Description of popular board games for adults. Rating of the best board games for the whole family that have become classics

"First Contact" is a game of association and deduction. And in it you will have to negotiate with representatives of another civilization.

The game will meet two teams: aliens and earthlings. The aliens have arrived for peaceful purposes - they need some items, but they are also not averse to taking a couple of warriors, priests and a few animals with them. Earthlings are ready to give what guests from another planet ask for. It’s just that it’s impossible to agree - representatives of different civilizations do not understand each other. And then the alien asks to bring an elephant, and earthlings drag tables. To get everything they want, the aliens will have to teach earthlings their language.

Some information about the features of the game:

• It is a great pleasure to understand that you have "hacked" someone else's code and understood how to communicate with a representative of another civilization. Learning another language in First Contact is really interesting.
• The game is very exciting and does not overload the brain.
• Another plus of this tabletop is its high replay value. It has 24 variants of goal cards and 24 alien languages. Enough for a long time!

Fans of deduction board games should definitely check out First Contact. Also, the game will appeal to everyone who likes to combine a warm-up for the brain with entertainment.

sticky chameleons

• Number of players: 2–6.
• Age: 6+.

Of all the new releases on this list, Sticky Chameleons is by far the wildest. She is perfect. And also for adults who love active fun games.

The goal of each player is to catch an insect of a certain type and color (for example, an orange dragonfly or a green mosquito) without touching the wasps. What insect to catch, decides the case. Before the start of each round, players roll two dice, one indicating the type of insect and the other indicating the color. Sounds easy. But the highlight is in the hunting process itself.

Each player gets a long, sticky tongue. It resembles a slime from, but without “side effects”: firstly, it does not leave greasy marks on furniture, secondly, it does not begin to spread and stick to everything in a row, and thirdly, it does not lose its properties over time. It is enough to wash this tongue with cold water after the game, and it will be as good as new. It is they who need to catch dragonflies, mosquitoes, caterpillars and other insects.

Catch the right insect - get a tasty token. Collect 5 tokens - become the winner.
If you like action games and board games that develop speed, accuracy and reaction, you will definitely like Sticky Chameleons. And this is a good choice for parents who want to keep their children entertained and useful for a long time.

Smartphone Corporation

• Number of players: 1–5.
• Age: 12+.
• Game duration: 90 minutes.

Smartphone Corporation is a new Russian game in the genre of economic strategy. Thought out enough to appeal to fans of the genre, but at the same time so logical and understandable that even beginners in the world of board games can play.

In this game, you will become the owner of an international gadget manufacturing corporation. Your goal is to earn more money. This can be done in different ways. For example, quickly capture the market by building their offices everywhere, and then sell in huge quantities. Or focus on technology and sell less, but more expensive. Well, or first capture the market and sell a lot and cheaply, and then switch to the introduction of technology.

There are a lot of options, moreover, you can adjust the strategy every move. But remember about the competition: in the smartphone market, it is very sharp. Demand is limited, and other players can always make buyers a better offer than you. And then you will have to dispose of unsold gadgets - by the beginning of the next turn they will already be out of date.

For those who like to play alone, the developers have added a solo mode to Smartphone Corporation. In it you have to compete with Steve, a real genius in the field of selling smartphones. Defeating such an opponent will not be easy!

boss monster

• Number of players: 2–4.
• Age: 13+.
• Party duration: 30-40 minutes.

The original Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game came out 5 years ago and was even nominated in the 2014 Origins Awards for Best Traditional Card Game. But the Russian version appeared quite recently.

This new product is worth paying attention to first of all to those who love strategic games, but not brain-blowing, pixel graphics and board games in the Dungeon Crawler genre - that is, those where heroes go through dungeons, rescue princesses, look for treasures and kill monsters. Unless in the “Boss Monster” you will play not as a hero, but as a powerful monster who guards the largest chest and equips his own dungeon.

During the game, you will build rooms full of traps, as well as menacing and funny monsters (there is even a dance floor for monsters and a spa for succubi), as well as lure the heroes with chests and princesses, and then defeat them. But remember that your main opponents in the game are not heroes, but other bosses who will certainly try to confuse your plans with spells and wrest victory from under their noses.

The list of the game's pluses includes beautiful art, simple mechanics, elementary rules, an understandable, familiar setting and very fun gameplay. And of course, a wide selection of creatures and rooms - the variety of combinations is huge, and each has its own advantages. In addition, a large set of cards provides replay value.

Imaginarium Dobro

• Number of players: 3–7.
• Age: 6+.

"Imaginarium" is a popular game on. In short, its essence is to make associations so that at least one player guesses your card, but by no means all. And in the course of another player - try to understand which card belongs to him. It perfectly develops imagination and unconventional thinking, and at the same time helps to better understand other people.

In November 2018, a new game in the series is released - Imaginarium Dobro. Its peculiarity is that all the illustrations were created on the basis of drawings of children with serious illnesses and children from orphanages. Of course, professional illustrators redrawn them, but they did not change the essence. Therefore, "Good" is in its purest form the world of children's fantasy, for which there are no restrictions.

This is a charitable project created with the participation of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation. 100 rubles from the sale of each box go to children's funds. In addition, the kit included a brochure where you can see the original children's drawings and learn a little about their authors.

You can play Dobro with children from 6 years old - this is good news for those who have been waiting for the new Imaginarium for preschoolers since the release of Childhood.

