10 Best board games in the US

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Last Updated - June 3, 2023

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Palm Court
Wavelength

25% Off

9.5 Giftable

9.5 Simple to grasp

9.1 worth the money

Why we love it

Family fun for up to 12 players

Easy to set up and learn

Heavy duty and high quality components
Main highlights

Party game for the whole family up to 12 players
Great quality and heavy duty components
Good game to spark discussion with a sometimes serious yet funny vibe
Easy setup and quick rules
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9.9

Exceptional

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02

Hasbro Gaming
The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Play Minigames, Collect Stars, Battle Bowser

16% Off

9.9 Giftable

9.9 Age-appropriate

9.5 Simple to grasp

Why we love it

Its The Game of Life board game with an exciting twist featuring Super Mario video game

inspired characters, artwork, and gameplay

Players move around the gameboard as Mario, Luigi, Peach, or Yoshi. They choose their path and which areas to explore as they go through the Mushroom Kingdom
Main highlights

MOVE THROUGH THE MUSHROOM KINGDOM: Players move around the gameboard as Mario, Luigi, Peach, or Yoshi. They choose their path and which areas to explore as they go through the Mushroom Kingdom
MINIGAMES AND STARS: Use coins to buy stars for a boost in the battle against Bowser. Compete in fun minigames in a face-off for prizes, and power up with Items and Companions
INSPIRED BY SUPER MARIO: It's The Game of Life board game with an exciting twist featuring Super Mario video game-inspired characters, artwork, and gameplay
FUN FAMILY GAME: The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition board game is a great choice for game night with the family, and it's a fun indoor game for kids ages 8 and up, for 2-4 players
BATTLE BOWSER: Unlike classic The Game of Life board game, this edition isn't about money or retirement. The ultimate goal in this board game for kids is to defeat Bowser
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9.7

Exceptional

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03

USAOPOLY
USAOPOLY TAPPLE® Word Game | Fast-Paced Family Board Game | Choose a Category & Race Against The Timer to be The Last Player | Learning Game Great for All Ages

9.9 Simple to grasp

9.9 Giftable

8.7 worth the money

Why we love it

Fast paced: Perfect for adding an adrenaline rush to family game night.

Portable: Take it anywhere and store all the cards in the Tapple wheel.

Fun: Good for 2 8 players ages 8 with 15 20 minute play time.
Main highlights

Take it on the go and great to play anywhere - the portable Tapple wheel stores all of the category cards for easy carry and storage.
Includes 1 Tapple wheel with built-in timer, 36 cards (144 categories), rules
HOW TO PLAY - Choose a card with a category, press the timer, and shout out words related to the category that start with a certain letter. Once the related word is announced, press the corresponding letter tab.
Get ready for the new edition of the award-winning fast-paced word game that gives family game night a rush of excitement as players compete to beat the timer!
2-8 Players | Ages 8+ | 15-20+ Min Play Time
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9.4

Excellent

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04

Hasbro Gaming
Sorry! Game

16% Off

9.9 Simple to grasp

9.7 Giftable

9.5 worth the money
Main highlights

Party it up, and surprise guests at your next event with laugh out loud game from Hasbro gaming
Nostalgic tabletop gameplay meets interactive digital content for an immersive gaming experience
Includes game board, 12 Sorry Pawns, 44 cards, and instructions
Hasbro gaming imagines and produces games that are perfect for every age, taste, and event
Ditch the TV, and re ignite family night with the get together amusement of a Hasbro game
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9.3

Excellent

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05

Hasbro Gaming
Connect 4 Classic Grid Board Game, 4 in a Row Game, Strategy Board Games for Kids, 2 Player Board Games for Family and Kids, Ages 6 and Up

21% Off

9.9 Age-appropriate

9.9 Giftable

9.9 Simple to grasp

Why we love it

Easy to set up and play

Fun for all ages

Can be played with two people
Main highlights

RULE THE GRID 4 THE WIN: With this classic Connect 4 game, featuring a sleek modern style, players go head-to-head as they try to get 4 of the same color discs in a row to win
MODERN STYLE & COOL COLORS: The Connect 4 Classic Grid kids game takes the popular game one step further with a sleek style and cool colors to keep players glued to the grid
FUN GIFTS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS: Strategy Games are excellent gifts for families or gifts for kids that love playing classic board games
EXCITING STRATEGY GAME: Challenge a friend to rule the grid! Strategy drives the competition in this Connect 4 board game. Line 'em up, block opponents, and be the first to get 4 in a row to win
EASY, FAST, AND FUN GAME FOR FAMILIES: Easy to learn and simple to set up, the Connect 4 Classic Grid family game for 2 players is a fast-playing favorite
3 WAYS TO PLAY: Choose classic Connect 4 gameplay, the free-for-all Connect 4 Frenzy variation, or a third option that lets players drop a disc or eject one from the bottom with the pop-out feature
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9.2

