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Forget box sets - family board games can provide lots of rainy day entertainment. So we\u2019ve rounded up the 16 best board games to suit all ages - truly the most fun you\u2019ll find in a box this year.<\/p>"},{"meta_id":109978,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body","meta_value":"a:56:{i:0;s:7:\"content\";i:1;s:3:\"mpu\";i:2;s:7:\"content\";i:3;s:5:\"image\";i:4;s:6:\"button\";i:5;s:18:\"third-party-iframe\";i:6;s:6:\"button\";i:7;s:7:\"content\";i:8;s:5:\"image\";i:9;s:18:\"third-party-iframe\";i:10;s:7:\"content\";i:11;s:5:\"image\";i:12;s:18:\"third-party-iframe\";i:13;s:7:\"content\";i:14;s:7:\"content\";i:15;s:5:\"image\";i:16;s:18:\"third-party-iframe\";i:17;s:7:\"content\";i:18;s:5:\"image\";i:19;s:18:\"third-party-iframe\";i:20;s:7:\"content\";i:21;s:5:\"image\";i:22;s:18:\"third-party-iframe\";i:23;s:7:\"content\";i:24;s:5:\"image\";i:25;s:18:\"third-party-iframe\";i:26;s:7:\"content\";i:27;s:5:\"image\";i:28;s:6:\"button\";i:29;s:5:\"image\";i:30;s:6:\"button\";i:31;s:7:\"content\";i:32;s:5:\"image\";i:33;s:6:\"button\";i:34;s:18:\"third-party-iframe\";i:35;s:7:\"content\";i:36;s:5:\"image\";i:37;s:6:\"button\";i:38;s:7:\"content\";i:39;s:5:\"image\";i:40;s:18:\"third-party-iframe\";i:41;s:7:\"content\";i:42;s:5:\"image\";i:43;s:6:\"button\";i:44;s:7:\"content\";i:45;s:7:\"content\";i:46;s:5:\"image\";i:47;s:18:\"third-party-iframe\";i:48;s:7:\"content\";i:49;s:5:\"image\";i:50;s:6:\"button\";i:51;s:7:\"content\";i:52;s:5:\"image\";i:53;s:18:\"third-party-iframe\";i:54;s:3:\"mpu\";i:55;s:7:\"content\";}","value":["content","mpu","content","image","button","third-party-iframe","button","content","image","third-party-iframe","content","image","third-party-iframe","content","content","image","third-party-iframe","content","image","third-party-iframe","content","image","third-party-iframe","content","image","third-party-iframe","content","image","button","image","button","content","image","button","third-party-iframe","content","image","button","content","image","third-party-iframe","content","image","button","content","content","image","third-party-iframe","content","image","button","content","image","third-party-iframe","mpu","content"]},{"meta_id":109983,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_0_content","meta_value":"
If you\u2019re looking to keep the family entertained without resorting to screens, board games are a winner with all ages.<\/p>
Older generations love the nostalgia of hunkering down with a cosy board game on cold, rainy days. Kids enjoy the excitement and competition of it all, especially if you resist the urge to go all out \u2018competitive parent\u2019 and let them win every now and then.<\/p>
You might want to dip into old-school classics, such as Monopoly or Trivial Pursuit. Or you may prefer to try a brand spanking new title based on your favourite Disney film or the Harry Potter series.<\/p>
If you\u2019re looking for a budget- or travel-friendly family game, we\u2019ve found those too. Here\u2019s our roundup of the 16 best family board games. Just try not to fall out over which one you should play.<\/p>","value":"
If you\u2019re looking to keep the family entertained without resorting to screens, board games are a winner with all ages.<\/p>
Older generations love the nostalgia of hunkering down with a cosy board game on cold, rainy days. Kids enjoy the excitement and competition of it all, especially if you resist the urge to go all out \u2018competitive parent\u2019 and let them win every now and then.<\/p>
You might want to dip into old-school classics, such as Monopoly or Trivial Pursuit. Or you may prefer to try a brand spanking new title based on your favourite Disney film or the Harry Potter series.<\/p>
If you\u2019re looking for a budget- or travel-friendly family game, we\u2019ve found those too. Here\u2019s our roundup of the 16 best family board games. Just try not to fall out over which one you should play.<\/p>"},{"meta_id":731259,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_edit_last","meta_value":"11","value":"11"},{"meta_id":731260,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_expiration-date-status","meta_value":"saved","value":"saved"},{"meta_id":731261,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_edit_lock","meta_value":"1631099745:11","value":"1631099745:11"},{"meta_id":731267,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_metadata_meta_title","meta_value":"field_5ff8482f6b791","value":"field_5ff8482f6b791"},{"meta_id":731268,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_metadata_meta_description","meta_value":"field_5ff848406b792","value":"field_5ff848406b792"},{"meta_id":731269,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"metadata_do_not_allow_indexing","meta_value":"0","value":"0"},{"meta_id":731270,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_metadata_do_not_allow_indexing","meta_value":"field_60255d5f751c0","value":"field_60255d5f751c0"},{"meta_id":731271,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"metadata","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":731272,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_metadata","meta_value":"field_5fd3830066848","value":"field_5fd3830066848"},{"meta_id":731273,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"meta_data","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":731274,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_meta_data","meta_value":"field_5fdb8d25a910f","value":"field_5fdb8d25a910f"},{"meta_id":731275,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"show_sponsored_content_disclaimer","meta_value":"