For Kids & Teens
Castellan
Designer: Beau Beckett
Publisher: Steve Jackson Games
Think dots with lego pieces. Castellan has you building a castle with a combination of cards and small plastic castle pieces. The player with the most towers controlled will win the game, making it a fantastic and very quick game for young players.
Learn More:
- BGA Episode 3
- Board Game Geek
Buy the Game:
- MSRP: $34.95
- MiniatureMarket.com
- CoolStuffInc.com
- Amazon.com
Forbidden Desert
Designer: Matt Leacock
Publisher: Gamewright
This game offers just enough challenge alongside its co-op nature to be a perfect fit for children and parents alike. As you fight to stay alive and get out of the desert in one piece, you’ll move your ship, collect water, and more with your team in tow.
Learn More:
- BGA Episode 14
- Board Game Geek
Buy the Game:
- MSRP: $24.95
- MiniatureMarket.com
- CoolStuffInc.com
- Amazon.com
Spot It
Designer: Denis Blanchot, Guillaume Gille-Naves, & Igor Polouchine
Publisher: Blue Orange Games
This is a hot game right now and comes in numerous different types. The idea is simple. Play a card with a matching element from the card on the table. Kids can pick it up fast and parents will have fun as well.
Learn More:
- BGA Episode 15 (Gift Guide)
- Board Game Geek
Buy the Game:
- MSRP: $12.99
- CoolStuffInc.com
- Amazon.com
Toc Toc Woodman
Designer: Justin Oh
Publisher: Mayday Games
Swing your plastic axe and take down a tree to get the most points from bark and grubs inside. If that doesn’t sound like an instant winner with the younger members of your family, what does? Everyone will have a blast with this more explosive variant of Jenga.
Learn More:
- BGA Episode 15 (Gift Guide)
- Board Game Geek
Buy the Game:
- MSRP: $16.99
- MiniatureMarket.com
- CoolStuffInc.com
- Amazon.com
Cardline & Timeline
Designer: Frederic Henry
Publisher: Asmodee
There are numerous variants of the Cardline and Timeline game suite, and each of them offers educational fun for the whole family. The best part? Your children won’t realize they are learning as they compete to guess which animal is bigger, which invention came first, and more.
Learn More:
- BGA Episode 11
- Board Game Geek
Buy the Game:
- MSRP: $14.99
- MiniatureMarket.com
- CoolStuffInc.com
- Amazon.com
