Board game - great option pastime on a weekend or holiday. Such a hobby can be selected in accordance with the age and number of people, as well as their interests.
Introducing the best Board games for adults, which are very popular all over the world.
1 Alias
In some versions, this game is called "Say Otherwise." The essence of the task is simple - you need to explain the words indicated on the card to another player or the whole team, using only synonyms and non-cognate words. In some game models, there are complicated tasks: with certain emotions, special gestures, creating a separate story or guessing a specific celebrity.
In any case, "Alias" remains an excellent option for a group of 2 people or more, and even practical players can play it. strangers. Interestingly, the idea of creating such entertainment belongs to the Finns, who have been playing the local “Nelostuote Oy” since the early 90s of the last century.
2 Colonizers
This sociable game was developed in 1995. The essence of the entertainment is the construction of a large settlement after ending up on an uninhabited island with large natural reserves, along with your opponents.
Each building in the game is valued at a certain amount of points. The first one to collect 10 points wins.
3 Imaginarium
This game is perfect for training your imagination and associative thinking. A non-standard set of cards refers to various kinds of fantastic images and unusual plots. The players’ task is to determine where the card of the leading player is located, who voiced his own association to the picture he liked on his turn.
Game "Imaginarium" - Russian analogue the French game "Dixit", designed with the same rules. The creators of the project were Sergei Kuznetsov and Timur Kadyrov, who modified the playing field and made it entertainment for adults over 16 years old.
4 Bang
A game in the spirit of the real Wild West, which is reminiscent of the Mafia. During the game, each participant becomes a sheriff, renegade, bandit, etc. Players pursue personal goals without revealing their roles, but can shoot at each other.
5 Monopoly
It's hard to imagine the most interesting board games for adults without mentioning this legendary project. "Monopoly" is an economic strategy in which you need to roll the dice and move across the playing field, bumping into different real estate, production and infrastructure objects. It is necessary to increase your capital by ruining players with taxes and buying up entire streets or railways.
The first draft of the game was developed in 1934 and a year later, at the height of the Great Depression, the homemade game was sold out in one Philadelphia department store. A year later, Monopoly managed to become the best-selling American game.
6 Munchkin
This legendary game was developed as a parody of role-playing games. Steve Jackson has made a very insidious project in which you have to fight monsters with the help of curses and equipment, as well as get treasures and harm your rivals. Blackmail, collusion, bullying, deception and betrayal - in this game anything is possible for the sake of victory.
7 Uno
"Uno" is an extremely simple but entertaining entertainment for a cheerful adult company that loves competitions for intelligence and speed. The game has become popular due to its simplicity: game cards simply need to be thrown over the opponent’s option, taking into account the color or merits of the previous card.
The Uno design was patented by Merle Robbins in 1971. Today the rights to the game are owned by the Mattel brand. Interestingly, the name of the game is translated as “One” from Italian and Spanish. The name is due to the fact that, having the last card in his hands, the player must have time to inform the whole company about this before other players notice it.
8 Codenames
This project has received many awards all over the world. The game is simple and fast, ideal for noisy parties and quiet evenings. Entertainment helps develop imagination and better understand your language. The players are divided into two teams, and the captain of each team helps the others guess the words - the code names of their secret agents.
9 Scrabble
In Russia the game is known as "Erudite" and also "Slovodel". The essence of the entertainment is simple: you need to form words from a given set of letters, receiving points for them. IN European countries This game has long moved from the category of pranks and self-indulgence into a serious and very intellectual pastime. Even businessmen and officials love to play Scrabble.
The invention of the game dates back to 1938, when architect Alfred Butts first proposed a similar idea for entertainment. In the USSR, this game was first described in 1968, in the magazine “Science and Life”, and the name was very ornate - “Crossword”.
10 Battle of the Sexes
Not just a board game, but a quiz that reveals the smartest and smartest players. The questions concern the opposite sex, and it is necessary to show ingenuity and unity of the team, which, of course, is selected on the basis of gender. The goal is to score the most points.
11 Poker
This card game has long become a way for many people to make money. Championships have been held in this discipline for several decades in a row all over the world.
The entertainment is based on a large deck of cards, part of which is distributed to all players, and part of which is laid out on the table. Everyone’s task is to collect the best card combination and take chips from the entire company in order to increase their own bank.
12 Jackal
Quite an exciting card set that appeared on the gaming market relatively recently. You can play with 2-4 people. Everyone’s task is to get to riches, being an insidious pirate, ahead of other filibusters.
