Summer Game Night
Now that it’s summer, we’ve been spending a lot more time playing board games, especially in the mornings and at night when things are a little slower. Since my kids vary in ages, this list has games that work for different stages. I thought it would be fun to share some of our favorites in case you’re looking for ideas too!
I linked all the games on my Amazon storefront if you want to buy them!
Ages 3–6
Zingo
Perfect for kids just showing interest in playing games. My 3 year old would play this game for hours, and its easy enough for her and my 6 year old to even play this together.
Bingo
I bought a cheap bingo set at Target that has numbers, animals, and words and its so fun. My 6 year old is addicted and my 3 year old just started playing with us.
Candy Land
Candy Land is a classic that everyone loves.
War (card game)
An easy card game for young kids.
Chutes and Ladders
A fun game that helps kids with counting.
Hi Ho! Cherry-O
I loved this one as a kid.
Pretty Pretty Princess
My girls think this one is so fun.
Ages 7–10
Trouble
Trouble is such a classic and is fun for everyone. This is probably our favorite out of all of the games.
Rummy (card game)
My kids favorite card game.
Connect 4
This game is easy and fun!
Spit
My favorite card game growing up, and now my daughters love it.
Mancala
I played this as a kid. It looks confusing but it’s actually really easy and fun.
UNO
This game is such a staple in our family. It’s easy and everyone can get involved.
Guess Who?
Another great game that i played as a kid and my kids are obsessed with.
Hungry Hungry Hippos
My kids think this one is hilarious.
Perfection
My daughter got this for Christmas one year and became obsessed. My kids go through phases with this one, but it’s super fun!
Operation
Ages 11–15
Apples to Apples
This is the perfect party game!
Monopoly
This one is kind of long for me but fun every once in a while!
Bananagrams
This is a new one for us but my girls are obsessed!
Codenames
My older kids really like this one
Catchphrase
I loved this one as a kid, and its so fun to play with my own kids!
Battleship
This one is a classic.
Jenga
Fun for the whole family!
Scattergories
My kids love this game! They play with their aunts and uncles a lot and it is always a competition.
Checkers
My kids love this one. It’s great in the mornings or while I’m cooking dinner. It’s a two person game but my other kids usually watch to see who will win!
Talk soon,
Mary