Family Game Night Favorites

Marshmallow Madness

Retail Availability: Walmart.com

MSRP: $23.97

Product Description: Take on the tiny hand eating challenge with Marshmallow Madness! Grab a bag of marshmallows and your favorite people and get wild! Start the timer and race to see how many marshmallows you can grab with the itty-bitty hands and get into your mouth! In this race to stuff your face, the player who can eat the most marshmallows in 60 seconds are the winner! This game is family fun for ages 8 and up, 2 or more players. Includes all the pieces to assemble your tiny hand figure, including a silly illustrated face plate to pose behind while you race, a sand timer, and instructions.   

Age Range: 8+

Pokémon TCG Battle Academy (2024)

Retail Availability: Available now at all retailers and hobby shops where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

MSRP: $24.99

Product Description: Battle Academy is the board game adaptation of the Pokémon TCG, one of the most beloved and best-selling trading card games in the world. Providing everything a Trainer needs to master the basics of the Pokémon TCG, Battle Academy offers fun family entertainment, combining strategic Pokémon TCG gameplay with a classic, easy-to-learn family game experience. The latest 2024 version of Battle Academy introduces the Pokémon ex gameplay mechanic and an updated lineup of fan-favorite Pokémon, including Armarouge, Pikachu and Darkrai. The 2024 version expands upon the original version of Battle Academy, which won Game of the Year at the 2021 Toy of the Year Awards due in part to its ability to give families a fun and accessible way to spend quality time together.

Age Range: 6+      

Yahtzee Slots

Retail Availability: Amazon.com and Joyforall.com

MSRP: $39.99

Product Description: Yahtzee Slots is the classic dice game with a CASINO TWIST! Take a trip to the casino without leaving the house. Specifically designed to bring fun to older adults, this game includes oversized score sheets and rules with larger, easier to read text. Play the standard game of Yahtzee with the added fun of slots! Spin for extra Yahtzee’s, bonus rolls, and more! Play features include tabletop slot machine—super fun to spin, and a friends & family game log that allows players to keep track of the fun times shared. The game also includes 3 ways to play—Yahtzee Slots, Classic Yahtzee, and a fun, quick game called Dice Drop. Do you feel lucky?   

Age Range: 8+

TABOO Charades  

Retail Availability: Amazon.com and Joyforall.com

MSRP: $32.99

Product Description: TABOO Charades offers unspeakable fun for older adults, bringing players classic word guessing fun with a senior-friendly twist. Designed with older adults in mind, this simple card game encourages players to act, guess, and laugh together. With nostalgic words from the ‘60s and ‘70s, it’s easy to relate to, making it a hit for those seeking engaging and lively group activities. Designed to be more fun and accessible for aging loved ones, TABOO Charades features bigger, bolder text for effortless reading. The charades component is a unique twist on the classic game, and encourages light physical activity to enhance game nights. The best part? TABOO Charades offers a customizable experience so that all players can make it their own.  

Age Range: 13+ 

All or Nothing

Retail Availability: Amazon 

MSRP: $19.99 

Product Description: All or Nothing blends fast-paced dice rolling, color-matching, and tactical thinking to keep players of all skill levels entertained – perfect for kids, tweens, and adults alike. Whether it’s family game night, a sleepover, or a party, All or Nothing is a great 2-6 player game with simple set up that’s easy to learn and quick to master. Match dice rolls with colored tokens and go for three-in-a-row, but watch out for the wilds and free turns that add surprise twists and make every round unpredictable! Includes 6 player boards, 3 custom dice, and 25 colored tokens.  

Age Range: 5+

Pop Up Bluey

Retail Availability: Available Now at Walmart

MSRP: $17.99  

Product Description: Let’s do this! Join everyone’s favorite heeler pup in this exciting version of TOMY’s classic Pop Up Pirate game: Pop Up Bluey! With simple gameplay, there’ll be plenty of fun for everyone on family game nights, and it makes the perfect game for kids to learn as a play date activity. Each player takes turns sliding their crocodile sticks into the barrel. If nothing happens, you’re safe, but choose the wrong slot and …POP! Bluey bounces out of her barrel and that player is out. Nobody knows which slot will make her pop up next – it’s different every time! Reset the barrel and keep on playing until there’s only one person left: the winner! Pop Up Bluey is a kid’s action game that’s easy to set up, easy to learn, and full of fun suspense, keeping kids guessing until the inevitable POP. This new twist on Pop Up board games Includes 1 Bluey figure,1 barrel, and 24 crocodile sticks. TOMY’s Pop-Up family of children’s games are suitable for 2-4 players and are perfect for kids ages 4 years and up.

Age Range: 4+       

Why? Because!

Retail Availability: Available on Amazon + Fat Brain Toys website

MSRP: $19.95

Product Description: Why should you play this game? Because Uncle Fritz’s gerbil farm went bankrupt! In this rib-tickling card game, players come up with absurd, silly, and outrageous “because” answers to match with randomized question cards. First, the judge reads a question aloud. Next, all the other players play one of their pre-written “because” answers. Then, the judge picks their favorite answer. If your “because” gets picked, you get a point! Challenge your creativity and get everyone giggling with the hilarious game of Why Because! 

Age Range: 12+

CORNERS Championship Ring Toss

Retail Availability: Amazon 

MSRP: $99.98 

Product Description: CORNERS Championship Ring Toss is a bold reimagining of the timeless favorite with new rules, challenges, and design that make every throw more exciting than the last. Whether it’s a backyard gathering or an indoor competition, the unlimited scoring options and strategic gameplay create endless possibilities for fun. CORNERS is great for kids and adults for friendly competition and interactions, leading to increased social skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and confidence.    

Age Range: 6+