Best Family Board Games to Beat Cabin Fever

Our family loves playing board games together. Almost nightly we play at least one board game to wind down the craziness of the day. I’m more than happy we have a to of board games now that we’re all stuck inside during these crazy times.

If you don’t have a stock pile or are in need of some new family games I have happily put together this post to help out. All of the games you can get on Amazon and most are on Prime Same Day shipping so you can get them by tonight to start playing.

Best Family Board Games to Beat Cabin Fever

1. Disney Villainous – There is a main game plus 3 expansions. This is a 2-6 player game for ages 10+. We’ve had younger players (7 and 8) play too but keep in mind there are a lot of complicated moves so it may just take some extra explanation and the game might go on longer than usual. Game objective is different for everyone since everyone plays as a Disney villain and the most wicked wins!

• Wicked to The Core
• Evil Comes Prepared
• Perfectly Wretched

2. Ticket to Ride – In this fast-paced board game, players connect iconic North American cities and build your train routes to earn points. Players must compete to grab the best train cards and routes before their opponents. 2-6 players and recommended for ages 8+.

• First Journey Ages 6+
• Rails & Sails Ages 10+
• Europe Edition Ages 8+

3. Horrified – Work together with your fellow heroes to defend the town against the onslaught of Frankenstein, Dracula, the bride of Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy, the invisible Man, and the creature from the black Lagoon. Easy to understand instructions – high quality, easy-to-understand instructions make it simple to start playing right away. 1-5 players. Ages 10+

4. 5 Minute Dungeon – 5-Minute Dungeon is the most fun you can have in 5 minutes! Use your imagination in this fantasy-based card game to defeat all 5 dungeons and win! For 2 to 5 players. Age 8 and up.

5. Quixx – Qwixx is simple to play but each decision is crucial – the more numbers you cross off, the more points you score. Reinforces probability, math and strategic thinking. 2-5 players. Ages 8+.
6. Sushi Go! – In this fast-playing card game, the goal is to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they whiz by. Score points for making the most maki rolls or for collecting a full set of sashimi. Reinforces probability, visual discrimination and strategic thinking. 2-5 players. Ages 8+
7. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza – Race against each other to SLAP a match between a card and spoken word. The last person to slap has to keep the cards… which you DON’T want. 3-8 players. Ages 8+

8. One Night Werewolf – Each player gets a unique role: A Werewolf, Seer, Troublemaker, or another, all with special abilities. After a secret night phase that includes changing roles, players have just 5 minutes to find a Werewolf. A free iOS/Andriod app helps the game go more smoothly. 3-10 players. Ages 8+
9. Rummikub – Players take turns placing numbered tiles in runs and groups, rummy style. The ‘board’ continually changes as players adjust the tiles on the table. Be the first player to play every tile on your rack to win. 2-4 players. Ages 8+.
10. Oregon Trail – The beloved classic computer game goes lo-fi in this survival card game. 2-6 Players. Ages 12+

Have fun, enjoy yourselves, and remember that although these are challenging and different times that we are dealing with, family is all that matters. Board games bring families together… even if you want to kill each other during the game sometimes.