The holiday season is the perfect time to gather with family, and coming off of the pandemic speed bump of 2020, many families are looking forward to a return to fun and tradition. Family game night is a way to keep those good vibes going all year long, and at the Toy Insider, we’ve pulled together a hand-picked selection of new games that bring the fun and excitement of night during the holidays and beyond! From titles for the preschoolers in the house to challenging — and occasionally hilarious — games for tweens and adults, check out our picks below. For more of this year’s hottest toys and games, be sure to check out our full Holiday Gift Guide!
GIBGAB
Say a word that matches the category and press your button. When you do, your lights begin to creep toward your opponent as they think fast, say a word, and press their button. Whoever's lights reach the other end of the gameboard first wins. Say a word that matches the category and press your button.…
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HASBRO GAMING KA-BLAB!
Players must roll the dice to determine how many items they will blurt out in a given category before the randomized ticking timer goes off. They will continue rolling until it's time to pass the dice. Players must roll the dice to determine how many items they will blurt out in a given category before…
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ALL OF US
Generations to play together with this trivia game. This game is meant to encourage players from different generations to work together on the same team — kids, parents, grandparents, and friends all playing together. The player answering the questions chooses which generation's trivia they want to answer. The player asking the questions flips over the…
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DISNEY 5 SECOND RULE
In this fast-paced family party game, players get five seconds to name three things that fit in a Disney-themed category, such as “Disney dog characters” or “Pixar movies that have fish” to score points. In this fast-paced family party game, players get five seconds to name three things that fit in a Disney-themed category, such…
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TRASHED
Line up cards numerically, but look out for the Trashed card. Inspired by the classic game Garbage, this reimagined card game includes wild cards and stop cards that change the course of gameplay. Line up cards numerically, but look out for the Trashed card. Inspired by the classic game Garbage, this reimagined card game includes…
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TETRIS
Tetris comes to the tabletop in this strategy game for 2-4 players. Each player takes a turn dropping Tetrimino pieces into their own Matrix tower, scoring points by completing horizontal rows and special challenges. Tetris comes to the tabletop in this strategy game for 2-4 players. Each player takes a turn dropping Tetrimino pieces into…
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CORNER CRUSH
In this game of memory and strategy, players can drop tokens into the rotating tower to score four in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. They can also play around the corners. The game features built-in storage. In this game of memory and strategy, players can drop tokens into the rotating tower to score four…
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MARIO PARTY SUPERSTARS
Mario Party returns with five classic boards and 100 classic mini-games from previous Mario Party games. Players race to get the most stars in this multiplayer video game for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
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UNO 50TH ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CARD SET
Families can celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UNO game with this gorgeous premium collectible pack. The slick black cards have a deluxe look and feel but play just like the classic UNO game. The exclusive 50/50 card and commemorative gold coin are incorporated into the game with a special rule. Families can celebrate the…
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DISNEY PIXAR TOY STORY TALENT SHOW GAME
Kids ages 6 and up can show off their talents in a competition full of cards and challenges. Players balance, toss, rope, and roll their way to winning prize tickets in an effort to score the most points and win the game. Kids ages 6 and up can show off their talents in a competition…
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BATTLE BOSSES
Players can command gigantic beings, deities, monsters, and armies of minions to dominate the battlefield. Each set includes a Boss figure, game cards, tiles, tokens, dice, and a rulebook. Two Bosses are required to play. Players can command gigantic beings, deities, monsters, and armies of minions to dominate the battlefield. Each set includes a Boss…
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AVALANCHE
Players shoot a cannon to knock out their opponent's ice blocks in this high-action game. It takes multiple shots to hit a block, and the first one to hit five blocks wins. Single players can play tic tac toe style. Players shoot a cannon to knock out their opponent's ice blocks in this high-action game.…
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JENGA OCEAN
This game is made from 100% recycled fishing nets. Jenga ocean is made from more than 25 square feet of nets proudly sourced through Bureo's Net Positiva recycling program. Featuring threatened marine animal block designs, players are encouraged to 'Save the Animals' through special edition rules. Learning about the damaging impact of discarded fishing nets,…
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SPACE INVADERS
Players either win together or lose together in this collaborative strategy game based on the classic arcade favorite. Take turns moving the 3D shooter to launch blast tokens at the descending Invaders. Players either win together or lose together in this collaborative strategy game based on the classic arcade favorite. Take turns moving the 3D…
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CATS VS PICKLES CORNHOLE!
The collectible sensation becomes a classic cornhole game. Families can face off by using Cats vs. Pickles plushies as beanbags. The set includes two Cornhole target boards; three new exclusive cats: Corny Cat, Clownie, and Sorghum; and three new exclusive pickles: Cuke, Clyde, and Buckee. The collectible sensation becomes a classic cornhole game. Families can…
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OK BOOMER
Get the generations together for this hilarious party game that puts your age gap to the test. Separate into teams: Old School vs. New School. From slang words to cartoon characters, the New School guesses trivia questions about the Old School and vice versa. Get the generations together for this hilarious party game that puts…
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MONOPOLY BUILDER
In this strategy game, players travel the board buying properties, collecting rent and resources, and using builder's blocks to build their island city. The more a player builds, the more points they'll earn. In this strategy game, players travel the board buying properties, collecting rent and resources, and using builder's blocks to build their island…
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WHAT NEXT?
This cooperative, choose-your-own-adventure game is packed with twists and turns that players will face together. The game will test players' dexterity and motor skills through physical challenges. This cooperative, choose-your-own-adventure game is packed with twists and turns that players will face together. The game will test players' dexterity and motor skills through physical challenges.
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FAMILY TIME FUN!
This activity kit includes more than 45 boredom-busting games and activity ideas for families to enjoy together. Table talk cards jump-start conversations, team activities and timed challenges showcase skills, and a customizable family puzzle becomes a keepsake. This activity kit includes more than 45 boredom-busting games and activity ideas for families to enjoy together. Table…
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HANGRY
In this fast-paced, food-flipping game, kids can flip their food card, look for a match, and slap, while other hangry players try to poach their favorite foods. The player who collects the most cards will be rewarded with mouth-watering menu items, and the first player to fill their table setting wins the game. In this…
