At Toy Street, we know the importance of family. So, we made a list of some of the best family games that will help make big family gatherings, and special occasions that much more memorable.
Rummikub
Rummikub is such a fun and addictive game to play for the whole family. It’s the perfect combination of friendly competition, light strategy and flexing your math muscles. Made for 2-4 players and 6 years and up, players race to be the first to place all their number tiles onto the table in sets and runs. Don’t forget to shout “Rummikub!” when you do!
Ticket to Ride
One of the most accessible and classic board games ever made, Ticket to Ride is the best choice for a family game night. With simple gameplay and light strategy, Ticket to Ride can be learnt in under 15 minutes and provides hours of fun for ages 6 and up. With over, 10 expansions, gameplay is fun and exciting. Work to complete your routes by placing train token on a map, but be careful, other players are also travelling the board and might just disrupt your route before you make it!
Racing Line
A fast-paced F1 inspired racing game that combines speed and light strategy and is perfect for big family gatherings and special occasions. Players compete to become world champion by competing in 6 races around the track. Racing Line uses very straightforward rules so you can get going quickly. Roll to move around the track and try to get on the racing line, the fast way around, to win! Made for ages 6 and up, but it also has a Racing Line Junior expansion for ages 4 and up.
My Gold Mine
My Gold Mine is a fast-paced, light family card game about discovering treasures. Diamonds, stones, and gold run deep, and each dwarven player wants to dig for gold nuggets. However, beware, as the fire-breathing dragon defending the mountain will chase you – one wrong move, and you could be dragon dinner before you know it…
UNO
The classic card game can’t be excluded from this list. The staple for every family holiday, get-together, and chaotic game night is UNO! Be the first player to get rid of all your cards, but don’t forget to shout UNO when you’re down to the last one in your hand!
Dobble
A game of matching, speed, and competition, Dobble proves to be one of the most addictive and hilarious games you can play with your friends and family. Match icons and characters on your cards to the starting card, but be quick, as you’re racing against time and pressure to win. It also can be played 5 different ways, keeping play exciting – you’re guaranteed to have a good time together.
Chicken vs Hotdog
Chicken vs Hotdog is hilarious, fast-paced party game that is fun for all ages. If you or your kids were a fan of the bottle-flipping challenge, they will be addicted to this! Teams compete to flip and stick two goofy-looking chicken and hotdog characters onto a table. It’s fun, chaotic, and bound to get the whole family laughing!
Exploding Kittens
Exploding Kittens is a hilarious, fast-paced, highly strategic cat version of Russian Roulette. Players take turns drawing cards from the deck until someone draws an exploding kitten – at which point, they explode and are out the game! However, if a player has a defuse card, they can save themselves from a cat-astrophic end. If you and your family love card games, high-tension, and weaponized enchiladas, try this one.
That’s Not A Hat
The ultimate memory game, That’s Not A Hat puts lying, deducing, and remembering to the test. Players pass round cards showing drawings of animals, items, and things, stating what they are. These cards are placed face down, as new ones are brought out. As you pass a card and state what it is, another player can say if they think you’re lying, and if you’re caught too many times, you’re out of the game. It’s a great family game and memory test at the same time.
P for Pizza
Finally, P for Pizza – an easy-to-learn card game that will have you on the edge of your seat. Stack Pizza Cards and get ready to reach for a slice. Each round, players must think of a word that connects the letter to a category, then shout if before anyone else. The speediest player wins the slice, it’s that simple!