The project was developed at Moscow State University in the 70s and has an unusual atmosphere. The game tests logic and systematic thinking.
13 Wild Jungle
The popularity of this entertainment is due to the ability to play in large groups - up to 15 people. The game develops observation and reaction speed. The participants’ task is to get rid of the cards and, if they match, be the first to grab the totem.
14 Gnome Pests
This card game is similar to Mafia, but more dynamic and interesting. Here you can confuse your opponents with your actions.
The project is known in the world under the name "Saboteur". The essence of the game is to get to the treasure by traveling through the tunnels. However, some people from the company become not honest, hardworking gnomes, but dangerous saboteurs.
15 Honey mushrooms
In this board game you need to save a patient as a doctor. The remaining players play the role of hallucinations, conveying their meaning to the patient using gestures. Some glitches try to help the patient, while others try to help the doctor, because their goals are different.
16 Chess
This board game is rightfully considered the oldest, because it was invented in India 3 thousand years ago. With the help of chess, battles of those years were played out with the participation of cavalry, foot soldiers and kings.
Nowadays, this complex logic game is a great way to train your brain, help you pass the time and even take part in an international tournament. Chess is a 64-square board with pieces that can be played by two opponents.
17 Checkers
This game is created like chess, but instead of pieces, flat pieces (checkers) are used. It is also designed for two players who, using logical thinking, move checkers across a field of 8*8 or 10*10 cells.
18 Mafia
This exciting game is gaining popularity among young people and even attracts entire clubs. Meanwhile, it was invented in 1986 by psychology student Dmitry Davydov. At first it spread only within the walls of Moscow State University, but then it became popular in Europe and Russia.
The game is a confrontation between civilians and the mafia, and each player will have to use deductive and psychological techniques to identify the enemy.
19 Buy a ticket
The Buy a Ticket game is an exciting adventure through the cities of Europe and America using a game map. Players move around railway tracks and assemble trailers, stations, trains.
A maximum of five people can play this game at the same time, and the one with the most points wins.
20 Carcassonne
This entertaining game is suitable for those who love strategic and economic games. The task is simple - there is a playing field that is assembled using chips. Depending on what terrain the chip lands on, it becomes a representative of different factions.
The game "Carcassonne" is suitable for large companies and family evenings.
Board games are a worthy alternative to modern gadgets. Contrary to misconception, they not only have an entertaining purpose, but depending on the variety, they can also include educational and educational elements. Unlike the Internet and television, where in most cases a child passively receives information and runs the risk of becoming addicted, board games offer useful leisure time both alone and in the company of friends or family.
How to choose a board game - we turned to child psychologists with this question. Here's what experts advise you to pay attention to:
- Age. All board games are marked on the packaging and/or instructions about age group for which they are intended. Psychologists recommend not to lose sight of this aspect, however, do not forget about the appropriateness of the child’s age to his development, so that the chosen game is truly relevant.
- Variety. Intellectual games include games of a strategic and logical nature - “Carcassonne”, “Cluedo”, “Ticke to ride”, etc. in this case The victory is won by the player who managed to calculate the subsequent moves and surpasses the opponent. In board games of the gambling type, the outcome depends largely on luck - “Turtle Races”, “Uno”, etc. In games that test physical abilities, the victory is awarded to the most attentive, dexterous and quickly reacting player (“Jenga”, “Table Football”). Games with communicative overtones (“Activity”, “Imaginarium”, etc.) help to establish friendly contact and overcome embarrassment.
- Purpose. Board games can be intended for single use, for two opponents, family pastime and for a friendly company. In addition, some manufacturers offer gender-divided games for boys and girls. Traditionally, military and automotive themes predominate for boys, while doll and animal themes predominate for girls.
- characteristics (age restrictions) of board games;
- cost (price-quality ratio);
- user reviews;
- recommendations from specialists (child psychologists).
The best board games for children 2-3 years old
Children aged 2-3 years begin to actively explore everything around them. Everything is new to them - animals, numbers, shapes, etc. The board games presented in this category will help parents make their children’s acquaintance with the world around them exciting and informative.
3 Chicken Run
The most fun. Quick batch
Country Russia
Average price: 1,090 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7
Chicken Run is a fun and simple game for children ages 3 and up. The game is aimed at development fine motor skills and concentration. During the game, the child learns to coordinate complex chains of actions and has a fun time. The chicken coop suddenly jumps, after which 36 chickens different colors trying to escape. Children squeal in surprise, laugh and again and again send chickens to the chicken coop to see how they will jump out - users share in reviews.
