Entertain with These Amazing Holiday Board Games

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Holiday Board Games

Holiday board games are a staple in our family.

They have always been something that has entertained us as a family over the Christmas holidays for years.

It was pretty normal to get a fun new family game (and still is) that we would take up to spend Boxing Day through the end of December with my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Even thinking about board games and what they mean on my mom’s side respectively, I think it’s more so my maternal grandmother’s side of the family that embraces a good board game and puzzles.

I myself am not a fan of puzzles.

But I love a good game, but not a hard game.

I like the games where you don’t really have to think too much and where there is limited math involved, and you can play multiple rounds.

My favorites are the games where it’s engaging enough that hours can go by, and you’re still loving the game.

Monopoly is not one of those games and therefore is not on my list of fun holiday board games.

Monopoly never ends and I find many people I’ve asked agree that they also find it a bit boring.

However, I feel that games should be relaxing for brains, and so these games are for chill vibes only.

Games for the Mystery Loving Minded

Our family loves the game Mastermind.

It’s really quite entertaining because you basically have a morse code and the other person tries to guess your code, and whoever guesses wins.

This game goes as quickly or as long as you want.

It’s such a fun game to play and is a favorite in our game night rotations.

Cards Against Humanity

Cards Against Humanity….

This game is not for the faint of heart.

It’s a little crass and a little cruel and the winning cards are subjective to the person who picks the winning card.

You can buy additional cards to play with this game, but I have to say that this game is probably not for everyone and is especially not for children.

If you want their family edition, you are in luck.

Family Friendly Nostalgia – Fun Holiday Board Games

Crocodile Dentist was THE GAME to have in the early 90s and I am happy to report it is still fun to play as an adult.

This game will keep you on your toes, is thoughtless and fun.

I had this game as a child, took it to pre-school and had it stolen, so this was a game I am so happy to see in stores again.

Mancala

Once upon a time I had a neighbor who lived up the street and we played mancala during the summer.

Santa brought me this board game for my stocking one year and I have since taken it out as a coffee table game to have on hand when guests come over.

Mancala is a fun and easy game and is still fun, even as an adult.

I love this mancala board that is made of oak and has a clasp. Perfect for road trips.

Influencers In The Wild

Okay, I have to get my hand on this game.

This somehow gives me Girl Talk vibes and it seems so fun….and cheeky.

If you’ve played Influencers In The Wild, let me know in the comment sections.

Trouble

Trouble was a Christmas Classic board game for us growing up.

I can still hear the pop.

Having diverse board games for adults and children is so helpful during the holidays.

Honorable Mentions – Fun Holiday Board Games

Bop It is a game that embraces the wacky and is a challenge for the entire family.

The Oregon Trail Card Game….

Battleship

Wordle

Balderdash

Clue

Minute of Fun Party Game

Twister

Oversized Jenga

Uno

Let me know your favorite fun holiday board games.

xx