Family Games Your Teens Will Love

We all want our families to connect screen free, and games are an awesome option, but it’s hard to find ones teens actually like and will play! I asked my community of over 200,000 parents are these are the games that were suggested over and over again!

I’ve starred the most popular games in each section!

GROUP GAMES

*Do You Even Know Me?

This game is SO LOVED by teens. Played with family or friends, it gets them opening up, thinking, and sharing while having fun and enjoying a little competition. Works for 2-12 players.

*Pop Darts

This is a physical challenge game that is active and fun. Young kids all the way up to adults love it.

*Medium

With Medium, your ESP will be put to the test! Draw two word cards with your partner and shout out what those two things have in common. Saying different things loses you points! So fun!

*Chameleon

A bluffing board game where players must race to catch the chameleon before It’s too late!

*Secret Hitler

A fast-paced game of deception and betrayal. It has hidden roles and secret envelopes for five to ten players. Such a fun group game.

*Hitsters

Turn any gathering into an unforgettable experience with Hitster, a thrilling party card game for adults combining music and fun. Groove to the biggest hits of the last 100 years.

Imposter

A mystery game of social deduction and bluffing.

Sounds Fishy

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

Telestrations

Draw what you read, guess what you saw—laugh out loud fun guaranteed every round!

What Do You Meme for Kids?

This engaging card game is the family-friendly version that uses memes for a fun game. Designed for ages 8 and up, it’s the perfect group activity for family game night or board games for kids.

Herd Mentality

Such a hilarious board game for family and friends’ game nights. Fun for big groups of 4-20 players. Easy to learn, quick to play, and endlessly replayable board game. This version comes with 20 extra questions.

Just One

Just One is a cooperative party game where players work together to guess mystery words by providing clever, unique clues.

Wavelength

Hot or cold. Soft or hard. Wizard or…not a wizard? Work together to decide where your clue falls on the spectrum in this telepathic party game.

Werew ords

This game is super family friendly and is super easy to learn how to play. It’s a small package so really easy to take on the go. We love playing this game with anyone ages probably 10-100+. It brings lots of laughs to the family and is quick paced so it can bring lots of funny aspects to the game.

Taboo

In the Taboo card game for adults, family and teens, race against time as you get teammates to say the Guess word without saying the Taboo words on the cards.

Guesstures

Steal the spotlight and share the laughs with the family-favorite Guesstures charades game. Acting silly with family and friends has never been so fun.

Dice Games

*Bank (online app, but play in person)

This is a very fun and simple game, yet great combination of strategy and luck. It’s a game where you feel highs and lows from second to second. Download this! Totally worth it and a lot of fun, especially for a group.

*Tenzi

Our family loves this game! It is fast going and everyone is busy the entire game keeping each person engaged.

*Qwixx

Play is simple, you roll the dice and cross off the total of your white dice on your scorecard. The more numbers you cross off, the more you score! Each decision is crucial!

Farkle

Roll, Score, and Have Fun: No complex and confusing rules! Farkle is super simple and fun, designed for anyone over the age of 12 to play comfortably. This easy-to-learn game is played between two or more players. Just roll the dice and try to get the highest score!

Yahtzee

Shake it up and get rolling! This Yahtzee game features classic Yahtzee gameplay. It’s fast-paced, strategic fun for adults, teens, and kids

Left, Right, Center

Excellent party game! We were introduced to this game at a Christmas party and we liked it so much that we decided to buy it. Instead of using the tokens provided, we used money (small coins) but you can use anything, like candy, beads, etc. Children as well as adults will enjoy this game.

Word Games

*Code Names

Give single-word clues to help your teammates identify their agents while avoiding enemy spies and the assassin!

Scrabble

Go for classic Scrabble gameplay in a head-to-head face-off, or mix things up and play in teams. The game guide offers expert tips, and other ways to play this classic word game.

Banangrams

Easy to learn & play, always an ideal choice for game night, 1-8 players (7+) race against each other to build crossword grids.