1","value":"1"},{"meta_id":731276,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_show_sponsored_content_disclaimer","meta_value":"field_607046b8f3d5e","value":"field_607046b8f3d5e"},{"meta_id":731277,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_standfirst","meta_value":"field_5fdb8d25a9512","value":"field_5fdb8d25a9512"},{"meta_id":731278,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"content_author","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":731279,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_content_author","meta_value":"field_5fdb8d25a9b5f","value":"field_5fdb8d25a9b5f"},{"meta_id":731280,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"hero_image","meta_value":"15854","value":"15854"},{"meta_id":731281,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_hero_image","meta_value":"field_6001d021460de","value":"field_6001d021460de"},{"meta_id":731282,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_0_content","meta_value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35","value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35"},{"meta_id":731283,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body","meta_value":"field_5ff5e30b00b34","value":"field_5ff5e30b00b34"},{"meta_id":731284,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":731285,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by","meta_value":"field_5ff71851b83af","value":"field_5ff71851b83af"},{"meta_id":731286,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"default_hub","meta_value":"8256","value":"8256"},{"meta_id":731287,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_default_hub","meta_value":"field_5fdb8d25a9d5c","value":"field_5fdb8d25a9d5c"},{"meta_id":731288,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"hub_data_hub_image","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":731289,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_hub_data_hub_image","meta_value":"field_5ff46fa656d18","value":"field_5ff46fa656d18"},{"meta_id":731290,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"hub_data_hub_title","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":731291,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_hub_data_hub_title","meta_value":"field_5ff847a9e8dce","value":"field_5ff847a9e8dce"},{"meta_id":731292,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"hub_data_hub_teaser_text","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":731293,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_hub_data_hub_teaser_text","meta_value":"field_5ff8686325fd2","value":"field_5ff8686325fd2"},{"meta_id":731294,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"hub_data","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":731295,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_hub_data","meta_value":"field_5ff470adba7db","value":"field_5ff470adba7db"},{"meta_id":731296,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"manual_related_links","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":731297,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_manual_related_links","meta_value":"field_5fdb8d25aa157","value":"field_5fdb8d25aa157"},{"meta_id":731298,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"sponsor","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":731299,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_sponsor","meta_value":"field_5fdb8d25aa25b","value":"field_5fdb8d25aa25b"},{"meta_id":731479,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_1_id","meta_value":"1","value":"1"},{"meta_id":731480,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_1_id","meta_value":"field_605356a45ac1b","value":"field_605356a45ac1b"},{"meta_id":731481,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_2_content","meta_value":"
1. Best overall board game: Qwirkle<\/h2>
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Just don\u2019t slip up!<\/p> \u201cOrchard Toys Smelly Wellies is a favourite here.\u201d<\/em><\/p>","value":" \u201cOrchard Toys Smelly Wellies is a favourite here.\u201d<\/em><\/p>"},{"meta_id":1835997,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_10_content","meta_value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35","value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35"},{"meta_id":1835998,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_11_title","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":1835999,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_11_title","meta_value":"field_602a92c901c21","value":"field_602a92c901c21"},{"meta_id":1836000,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_11_image_image","meta_value":"15860","value":"15860"},{"meta_id":1836001,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_11_image_image","meta_value":"field_5ff70e497941a","value":"field_5ff70e497941a"},{"meta_id":1836002,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_11_image_text","meta_value":" Orchard Toys games are a safe bet for younger kids \u2013 they\u2019re educational, \u2018teacher tested\u2019 and so much fun.<\/p> Smelly Wellies will appeal to most preschoolers and younger primary school kids, although older children might not want to get involved.<\/p> The premise is simple \u2013 players turn over cards to find matching pairs of wellies for their friendly monsters! There are two ways of playing the game, making it more adaptable to different ages and abilities.<\/p> Orchard Toys games are a safe bet for younger kids \u2013 they\u2019re educational, \u2018teacher tested\u2019 and so much fun.<\/p> Smelly Wellies will appeal to most preschoolers and younger primary school kids, although older children might not want to get involved.