7 Board Games to play with Kids

You want to shape the kids around you into their best versions, improving both their critical thinking and puzzle-solving in a fun way, right? Then what better choice is there than board games? And, to help you choose the perfect game for you, here are a few favorites of the Guild Hall Family (with me being the kid of said family). 

Blossoms

Blossoms is the perfect game for any parent who wants to get closer to his little reflection through games. All you have to do is plant, water, and cut flowers, hoping to collect as many points as possible. The best part of the game comes from the easy rules, the beautiful art, and the game’s short duration, which makes it the perfect match for a short period of family relaxation. Moreover, once the little ones have understood the basic rules, new special powers can be easily added by turning the pot tokens upside down.

Cottage Garden

If puzzles are what interests you, the perfect choice for you and your little ones is, without a doubt, Cottage Garden. The game is colorful, intuitive, and full of unique elements, such as cats that help complete puzzles. The last feature that we can use to convince you of this game’s greatness is its designer. Uwe Rosenberg has quickly turned his name into legend, as he is by far the creator of the best puzzle games ever to grace our table.

Ticket to Ride

The world is your oyster with Ticket to Ride! This classic game gives you a simple, yet innovative quest: to travel the wide world! You’ll be collecting tickets in the form of cards, which you’ll use to move around the world and visit as many beautiful countries as possible. The game has a simple system and a bunch of cool versions/extensions, each of them providing a novel traveling experience for the entire family.

NMBR9

For the smallest of players, NMBR 9 is a wonderful choice, as it’s a fun way of teaching both numbers and simple puzzles! Using a pile of tiles that each represent a different number, you’ll be slowly building up a stacking puzzle, that will earn you more points based on how many numbers you can add to your puzzle starting from the second level onwards. Small kids will surely enjoy this game, as it has few rules and is also educational!

Kingdom Builder

Fantasy takes the front stage in Kingdom Builder! Whether it’s a small princess or a daring, yet young knight, this game allows them to further their reach and build up their kingdom in whatever way they wish! This game might be a little more complicated, but it is a perfect family game, as it is full of fantasy and fun, while also testing out your kid’s wits and intuition. With this game, both the adults and the kids can have a wonderful time!

5 Minute Chase

Suppose your kid was ever interested in playing Cops & Robbers. In that case, 5 Minute Chase intensifies that experience, while also allowing for play at a calm table (unlike the exhausting game of catch). In this game, you’ll be given no more than 5 minutes to either pull off the perfect escape (in the case of the robber) or be the one to deny it. The rules are incredibly simple, while the element of speed makes for an enticing experience.

Formula D

There’s no game better suited for the kids interested in racing! Formula D is a cute and simple game in which you’ll try to move your way around a racetrack with nothing but a little bit of intuition and the luck of the dice. The game provides multiple tracks for you to test your skill on, and it is effortless to understand. There is no game better for family time with young car enthusiasts. The race is on!

Those are the games we think are best for family play, but they are not the only ones. Plenty more can be found in our online shop. However, if any of these games interest you, you are in luck! During September 2020, all these games will be 20% off, to celebrate our community turning two years old (so young!).