The game involves from 2 to 4 people, the game takes on average 5-10 minutes. All chickens are divided between the players, after which each participant chooses three chickens and places them near the cube. Next, you need to click on the chicken coop so that it begins to slowly prepare to jump. At this time, players take turns throwing dice with different colored faces. If the color drawn matches the color of the chickens on display, they are sent to the chicken coop, and others are chosen to take their place. When the coop bounces, the chickens in it will fly away. Your goal is to catch those running away. The winner is the player who was able to help all his chickens escape by throwing them into the chicken coop.
2 Dobble
Developmental. Find commonality
Country Russia
Average price: 1,190 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8
The board game Dobble “Numbers and Shapes” is intended for children aged 3 years and older. This is an educational card game that is suitable for friendly and family confrontation. This variety is an adapted children's version of the legendary game Dobble, which has become so popular among users. The peculiarity lies in the combination of entertaining and educational orientation. During the game, kids will learn to distinguish geometric shapes, numbers and colors.
The game usually takes no more than 10 minutes. The game can involve either one player or five opponents. The round cards of the game depict figures and numbers of different colors. And each of the cards always has only one common feature: digit or geometric figure same color. The player's task is to find this similarity as quickly as possible.
1 Puzzle "Jungle"
For the little ones. Meet the Animals
Country Russia
Average price: 519 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9
The “Jungle” floor puzzle is a fun and educational game for children aged 2 years and older, which promotes the development of sensory skills, attention and associative thinking. 34 elements of various shapes are complemented by 8 animal game pieces. This puzzle will appeal to kids and their parents, allowing them to have fun together. While collecting pictures, the child gets acquainted with animals living in the jungle. Users in reviews note that a great advantage is large size elements that allow you to carefully examine the inhabitants of the jungle and talk to your child about the features appearance animals, their coloring and character.
Compared to tabletop puzzles, floor puzzles definitely win, since children at the age of two are more willing to move during the game, and it is still quite difficult for them to concentrate for a long time while sitting at a table. All you need is to connect the elements correctly to get a complete image, which can later be hung on the wall as a picture, after gluing the puzzles together.
The best board games for children 4-5 years old
4-5 years is the very age when children are incredibly active and inquisitive. The board games presented below will help you channel your energy into a peaceful direction. Among them are the most famous and beloved games that have received the greatest number of positive reviews from parents and children.
3 Hungry hippos
Best road game. Accuracy
Country: USA
Average price: 490 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7
"Hungry Hippos" is the best travel game, according to parents. Addictive game designed for two players, starting from 4 summer age. This is a compact version of the original game that is convenient to take with you on the road. Catching balls is suitable for friendly and family confrontations, develops accuracy and improves concentration. As users note in reviews, they want to play again and again. Each batch is approximately 5 minutes. All parts are stored inside, so you don't have to worry about the balls getting lost.
The heroes of the game, hippos Vega and Glutton, try to catch the balls using levers. The only negative is that for more accurate fishing you need a flat surface, so feeding hippos while traveling by train or on an airplane will be convenient, but playing while traveling by car will be difficult.
2 Turtle races
The best adventure game. High quality materials
Country Russia
Average price: 990 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8
"Turtle Races" is a board game of the "adventure" subtype. This is an educational game that has received a lot of reviews. Users point out the advantages of high-quality cutting of tokens, high-quality printing and thick paper. This is a simple and calm game that can captivate a child for a relatively long time. Intended for children aged 4 years and older, designed for 2-5 players. The game lasts about 20 minutes.
The goal of the game is to bring your turtle to the cabbage field. The turtle chip, in pursuit of the cabbage, moves in accordance with the drawn cards. A feature that makes the game more interesting is that movement is possible not only forward, but also backward. In addition, turtles love to ride on the shells of their girlfriends. The playing field is presented in 10 steps, thanks to which the child does not have time to get bored with the game.
1 Table football
The most legendary. Poll leader
Country: China
Average price: 4,290 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9
The legendary table football (kicker) is a game loved by many generations, as evidenced by the survey. Optimal age players – from 5 years. The uniqueness of the game lies in the gambling confrontation that develops dexterity, reaction speed, the ability to concentrate and quickly make decisions. This is a great gift for children that adults will not remain indifferent to.
