FarmingMomma Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I need some ideas for new games to buy for Christmas/kids birthdays. We already have 2 Catan Games, Risk, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, Uno, 2 or 3 versions of Apples to Apples, Wits and Wagers, Exploding Kittens with all the Expansions, Bears vs. Babies, Bring Your Own Book, and various editions of Ticket to Ride. I'd say our favorites are Risk, Ticket to Ride, and Apples to Apples. I was looking at Amazon but there are SOOO many games to sift through. My kids are 17 and 13, turning 18 and 14 soon. We also often play games with the neighbors, whose kids are 16 and almost 14. We don't mind a little mature content, but the neighbor's youngest doesn't like anything too raunchy, so definitely not going to be playing Cards against Humanity or anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_a_Number Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Hmmm, well, my kids really like Monopoly, but I don't know if you've decided against this one for any reason already (since it's such a common one.) Do you guys like mathier games? Set, chess, things like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SereneHome Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 My kids liked Labyrinth until my parents taught them how to play poker. Now that's all they want to play 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 We just bought Throw Throw Burrito (extreme outdoor edition). We haven't had a chance to play it yet, but the kids (14/12 who play with friends 16/15 and college students) thought it sounded promising. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Leaves Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Pictionary is fun, especially for a group. And I second Monopoly. Clue too. My son is a huge fan of board games (Risk is one of his favorites) so I'll be watching this thread to see what other people suggest! We also have a big book setting out the rules for hundreds of card games, which is great. Do your kids play cards? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Uno Flip and Organ Attack are popular card games here with my 13-18 year olds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Codenames Picwits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Munchkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Dominion, Azul, and Betrayal at House on the Hill are popular with my teens, fwiw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loowit Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Scotland Yard Dominion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Another vote for Codenames 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 My kids are still fans of Sushi Go and Sheriff of Nottingham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) We really like Codenames, Mexican Train, and Sequence. ETA - I forgot Scattergories! That's a favorite, too. Edited October 27, 2020 by Kassia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm37 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Forbidden Island is one game that gets played a lot here when there are friends around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_a_Number Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, Tanaqui said: My kids are still fans of Sushi Go and Sheriff of Nottingham. Ooh, we like Sushi Go! And we also have Sushi Go Party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I like a lot of the heavier board games, but my husband can't handle anything too long. Here are some lighter board/card games that my husband enjoys (some are more involved than others), at a variety of price points: Splendor Wingspan The Quacks of Quedlinburg Camel Up Architects of the West Kingdom Decrypto The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine Star Realms That's Pretty Clever Welcome To... Sagrada Battle Sheep 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_a_Number Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Oh, DD8 likes Star Realms 🙂 . So I'll second that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 When my daughter was a teen, she and her friends enjoyed Loot. One of our favorite family games is Wise and Otherwise, but I think it's no longer in production. Somewhat similar games include The Game of Things and Balderdash. We also enjoy Bananagrams. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Wingspan and Sagrada are in the Christmas present stash at our house! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 The Captain is Dead (this is a cooperative game and a lot of fun) Last Night on Earth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Forbidden island, one night a werewolf, munchkin legends, poetry for neanderthals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Carcassonne, Splendor, Telestrations, and Camel Up are four that are easy to learn. Everdell and Wingspan are beautiful. Dominion, Clank!, and Seven Wonders are good games that we enjoy. Onitama is a chess like game that my dad and Ds16 enjoy playing together. Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig and Dinosaur Island are two that both Dd17 and Ds16 enjoy. They don't often overlap on games they like. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 The Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza game gets us laughing every time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 We like a variety of games, some for 2 people and some for a group. Labyrinth Duo Dutch Blitz Let It Ride (too competitive for me, but dh and the boys love it) Dungeons and Dragons (requires some preparation, but we've had a hoot doing this as a family) The Game of Things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmingMomma Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Not_a_Number said: Hmmm, well, my kids really like Monopoly, but I don't know if you've decided against this one for any reason already (since it's such a common one.) Do you guys like mathier games? Set, chess, things like that? Monopoly apparently brings out way too much anger in my family😂 We do have Chess, my youngest is obsessed. My oldest doesn't love it because the youngest always beats her. Actually I think I'm the only one who can still beat him at chess and sometimes even I lose! 3 hours ago, East Coast Sue said: Codenames Picwits I forgot we also have Harry Potter Codenames Edited October 28, 2020 by FarmingMomma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_a_Number Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Just now, FarmingMomma said: Monopoly apparently brings out way too much anger in my family😂 To be honest, I kind of wondered if that was it, lol!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgo95 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I second Decrypto. "We didn't play test this at all" is absurd but fun too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Goblet. It’s a combination of chess and checkers. Games are quick and fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I thought of another good one: Isle of Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarmom4 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 We have been enjoying Skyjo and Virus. A friend gifted us Virus when the pandemic started and it added a little humor to our quarantine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I'll second Dominion and Seven Wonders based on your enjoyment of Ticket to Ride and Risk. And I don't think anyone mentioned Pandemic, which I know, may hit too close to home these days, but it really is a good game. Given the list of what you like, I'm guessing that it would be a better cooperative suggestion than Forbidden Island, which skews much younger. Based on your Apples to Apples enjoyment, maybe Dix It or Telestrations, which someone mentioned. Telestrations really is a blast. Dix It is just beautiful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Seconding Bananagrams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmingMomma Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 11 hours ago, Farrar said: I'll second Dominion and Seven Wonders based on your enjoyment of Ticket to Ride and Risk. And I don't think anyone mentioned Pandemic, which I know, may hit too close to home these days, but it really is a good game. Given the list of what you like, I'm guessing that it would be a better cooperative suggestion than Forbidden Island, which skews much younger. Based on your Apples to Apples enjoyment, maybe Dix It or Telestrations, which someone mentioned. Telestrations really is a blast. Dix It is just beautiful. I forgot we also have Pandemic. We haven't played that one in awhile, I should pull it out for game night this week! My son and I have played 7 Wonders and he'd love to own that one, unfortunately it's currently about $80 on Amazon Canada 😞 I'll definitely take a look at Dominion, several people have recommended that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) We have an Oregon trail card game. Seems to be a love it or hate it thing, though. I think it’s fun, my daughter thinks it’s fun, but my husband has sworn never to play again, and the son it actually belongs to, who requested it as a gift, seems to get bored and irritated by playing, though he won’t admit it. Edited October 28, 2020 by Emba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 We love Blokus, Bananagrams, and Rat-a-tat Cat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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