22 Best Board Games for Kids 2021 | The Strategist

“It’s rare to find a game that everyone in the family loves. This is that game,” says one of over 14,000 five-star reviewers. They add, “There’s enough strategy in it that you can make or break your game on your own merits, but there’s also enough element of chance (and the strategy isn’t too deep) that younger kids will enjoy it too.” One reviewer describes the concept as “relatively easy, but it’s a lot of fun,” explaining, “The board is set up like a map of the United States, and each person is given routes that they have to complete. You get points for completing your route, or you lose those points if you don’t get them.” It’s rated for ages 8 and up, but some report younger kids picking it up quite easily. “Believe the hype on this one,” says one gamer, who’s since purchased a bunch of expansion packs. “I was skeptical at first, but I’m so glad I gave it a try. We are now huge fans of the Ticket to Ride series. We own Europe, Africa and the original, all of which are super fun to play, and they only take about an hour to complete, making it perfect for any evening.” (It’s also our pick for the best-rated board game for adults, so you can bust it out once the kids are asleep, too.)