Sports game represents a football field on footrests with handles for controlling football players. Figures rotating 360 degrees, the presence of mechanical goal counters, durable materials (wood), three additional balls - all these advantages are mentioned in user reviews. Due to the fact that the table is foldable, it is easy to transport and store.
The best board games for children 6-7 years old
At the age of 6-7 years, children demonstrate intelligence, rich imagination and improved coordination. The most active and sociable people will enjoy the following board games, the positive reviews of which are shared not only by our users, but also by experts.
3 Uno
Best price. Excitement and fun
Country: USA
Average price: 399 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7
“Uno” is the most budget game presented in the rating, but no less exciting. This card board game involves 2 to 10 players aged 7 years and older. The game takes no more than 20 minutes. In Russia the game is better known as “One Hundred and One”. As the reviews say, this is a great solution for a party - excitement, enthusiasm and fun!
At the beginning of the game, each player receives 7 cards. The point of the game is to get rid of cards. The top card of the remaining deck becomes the starting point. The movement occurs clockwise. Players must report from their cards the one that will match the top one at that time in color or picture. Having gotten rid of the penultimate card, the player must shout “Uno!”, otherwise he will be fined - an additional 4 cards from the deck. When someone has discarded all the cards, the round ends and the scoring begins for those who have cards left in their hands. Data is being recorded. The game is played over several rounds until someone reaches a total of 500 points, so the one with the fewest points wins.
2 Jenga
For the most dexterous and neat. Bestseller all over the world
Country: USA
Average price: 1,250 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8
The outdoor board game Jenga is incredibly popular all over the world. The peculiarity of the game is that it remains interesting both during single construction and when building a tower with a large friendly company. This game develops fine motor skills, accuracy, balance, quick reaction and stress resistance. You can build a tower at home, in nature, or take it with you on a visit, without worrying about the blocks getting lost or broken.
The rules of the game are extremely simple - after a tower of 54 elements is built, players take turns taking out blocks one at a time, as well as adding upper tiers. The game ends with the collapse of the tower; the loser is the one whose actions led to the fall of the building. If the tower is partially destroyed, the players can continue the game if they wish.
1 Imaginarium
The best association game. Development of imagination
Country Russia
Average price: 1,750 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9
"Imaginarium" is an associative board game for children from 6 years old, in which from 3 to 7 people participate. Experts consider the game extremely useful for children, as it is aimed at developing imagination and logical thinking, expanding the associative range and improving communication skills. On the playing field, each player is indicated by an elephant chip. One person acts as a presenter who explains to others his associations in relation to the drawn card. The right of the leader is transferred to the next player in the circle, so all participants are equally involved.
The peculiarity is that players choose from their cards the one that best matches the descriptions of the presenter. The latter reports the map he explained. The cards are shuffled and numbered, and after choosing from them, everyone votes for the card that they think belonged to the leader. Depending on whether the participant guessed right or not, and whether someone else preferred his card, he remains in place, steps back, or moves a few squares forward. There was also room on the map for additional fields, upon entering which the presenter must, for example, come up with an association of 5 words, associate it with a brand, or make a description based on a film.
The best board games for children over 8 years old
For schoolchildren, the combination of the entertaining and educational nature of board games is especially important. A dry presentation of knowledge leaves them indifferent, but a veiled educational message, be it the study of fractions or simply games for the development of logic and strategic thinking, will be received by them with a bang, as evidenced by reviews.
3 Erudite
The most intelligent. Vocabulary expansion
Country Russia
Average price: 952 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7
“Erudite” is a game that you have probably already heard about more than once. Alternate name for Scrabble and Words. This is an educational board game based on players making up words from letter chips. Experts recommend the game for children to expand their vocabulary and develop logical thinking.
This game will be interesting to children from 8 years old. It is also often played with friends or at family gatherings. Giving in to excitement, adults sometimes find themselves even more involved in the process than children. Next to each letter there is a number - the number of points that is awarded to the player for using this chip. In addition, there are additional tricks on the playing field itself - multiplying points, adding extra points, etc., which makes the game more interesting.
2 Carcassonne
The most strategic. Conquest
Country Russia
Average price: 1,990 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8
The strategic and economic board game "Carcassonne" involves step-by-step collection playing field and the subsequent placement of chips of their subjects on it. Depending on what terrain the piece is placed on, it will become a knight, peasant, monk or robber. A special feature is the tactical component of the gameplay. To win, you need to think through the possible moves of other players and correctly set priorities, for example, completing your facility or blocking your opponent’s path.