For fans of the series, I will also add that New Year's Imaginarium and Cassiopeia are already being prepared for release. The first one is a full-fledged set with a playing field and chips, it consists of the most cheerful and New Year's cards of the former "Imaginariums" and contains 11 new illustrations. The second is an addition with an age limit of 6+. Perfect for expanding the "Childhood" and "Good" sets.

Correct honey

• Number of players: 2–5.
• Age: 7+.
• Party duration: 20–30 minutes.

"Proper Honey" is a cozy and kind board game that will appeal to both children and adults. The heroes of this board are scientist bears who love honey so much that they want to collect more swarms of bees to extract it. The one who manages to attract five swarms to his side will be the winner. The scientist bears will have to work hard and do a lot of research to defeat their rivals!

In order for the bees to be favorable to you and join your team as a swarm, you need to accumulate more honey and experience than other players. Just don't forget that even in this game bears have a sweet tooth. As soon as the bear accumulates 8 barrels of honey, he breaks down and eats them all, gaining experience in return.

Finally, Right Honey is a game with great design. The bears here are so cute and funny that it's nice to just look at the cards!

truth detector

• Number of players: 3–10.
• Age: 18+.
• Party duration: 30 minutes.

Among the autumn novelties there is also an excellent party game with a limit of 18+ - a game for parties and friendly gatherings.

The rules of Truth Detector can be explained in half a minute. One of the players takes a card and reads the question. Everyone present answers “yes” or “no” by throwing a colored die into the bag (everything is anonymous!) Then everyone tries to guess how many players gave a positive answer. Finally, the cubes are poured out of the bag, and everyone sees how many of the audience answered in the affirmative. This is the most exciting moment.

Why is that? Because all the questions in the "Truth Detector" are provocative. About personal life, preferences in sex,. Well, questions on other sensitive topics. In decent society, they are usually not asked out loud, but the beauty of the game lies precisely in this: it reveals other people's secrets and raises sensitive topics.

Those who can’t stand provocative questions and are embarrassed to say the word “sex” in the company of friends will not like the game. Others should at least take a look at it.

The Hunt for the Ring

• Number of players: 2–5.
• Age: 13+.
• Party duration: 1-3 hours.

The Hunt for the Ring is designed for experienced players. If you're looking for a simpler game, or if you're looking for a board game for friendly pizza gatherings and parties, there are better options in the list of new games. If you are not afraid of the thought of spending a couple of hours behind an exciting campaign and reading a thick rule book, The Hunt for the Ring is your choice.

This is a board game with hidden movement. One player takes control of the bright brotherhood led by Frodo, all the rest play for the Nazgûl. Frodo's goal is to bring the Ring of Power to Rivendell. The goal of the Nazgul is to break Frodo's will, forcing him to succumb to the influence of the ring.

The game is divided into two parts, and if Frodo loses the first part, the adventure will not continue. In the first part, the brotherhood must reach Bree in a limited number of moves. Hobbits move quietly and secretly, so that the Nazgûl do not see them - they have to rely on their instincts and look for traces. The player leading the brotherhood marks his movements on a special sheet, hiding behind a screen.

In the second part, the brotherhood is no longer up to trying to sneak past the Nazgûl - headlong Frodo and his friends rush from Bree towards Rivendell. The player who led Frodo in the first part now controls Gandalf. And his new goal is to confuse the tracks and prevent the Nazgûl from finding Frodo.

Another interesting point: the ending of The Hunt for the Ring may (but does not have to) affect the beginning of another board game, War of the Ring. So if the board game gets you hooked, you can continue the adventure using the results of the Hunt for the Ring game as a prologue.

Sunny Valley

• Number of players: 2–5.
• Age: 8+.
• Game duration: 45–60 minutes.

If you are looking for an unusual board game for kids to play with, Sun Valley is a good choice. But, of course, adults will also be interested in playing it.

Unusually in the "Sun Valley" is that this game develops both fantasy, strategic thinking and. The fact is that there are no tiles in it, from which you can form a map - each player will have to draw their own valley in a notebook.

The cubes in the game are also unusual: houses, sections of the railway, sheep and sunflowers are depicted on the faces. These are the ones you have to draw. Moreover, fantasizing is not only not prohibited, but even recommended. You can draw a house with portholes instead of windows, or a sheep with glasses and a suitcase - do what you want, because this is your valley!

And now a few words about the strategy. On each turn, players add something to the valley. What exactly - depends on the symbols that fell on the dice. And here the most interesting begins. First, at the beginning of the turn, the dice are rolled and all players take turns choosing a die with the symbol they want. Think twice so you don't make the wrong choice! Secondly, it is important to consider the location of each object. To get more points for sunflowers, plant them at the foot of the mountain. Remember that the inhabitants of each house should have their own sheep. Build the Valley Express to get bonus points. And strive to ensure that your valley has the most inhabitants.

In a word, you will constantly have to take care of the infrastructure. It is the one who succeeds in this and can create the most convenient valley for the inhabitants, who will be the winner.

Berserk. Heroes. Rise of technology

• Number of players: 2+.
• Age: 12+.
• Party duration: from 20 minutes.

In the fall of 2018, a new release of starter sets for the collectible card game Berserk. Heroes. For those who have not heard anything about it, I will explain. In this game, heroes fight each other using spells, support cards, and throwing creatures into battle. The one who manages to kill the opponent's hero in a duel will win. And since this is a collectible card game, you can build a deck, look for rare cards, buy additional boosters and think for a long time which card will strengthen your hero. But, of course, you can play Berserk without it - just take a standard deck.