Poetry for Neanderthals

Enter the world of Neanderthals where communication is simple and hilarious! Get your teammates to guess words and phrases, but there’s a catch—you can only use single-syllable words. Slip up and use a big word? Get ready to be bopped with a 2-foot inflatable “No!” Stick. The team with the most points at the end wins, but not without a lot of laughs along the way!

Scattergories

Try to outwit other players by coming up with unique answers in this version of the fast-paced Scattergories party game for adults and teens.

Tapple

Choose a card with a category, press the timer, and shout out words related to the category that start with a certain letter. Once the related word is announced, press the corresponding letter tab. So fun!

Pun Intended

Everybody knows somebody who loves puns and they think they are soooo punny. They’re like German sausages – the wurst! But look, some people like puns and other people like pickles, so just dill with it! Pun loving friends and family will love this game.

CARD GAMES

*Skyjo

A fun card game is always a good activity for your teens and their friends!

*Piles

Need 2 player games? Face off 1-on-1! Need party games? Play up to 8 players! This portable card game can be played by any group for any occasion, be it casual fun, competitive gamers, or kids against adults.

*flip 7

In Flip7, you will press your luck by getting dealt cards without revealing the same number twice.

*Dutch Blitz

This game is hours of fun. If you like fast-paced card games, this is for you.

*Bang

Bang is a really fun game that appeals to people that like both card games and board games. Plenty of strategy, bluffing, and fun to keep everyone interested. It combines a little role-playing, poker, and Uno into one fun game.

*Cover Your A$$ETS Card Game

Everyone’s favorite card game. Moves quickly and requires both luck and strategy.

Goat Lords

If you’re looking for hilarious card games with fun illustrations and fun gameplay, then find your games for adults and family here!

Ramen Fury

Quiddler

Quiddler is a hit with all players, whether they’re word game enthusiasts or not! The perfect card games for families

Uno flip

2 card games in 1 bundle. You get both UNO and UNO Flip card games.

Gnoming Around

We LOVE this game! It is easy to play and easy to understand and is even fun with 2 players. It can be quick or you can play multiple rounds to make it longer. A little strategy but a lot of luck, so kids of all ages and adults can play together. This is a good one!

Play 9

Play Nine has easy instructions and simple game play, so the whole family can join in on A round and play a hole Or Two.

Set

Race to make the most SETs by matching colors, shapes, shadings, or the number of shapes on the cards. They have to be all the same or all different.

Skull King

Dive into this fast-paced, pirate-themed, trick-taking card game. Special cards like Mermaids, Pirates, the notorious Skull King, and the new White Whale and Kraken bring endless strategy to every round! Bid correctly to win points—bid wrong, and it’s Davy Jones’ locker for you!

Nertz

The Bicycle Nertz Card Game puts a fast-paced spin on the classic game of Solitaire. Each player races to clear their deck of cards, and the first to shout “Nertz!” take the win!

Sushi Go!

This is a fun game for 2-5 players. One of the best family games out there.

Wackee Six

This is a new game to our family. Similar to the card game Nertz, Wackee Six makes everything a bit more simple so the younger ones can play too. It is best for 3-6 players (You can play in teams and have up to 12 playing. Teams are a good option if younger ones want to play, but not for adults). The game is simple, super quick, competitive and lots of fun for kids and adults. ($25)

Monopoly Deal

The fun of a monopoly game played with cards.

Pit

A fast-paced and fun game. Great for group play!

Unstable Unicorns

Unstable Unicorns is a strategic, relationship-destroying, hand management card game for 2-8 players.

Phase 10

Players race to complete 10 varied phases that include cards with the same color, runs, sets or a combination of runs and sets.

5 Crowns

It’s a unique twist on the classic rummy card game. A fifth suit of stars makes Five Crowns even more exciting than other family card games

Skip Bo

Skip-Bo is a timeless card game and a family favorite from the creators of UNO.

