Lately, I have been spending a lot of time trying to clean and organize my house and work in the yard. My kids are great to help out a lot, but I know it’s not that much fun for them because, let’s face it, it’s not that much fun for me! I decided that I would make sure to at least play one game with them every day. Here are our top 5 favorite games right now.

1. The Bears and the Bees

I just got this game for my birthday last month. It took me a few weeks to decide to open it and figure out the instructions (I’d much rather have someone teach me a game than read the instructions). It became a quick favorite. I ask my kids to play it with me every day. Definitely great for age 7+, but my 4 year old likes to sit with me and help me match colors as well. It has hexagon-shaped cards that you match by color to create a game board. Strategize by giving cards to other players, and try to find places where you can play again to go out first. Very simple to learn, quick to play, and fun!

2. Cover Your A$$ets

Another Grandpa Beck’s game. This is another family favorite. I like that this game works for 6 players. It also says 7+, but my 6 year old had no problems playing, and my 4 year old can play with verbal assistance. It is a game of card matching, and stealing from other players to build your deck of a$$ets. Again, quick to learn, easy to play, not overly complicated, and a pretty fast game.

3. Kingdomino

Build your kingdom with domino-like cardboard tiles. 2-4 players. Recommended ages 8+ (but again, it can be enjoyed and played by speaking instructions/suggestions to younger kids). We love that there is a bit of subtle strategy, and that the game is different every time it is played.

4. Blokus

This game needs 4 players unless you get a separate board that facilitates 2 players. I love to visualize the pieces and how they will fit, but then be blocked off and have to find a new route. My kids usually like to compete for second place, because I always win…..but I completely LOST yesterday. 4th place out of 4. Fun and simple, with simple strategy and good geometric visualization. Ages 5+. 2-4 players, but best with 4 on this normal board.

5. 5 Crowns

Ages 8+, and says 1-7 players. This is another fun card game that is played through 11 rounds. The first round starts with 3 cards, and then each round gains 1 card until you reach 13 (or King). Match card in sets or runs, similar to Phase 10, but everyone stays on the same round and progresses together. First to get all their cards into sets and runs goes down, everyone else has one last chance to get anything put down.

What games do you like to play with your kids right now? We’re always up to try something new!

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