Berserk fans will have a lot to look forward to in the Rise of Technology expansion:

• A new class of creatures has appeared - mechanisms. They can be connected to each other, creating powerful combat robots.
• The developers have introduced a new mechanic - a module. If a card has a module icon, then you can use it as a standalone creature or attach it to a mechanism. In the second case, the mechanism will receive all the characteristics of the module in addition to its own.
• The add-on mechanic allows you to create suppression, defense, support, attack and mobility modules. This means that they can not be put into the deck, "heavier" it, but taken from the stock.
• A stun mechanic has appeared in the game - it allows you to “turn off” enemy creatures for one turn.
• Several interesting new heroes have appeared: the dark priestess and technomancer Kat, the fairy Vita, the robber Diana, the Skold warrior, the engineer and explosives engineer Mick.

If you love Berserk, be sure to pay attention to the new set. And if you haven’t played this collectible card game or TCG in general yet, maybe it’s time to try it?

Codex. Basic set

• Number of players: 2–5.
• Age: 13+.
• Game duration: 60 minutes.

Codex is another collectible card game on the new list. Unlike Berserk, here we will not talk about a new cool set, primarily aimed at fans of the series, but about a basic set that suits everyone in general.

The main difference between Codex and Magic The Gathering and some other collectible board games is that in order to achieve high replay value, you do not need to go beyond one box. You can form different decks, each of which will be strong in its own way, without buying additional boosters and without hunting for single rare cards.

There is no imbalance and decks that almost always win here - victory depends on the skill of the player, on his ability to correctly respond to the opponent's actions and think through the moves in detail. A good start to explore the world of collectible card games.

Each player controls one of the six factions that arrived at the Fantasy Strike tournament. The goal is to destroy the enemy base and at the same time not allow to destroy your own. At the start, each player has 10 cards with rather weak properties in his hands, but on each turn you will choose stronger cards from a pre-formed codex (a personal album of 72 cards), gaining new opportunities for defense and attack. And here everything will depend on the actions of the player and his ability to analyze the current situation.

Codex is not only about spells, defense and attack. The game also has an economic component: you need to mine gold, hire workers, build buildings and extensions that give bonuses. And finally, during the games you will be able to find new unusual combinations and interactions of cards. Very interesting process!

Zombicide. green horde

• Number of players: 1–6.
• Age: 13+.
• Party duration: from 60 minutes.

For those who are already familiar with the Zombicide series of games, I will inform you that a new board game, the Green Horde, has been added to it. It is fully compatible with both the classic Zombicide and add-ons. And for those who hear about this series for the first time, I will tell you a little more.

Zombicide is a co-op game where you have to fight against hordes. The task is to fulfill the goals set in the scenario, kill more zombies and at the same time survive on your own. Zombicide has a lot of interesting mechanics, such as line of sight and noise levels to avoid falling into the hands of zombies.

In the "Green Horde" you are waiting for:

• A new mode that allows you to gain experience points and "pump" the hero even after reaching the maximum level.
• 10 new adventures and one training scenario.
• New cards for artifacts, weapons and equipment, as well as creatures and heroes.
• Additional rules for seven or more players. They only work if there is another game in the series!
• New objects: barriers, water zones and fences.

As in previous games in the series, in the "Green Horde" everyone or no one wins. A good choice for those who prefer strategic co-op board games.

The best way of productive communication and joint pastime of adults and children has always been and remains a game. Today, board games, among other entertainments, are highly popular and are firmly and quickly entering people's lives. At first glance, it may seem that this activity is only for children, but this is far from being the case, because in almost every of them it is necessary to carefully consider the current situation, choose the right way to solve the problem, deceive and confuse the enemy so that the party remains yours. The top ten board games in the world of the present time, which will be of interest to both children and adults, include:

Alias

Alias» or "Say Different" has recently received increasing recognition from fans, which earned it the tenth place in the ranking of the best board games around the world. The meaning of the game is to explain as many words from your card as possible in one minute. There are several varieties of this game: the explanation should be accompanied only by gestures or emotions, using a certain story that surrounds the word being explained, or you should not just guess the encrypted key, but some celebrity. The game is perfect for entertainment even in the company of unfamiliar or completely unfamiliar people.

is a very non-standard game that is becoming very popular in the world, and gets the ninth place in our rating. What is its meaning? It is necessary to come up with associations for cards from the game set. The difficulty lies in the fact that the images on the cards are far from simple, and sometimes it even seems that they were drawn by some not quite mentally healthy person, which makes it even more interesting. Having voiced his association, the player puts the card face down on the table, and the rest must choose from their set the cards that are most suitable for what was said and put them side by side. You win if at least one person finds your cards in the total mass of cards (ideally: all but one). Another variation of this game, which also does not leave the ratings of world table gaming bestsellers, is Dixit.

How can a list of the best board games be made without "Monopolies", which has long since found world fame and appreciation? Despite the fact that the variations of this game simply cannot be counted at present (“Classic Monopoly”, “Manager”, “Monopolist”, “Kremlin”, etc.), the essence still remains the same: wander around the playing field, buy everything that you see on your way, increase capital, buy real estate from opponents and try your best to develop your business. The main goal: to ruin the enemy and elevate himself to the rank of a millionaire and a monopolist.