Uno No Mercy

UNO Show ’em No Mercy game adds 56 more cards, special rules and super-tough action cards for the most brutal edition of UNO ever!

Tapped 4

The more you play the better your strategy gets. Play your Tap cards to stay ahead in the game. Put strategy into your own hands and have fun.

3 up 3 down

When the littles complain they’re bored, but you’re tired of mind-numbing kid games, try 3up3down! It’s a fast-paced present, light-hearted game that doesn’t require too much mental energy.

The Great Dalmuti Card Game

This is such a fun group game. A light card game where players gain status by going out first. Seat positions change and the cards are re-dealt.

Karma

Table Cards and Karma Cards add an exciting twist to this elimination-style game

Hand and foot

Build powerful books by playing through your hand and foot in this exciting and dynamic card game. Enjoy a perfect blend of strategy, suspense, and fun that keeps players on their toes throughout the entire game.

321 Countdown

With simple rules and fast-paced gameplay, this card game is perfect for both beginners and experienced players. Learn in just minutes and enjoy hours of entertainment.

That escalated quickly

Perfect for friends and family who love quirky, interactive games. Ideal for game nights, parties, or any gathering where you want to spark laughter and fun.

Snake Oil

If laughter is the best medicine, then Snake Oil “cures what ails ya!” Bring out your inner snake oil salesman as you pitch your crazy product inventions to wacky customers in this comparison card game.

Rolling Jokers

Start playing in minutes; Rolling Jokers’ rules are simple for beginners, but its strategy keeps experienced players coming back for more.

Pig Pile

Pig Pile is a fast-paced card game for 3-6 players. In each round, players race to be the first to get rid of all their cards and collect the most pigs

NUMBER GAMES

*Sequence

Play a card from your hand, and place a chip on a corresponding space on the game board – when you have five in a row, it’s a SEQUENCE

*Rummikub

Fast-paced, easy gameplay is ideal for people of different ages to play together

*RackO

Our whole family LOVED this game last year. There is a little strategy, but not so much that it ruins the fun for younger players. It also teaches great sequencing skills.

THINKING GAMES

*Ticket to Ride

With simple rules and engaging gameplay, Ticket to Ride is perfect for both new and experienced players, making it a great choice for family game nights.

*Settlers of Catan

This board game is a classic that provides hours of entertainment and is suitable for all ages. The game features a great combination of luck and strategy, and is simple to learn.

*Majong

The premium mahjong tiles are made of super high quality and scratch-resistant melamine allows players to use for decades without color fading or discoloration, ensures the best feeling for playing mahjong games.

*Azul

Azul is an award-winning board game that challenges players to create stunning tile mosaics while making strategic decisions and competing for high scores.

Clue

This Clue game combines classic Clue gameplay with richly reimagined takes on the original murder mystery storyline, an intriguing cast of characters, and a glamorous Tudor Mansion.

Checkers

This perfectly sized checkerboard is small enough to travel with, but also large enough to play comfortably.

Chess

The wood grain and color of the board and pieces that make it a classic and nicely finished feel. So good idea for room decoration also if you want to play there.

Otrio

Face off in the game of Otrio, a head-to-head strategy board game based on the classic tic-tac-toe game.

7 Wonders

The perfect gift to add to family game night with kids aged 10 and up!

Carcassone

Experience the timeless allure of “Carcassonne,” a classic board game that welcomes players into the world of modern strategy games.

Qwirkle

Qwirkle is the perfect game to hone player’s tactical maneuvers, strategical planning, and forward thinking.

Camel Up (Second Edition)

In Camel Up, up to eight players bet on five racing camels, trying to suss out which ones will place first and second in a quick race around a pyramid. Players will laugh out loud over the results that are rolled. This will quickly become a family favorite! ($32)

Abducktion

A weirdly strategic duck kidnapping game, 15-minutes of light strategy of ducks, a UFO, and mind-bending, shape-finding logic!

Bonanza

Dive into the world of bean farming with Bohnanza! Plant, harvest, & trade beans in this strategic game that keeps everyone engaged & interacting throughout the game.