Excellent

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06

Monopoly
Monopoly Game, Family Board Games for 2 to 6 Players, Board Games for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Includes 8 Tokens (Token Vote Edition)

25% Off
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WHAT’S YOUR TOKEN?: Includes 8 tokens: the Top Hat, Rubber Ducky, Scotty, Hazel, Race Car, Penguin, Battleship and either the Thimble
FAST-DEALING PROPERTY TRADING GAME: It’s a Family Game Night staple! Players buy, sell, dream, and scheme their way to riches with the Monopoly board game
FAMILY GAME NIGHT FAVORITE: With its classic Monopoly gameplay, this Monopoly board game is a go-to game for Family Game Night or anytime indoor fun, and it makes a great gift for families and kids
BUY, SELL, AND TRADE TO WIN: Players compete to buy out neighborhoods, sell properties, charge rent, and grow an empire in the Monopoly game for adults and kids ages 8 and up
BUILD HOUSES AND HOTELS: Love that feeling when an opponent lands on an owned property? In this be-loved family board game, the more players build, the more rent money they can collect. Cha-ching!
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9.0

Excellent

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Hasbro Gaming
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive), Red

9.9 Simple to grasp

9.9 Giftable

9.9 for starters

Why we love it

A classic, easy to play board game

Great for kids who havent learned to read yet

Features sweet illustrations and destinations
Main highlights

You encounter all kinds of delicious surprises
Sweet version of the classic boardgame features a race to the castle
RACE TO THE CASTLE: Players encounter all kinds of "delicious" surprises as they move their cute gingerbread man pawn around the path in a race to the castle
NO READING REQUIRED TO PLAY: For kids ages 3 and up, Candy Land can be a great game for kids who haven't learned how to read yet
Includes gameboard, 4 pawns, card deck and instructions
GREAT GAME FOR LITTLE ONES: The Candy Land board game features colored cards, sweet destinations, and fun illustrations that kids love
CLASSIC BEGINNER GAME: Do you remember playing Candy Land when you were a kid. Introduce new generations to this sweet kids' board game
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8.8

Very Good

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Hasbro Gaming
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players

16% Off

9.7 Simple to grasp

8.9 Giftable

8.2 worth the money
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Trouble game is peg-popping fun
Send other players' pegs home when you land on the same space
Power up spaces: The game instructions include options for playing the classic trouble game or using power up spaces
Pop-o-matic bubble: The iconic pop-o-matic die roller bubble is fun to press, and it keeps the die from getting lost
Pop-O-Matic die roller rolls the die
Move your pegs around the board
Great family game: Adults and kids 5 and up can play the trouble game together. It's a great choice for family game night
Fun game for ages 5 and up: Just 2 players are needed to play the trouble board game; engages kids ages 5 and up
Double Trouble and Warp spaces change up the game
2-4 players: The trouble game is a fun activity for play dates, after school, and family time; Enjoy playing the game with 2, 3, or 4 players
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8.6

Very Good

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Regal Games
Regal Games - Reversible Wooden Board for Chess, Checkers & Tic-Tac-Toe - 24 Interlocking Wooden Checkers and 32 Standard Chess Pieces - for Age 8 to Adult for Family Fun

9.5 Simple to grasp

8.7 worth the money

8.7 Giftable
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VERSATILE SET: The Regal Games Wooden Checkers, Chess, and Tic-Tac-Toe Reversible Board Game comes with everything you need to have a good time with family and friends, including a 10.5 " x 10.5 " wooden board that can be used as a checkerboard, chessboard, or tic-tac-toe board and comes with 24 interlocking wooden checkers and 32 chess pieces.
THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEA: These are games that people of almost all ages can enjoy, making it a unique and entertaining gift for friends and family for many occasions. It’s the ideal gift for Birthdays, Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving, Anniversaries, and any other occasion you have in mind
EASY TO STORE & CARRY: This reversible wooden board game set comes in a box for easy transportation and storage, no matter if you're playing at home or if you're taking it on the go to play with family and friends
DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: The solid wood construction of the game board and the checkers are built to last. The interlocking wooden checkers come in a black and a natural light wood finish.
CLASSIC & TIMELESS GAMES: Checkers, Chess and Tic Tac Toe are all games that have been around for many, many years. It’s the perfect fit for family game nights, traveling, sleepovers, gatherings, parties and anytime you want a game that’s both engaging and fun
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8.4

Good

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Hasbro Gaming
Clue Game

16% Off

9.9 Giftable

9.7 worth the money

9.5 Simple to grasp

Why we love it

Ideal for 8 ages.

Fun for 3 6 players.

Easy to set up.
Main highlights

Ages: 8 and up & For 3 to 6 players
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8.2

Good

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