Nothing says quality time quite like family game nights. Whether it’s on digital devices or tabletops, playing games promotes communication, social interaction, and memories that last a lifetime. Plus, there’s no wrong way to play with favorites from Exploding Kittens, Goliath, and more. From competitive challenges to cozy conversations, families can grab all kinds of gaming classics for colder nights, including cards, boards, puzzles, and more.
Ahead of the holiday season, we’ve rounded up some of the hottest games that will be fun for the whole family. For more must-see picks, view our full 2026 Holiday Gift Guide.
I SUCK AT DRAWING
In this family party game, the artist is the only one who can't see what they're drawing. It’s a playful twist on charades that gets everyone laughing, whether you’re playing at family game night, a party, or just hanging out.
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IMPOSSIBLE CHOICES: WOULD-YOU-RATHER CHALLENGES AND OTHER WACKY QUESTIONS FOR KIDS
Family game night becomes a laugh-out-loud debate with a book packed with outrageous dilemmas, wacky questions, and challenges that ask players to rank, choose, and rethink their answers.
DOOMLINGS BASE GAME (REMASTERED)
This remastered edition introduces a new upgraded base game of the classic game players know and love. Designed for 2-6 players, this easy-to-learn, strategic card game has the right balance of light strategy and spontaneous whimsy.
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CROSS THE LINE — GREY MATTER GAMES
Players answer honest, occasionally awkward questions by secretly choosing their answer on a sliding scale. The bolder players bet, the more they stand to lose or gain!
PAYBACK CARD GAMES
These fast-paced family card games are brewing with betrayal, strategy, and chaos for teens and adults. Three gameplay modes add luck, skill, and humor to family game nights. Family-friendly base games include Original and Gold. Expansion packs are available, including Mystery and Dark Wizard. All artwork is created in MS Paint.
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FINDING CHESS COMPLETE GAME
Created by Charlie at age 8, this game uses Movement Cards to show players which chess piece to move and how it moves. Players can capture Gift Pieces to reveal surprises and find the hidden "YOU WIN!" gift to win. With no prior chess experience required, this set includes a chessboard, 32 wooden chess pieces,…
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15 MINUTE FUN & DONE
This collection features three travel-friendly dice games that take 15 minutes or less to play, so families can connect, compete, and have fun in a flash, even when time is short.
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EMOTION SEEKERS BOARD GAME
Kids and their families learn to name their emotions — and learn what to do with big feelings — with this screen-free board game that asks, “How are you feeling?” through kid-friendly prompts that encourage emotional learning and repeatable play.
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COZY STICKERVILLE
Players use removable stickers to build farms, explore areas, develop shops, and more in this cozy board game.
BOARD
Screen time joins family game nights with a face-to-face game console where physical piece make the screen come alive. When players place a piece on the 24-inch touchscreen, Board recognizes which piece it is, exactly where it is, and how it's moving. The set includes seven games and physical pieces, with more games available for…
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CRUNCHLABS BY MARK ROBER— SQUIRREL DASH GAME
Players race to “Fort Knuts” — a stash of nuts at the top of the course — to set off a chain reaction that sends nuts down the Divide Slide. Points are determined by the section their squirrel lands in and how many nuts are within. The first player to score 11 points wins.
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STAR WARS BOUNTY HUNTER BINGO
This Star Wars-themed version of the classic game of Bingo will have kids and their families recognizing familiar faces throughout the franchise. The set includes a Bingo Game board, six Player Boards, 97 Marker Tokens, 48 Calling Tokens, and five Bounty Hunter Tokens.
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VINTAGE BOOKSHELF GAMES – 2026 JUNIOR EDITIONS 3-PACK
Reimagining family-favorite board games, this three-pack features fabric-wrapped hardcover books that open to reveal high-quality gaming pieces for Monopoly Junior, Scrabble for Juniors, and Clue Jr.
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ELEFUN
The cherished preschool game from the 1990s returns. As colorful butterflies fly out of Elefun’s trunk, players use their nets to catch as many as possible. The player who collects the most butterflies wins the game.
CANDY LAND: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Candy Land get even sweeter with help from Strawberry Shortcake. Players will travel across familiar places, like Big Apple City and Berry Patch, using Strawberry Shortcake, Orange Blossom, Blueberry Muffin, and Huckleberry Pie movers.
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FOOSBOTS RIVALS CUP
Set up this pitch anywhere for an imaginative soccer match. Kids squeeze the figures’ arms to spin and kick the soccer ball, which helps develop fast reflexes. Barriers keep the ball in play, while built-in score sliders help keep score
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CONNECT 4 ROLLS
Players can play Connect 4 horizontally with this new take on the classic game. Roll four dice, pick one, and place it on the board. The game also features new actions like swap and flip.
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SPOT IT! KPOP DEMON HUNTERS (ECO BLISTER)
Spot It! gets a KPop Demon Hunters makeover with this new edition that combines the classic pattern-matching gameplay with vibrant artwork inspired by the Netflix film.
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GUESS WHO? POKÉMON EDITION
It's time to be the very best there ever was … at Pokémon trivia! Players must guess their opponent's mystery Pokémon first in order to win. Each game comes with two double-sided sheets for up to 48 Pokémon for players to choose from.
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EXIT: THE GAME — KIDS — THE GREAT BEE-SCAPE
On her first flight, little Betty Bee is carried far away by a strong gust of wind to a distant flower meadow. To survive the flight home, she needs to fortify herself with delicious flower pollen. Kids can solve riddles to help Betty fly home.
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FURRET BOWLING PLUSH SET
This plush bowling game includes six Furret bowling pins, each showing off a unique expression, plus one Poké Ball bowling ball. The set is made from soft plush materials, making it a safe indoor-play option.
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NINTENDO SWITCH 2 + NINTENDO SWITCH SPORTS RESORT BUNDLE
Get everything you need to play 12 motion-control sports like archery, basketball, boxing, and tennis with this Nintendo Switch 2 system bundled with a full download of the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort game and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership*.
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*Included membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/
DON’T WAKE DAD! BLUEY EDITION
Just like the classic ‘90s game, players take turns tiptoeing through the Heeler house to sneak a midnight snack without waking up Bandit. The first to raid the fridge without getting caught wins.
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EXPLODING KITTENS: RAGE MODE
Ruthlessly sabotage and eliminate friends and family in this version of Exploding Kittens. Each box includes one of three collectible figures that players can grab to enter “rage mode,” allowing them to steal cards during gameplay.
MONOPOLY DEAL NO MERCY
In this ruthless game, players race to be the first to collect three property sets, but opponents can use action cards to charge double rent, snatch an opponent's bank, hand over cards, and more.
FART YOGA
Families secure Sammy the Sloth around their waste and follow the yoga poses on the cards. With more than 50 card prompts, Sammy offers families humor and hijinks in this replayable game.
