Whether you need to entertain your kids during a snowstorm or you’re just plain bored, it’s hard to find stuff to do with your entire family inside. Instead of plopping on the couch and watching the same movies over and over again, try something more interactive like a family game night.
We’ve gathered a list of board games everyone will love, from classics like Catan and Monopoly, to modern card games like Exploding Kittens and Kids Against Maturity. So check out some of our favorite games to help you spend quality time with the people you’re stuck inside with.
In an effort to make trivia more fun for teens and adults, this edition of Trivial Pursuit includes different versions of questions for each generation, from zoomers to baby boomers and beyond.
Want to get topical? Consider the Turing Machine, an award-winning game that has its players ask an analog “artificial intelligence” a series of questions to unearth a three-digit combination. You can play solo or compete against other players to see who can crack the code the fastest.
This classic whodunit game pits you against others to use deception and deduction to figure out who murdered Mr. Boddy. This edition also includes the ghost of Mrs. White, who appears upon rolling doubles to give — or not give, if she isn’t feeling it — help to the player who summoned her.
This strategic game of conquest will have you trying to outthink your family members as you try to take over the world.
This popular and addicting board game will have you trading with other players to gather resources, craft settlements and score points.
Probably the most classic board game of all time, Monopoly is one that will never get old. Plus, there are tons of other versions available such as Monopoly: Go Green, Monopoly Junior and even Monopoly Longest Game Ever.
In this easy-to-learn party game, each team has to guess where to place a red dial. If you miss the mark, you won’t earn any points. Right on the money? You’ll be closer to victory. The trick is that the “psychic” — the only team member who gets to see the sweet spot — has to guide their comrades using a single phrase.
In Challengers, each player faces off in a tournament-style battle with a custom-built deck, which you can assemble with 75 unique characters. To qualify for the final battle, you’ll have to build strong decks, defeat your opponents and collect trophies.
Whether you become a doctor, actor, musician or engineer, anything is possible in The Game of Life. This board game will have you and your family spinning your way through different life decisions to see who comes out on top.
Checkers is a great game for all ages, and the battle of wits with your opponent will keep you playing for hours.
Candy Land is a classic adventure game where you travel through a variety of sugar-filled destinations.
Beware: If you have a walking dictionary or an English major in your family you might not want to play Scrabble with them, but other than that, this game is a great way to work your brain and test your knowledge of the English language.
This goofy twist on charades will have your entire family dancing and laughing in no time. It’s classic charades, but you have to turn your motions into a dance. Invent new dance moves and get your blood pumping with this game compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
If you like kittens, explosions and high stakes, this is the game for you. The premise is simple: You draw cards until you draw an exploding kitten. If you do, you’re out. If you don’t, you win! But trust us, this nerve-racking game of Russian roulette will have you shouting about tacocats, laser beams and betrayal all night long.
This game, based on the Choose Your Own Adventure books, is a multi-night, cooperative adventure story that will have you and your family arguing over decisions that will determine if you make it out of the house of danger alive.
This game is a fun way to improve your family’s communication because you all have to work together to fix your malfunctioning ship and escape a black hole. There aren’t any turns, just pure chaos.
Sushi Go! is simple enough, all you have to do is pick the best combination of cards. This fast-paced game is fun for the whole family. Just don’t play it before dinner if sushi isn’t on the menu!
From the minds behind Exploding Kittens comes another game you never knew you needed: Throw Throw Burrito. A combination of cards and dodgeball, this high-flying game can act as a way to de-stress and let out some energy while you’re cooped up.
A game of spies, lies and deceit, by the end of the night you’ll find out who in your family you can trust. There’s also a two-player version if you’re stuck inside with your partner.
This family-friendly game has you fill in the blank with hilarious toilet humor. And if you want to make sure all the cards are as age-friendly as you want, simply go through the deck and take out the cruder, more flatulent-heavy jokes.
Hone your observation skills and reflexes with Spot it! All you have to do is find the matching symbol on two cards before anyone else. Plus, there are five ways to play to keep it fresh and engaging every night of the week.
If you want to make your game night a little creepy, check out Betrayal at House on the Hill, which has you build a haunted mansion and then try to escape it alive. This game normally takes more than an hour to play, so get ready for a wild ride of scares and surprises.
This musical game gets your entire family singing their favorite songs. All you have to do is match a song you know with the prompt and you score. Plus, you only need to know the words, not the key, so even the tone-deaf can play.
