Are you looking for the perfect way to bring your family together? Family board games offer a fantastic opportunity to bond and strategize. In this guide, we'll explore some of the best family board games here at Ion Game Design, but also other really good board games from other brands, for all ages and interests, ensuring everyone has a great time!
Why Family Board Games?
Family board games are more than just a board game; they promote teamwork, critical thinking, and healthy competition. Whether you're gathered around the dining table or enjoying a game night, these games encourage communication and connection among family members.
Here are our favorite family board games, both from us at Ion Game Design, but also board games from other brands. Enjoy the list!
- Stegegets Moomin (Click here to see more)
- Age: 6+
- Players: 2-6
- Description: Here you will find many characters from the Moomin Valley. As a player, you are one of them and you travel around Moomin Valley to visit as many of them to collect gifts given to you by them (jam, marmalade and such). Moomin is a globally famous and loved story world.
- Pax Viking Junior (Click here to see more)
- Age: 6+
- Players: 2-6
- Description: Pax Viking Junior is for the whole family. True, some Vikings lived as robbers, but most of them were doing well as great farmers, traders and explorers. And the Vikings were true animal lovers. Above all, they liked cats.
- Sammu-Ramat (Click here to see more)
- Age: 12+
- Players: 1-4
- Description: Perfect board game for little older kids. Sammu-ramat is a cooperative board game set in the Near East 800 BC. She was a wonder of a woman, ruling a large empire in turmoil, navigating it into a period of prosperity. But a great leader needs great Advisors. As Sammu-ramats Advisors, your mission in each game you play is to assist her through one of the many challenges that she encountered during her reign.
- Pandemic
- Age: 8+
- Players: 2-4
- Description: Work together as a team of specialists to stop global outbreaks of diseases. This cooperative game emphasizes teamwork and strategy, perfect for family bonding.
- Carcassonne
- Age: 7+
- Players: 2-5
- Description: A tile-placement game where players build landscapes and claim features with their followers. Its simple mechanics make it accessible for younger players.
Tips for Family Game Night
- Set the Scene: Create a cozy atmosphere with snacks and drinks to make the evening special.
- Involve Everyone: Choose games that accommodate different skill levels so everyone can participate.
- Rotate Games: Keep things fresh by rotating the games you play each week. This keeps everyone engaged and excited.
Family board games are a fantastic way to enhance family time and create cherished memories. With so many options available, there's a game for every interest and age group. So gather your family, choose a game, and let the fun begin!