Uno Pretty simple and fun card game. It got into the ranking of the best board games in the world due to its simplicity, simplicity, and the ability to play both adults and children. The game begins with the distribution of playing cards. Players move in turn, throwing their own card over the opponent's card, matching in color or value. If there is none, then you will have to draw from the deck until the desired card is found. The goal of the game is to discard everything that is in your hands as quickly as possible. Whoever does it last will be the loser. Very similar in meaning to "Uno" game is considered "Svintus!".

or "Erudite" is a game that needs no introduction, as it is familiar to every person, regardless of age and gender. Its meaning is to compose words using the chips received at the beginning of the game. Points are awarded to players for the number of letters in the lined word. Scrabble is popular not only in Russia, but also in European countries, where even serious businessmen play it, going on a long business trip on work issues.

- the game is more outdoor than board, but also wildly popular, especially among active youth. The game does not require mental effort or thought process. Your flexibility, skill, and also the desire to win are important here. With each new move, the limbs of the players become more and more entangled with each other, sometimes giving the person the most unthinkable poses. The winner is the one who was the last to remain on the playing mat while maintaining a pose and did not fall. Despite the fact that today in the top of the best games in the world “Twister” occupies not the last line, at the very beginning of sales, tons of criticism and negativity fell on the company that produced such entertainment. There are several varieties of the game, and one of the latest to be created is a truly desktop version, when only the fingers of the participants participate in the gameplay.

, of course, it is somewhat out of the previous list, but it should definitely find a place in the list of games with the highest appreciation. Most often, the game involves a standard poker deck of 52 cards. There is some seniority rating of card combinations (four of a kind, full house, royal flush, etc.) After the deck is dealt, each player can bet or fold. The winner is the one who has the best combination in his hands or the one who knows how to mislead opponents, thereby forcing them to fold and change bets.

Mafia

"Mafia"- quite an exciting and interesting game, suitable for a large and noisy company. The purpose of the game: to save the civilian population from criminal elements. So, at the beginning, the host distributes one card to everyone, thereby distributing the roles: honest citizens (red) and mafiosi (black). In addition to the player himself, no one should know about his card until a certain point. When the time comes for the night, the mafia can get to know each other, and during the day each player expresses his opinion about the others, thus at the end of the day all the players must vote and “kick” someone out of the game. The winner is the team whose representatives at the end will be more or when all the criminals are identified and neutralized. Mafia got its place in the top of the best board games due to the simplicity and great possibilities of the gameplay.

Codenames

"Code Names" is a legendary game that everyone who has played at least one game is crazy about. For their fascination and simplicity, Code Names has received all the prestigious international awards, including the Oscar in the world of board games - Game of the Year in Germany.

From two to ten people can participate in this phenomenal team confrontation. Players, using the prompts of the captains, take turns trying to find all their words among the cards laid out on the playing field. The room for clues is limited to just one (!) Word spoken aloud. In such harsh conditions, the captains shine with associative thinking, and the teams surprise with mutual understanding at the telepathic level.

The game was created by the recognized board game guru - Vlada Khvatil. He made sure that players could replay Codenames as many times as they wanted with interest. In gratitude, even the most established and discerning gaming community in the world, BoardGamesGeek, puts Codenames at the top of the world ranking of the best board games for companies and parties.

The board game since its inception (1995) has not left the top of the best games for the company gathered at the table. Today, she is given first place in our rating of the TOP 10 best. The number of awards she received is simply impossible to count, and there are no people left who would not know about her existence. Players-colonists "land" on a deserted island, which is full of wood, bricks, wool, grain and ore. The goal of each is to build the largest possible settlement and develop it better than opponents. For each building and development, a certain number of points is given. The winner is the one who scores 10 points first.

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Board games are the best way to support communication with children. And although many people think that this kind of entertainment is only suitable for children, in fact it is not. After all, modern board games are role-playing games, where various life situations or the specifics of one of the professions are displayed.
Today we decided to provide you with a rating of the 10 best board games for family and fun company.

An exciting card board game. It is a complete parody of role-playing games. It perfectly combines the qualities of resource-type games and collectible card games. The players are faced with the task of making their hero become the best and reach level 10 of the game. This entertainment is designed for people aged 12 years and older. 2-6 people can play at the same time.

2. Board game Uno for the company

A simple, dynamic and fun board game for a large company. It can be played by 2 to 10 people, ages 7 and up. The main goal of the game is to quickly get rid of all your cards.

3. Addictive and fun Activity game

The best game for a creative and fun company. All players must be divided into 2 teams and take turns choosing tasks of different difficulty levels. One of the team members explains the hidden word with the help of synonyms, pantomime or drawing. For a guessed task, the team receives points and gradually moves around the playing field. The winner is the one who reaches the finish line first.

4. Intellectual game Monopoly

This board game has been pleasing adults and children for more than a century. The main goal of this economic game is to become a monopolist, while ruining other players. Now there are a lot of versions of this game, but the classic version involves buying land and building real estate on them. The game is designed for people aged 12 years and older. 2-6 people can play it at the same time.

5. Card game Svintus for a fun company

This is a humorous Russian version of the famous Uno game. The main goal is to get rid of all the cards that are in your hand as quickly as possible. At the same time, from 2 to 8 people aged 10 years and older can take part in this entertainment.

6. Travel around Europe - an educational game for the whole family

Board competitive addictive game that teaches the geography of Europe. At the same time, 2-5 people, from 7 years old, can take part in it. The goal of the game is to become the best by scoring 12 points and collecting the facts of victory. To do this, you must correctly answer the questions from the cards.