Terrain squares must fit together exactly, for example, fields with fields, roads with roads. As the game gets closer to the end, the tension increases as possible options There are fewer and fewer developments left, as well as fewer playing pieces. This game is perfect for children aged 8 years and older, helping them build chains of actions and develop strategic thinking. Victory remains with the one who at the end received the most points for his constructed objects.
1 Delissimo
The best math game. Relaxed learning
Country Russia
Average price: 790 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9
"Delissimo" was recognized as the best game with a mathematical bias. Being logical and educational, it is relevant not only from the point of view of entertainment, but also education. “It’s never been easier to teach your child about fractions!” – parents share enthusiastically. The child gets acquainted with fractions and fractions, mastering their features in a fun and relaxed way while delivering pizza.
Reviews emphasize that the game cards are made of thick cardboard. A big plus, according to buyers, is the colorfulness and dynamism. The game is divided into three difficulty levels according to age (from 5, 8 and 10 years), so it remains relevant for many years. Each batch takes 15 to 20 minutes. The players' task is to collect the order of a visitor to an Italian restaurant, composing pizzas in accordance with the list of ingredients and their quantities, which are indicated in fractions and fractions. Soon your child will be cracking fractions like nuts, and the included game-style posters will help reinforce the material visually.
The best board games for the whole family
If you are puzzled about how to spend a celebration or family evening, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the list of the most interesting board games that will brighten up your leisure time with enthusiasm. The peculiarity of the games below is that they are designed for a large number of players, including children and adults. In a word, no one will be left behind.
3 Tickets to Ride
The best strategy. Travel game
Country Russia
Average price: 2,990 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7
“Train Ticket” is an exciting board game in the travel genre for the whole family. Suitable for adults and children from 8 years old. The game teaches you to think consistently, apply tactics and tricks. During the adventure you can learn a lot about the device railway, as well as consolidate knowledge of geography. The batch can take from half an hour to an hour.
Throughout the game, players (2-5 people) enthusiastically move around the map, showing strategic skills. The task of the participants is to get as many points as possible, which are given for completing missions and building routes using plastic trailers and stations. Success depends on the chosen strategy. The element of luck is present, but less pronounced than in games with dice.
2 Cluedo
The best detective game. Fascinating story
Country: USA
Average price: 1,460 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8
"Cluedo" is a classic detective board game for adult children aged 8 years and older. The game, designed for 3-6 players, is a simulation of a murder investigation. The playing field looks like a plan country house. The goal is to find out who, where and how killed the owner of the mansion. Each of the participating players is under suspicion. The number of possible combinations is amazing - more than 324, so the game is absolutely unpredictable and mysterious every time, and certainly will not get boring.
Players move through the cells, scattering around the house, making assumptions about who committed the crime, with what help, and in which room. The decks of intrigue and rumors are designed to inspire thoughts. The one who is the first to give correct answers to the questions posed becomes the winner.
1 Activities
The most popular. Dynamic, team
Country: Austria
Average price: 1,990 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.9
The most popular game for family pastime is “Activity”. This board game is known all over the world. Users fell in love with it due to its simplicity, fun and dynamism. A big plus is the ability to involve a large number of people. It can be played by 3 to 16 people at the same time. That's why this game is so popular at parties and family gatherings.
Participants need to divide into teams. There are chips on the playing field that move towards the finish line if the team, using facial expressions, gestures and drawings, can explain the word specified in the task. As users note, time flies with the game - active movements, fun and loud laughter are guaranteed!
How to increase joy on earth? Just create a great mood for yourself and your loved ones. Here is a satisfied child proudly clutching a deftly grabbed one to his chest! Accurate calculation and strategic planning bring victory to the head of the family in the medieval period. Here is a group of friends laughing at assignments. And the hot battle on the turns makes everyone happy at once!
The right board game is the key to joy in a particular space!
And to make your choice successful, we will tell you about the best board games! We select the most popular games (), mix them with the opinions of the jury of the most prestigious competitions and season them with our own gaming experience - please, top best board games from Igroveda!
Hits of board games for all ages
Two unconditional hits are games and. Both games are fast, fun, with simple rules and low price. All this makes them people's favorites and bestsellers!
The best logic board games
I would like to highlight two logic games in particular: and. Both games are among the 10 best-selling games, but they cannot be called simple. Both Seth and Yotta are a real exercise for the brain!
Dixit – German Game of the Year Spiel des Jahres (2010), as well as in France, Spain, Czech Republic, Italy. And also a nominee and winner of all the most famous awards in the world of board games.
