Board games may not be as popular as they once were, but they still remain a great way to have fun and make memories that will last a lifetime. Board games can help people bond together and create something special, so why not invest in one of these top 10 board games to play the next time you are spending some quality family time?
Monopoly
One of the absolute classics when it comes to board games is Monopoly. It’s a game that has been played by generations, and nearly everyone knows how to play it – which makes it perfect for family gatherings. Players take turns buying and trading property around the board while collecting rent money from other players. The player who accumulates the most wealth wins! It’s great for any age range, making it one of the best board games of all time! If you want to get an advantage at this game, check out my guide on how to win at Monopoly here!
Settlers of Catan
For those who like more strategic-style board games, there’s Settlers of Catan. In Settlers of Catan, players take control of a settlement and try to build roads, settlements, cities and acquire resources all over the island of Catan. It’s a very social game where you must use strategy and communication with other players to win. It’s also suitable for ages 10+, so it’s perfect for families with older children or adults alike! If you want to get an advantage at this game, check out my guide on how to win at Settlers of Catan here!
Risk
A classic game that involves taking a risk (or two-please pardon the pun) is, Risk! Risk is a classic board game in which a user aims for nothing short of global domination. This is a fast paced, strategic game that involves you taking the board by force. This has the potential to boil over, so if you are a super competitive family, play this one with caution! If you want to get an advantage at this game, check out my guide on how to win at Risk here!
Cluedo
Another classic game is Clue (or Cluedo). This deduction-based murder mystery game requires players to figure out who committed a murder, what weapon was used and where it happened in an expansive mansion. Everyone lives their own detective role trying to solve puzzles and narrow down potential suspects until only one remains – making this one of the most exciting family-friendly Board Games out there! If you want to get an advantage at this game, check out my guide on how to win at Cluedo here!
Ticket To Ride Europe
If you’re looking for something faster-paced then you should try – an award winning railway adventures board game set across multiple cities in Europe! Players draw cards with different colors and use them to claim railway routes between cities in order to get points. The player with the highest number of points at the end wins the game! This is great for younger audiences because its easy enough for kids aged 8+ to pick up yet still provide plenty of challenge for adults too! If you want to get an advantage at this game, check out my guide on how to win at Ticket to Ride here!
Pandemic Legacy
If you want something a bit more involved then Pandemic Legacy could be just what you need! This cooperative Board Game sees 2-4 players work together against disease outbreaks occurring around the world in order to save humanity from extinction – each time you play is unique as certain events change depending on your decisions throughout your playthroughs! Great if you enjoy strategic Board Games with high stakes. If you want to get an advantage at this game, check out my guide on how to win at Pandemic Legacy here!
Mysterium
Another awarding winning Board Game is Mysterium; this supernatural Board Game sees 2-7 players take on roles such as ghosts or psychics trying to solve a mysterious murder case through visions sent by ghostly entities – it requires communication between players in order to deduce clues leading up until finding out “whodunnit?” A great Board Game if your group enjoys deduction puzzles while playing cooperatively together! If you want to get an advantage at this game, check out my guide on how to win at Mystreium here!
Betrayal At House On The Hill
The next Board Game on our list is Betrayal At House On The Hill – this horror themed Board Game sees 3-6 players explore rooms of a haunted house leading up until one player betrays everyone else due unforeseen circumstances – its highly replayable due its semi random setup every time providing an ever changing experience each playthrough! Perfect Board Game if you enjoy suspenseful experiences filled with surprises around every corner! If you want to get an advantage at this game, check out my guide on how to win at Betrayal House on the Hill here!
Codenames Duet
Codenames Duet takes what makes Codenames so great (intelligent guessing & quick word association) but now applies both features into two teams working against each other – instead of competing against each other both teams must cooperate by providing hints & clues that apply either one persons cards or both simultaneously – great Board Game if your group likes communicating & working towards team objectives together while having meaningful conversations along the way! If you want to get an advantage at this game, check out my guide on how to win at Codenames Duets here!
Carcassonne
Finally we have Carcassonne which is essentially “a tile laying puzzle” where 2-5 players compete against each other by placing tiles onto their own boards forming roads, cities and fields while meeples are placed upon them claiming ownership – whoever has completed their boards with most meeples remaining wins making this another excellent cooperative Board Game ideal especially during winter seasons such as Christmas time – plus its suitable ages 7+ so even younger kids can join in on the fun too! If you want to get an advantage at this game, check out my guide on how to win at Carcassonne here!
In Conclusion
So there we have our top 10 Board Games perfect for playing together as a family – whether its classic titles such as Monopoly or newer titles like Codenames Duet there’s definitely something here suited towards any audience no matter age range or skill level – so don’t forget: when having fun with friends & family why not break out some Board Games too & create wonderful memories lasting many years ahead?