7. Scrabble Scrabble - an exciting board game

This board word game is an indispensable attribute of family leisure. At the same time, 2-4 people can take part in it. Ira works on the principle of a crossword, only the words are compiled on the playing field. The main goal of the game is to score the most points. This activity is for ages 7+.

8. Detective game Scotland Yard

An exciting detective board game. In it, one of the players takes on the role of the mysterious Mr. X, while the rest become detectives. They are faced with a difficult task, to find and catch a criminal who can freely move around the city. The main task of Mr. X is to remain uncaught until the end of the game. At the same time, 2-6 people aged 10 years and older take part in the game.

9. Addictive Dixit Game

Inspiring, unexpected and very emotional board game. The cards for it were drawn by the famous artist Maria Cardo. The game develops abstract and associative thinking well. 3-6 players aged 10 years and older can take part in it at the same time.

10. Fun game Crocodile for a big company

A fun game for a larger company. It is necessary to explain the words with the help of gestures and guess them. The tasks in this game are not easy, because the card can contain a very unexpected word, phrase or proverb. The number of participants in this game is not limited. The age category of this game is 8+.

How to brighten up the evening surrounded by friends? Of course, a board game. Choose the one that suits you, and make yourself comfortable at the common table.

The board game is the perfect way to continue the party when the feast is over and the drunken adventure hasn't started yet. We have compiled for you the top of the most exciting board games that all lovers of gathering friendly gatherings should stock up on.

Uno or Svintus

Uno is the most popular and perhaps the best-selling board game in the world that has captured the hearts of millions of people. Svintus is its domestic analogue, in no way inferior to the original in humor and excitement. The game is intended for a company of two to ten people, the process is based on the thirst of the participants to bypass and defeat others by any means. The motto of the Russian Svintus is "Put a pig to a friend." The names of the cards also sound very funny, for example: “Tikhohryun” and “Polyvin”. The meaning of this difficult game is to lay out cards according to colors on time and correctly, but it will not be easy. Your rivals will be on the alert every second, and if you hesitate, then someone will definitely put a “pig” on you. A cheerful company will certainly burst into laughter and play this board game again and again. Please note that Svintus has several different versions, each with its own unique features.

Criminologist

The game is very similar to the Mafia, but added with new interesting details and makes the participants think with concentration. From 4 to 12 players can play the Forensicist, each will reincarnate as one of the characters: an investigator, a murderer, an accomplice, a witness, and the forensic specialist himself, who plays the role of a leader here. It is during this game that the hidden sides of your friends will be revealed - someone will turn out to be an excellent liar, someone will show talent in unraveling puzzles, and someone will show excellent knowledge of human psychology. Yes, yes, everything is so serious! Fans of the classic Mafia will definitely be delighted, and those who did not find the famous game interesting may discover an exciting version with more complex rules.

Ruff

Non-drinking companies can definitely pass by this game, but those who like to brighten up the evening with alcoholic drinks will appreciate Ruff. From 4 to 9 people can participate and must be over 18 years old, as the game is based on alcohol. The meaning of Ruff is as follows: from the deck, everyone takes turns drawing cards on which tricky tasks are written. If you refuse to complete the task that has fallen, then you ... drink. The goal of the game is to stay sober, and trust me, it won't be an easy task, because some of the tasks run the risk of getting thousands of views on YouTube. As a result, the most daring remain sober, and shy and bashful natures get drunk. By the way, for the completed task you are entitled to an equally intriguing bonus - you can force any player to perform a certain action and he has no right to refuse, as this is required by the rules of the game. This desktop has 2 versions - classic Ruff and Ruff Bath.

codenames

Code Names has been voted the best party game in the world by BoardGameGeek, the most respected board game site, and has won Germany's Game of the Year, along with numerous other awards. The game already has a sequel to Code Names: Pictures, which is no worse than the first version. This board game teaches you to feel your native language, be smart and be sensitive to each other, because without mutual understanding it will be difficult for a team to win. One con flies by unnoticed, but you want to play again and again - some want to win back, while others prove that it is impossible to win them.

Honey mushrooms

This is one of the craziest board games you can find. You can play with a company of 3 to 7 people. There is a doctor and a patient suffering from hallucinations. They sit opposite each other, and behind the doctor's back are Glitches of the patient, who have in their hands a large deck with words of different categories. When the countdown begins, Glitches begin to depict the task, and the patient must guess it. As a result, the doctor must guess the category of the word, the patient - the word itself. With all this madness, it is important to remember that Glitches are not for one thing - one helps the doctor, and the other helps the patient. To make it even more fun, the game process can be complicated by special cards - experimental medicines. The doctor can apply one of them to the patient, for example, so that he does not laugh or utter a certain sound. With such a desktop, laughter to colic in your stomach is guaranteed!

Jenga and the Tower game series

This is a very famous and loved by many game, the rules of which are explained in one minute. The meaning of the board is extremely simple: you need to build a tower of 54 wooden bars, which are removed from the base and placed on top. The task is not to collapse the whole structure. Over time, the tower becomes unstable, and whoever brings it down is declared the loser. The winner is the player who moved penultimately. Success in the game is guaranteed not only by sleight of hand, but also by ingenuity, because in order to win, you need to force the next player to get the wrong block from the foundation. The games of Jenga and the Tower have many variations, including alcohol ones. Choose the most interesting for you and build your skyscraper.