Medieval morals are harsh! Whichever feudal lord came to this land first will receive income. But players can “build” the lands themselves at their own discretion!
The sound of the waterfall can be heard from afar, hands frantically clutch the oar, and precious stones jingle alarmingly in the duffel bag. Will you be able to get to the camp, save the boat and the loot? - the river is treacherous. Cold calculation and a brave heart will conquer this board game!
Niagara definitely claims to be the most beautiful board game!
Board games for kids who don't like to lose
There are some children with whom it is difficult to play anything - these children do not know how to lose. The skill of taking a blow will come to them later. In the meantime, so as not to overshadow the family evening, we offer you cooperative games. Key Feature Such games are that all participants act as a team, that is, they win or lose together. They rightfully made it to the top of the best family board games! The youngest players will have adventures in an old manor, where there is a real one. For slightly older players we recommend 3 more games.
In a friendly fight, getting treasure is the goal of the hardworking gnomes! And things would definitely have gone well if troubles hadn’t happened every now and then in the tunnels: either the lantern would go out, or the cart would break down. Looks like there are some saboteurs hiding among the gnomes!
No more words! Players have only pictograms at their disposal. Explaining words and phrases using pictures will be a lot of fun!
Book + toy + brown + ear. Did you recognize Gena's crocodile friend?
It's always nice to introduce yourself strong of the world this, at least as consul of the great Emperor! We will collect provinces, replenish gold reserves and call up legionnaires.
Who doesn't want to leave their mark on history?! There are no such? Then let's get to work - building wonders of the world is a troublesome business!
Players will lead one of 7 largest cities ancient world. To make your region prosperous and build an architectural wonder of the world, you need to collect resources, trade with consciences, confirm your military superiority and develop science. In this game great amount winning strategies!
Your dukedom fits in a deck of cards - no problem! It will grow, get better and prosper. How could it be otherwise when it is controlled by such a wise ruler as you!
Dwarves and Amazons, Sorcerers and Ghouls, Trolls and Wizards decided to find themselves a secluded place and chose a wonderful Small world. But there was a problem: everyone arrived there at the same time, and hot battles broke out for a place in the sun.
Darkness has descended over Massachusetts. Here and there gates open to places from which indescribable horror spills out. Sinister creatures emerge from these gates onto the streets of a peaceful, defenseless city. Who can resist the invasion of uninvited guests? Of course you, along with a team of brave detectives!
Be transported to the world of Howard Larcraft, join forces, collect evidence, seal the gate... and save humanity from otherworldly Evil! This is a board game.
How far is winter? Who has dragons? How to say thank you in Dothraki? Who will get the Throne of the Seven Kingdoms in the end?! You will find out the answer to the last question by playing the epic game! Perhaps the Iron Throne will be yours? You can't hesitate - Westeros is waiting for you! Fight the wildlings, form alliances with other Houses (but remember: in this cruel world of betrayal you cannot trust anyone), seize lands and achieve Victory!
All world history will happen before your eyes and with your hands. If you are ready to take on the role of arbiter of the destinies of an entire nation, go ahead!
This little red airplane performs real miracles on turns! And your task is to show miracles of dexterity and change the flight trajectory in time!
Why should we build a house? And even a whole castle. The only problem is that construction parts come in a wide variety of shapes, not at all like convenient bricks! Half a kingdom for a horse for a sense of balance!
A balancing surface and many figures on it are a board game
Jenga or Tower are extremely popular. classic games for balance and manual dexterity!
A tower made of neat blocks only seems fragile, but in fact this building can withstand a lot! We take out parts of the first floors and move them higher and higher. How whimsical a tower can become! Just, I beg you, don’t breathe!
“Catch a fish, big and small...” An unusual board game Zvongo! broke all popularity records! Try picking up a magic magnetic wand! Adjust the force of attraction, be creative and careful - and balls of the desired color will hang on your stick!
All game details are packed into an unusual bag, which also serves as a playing field!
We are often asked who she is - best board game in the world?! We are not ready to answer this question yet: there are many games and we continue to try! Join us! Always the most popular games to help you!
Many people associate the phrase “board games for the whole family” only with lotto or Monopoly. Today, the family entertainment industry has advanced...
Many people associate the phrase “board games for the whole family” only with lotto or Monopoly. This is understandable, today it is considered quite normal to spend the entire evening watching TV, in social networks or computer games. Children are also growing up with all this high-tech “radiation”. Those quiet evenings, still familiar to the adult generation, when the whole family got together, shared the events of the day, read an interesting book out loud or played a board game, are alien to them.
