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Let’s be totally honest: sometimes, the absolute last way you want to spend an evening is coaching your 7 year-old through Tokaido. Yes, it’s mostly fun to tag-team through a game meant for older players. But what about when you really, truthfully, just want something simple … and oh, please, let it not be Candyland again.
No worries. We’ve got you covered with some quick-play, fun games that you won’t mind playing. You might even lure in a teen or two!
Eye Found It! The whole family of Eye Found It! games are worth a look, but this Disney-themed card game is colorful, doesn’t leave littles waiting for their turn to roll the dice, and clips along at a crisp pace. No reading is required, either, so even older toddlers can play.
Caterpillar Connect Manhattan Toy has a whole line of Imagine I Can games: the most straight-forward, fun littles games on the market, in my opinion. In this title, kids as young as 2 can roll the die, match the color, and build a caterpillar. Other tins have you constructing a castle, stacking colorful shapes, and much, much more. Bonus: these all-wood games come in pocket-sized tins that fit beautifully in your purse, so keep one handy for waiting rooms.
Spot It! Alphabet and Spot It! Numbers and Shapes An educational, little-friendly version of the popular find it game. All you need are the cards and your own two eyes. Perfect entertainment, and easy-to-follow rules!
My First Orchard A sturdy cooperative board game for the younger set! Working together rather than competing, this color-matching, beat the crow game prepares your kids for the fun of teamwork games like Snowstorm. The rules are über-easy, and the pace is fast enough to keep even 6 and 7 year-olds interested.
Wacky World This one does require some reading, but trust me, it’s worth helping your youngest ones. A game of collecting cards and making sets, this one is slightly longer in play, but long on fun.
What are YOUR family’s favorite games for the younger set?
I love family game night & think it’s a fabulous way to have fun while learning together! Can’t wait to try some of these. I found you through IBN and am a new follower now! I can’t wait to connect more in 2016!