500 evil cards

A game for those who like to laugh a lot and are able to cackle at vulgar and absurd jokes. The set includes 500 cards with questions and answers, and their content is such that the board is designed for a company over 18 years old. From 3 to 8 players can participate. Everyone is dealt 10 cards with answers. The facilitator draws a card with a question and reads it out, and the players hand over their answer, chosen from the cards that they have in their hands. The result is the most incredible combinations that can amaze with both wit and complete stupidity, but absolutely all cause explosions of laughter. Each time, the host chooses the best answer, and the player who gave it gets a bun. According to the results, the participant who has collected the most of these bonuses wins. The board has 2 options: old and new, supplemented with fresh cards.

Overboard!

A game for small companies (4-6 players), similar to the Mafia, but with a well-developed plot and greater peacefulness. The meaning of the game is simple: you need to get by boat to the nearest shore, as your ship has sunk. Together with you, your best friend, worst enemy and some strange people are rowing to the shore. How is the game similar to the Mafia? To win, you need to be able to negotiate. If diplomacy did not help, then according to the rules of the game, you can start a fight - and this is the most interesting thing! Suddenly it turns out that the opponents called for battle have a weapon or an intercessor. The game is well thought out - each character has its own abilities and special skills that must be taken into account during the game. A great board game that develops communication skills and team spirit.

Imaginarium

An amazing association game for 4 to 7 players. All participants are given cards with images. The illustrations, by the way, are drawn by artists with a clearly extraordinary imagination, so get ready that you will want to look at each picture for a long time and with interest. You make an association with one of your cards and place it face down on the table. Other players select their picture for the association you voiced and also put it on the table. The cards are then shuffled and turned face up. What happens next? Players guess who suggested which picture. This includes a subtle psychological game, knowledge of the people present, their thoughts and emotions. The loser in this round is the one whose illustration was guessed by everyone or no one guessed. Over time, you will understand how to choose associations is confusing, but at the same time clear enough that only half of the players guessed you.

Board games are a worthy alternative to modern gadgets. Contrary to the misconception, they have not only an entertaining purpose, but depending on the variety, they can also include educational and educational elements. Unlike the Internet and television, where in most cases the child passively receives information and runs the risk of becoming addicted, board games offer a useful way to spend leisure time both alone and in the company of friends or family.

How to choose a board game - we turned to child psychologists with this question. Here's what experts advise to pay attention to:

1. Age. All board games are marked on the packaging and/or instructions for the age group for which they are intended. Psychologists recommend not to lose sight of this aspect, however, do not forget about the correspondence of the child's age to his development, so that the chosen game is really relevant.
2. Variety. Intellectual games include games of a strategic and logical nature - "Carcassonne", "Cluedo", "Ticke to ride", etc. In this case, the winner is the player who managed to calculate the next moves and surpassed the opponent. In board games of gambling type, the outcome depends largely on luck - "Turtle Race", "Uno", etc. In games that test physical abilities, the most attentive, dexterous and quickly reacting player (Jenga, Table Football) wins. Games with communicative overtones (“Activity”, “Imaginarium”, etc.) help to establish friendly contact and overcome shyness.
3. purpose. Board games can be designed for single use, for two opponents, family pastime and for a friendly company. In addition, some manufacturers offer games with a gender division - for boys and girls. Traditionally, military and automotive themes prevail among boys, while puppet and animalistic themes prevail among girls.

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The best board games for children 2-3 years old

Children at the age of 2-3 years old begin to actively explore everything around. Everything is new for them - animals, numbers, shapes, etc. The board games presented in this category will help parents make their kids' acquaintance with the outside world exciting and informative.

3 Escape from the chicken coop

The most fun. quick game
Country Russia
Average price: 1,090 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Chicken Run is a fun and easy game for kids ages 3 and up. The game is aimed at developing fine motor skills and concentration. During the game, the child learns to coordinate complex chains of actions and has fun. The chicken coop suddenly jumps, after which 36 hens of different colors try to escape. Children squeal in surprise, laugh and send chickens to the chicken coop again and again to see how they will jump out - users share in the reviews.

The game involves from 2 to 4 people, the party takes an average of 5-10 minutes. All chickens are divided among the players, after which each of the participants chooses three chickens and places them near the cube. Next, you need to click on the chicken coop so that it begins to slowly prepare for the jump. At this time, players take turns rolling a die with different colored faces. If the color that has fallen out matches the color of the displayed chickens, they are sent to the chicken coop, and others are chosen in their place. When the chicken coop jumps, the chickens in it will scatter. Your goal is to catch the runaways. The winner is the player who was able to help all his chickens escape by throwing them into the chicken coop.

2 Dobble

Developing. Find something in common
Country Russia
Average price: 1,190 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

The board game Dobble "Numbers and Shapes" is intended for children from 3 years old. This is an educational card game that is suitable for friendly and family confrontation. This variety is an adapted children's version of the legendary Dobble game, which has become so popular among users. The peculiarity lies in the combination of entertaining and educational orientation. During the game, kids will learn to distinguish geometric shapes, numbers and colors.

The game usually takes no more than 10 minutes. The game can be played by one player or five opponents. On the round cards of the game there are figures and numbers of different colors. And each of the cards always has only one common feature: a number or a geometric figure of the same color. The player's task is to find this similarity as soon as possible.