Then in Soviet times, it was backgammon, checkers, cities, a fool... Today, the industry of goods for family leisure has stepped far forward. Many interesting and colorful board games have been created that parents can play at home with their children.
Time well spent!
Those who are already fans of board games will confirm that this is not just a fun time spent.
- Firstly, these are priceless moments of family unification, when children and adults learn to understand each other, find compromises and take into account the point of view of all team members.
- Secondly, this great way relax at the end of the day without harming your posture and vision (like, for example, at the computer).
- Thirdly, board games contribute to the development of children and their parents, force them to “switch on” their brains, and stimulate cognitive interest. Depending on the content of the game, qualities such as patience, ingenuity, erudition, attentiveness and dexterity will be useful.
- Fourthly, this The best way teach children to accept defeats with dignity, which can be difficult in everyday life.
Add to this a boost of energy and a lot of positive emotions, and now there is no doubt that you need to urgently run to the store to buy a game. But there are so many products, and it’s not easy for a beginner to figure out which board games are suitable for the whole family. Therefore, it is wisest to open your gaming library with those publications that are recognized as the best of the best.
Family board games differ from others in their lack of conflict. The process proceeds calmly and friendly, without open confrontation between the participants.
Top best board games
Card games, story games, strategy games, detective games, strategy games, quizzes - classifying games into types is a troublesome and unnecessary task. After all, just one game can combine several goals at once.
For family leisure, the main thing is that children, parents, and grandparents can play it at the same time. This means that the most important criterion when choosing a desktop ( colloquial name board games) is the simplicity of its rules and the fun of the process.
What will be fun for the whole family to play?
A timeless classic that has managed to earn the world's best awards. The goal is to draw up a map of medieval landholdings and place your own little figures on it, for which the participant himself chooses the occupation. All this brings points, the number of which is the result.
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The measured strategy game is presented in a whole series of publications, including a children's edition, designed for children from 4 years old. The rest have an age limit of 8+, but are also understandable to younger children.
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Set
One of the best board games that develop logic. It is a set of cards depicting simple figures, each of which is characterized by certain characteristics. The player’s task is to collect three cards (set) as quickly as possible so that the properties of their figures are the same or different.
Age limit is 6+, but younger children can handle it too. Parents will be surprised, but in “Set” their offspring are often much faster and smarter!
It is rightfully considered one of the most colorful. It is especially suitable for people with creative thinking, because according to the rules it is necessary to find associations for unusual images and guess the associations of other participants. One of the players characterizes what is shown on his card with a word or sound, the rest select something similar from their deck and mix these pictures. The goal is to guess the “storyteller” card.
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This board is great way gather with your family and find out who is the best at attention and reaction. A deck of round cards fits in a compact tin box, which is very convenient if you want to pass the time on the road. Each card has 8 different images, chosen so that any two cards have the same symbol. The goal of the participants is to quickly find and grab pairs with the same pattern.
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Another game where children win more often. After all, the reaction of adults is a little worse. At what age can you play Dobble? Yes, at least from 3 years old!
A fun and exciting board game, it has several editions, among which you can play family or children's version. Say differently - that's the main rule. The participant receives a card and explains the word written on it to others in a short time (there are also hourglass). To equalize the chances of parents and children, there are two difficulty levels.
Cards with unusual tasks. For example, speaking in a robotic voice or shouting “Bingo!” loudly after each answer.
The family version of Elias is designed for participants aged 7 years and older; in the children's edition, instead of written words, there are pictures of objects that need to be explained.
Tick-tock-boom
Funny game for all ages and all companies. The players' task is to quickly name a word that contains the syllable indicated on the card they come across. And so that the player does not delay in answering, he is given a bomb that is ready to explode at any minute. The task of the participants is to name the word as quickly as possible and hand over the “dangerous” object.
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For kids preschool age It is better to purchase the children's version of the publication. In it you need to name the association for the depicted object. To complicate the tasks (for example, for parents), you can name the answers in alphabetical order or in foreign language.
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Train ticket in Europe
With miniature carriages and stations, creating fun and engaging geography lessons couldn't be easier. Large colorful maps of Europe captivate with their antique stylization. There are no less interesting additions to this strategy game - “Heart of Africa”, “Train across Asia”, etc.
Designed for children over 8 years old.
