropriate toilet humor and funny innuendos for the adults, it can be enjoyed by all ages. Best results when played with 4 players or more.
PLAY IT ANY TIME ANY PLACE – One game set includes 600 question and answer cards and a handy box to store it all. It’s portable and a take anywhere size game. Become an instant champion while camping, sleepovers, game nights, family gatherings, summer camp, plane trips and more!
IT’S SIMPLE & ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS – Kids Against Maturity combines the tried and tested fill-in-the- blank game-play, a perfect enjoyable hilarious way to bring your family together.
GET THE GAME ROLLING IN SECONDS – Each player gets 10 white answer cards and takes turns asking the blue question cards. Each question asker chooses the funniest answer, and the player with the highest amount of most amusing responses, wins the game.
OBLIGATORY WARNING – Humorless hover-parents and those who don’t appreciate flatulence jokes, may not approve. PLEASE REMOVE ANY CARD THAT YOU DON’T APPROVE OF. One thing is for sure; just like other tabletop board games, it’ll get your kids away from their phones, tablets, Fortnite, and other electronic devices for at least 30-90 min. Unplug together!
Kids Against Maturity is perfect for fans of family board games, funny games for kids and camping games. For fans of board games, games for families as well as great gifts for teenage boys and gifts for teenage girls. A gift for year olds not just kids ages 8 - 12, and games teen boys.
Get ready for a fun and entertaining experience with the Sounds Fishy board game, perfect for families and adults. Its unique blend of creativity, trivia, and strategy makes it an ideal choice for game nights, parties, or social gatherings.
FAKE IT AND MAKE IT: A hilarious board game for adults and family that combines inventing funny answers with not getting caught. Can you convince the guesser your answer is the right one?
NO ANSWERS? NO PROBLEM: Some family board games are tricky, but here you get given the one correct answer and you invent the other (fake) answers so it’s a new board game that is perfect for all your friends and family.
DIVE IN:There’s something for everyone in this fast-thinking, bluffing, push your luck, family board game — creativity, trivia and even a little bit of sneakiness.
PLENTY MORE FISH IN THE SEA:It’s packed full of content, making it the ideal board game for groups of people who want to dive in again and again.
QUICK TO LEARN EASY TO PLAY:A board game for families that’s easy to learn and quick to play. Spend less time worrying about the rules and more time focused on having fun.
SAME GAME IN A SMALLER BOX: This version comes with 20 extra questions in a travel friendly format, plus it’s better for the environment. It takes up less shelf space at home too!
Have a blast with this card game, featuring a unique twist on the classic Exploding Kittens game. With its 121 unique cards, new game modes, and humorous Cone of Shame element, it's perfect for families, friends, and casual gamers. The compact design and easy-to-learn rules make it a great travel companion.
How to Play: Dive into explosive fun with Recipes for Disaster, an exciting twist on the classic Exploding Kittens game. Shuffle the curated cards and use the Recipe Booklets to unlock fresh, wild game modes. Whether you're playing with ONLY Imploding Kittens or racing through a 2-minute lightning game, you’ll find new and unexpected ways to enjoy this favorite card game. Don't forget to watch out for the Cone of Shame—used for teasing players who forget whose turn it is!
What's Included: This ultimate Exploding Kittens deck comes with 121 original cards featuring beloved artwork by The Oatmeal, 13 Recipe Booklets for new game modes, 5 Blank Recipe Booklets for custom gameplay, and a redesigned Cone of Shame for extra fun. Plus, an instruction manual that's as quick and quirky as the game itself!
Who's it For?: Perfect for players aged 7 and up, Recipes for Disaster is ideal for family game nights, casual gatherings, and anyone who enjoys a fun, fast-paced card game. Suitable for 2-5 players, it's great for kids, teens, and adults alike.
Where to Play: Whether you're at home, on the go, or at a party, Recipes for Disaster is your go-to game for endless entertainment. It’s compact and travel-friendly, making it perfect for road trips, camping trips, or casual get-togethers. The Cone of Shame even adds a humorous twist to your gaming experience!
Our Story: Created by The Oatmeal and funded through Kickstarter, Exploding Kittens has captured hearts with its unique blend of humor and strategy. Recipes for Disaster continues the tradition with new, inventive ways to play, bringing fans even more fun and laughter with every game.
Perfect for families and friend groups, Mantis is a strategic card game that's easy to learn and fun to play. With its simple rules and exciting gameplay, it's great for kids and adults alike, and is ideal for family game nights, parties, or casual get-togethers.
How to Play: Experience a rollercoaster of emotions in Mantis, where the only two rules are simple: Steal or Score. Collect matching sets of cards by swiping them from your opponents, only to have them steal back! This back-and-forth battle continues until someone comes out on top. It’s a game of strategy, luck, and plenty of laughs.
What’s Included: Mantis includes 105 beautifully illustrated cards featuring new, original mantis shrimp artwork that will delight both kids and adults. The game also comes with an easy-to-follow instruction manual (that you might just skim) to get you playing in no time.
Who's it For?: Designed for 2-6 players, ages 7 and up, Mantis is perfect for kids, teens, and adults. Whether you're looking for a quick game to play with the family or something to spice up your next gathering, Mantis delivers endless fun for players of all ages.
Where to Play: Mantis is a versatile game that’s perfect for family game nights, casual hangouts, or even a quick break at work. With its simple rules and engaging gameplay, it’s also great for travel, camping, or any time you need a dose of quick and fun competition.
