Our number one pick for family games is Exploding Kittens, a ridiculously silly and easy-to-learn card game-all you need to succeed is a bit of luck and a sense of humor ( view at Amazon). Once they get the hang of it, players of all ages will delight in this simple game of chance.
It takes a few rounds to remember what the graphic on each card represents, but overall our testers found that gameplay evoked laughter round after round. (The party pack edition accommodates up to 10 players.) Since the only game pieces are cards, it's also great for travel.Ĭontrary to the name, the game doesn't depict or promote violence, but the themes may be inappropriate for some players. There are no strategies involved, which means fewer frustrations for little ones, and you can include up to five players. While it's a luck-based game, each round is still super exciting. The objective of this card game (appropriate for ages 7 and up) is to take turns drawing a card from the pile without pulling an exploding kitten, and the process continues until one player is left and crowned the winner. The Spruce Home Improvement Review BoardĮxploding Kittens has all the elements of a great family game-it's easy to learn, competitive, and provides just the right amount of silly fun.