A popular card game whose deck is somewhat reminiscent of regular cards. The rules are simple - get rid of your cards as quickly as possible. You can play with any number of participants, even just two people. But what more people, the more fun. The compact box with the deck fits easily into your bag, allowing you to play with it anywhere. Even 5-year-old preschoolers can understand the rules.
There is also a domestic version of “Uno” - “Svintus”. Done with humor, it will amuse any company.
Also called Scrabble. Created a long time ago, this board still remains relevant and is a great way to spend leisure time with your family. “Erudite” works on the principle of a crossword puzzle. Each participant has letters from which he must lay out words on the playing field.
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Of course, it can only be played by children who already know how to read. But the benefits of Erudite are obvious - literacy increases, lexicon, develops logical thinking, let alone a great time spent with family!
Scrabble tournaments are popular in Europe. Entire language battles take place between respectable adults.
First of all, the design of the game is surprising. Colorful fabric rugs with patterns and unusual wooden dinars help you find yourself in an oriental bazaar. The rules are the same as in the market. The players' task is to place as many of their carpets on the playing field as possible and become wealthy merchants.
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In Marrakech, chance plays almost no role. The main thing is the strategy and moves of the participants. Recommended age: from 6 years.
It is also called “tower”. This is because it consists of wooden blocks, which are laid out in a structure resembling a tower. The players' task is to use precise movements to pull out a block from the base of the tower and build a new level. The one whose turret crumbles loses.
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The age limit is 5+, but this is relative. Jenga is a great way to develop fine motor skills and thinking for players of all ages. A variation of Jenga are balancing chairs. Only the tower had to be dismantled, but on the contrary, a new structure should be created from the chairs.
How to include the youngest in the game
The most important condition family games– they must be understandable and interesting to all participants. But what about the younger family members who still go to school? kindergarten?
It’s better to start getting acquainted with board games with lotto or ordinary adventure games in which dice are thrown. Good sets are like “Memory”, in which you need to remember the location of identical cards and put them in pairs.
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Games that are beneficial for development
In fact, almost any board game is educational and makes a child think. But some can become real didactic aids for eliminating school difficulties, for example, in mathematics.
With the game "Delissimo" you can explain in an unobtrusive form one of the most difficult topics for children - fractions. And all this thanks to regular pizza! A long-lasting purchase, there are rules for 5-year-olds, and there are also for 10-year-olds.
Have fun and practice your skill oral counting The games “Sea Cocktail”, “Sleeping Queens Deluxe”, “10 Pigs”, etc. will help.
An analogue of the adult publication “Activity for Children” promotes speech development. In it, you need to explain the image on the card using an explanation, drawing or pantomime.
Turn off the TV, put away your gadgets and try playing with the whole family! This kind of leisure time will surely be loved by all household members and will soon become one of those warm family traditions that children remember for the rest of their lives. After all, what is important is not even how useful they are and what they develop, as the fact that they bring everyone together.
Board games, despite the abundance of computer toys, are still very popular. Classic board games have been a source of entertainment for many decades and even centuries. Here are the 10 most popular board games of all time.
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Chess is a logical board game that combines elements of strategy and tactics. Chess was invented in India in the 5th century
The game is a turn-based strategy game played by up to six players. The playing field is stylized as a map from the times of Napoleon. The goal is to capture the territory of other players.
German board game by Klaus Teuberom. The game was created in 1995. The player plays the role of a settler who is developing the island of Catan.
The game was invented in 1944. The playing field imitates the country mansion where the murder took place. The goal is to investigate a crime.
Board game with elements military strategy. Game for two people. The goal of the game is to discover and capture the flag.
An economic strategy that became incredibly popular in the twentieth century, including in the USSR. The essence of the game is to achieve bankruptcy of other players using your capital. Much depends on a successfully thrown dice. This game uses cards. Perhaps it was Monopoly that popularized games with tasks on cards, like Svintus (http://desktopgames.org.ua/286-svintus/) and other games.
A board game with elements of strategy and economics. The player must assemble the playing field step by step and place his subjects' tokens on it.
A board game played by two players. The game takes place on a board divided into two fields. The goal is to roll the dice and move the checkers, making them complete a full circle before your opponent does.
Logic game with elements of strategy. The game appeared in ancient China. It is difficult to say the age, but it is about 2-5 thousand years ago. The essence of the game is to fence off as much territory on the board as possible with your stones than the opponent.
A card board game that has received many world awards. It is an association game. In Russia the game was called “Imaginarium”.