<\/p> The premise is simple \u2013 players turn over cards to find matching pairs of wellies for their friendly monsters! There are two ways of playing the game, making it more adaptable to different ages and abilities.<\/p> \u201cArticulate is good fun.\u201d<\/em><\/p>","value":" \u201cArticulate is good fun.\u201d<\/em><\/p>"},{"meta_id":1836019,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_14_content","meta_value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35","value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35"},{"meta_id":1836020,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_15_title","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":1836021,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_15_title","meta_value":"field_602a92c901c21","value":"field_602a92c901c21"},{"meta_id":1836022,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_15_image_image","meta_value":"15863","value":"15863"},{"meta_id":1836023,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_15_image_image","meta_value":"field_5ff70e497941a","value":"field_5ff70e497941a"},{"meta_id":1836024,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_15_image_text","meta_value":" A great group game option for parties (remember those?), Articulate Fame is a new version of the classic fast-talking description game Articulate.<\/p> Ideal for celeb obsessives, teens and adults, Articulate Fame offers three speedy rounds. Round one is classic Articulate \u2013 describe as many celebrities as possible in 30 seconds. Round two \u2013 describe the same celebs using only two words. Round three \u2013 describe them again using only one word.<\/p> A great group game option for parties (remember those?), Articulate Fame is a new version of the classic fast-talking description game Articulate.<\/p> Ideal for celeb obsessives, teens and adults, Articulate Fame offers three speedy rounds. Round one is classic Articulate \u2013 describe as many celebrities as possible in 30 seconds. Round two \u2013 describe the same celebs using only two words. Round three \u2013 describe them again using only one word.<\/p> \u201cTicket to Ride is very popular with my 12- and 15-year-olds.\u201d<\/em><\/p> \u201cThis is one of our 10-year-old\u2019s favourite games \u2013 he loves the strategy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>","value":" \u201cTicket to Ride is very popular with my 12- and 15-year-olds.\u201d<\/em><\/p> \u201cThis is one of our 10-year-old\u2019s favourite games \u2013 he loves the strategy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>"},{"meta_id":1836041,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_17_content","meta_value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35","value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35"},{"meta_id":1836042,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_18_title","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":1836043,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_18_title","meta_value":"field_602a92c901c21","value":"field_602a92c901c21"},{"meta_id":1836044,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_18_image_image","meta_value":"15864","value":"15864"},{"meta_id":1836045,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_18_image_image","meta_value":"field_5ff70e497941a","value":"field_5ff70e497941a"},{"meta_id":1836046,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_18_image_text","meta_value":" Praised for being simple yet exciting by board game fans, Ticket to Ride is one you can enjoy with all the family because it appeals to different age groups.<\/p> The original 2004 version featured a steam train ride across North America and has now branched out into other locations such as Nordic countries, Europe and New York.<\/p> It\u2019s a firm favourite on our forums, with one Mumsnetter saying, \u201cYes to Ticket to Ride. We\u2019ve got Europe, but kids are campaigning for other locations.\u201d This London version sees players jumping aboard a double-decker bus to race each other past Buckingham Palace, the British Museum and Big Ben. If only the morning commute was this thrilling.<\/p> Praised for being simple yet exciting by board game fans, Ticket to Ride is one you can enjoy with all the family because it appeals to different age groups.<\/p> The original 2004 version featured a steam train ride across North America and has now branched out into other locations such as Nordic countries, Europe and New York.<\/p> It\u2019s a firm favourite on our forums, with one Mumsnetter saying, \u201cYes to Ticket to Ride. We\u2019ve got Europe, but kids are campaigning for other locations.\u201d This London version sees players jumping aboard a double-decker bus to race each other past Buckingham Palace, the British Museum and Big Ben. If only the morning commute was this thrilling.<\/p> \u201cWe love family Trivial Pursuit.\u201d<\/em><\/p>","value":" \u201cWe love family Trivial Pursuit.\u201d<\/em><\/p>"},{"meta_id":1836063,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_20_content","meta_value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35","value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35"},{"meta_id":1836064,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_21_title","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":1836065,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_21_title","meta_value":"field_602a92c901c21","value":"field_602a92c901c21"},{"meta_id":1836066,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_21_image_image","meta_value":"15866","value":"15866"},{"meta_id":1836067,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_21_image_image","meta_value":"field_5ff70e497941a","value":"field_5ff70e497941a"},{"meta_id":1836068,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_21_image_text","meta_value":" If you\u2019re keen to introduce your kids to Trivial Pursuit, but aren\u2019t sure they\u2019re old enough to understand the complexity of the rules and questions, this junior version should hit the spot.