When you’re staying in, these games are fun for kids and parents!
Did you grow up playing games? Kids love a challenge… and can pick up games quickly. We’ve found these games are such a great break from electronics. Here are our favorite games to play with kids:
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Yeti in my Spaghetti
Good for younger ones
Yeti in my Spaghetti is like the classic pick-up sticks game… but with spaghetti on a bowl.
Pizza Party
Pizza Party is a fun dice and matching game, race to pick up the ingredients for your pizza slice first. Anchovies, bacon, pepperoni, mushroom! Roll the dice to match the toppings on your slice!
Slamwich
Ages 6+
Slamwich is a hilarious game of luck and skill – be the first to slap the right combos to collect all the cards to win. This is a great game for families – parents don’t have the advantage!
Clue and Clue Junior
Great for 7+ for Clue and 5+ for Clue Junior
Clue and Clue Junior the classic WhoDunnit game is awesome for three or more players!
Cadoo
Great for 7+
Cadoo is made by the Cranium company, and involves clay, drawing, and more -tons of fun!
Fantastic Gymnastics
Great for 8+
Fantastic Gymnastics is a fun challenge – try to get the gymnast to land on the landing pad for points.
Pop the Pig
Great for 4+
Pop the Pig is a cute game for little ones but bigger ones like it, too! Feed the pig until his pants pop. (Can you relate? Haha.)
Mancala
Great for 6+
Pick up the game in minutes – Mancala is a two player strategy game, easy to learn, and lots of fun. You’ll want to play over and over!
Spot It
Great for 7+
Kids LOVE Spot It and it’s challenging for adults, too! Flip two cards over and be the first to spot the match.
Watch ya Mouth
Great for 8+
Watch ya Mouth is so, SO much more entertaining and fun than you think it’s going to be. Put in a mouth guard and say the phrase on your card for other players to guess. Hilarious.
Heads Up!
Great for 8+
This app is fun for the whole family – you’ll get into it quickly! Put your phone to your head – everyone playing describes what you’re holding for you to guess!
More things we love for kids: dot art markers, cool STEM toys for pre-schoolers, and a fun constellation app