Mastermind

Classic board game fun to play, with one noting it’s great for using deductive reasoning.

Battleship

The classic game of naval combat! Fun for the whole family, this Battleship board game is an exciting strategy game for kids, teens, and adults

Wingspan

You are bird enthusiasts – researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists, and collectors – seeking to discover and attract a beautiful and diverse network of birds to your wildlife preserve.

Murdle

Based on the best-selling crime puzzle book comes a board game where murder mystery meets deductive reasoning.

BUILDING GAMES

*Blokus

Blokus strategy game is fun for the whole family -less than a minute to learn with engaging challenges for all ages!

*Tetris the Board Game

Bring the fun of the classic digital game to the tabletop & experience the fun of Tetris in real life with this multiplayer strategy game of rotating, dropping & line making.

Between Two Castles

This game is an excellent way to teach strategy and planning, while working together. Works wonderfully as a gateway game!

Mexican Train Dominoes

Mexican train dominoes set comes with everything you need to have a good time with family and friends.

Binho

Binho Board is the life of the party, whether it’s with family, friends, or coworkers.

Marbles and Jokers

Adjust the chessboard according to the number of players. It is very flexible. If you don’t have so many players, you can start fighting with 4 to 6 game boards。This is a team game for all skill level that helps master simple math skills while playing!

Dream Home

The game mechanics is so intuitive that you can play with a complete rookie. Even kindergarteners, with their parents’ help, can start their furnishing adventure!

Board Games

*Hues and Cues

Challenge friends and family to connect words with colors in the engaging Hues and Cues, featuring 480 colorful hues for limitless fun!

Disney’s Haunted Mansion

Explore all the classic rooms of the ghost-infested manor, from the festivities-filled Ballroom to the Attic and out to the Graveyard and beyond in search of spirits.

The Great American Mail Race

Race around the USA and deliver as many parcels as you can in this family board game for kids and adults.

Monopoly

It’s a Family Game Night staple! Players buy, sell, dream, and scheme their way to riches with the Monopoly board game.

Pan Am

Looking for games for family game night? Look no further! Pan Am Board Game is the perfect strategy game to take flight!

Summer Camp

Fun strategy game for the whole family where you devise your strategy to build the best card combination to outplay your opponents, and rule the summer as the ultimate camper!

Mysterium

Step into the supernatural world of Mysterium, a cooperative board game where players unravel a haunting mystery with ghostly clues and paranormal investigation.

Outsmarted

The revolutionary, app-driven board game that puts your family & friends in the Hot Seat of a TV Quiz Show. Win the rings. Conquer the final round. Prove your the smartest. Can you beat the clock? Or will you be Outsmarted?

EXIT games

Pick up your wand and defend your magical school against the destruction of the polterbolds!

Karuba

Dive into exciting tile-based strategy games for 2-4 treasure hunters aged 8-99. Easy to learn with plenty of strategic decisions. Perfect family games for kids and adults.

Plunder

Adventure awaits any swashbuckler brave enough to command a fleet. Conquer islands to gain valuable resources. Build and upgrade your ships with masts and cannons. Wage war against rival captains and rule the seas.

Wits and Wagers

Get ready for endless fun and learning with the best rated party game for families and friends.

OUTDOOR/ACTIVE GAMES

*Spikeball

Another crowd favorite. Spikeball is the perfect indoor/outdoor game. This portable, easy to play ball game is a great investment for the whole family. Great as a lawn or beach game or played in the basement during cold weather. I would say you need to be old enough and coordinated enough to hit the ball hard with your hand, but you don’t have to be especially athletic for this one to work.

KAN JAM

This is probably our family’s very favorite. We absolutely love it. A bit like ultimate frisbee for four, this fun and portable game is great for the backyard or beach. This game is easy to play, sturdy and keeps the whole family active. You do have to be old enough to throw a frisbee and and old enough not to feel like catching it hurts your hands! We have LOVED ours!