The 8 Best Family Games of 2020

How many of you like (I use that term loosely) to play games with your family? I'll admit, we didn't grow up playing many games but so many of my friends families did. I was so jealous! However, I do have some pretty great memories of a Monopoly and Pictionary game going bad on Christmas Day. Let's just say...some things were thrown!

We hope you enjoy your holidays with your family whether you're playing games or not.

If you want to have some bonding time with your family that doesn't revolve around watching a show or movie, game night can be an easy way to bring everyone together for an hour or two. Bonus: They can also be great for breaks during remote instruction or homeschooling, and playing non-electronic games has been shown to improve kids' social skills, encourage teamwork, and boost language and math skills.

As you look at options, you'll want to consider the game's optimal age range, number of players, ease of use (especially for younger kids, it shouldn't take longer to explain the game than actually play it!), and length of time required—remember that littler ones may have trouble sitting through extended sessions. Finally, remember that when it comes to the official recommended minimum age, YMMV: Even if you have a younger child, they might be able to enjoy playing with a bit of help, patience, and rule modification.

Here, the best family games to make game night a blast:

Best Overall: Rummikub