We are a family who enjoys playing games together. Sometimes it’s just two players, and sometimes it’s all five of us. Playing games is a great way to have fun and spend time together!
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Today I am sharing 7 of our favorite games!
Uno is probably the game we enjoy playing together the most. It’s a game well-suited for almost all ages, so our 4 year old can play and enjoy it as much as my husband and I do. It’s a fun game that isn’t all luck nor all skill which seems to be the type of game that keeps everyone happy.
Spot it is another “great for all ages” game. We were introduced to this game several years ago by a family friend and continue to enjoy playing. Our kids love when they beat their parents (which does happen on occasion). The original Spot it has produced a variety of spin-offs including: Spot it Jr. Animals, Spot it! Numbers and Shapes, and Spot it! Hip Card Game.
Connect 4 is a favorite 2-player game in our home. I love a game that stands the test of time, and Connect 4 is definitely one of those. Sometimes our family has tournaments. This is an easy way to include all family members in a 2 player game!
Quadrillion is the newest game that has been added to our collection. It was given as a gift to my son this past Christmas, and he has thoroughly enjoyed this puzzle-type game. This one really stretches the mind, so if you have a child who enjoys thinking through and solving problems, this might be the perfect choice for him or her!
Racko brings me back to my childhood in an instant. This is the game my sisters and I enjoyed playing with our grandparents. I have so many wonderful memories of laughing with them and bonding over a fun round of Racko!
Guess Who? is another game that quickly takes me back to my childhood. It was definitely my favorite game as an elementary-aged child. There are plenty of new versions, and Amazon still sells the retro version, too. This is a great 2 player guessing game that provides plenty of laughs!
If you’re looking for a classic game to add to your collection, don’t forget about Checkers. It’s another game that players of various ages can learn and enjoy.
What about you? What games are played most often in your home? Share your favorites in the comments below!
Until next time,
Charissa
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What a fun list. I am with you…Racko totally brought me back. I haven’t thought of that game since I was a kid!
Racko will always bring me back to my childhood and time with my grandparents!
Quadrillion looks interesting!! We love playing games over here too!!
It is a great mind-stretching game!
These are great games! We really like Uno and Connect Four. I’ve never played Quadrillion or Spot It. Will have to check these out. We love adding new games to our collection.
It’s nice to have a variety of games to pull from!
Love so many of the games you listed. A family favorite at my house is Rummikub!
April, I think I have heard of Rummikub, but we have never played. We’ll have to check it out. Thanks!
Guess who! I’m a speech therapist, and when I worked with children, I would use this in therapy all the time! I love that game.
I will always love Guess Who?! What a great option for therapy with children!
Quadrillion looks like a fun game – I love mind type of games. I grew up playing racko too. As far as card games, Skip-bo and phase 10 are couple of my favorites. As far as board games, I love playing boxers or briefs and apples to apples.
Apples to apples is a great game! I think we need to start playing that as a family!
Great list!!! My kids are playing Clue a lot. And we love Sequence Dice and Blokus
Clue!!! A blast from the past! I have heard of Sequence Dice and Blokus, but I don’t think any of us have every played them. Good suggestions!