1 Jigsaw puzzle

For the little ones. Introduction to animals
Country Russia
Average price: 519 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9

The floor puzzle "Jungle" is an exciting and educational game for kids from 2 years old, which contributes to the development of sensory skills, attention and associative thinking. 34 elements of various shapes are complemented by 8 game figures of animals. This puzzle is to the liking of kids and their parents, allowing them to have fun together. In the course of collecting pictures, the child gets acquainted with the animals living in the jungle. Users in the reviews note that a great advantage is the large size of the elements, which allows you to carefully examine the inhabitants of the jungle, talk with the child about the features of the appearance of animals, their color and character.

Compared to table puzzles, floor puzzles definitely win, since kids at the age of two years are more likely to move around during the game, and it is still quite difficult for them to concentrate for a long time in a sitting position at the table. All that is needed is to correctly dock the elements to get a complete image, which can later be hung on the wall as a picture, after gluing the puzzles together.

The best board games for children 4-5 years old

4-5 years old is the very age when children are incredibly active and inquisitive. To direct energy in a peaceful direction will help board games, which are presented below. Among them are the most famous and favorite games that received the most positive feedback from parents and children.

3 Hungry hippos

The best road game. Accuracy
Country: USA
Average price: 490 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

"Hungry Hippos" is the best road game, according to parents. The exciting game is designed for two players, starting from the age of 4. This is a compact version of the original game, which is convenient to take with you on the road. Catching balls is suitable for friendly and family confrontations, develops accuracy and improves concentration. As users say in the reviews, you want to play again and again. Each batch is approximately 5 minutes. All parts are stored inside, so you can not be afraid that the balls will be lost.

The heroes of the game, hippos Vega and Glutton, are trying to catch the balls with the help of levers. The only negative is that for more accurate fishing, a flat surface is needed, so when traveling by train or on an airplane, feeding hippos will be convenient, but playing while traveling by car will be difficult.

2 Turtle race

The best "walker". High quality materials
Country Russia
Average price: 990 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

"Turtle Race" is a board game of the "walker" subspecies. This is an educational game that has received a lot of reviews. Users point out the advantages of high-quality cutting of tokens, high-quality printing and thick paper. This is a simple and calm game that can captivate a child for a relatively long time. Designed for children aged 4 years and older, designed for 2-5 players. The party lasts about 20 minutes.

The goal of the game is to bring your turtle to the cabbage field. The turtle chip in pursuit of cabbage moves in accordance with the cards that have fallen out. A feature that makes the game more interesting is that it is possible to move not only forward, but also backward. In addition, turtles love to ride on the shells of their girlfriends. The playing field is represented by 10 steps, thanks to which the game does not have time to get bored with the child.

1 Table football

The most legendary. Poll leader
Country: China
Average price: 4 290 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9

The legendary table football (kicker) is a game loved by many generations, as evidenced by the survey. The optimal age of players is from 5 years old. The uniqueness of the game lies in the gambling confrontation, which develops dexterity, reaction speed, the ability to concentrate and make decisions quickly. This is a great gift for children, which will not remain indifferent to adults.

Sports game is a football field on the footboards with handles to control the players. 360-degree rotating figures, the presence of mechanical head counters, durable materials (wood), three additional balls - all these advantages are mentioned in user reviews. Due to the fact that the table is foldable, it is easy to transport and store.

The best board games for children 6-7 years old

At the age of 6-7 years, children show intelligence, rich imagination and improved coordination. For the most active and sociable, the following board games will be to their liking, positive reviews of which are shared not only by our users, but also by experts.

3 Uno

Best price. Excitement and fun
Country: USA
Average price: 399 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

"Uno" is the most budget game among those presented in the rating, but no less exciting. This card board game is for 2 to 10 players aged 7+. The party takes no more than 20 minutes. In Russia, the game is better known as "One Hundred and One". As they say in the reviews, this is a great solution for a party - excitement, enthusiasm and fun!

At the beginning of the game, each player receives 7 cards. The essence of the game is to get rid of the cards. The top card of the remaining deck becomes the starting point. The movement is clockwise. Players must report from their cards the one that will match the top one at that time in color or picture. Having got rid of the penultimate card, the player must shout “Uno!”, Otherwise, he is fined - an additional 4 cards from the deck. When someone has discarded all the cards, the round ends and scoring begins for those who have cards left in their hands. The data is being written. The game is played for several rounds until someone scores a total of 500 points, thus the winner is the one with the fewest points.

2 Jenga

For the most dexterous and accurate. Bestseller all over the world
Country: USA
Average price: 1,250 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

The board mobile game "Jenga" is incredibly popular all over the world. The peculiarity of the game is that it remains interesting both in single construction and in the construction of a tower by a large friendly company. This game develops fine motor skills, accuracy, balance, quick reaction and stress resistance. You can build a tower at home, in nature, take it with you on a visit, without worrying that the blocks will be lost or broken.

The rules of the game are extremely simple - after the tower of 54 elements is built, the players take turns pulling out the blocks one at a time, as well as attaching the upper tiers. The game ends with the collapse of the tower, the loser is the one whose actions led to the fall of the building. If the tower is partially destroyed, the game can be continued at the request of the players.

1 Imaginarium

The best association game. Development of the imagination
Country Russia
Average price: 1,750 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9

"Imaginarium" is an associative board game for children from 6 years old, in which from 3 to 7 people participate. Experts consider the game extremely useful for children, as it is aimed at developing imagination and logical thinking, expanding the associative range and improving communication skills. On the playing field, each player is marked with an elephant chip. One person acts as a leader, who explains to others his associations in relation to the extended card. The right of the leader is transferred to the next player in a circle, thus all participants are equally involved.

