100 Best Games for Every Age

Games are one of my favorite gifts to give. They can be enjoyed by any age. I’ve put together this list of 100 games for families to help you discover some games you might not know.
Using this helpful list, made with affiliate links, you will discover games in all categories – from children’s board games to the best party games. Be sure to click on the links to check out games you are unfamiliar with, as I have curated the best games in each category. This exhaustive list has something for everyone.
Prices vary on these games, but start as low as $5. Many of the games are linked to Amazon, which offers free shipping for Prime members, or if you spend more than $35. Also, know that Target will price match any Amazon price. Simply show the cashier your Amazon app and they will match the price. (For more tips on saving money at Target, read this post.)
Children’s Board Games
Many of the games on this list are classic games you are likely familiar with, with a few new ones sprinkled in. These are games every family should own! They also a perfect for donating at the holidays, or having on hand to give at birthday parties.
- Candyland
- Chutes and Ladders
- Don’t Spill the Beans
- Don’t Break the Ice
- Trouble
- KerPlunk
- Shark Strike
- 5-Second Rule
- Guess Who?
- Headbanz
- Mousetrap
- Connect4 Frenzy
- Connect4
- The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game
- Feed the Kitty
- Yeti in my Spaghetti
- Disney Eye Found It
- PopIt: This is perfect to keep in your car or have in your purse. It’s fun and super portable.  Â
Family Board Games
These family board games are perfect for a family game night. Playing games as a family is a simple way to turn off devices and bring everyone together. Make a habit of regularly playing games with your family to foster connection, have fun and make memories.
- Life
- Monopoly
- Watch Ya Mouth
- Jenga
- Sequence
- Battleship
- Clue
- Blokus
- Sorry
- Chickapig: This is a new-to-us game that had everyone laughing! A great strategy game for families.
- Pictionary
- Twister
- Taboo
- Trivial Pursuit
- Scattegories
- Ticket to Ride
- Labryrinth
- Catan
- Rock Me Archimedes: A two-player game with a simple concept that requires lots of strategy. Super, super fun!
- Telestrations
- Carcassone
- Kingdomino
- Gobblet Board Game
- Pengaloo
- Dr. Eureka
- Bendomino
- Planted
Dice Games
Our family loves dice games because they are typically fast! Of course, Yahtzee is the most common and popular dice game on this list, but you’ll love all of them! Try a few new ones, add them to stockings this holiday season or buy them to have on hand for after a big meal.
- Yahtzee
- Tenzi
- LCR: We just bought this game and it is our new favorite. It’s so simple that a four-year-old can play it, but fun enough that it would be fun with a group of adults.
- Bamboozled
- The Genius Square
- QWIXX
- Farkle
- ROPODA
- Flash: This game is like Tenzee with a twist. Super fast and super fun!
- YamSlam
- Greed Dice Game
- Dragonwood
- PixyCubes
Words Games
These games are all about words — creating words, finding words and having fun with letters.
Card Games
Card games are a favorite because they are a small, portable and fun. These card games are sure to provide hours of fun.
- Uno
- Dos
- Flip 7
- Happy Salmon
- Old Maid
- Taco vs. Burrito
- Exploding Kittens
- Kids Against Maturity
- SKYJO
- Racko
- Sushi Go
- Monopoly Deal
- Life Goals
- Rook
- Five Crowns
- Sea Salt & Paper
- Cards vs Gravity
Party Games
Next time you host a gathering, pull out one of these popular party games to bring everyone together and create a lot of fun.
- Brain Freeze
- Sounds Fishy
- Herd Mentality
- Apples to Apples
- Cards Against Humanity
- What Do You Meme?
- Speed Charades
- Relative Insanity
- The Voting Game
- It’s In the Bag
- Unstable Unicorns
- Double Ditto
- Circle of Jerks
- Tattoo Stories
- Off Topic
- It’s Blunderful
I hope this list of 100 best games for all ages is a helpful resource. Our family loves games and is always trying new ones. Games are a fun, affordable way to bring families and groups together.
What games would you add to this list?
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