<\/p> Featuring child-friendly rules and topics, it\u2019s suitable for kids aged eight and above. There\u2019s also ripe opportunity for giggles, as one Mumsnetter reported: \u201cPlaying junior Trivial Pursuit with DS. Question: Which of the following sports does not involve horses? Possible answers: a) Polo b) Dressage or c) Water Polo. I so wish the answer was a or b.\u201d<\/p> If you\u2019re keen to introduce your kids to Trivial Pursuit, but aren\u2019t sure they\u2019re old enough to understand the complexity of the rules and questions, this junior version should hit the spot.<\/p> Featuring child-friendly rules and topics, it\u2019s suitable for kids aged eight and above. There\u2019s also ripe opportunity for giggles, as one Mumsnetter reported: \u201cPlaying junior Trivial Pursuit with DS. Question: Which of the following sports does not involve horses? Possible answers: a) Polo b) Dressage or c) Water Polo. I so wish the answer was a or b.\u201d<\/p> \u201cMy kids loved Cauldron Quest from age five. 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If your common enemy, the wizard, blocks all paths before you can make a magical potion as a team, evil triumphs and everyone loses collectively.<\/p> Of course, if you prefer to have a clear winner every time you play a board game, Cauldron Quest won\u2019t deliver this. But by encouraging collaboration, communication, problem solving and strategising, this game will teach your kids important skills without them realising \u2013 result!<\/p> Let\u2019s face it \u2013 family board game sessions -usually- occasionally end in arguments, especially if you\u2019re a competitive type.<\/p> Cauldron Quest solves this issue by bringing players together to beat an evil force threatening the kingdom. If your common enemy, the wizard, blocks all paths before you can make a magical potion as a team, evil triumphs and everyone loses collectively.<\/p> Of course, if you prefer to have a clear winner every time you play a board game, Cauldron Quest won\u2019t deliver this. But by encouraging collaboration, communication, problem solving and strategising, this game will teach your kids important skills without them realising \u2013 result!<\/p> \u201cPandemic is actually a really good team game \u2013 family versus the board.\u201d<\/em><\/p>","value":" \u201cPandemic is actually a really good team game \u2013 family versus the board.\u201d<\/em><\/p>"},{"meta_id":1836107,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_26_content","meta_value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35","value":"field_5ff5e32e00b35"},{"meta_id":1836108,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_27_title","meta_value":"","value":""},{"meta_id":1836109,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_27_title","meta_value":"field_602a92c901c21","value":"field_602a92c901c21"},{"meta_id":1836110,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_27_image_image","meta_value":"15870","value":"15870"},{"meta_id":1836111,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"_body_swears_by_body_27_image_image","meta_value":"field_5ff70e497941a","value":"field_5ff70e497941a"},{"meta_id":1836112,"post_id":7885,"meta_key":"body_swears_by_body_27_image_text","meta_value":" The priciest offering on our list, this classic game has never seemed more appropriate \u2013 or inappropriate, depending on where you stand on this sort of thing.<\/p> The premise is scarily realistic \u2013 four deadly diseases are spreading across the world and it\u2019s up to you to contain the epidemics while researching vital cures.<\/p> Pandemic promotes cooperative play by getting all players to join forces in an attempt to save the world. In other words, you and your family will have no choice but to bond and work as a team \u2013 and let\u2019s face it, in times like these, that can only be a positive thing.<\/p> Price: \u00a331.95<\/strong><\/p>","value":" The priciest offering on our list, this classic game has never seemed more appropriate \u2013 or inappropriate, depending on where you stand on this sort of thing.<\/p> The premise is scarily realistic \u2013 four deadly diseases are spreading across the world and it\u2019s up to you to contain the epidemics while researching vital cures.<\/p> Pandemic promotes cooperative play by getting all players to join forces in an attempt to save the world. 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Best overall board game: Qwirkle<\/h2>
2. Best budget board game: Bananagrams<\/h2>
2. Best budget board game: Bananagrams<\/h2>
3. Best for small children: Orchard Toys Smelly Wellies<\/h2>
3. Best for small children: Orchard Toys Smelly Wellies<\/h2>
4. Best for teens: Articulate Fame<\/h2>
4. Best for teens: Articulate Fame<\/h2>
5. Best for the whole family: Ticket to Ride London<\/h2>
5. Best for the whole family: Ticket to Ride London<\/h2>
6. Best classic board game (with a twist): Trivial Pursuit Family Edition<\/h2>
6. Best classic board game (with a twist): Trivial Pursuit Family Edition<\/h2>
7. Best cooperative board game: Cauldron Quest<\/h2>
7. Best cooperative board game: Cauldron Quest<\/h2>
8. Most appropriate for 2020: Pandemic<\/h2>
8. Most appropriate for 2020: Pandemic<\/h2>