The peculiarity is that the players choose from their cards the most appropriate to the descriptions of the presenter. The latter reports the card he was explaining. The cards are shuffled and numbered, and, already choosing from them, everyone votes for the card, which, as it seems to them, belonged to the leader. Depending on whether the participant guessed correctly or not, and also whether someone gave preference to his card, he remains in place, steps back or moves forward several cells. There was a place on the map for additional fields, when getting to which the presenter must, for example, come up with an association of 5 words, associate it with a brand or make a description based on a movie.

The best board games for kids aged 8+

For schoolchildren, the combination of the entertaining and educational nature of board games is especially important. The dry presentation of knowledge leaves them indifferent, but the veiled educational message, whether it is the study of fractions or just games for the development of logic and strategic thinking, will be perceived by them, as evidenced by the reviews, with a bang.

3 Scrabble

The most intelligent. Vocabulary expansion
Country Russia
Average price: 952 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Scrabble is a game that you have probably heard about more than once. Alternative name "Scrabble" and "Words". This is an educational board game based on the players making up words from letter chips. Experts recommend the game for children to expand vocabulary and develop logical thinking.

This game will be interesting for children from 8 years old. It is also often played with friends or at family gatherings. Having succumbed to excitement, adults sometimes find themselves even more involved in the process than children. Next to each letter is a number - the number of points that the player is awarded for using this chip. In addition, there are additional tricks on the playing field itself - multiplying points, accruing additional points, etc., which makes the game more interesting.

2 Carcassonne

Most strategic. conquest
Country Russia
Average price: 1,990 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

The strategic and economic board game "Carcassonne" involves the step-by-step collection of the playing field and the subsequent placement of chips of their subjects on it. It depends on which area the chip is placed on, whether it becomes a knight, a peasant, a monk or a robber. A feature is the tactical component of the gameplay. To win, you need to think through the possible moves of other players and correctly prioritize, for example, complete your object or block the opponent's path.

Terrain squares must fit exactly, eg fields to fields, roads to roads. As the end of the game approaches, the tension increases, because there are fewer possible scenarios for the development of events, as well as game pieces. This game is great for kids aged 8 and up, helping them build chains of action and develop strategic thinking. The victory remains with those who at the end received the most points for their constructed objects.

1 Delissimo

The best math game. laid-back learning
Country Russia
Average price: 790 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9

Delissimo was recognized as the best game with a mathematical bias. Being logical and developing, it is relevant not only in terms of entertainment, but also education. “It has never been so easy to convey information about fractions to a child!” parents are enthusiastic. The child gets acquainted with shares and fractions, mastering their features in a fun and easy way during the delivery of pizza.

The reviews emphasize that the game cards are made of thick cardboard. A big plus, according to buyers, is colorfulness and dynamism. The game is divided into three difficulty levels according to age (from 5, 8 and 10 years old), so it remains relevant for many years. Each game takes 15 to 20 minutes. The task of the players is to collect an order from a visitor to an Italian restaurant, making pizzas in accordance with the list of ingredients and their quantities, which are indicated in shares and fractions. Soon the child will start clicking fractions like nuts, and the included play-style posters will help reinforce the material visually.

The best board games for the whole family

If you are puzzled about how to hold a celebration or a family evening, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the list of the most interesting board games that will brighten up your leisure time with enthusiasm. The peculiarity of the games below is that they are designed for a large number of players, among which children and adults can be together. In short, no one will be left behind.

3 Ticket to Ride

The best strategy. Journey game
Country Russia
Average price: 2,990 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Train Ticket is an exciting travel board game for the whole family. Suitable for adults and children from 8 years old. The game teaches you to think consistently, apply tactics and tricks. During the adventure, you can learn a lot about the structure of the railway, as well as consolidate knowledge of geography. The party can take from half an hour to an hour.

Throughout the game, players (2-5 people) enthusiastically move around the map, showing strategic skills. The task of the participants is to get as many points as possible, which are given for completing missions and building routes using plastic trailers and stations. Success depends on the chosen strategy. The element of luck is present, but less pronounced than in dice games.

2 Cluedos

The best detective game. Fascinating plot
Country: USA
Average price: 1,460 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

"Cluedo" is a classic detective board game for adult children from 8 years old. The game, designed for 3-6 players, is a simulation of a murder investigation. The playing field looks like a plan of a country house. The goal is to find out who, where and how killed the owner of the mansion. Each of the participating players is under suspicion. The number of possible combinations is amazing - more than 324, so the game is absolutely unpredictable and mysterious every time, and certainly will not get bored.

Players move around the cells, wandering around the house, making assumptions about who, with what, and in which room committed the crime. Decks of intrigue and rumors are called upon to prompt thoughts. The first person to answer the questions correctly is the winner.

1 Activity

The most popular. dynamic, command
Country: Austria
Average price: 1,990 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9

The most popular game for family pastime is "Activity". This board game is known all over the world. She fell in love with users due to its simplicity, fascination and dynamism. A big plus is the ability to involve a large number of people. It can be played simultaneously by 3 to 16 people. That is why this game is so in demand at parties and family gatherings.

Participants need to be divided into teams. On the playing field there are chips that move towards the finish line if the team can explain the word indicated in the task using facial expressions, gestures and drawings. As users note, time with the game flies unnoticed - active movements, fun and ringing laughter are guaranteed to you!