Our Story: Brought to you by the creators of Exploding Kittens and illustrated by The Oatmeal, Mantis combines the simplicity of UNO with the depth of Gin Rummy for a game that’s easy to learn but hard to master. Backed by a successful Kickstarter campaign, this game is another hit from the minds that brought you quirky, creative fun that’s now even part of the Netflix universe.
Suitable for families and friends aged 7 and above, Exploding Kittens is a strategic card game that's easy to learn but challenging to master. Players draw cards to avoid the Exploding Kitten, using strategic actions to stay in the game. With a playtime of 15 minutes, it's perfect for game nights or casual gatherings.
How to Play: Draw cards and try to avoid the dreaded Exploding Kitten! Use strategic action cards to skip your turn, shuffle the deck, or defuse the kitten with items like a laser pointer or catnip sandwich. The last player standing wins! A perfect blend of strategy and humor.
What’s Included: The game comes with 56 beautifully illustrated cards by The Oatmeal, featuring unique and quirky designs that add to the fun. Also included is an instruction manual (that you’ll probably skim), giving you everything you need for endless rounds of excitement.
Who's it For?: Designed for 2-5 players, ages 7 and up, Exploding Kittens is great for kids, teens, and adults alike. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of card games, this easy-to-learn game is perfect for bringing everyone together.
Where to Play: Whether you’re traveling, camping, or just looking for a quick game to liven up a party, Exploding Kittens is the ultimate portable card game. Compact and easy to carry, it’s great for game nights, road trips, or even a night of drinking with friends.
Our Story: Launched as one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns ever, Exploding Kittens has taken the world by storm, with millions of copies sold. Created by The Oatmeal and now a Netflix series, this game continues to deliver laughter and fun to families and friends everywhere.
A great choice for families and party hosts, the Articulate! board game is perfect for gatherings and ice-breaking fun. Players describe words without using rhymes or sounds, making it an entertaining and engaging experience for 4-20+ players aged 12 and up.
ARTICULATE! Bring everyone together with this fast-talking description board game as players try to describe as many card entries as possible within 30 seconds. No "rhymes with" or "sounds like" allowed
TRY NOT TO PANIC! Describe a word without actually saying it, it might sound very simple, but when you’re racing the timer and being heckled mercilessly by the other team then… well, let’s just say that it isn’t
FAMILY BOARD GAME - Ideal for families with smartphone addicted teenagers! Gather everyone and spend some fun quality family time like in the old days
ADULT PARTY GAME - Articulate! draws the shy from their shell, de-cocks the cocky and unites whole roomfuls of people in bouts of good old-fashioned hysterical laughter - the perfect party ice breaker
NUMBER OF PLAYERS - Articulate! has been designed to be played by 4 to 20+ players aged 12+. The more the merrier
Challenge yourself and have fun with this Genius Square puzzle game, featuring over 62,000 challenges and a unique design. With a focus on spatial skills and logical thinking, it's perfect for kids and adults alike looking for a fun and educational activity.
ENDLESS FUN - The Genius Square has over 62,000 puzzles to explore, the fun never has to end! The Genius Square is ranked one of the top board games for children and adults! If you love problem-solving games like the Rubik's cube, then you'll love the Genius Square even more! A genius, mastermind, smart puzzle game that is a great learning resource and extremely fun to play
ROLL THE DICE & RACE YOUR OPPONENT TO COMPLETE THE SQUARE! - Each player receives a Genius Square grid (two are included) and a set of nine coloured shapes, plus seven ‘blocker’ pieces. Roll all seven of the dice together and place a ‘blocker’ piece into the squares matching the seven co-ordinates that appear on the dice. Now race your opponent to fill every other space on the grid using the nine shapes.
SOLO OR HEAD-TO-HEAD - Play solo, or race an opponent to beat the grid! Do you have competitive friends or family? Go head to head on your next family game night or practice on your own to improve your skills, as this game can be played as a single player too!
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS - The Happy Puzzle Company STEM games are designed to enhance hand-eye coordination, manipulative skills, logical thinking and problem-solving ability. In addition, the game improves visual perception, spatial awareness, sequencing, strategic planning and speed of thought, whilst building self-confidence and resilience. The Genius Square is an excellent game for helping with dyspraxia, dyslexia & ADHD.
GREAT FOR AGES 6 to Adult - This Happy Puzzle Company game is great for ages 6+ and a great gift for birthdays, Christmas, sats & gcse revision activities, school holidays and weekends.
Get ready for fun and excitement with the Hasbro Gaming Classic Jenga game. Suitable for 1 or more players, this game is perfect for family gatherings, parties, or solo play. With its wooden blocks and easy-to-understand rules, Jenga is a great way to spend quality time with friends and family.
THE ORIGINAL WOOD BLOCK STACKING GAME: Jenga is a dexterity game for families that have loved the classic game for generations. Slide out blocks one by one, and place them on top of the stack. But don't let the tower fall
AVOID A TUMBLING TOWER: Every move counts in this strategy game for 6+ year old kids. Do you start at the bottom, top, or middle? Stack and balance the blocks to keep the wood tower from crashing
GAME FOR 1 OR MORE PLAYERS: No friends around? No problem! Play Jenga solo or enjoy this fun and easy game for boys and girls with a group of friends. It's a fun game for a school break for 6+ year old children
GENUINE HARDWOOD BLOCKS: This Hasbro family game for adults and children includes 54 precision-crafted hardwood blocks, along with an easy-to-use stacking sleeve
EXCITING PARTY GAME: Inject fun into any party or family game night by breaking out the Jenga game. This classic block stacking game is easy to learn and quick to set up
HOLIDAY PLAYTIME: Jenga stacking game for children and adults makes for a fun Christmas season activity or gift idea for 6+ year old boys and girls