Game night is where future gamers are made. These family-friendly picks are easy to teach, quick to play and fun for grown-ups too, so everyone at the table actually wants to play again next week. Ages below come from each game's box.
For the youngest players (ages 4 and up)
Pop-Up Bluey Game – $18.99
A pop-up game for 2 to 4 players, ages 4 and up. Bluey fans will want to play it again and again.
Pop-Up T-Rex Game – $18.99
A pop-up dinosaur game for 2 to 4 players, ages 4 and up. Simple, silly and great for preschoolers.
Concept Kids: Animals – $29.99
A cooperative guessing game for 2 to 12 players, ages 4 and up. The whole family plays as one team.
Azul Kids – $20.00
A kid-sized version of the award-winning tile-placement game Azul. A gentle first strategy game.
For growing gamers (ages 7 and up)
Mille Bornes – $13.59
The classic racing card game for 2 to 6 players, ages 7 and up, in about 20 minutes. A family favorite for generations.
Labyrinth: One Piece Edition – $24.99
The shifting-maze game Labyrinth with a One Piece theme, ages 7 and up. Perfect for young anime fans.
The Number – $9.99
A quick risk-taking game for 3 to 5 players, ages 8 and up, in about 15 minutes. Under $10 and easy to teach.
Camel Up (Second Edition) – $34.39
A strategy dice game for 3 to 8 players, ages 8 and up. Big groups, lots of dice and plenty of laughs.
For older kids ready for a challenge (ages 10 and up)
Unlock! Escape Adventures – $31.99
Escape-room adventures at the table for 1 to 6 players, ages 10 and up. Work together to solve puzzles before time runs out.
Add a little adventure
Family game night is the first step on the road to bigger games like D&D. Add a creature or two for the kids who love monsters.
Schleich Eldrador Lava Dragon – $24.99
A Schleich Eldrador Lava Dragon with movable wings. A great gift for kids who love dragons and make-believe.
Planning the next step? Read our D&D dad gift guide for the full path from first game night to first adventure.
Frequently asked questions
Which game is easiest to start with?
For ages 4 and up, Concept Kids or one of the pop-up games. For ages 7 and up, Mille Bornes takes only a few minutes to teach.
Need help choosing?
Email help@sagaconcepts.com and we will help you pick a game for your family.
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