40 of the Best Family Board Games for All Ages (Including Picks That Will Get Angsty Teens to Crack a Smile)
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Want to cut past the awkward small talk and see a whole new (surprisingly competitive) side of Aunt Tilda? Or find a screen-free way to connect with your kids? The answer is: board games. More specifically, family-friendly board games.
Through Happy Kid Awards testing—and just living life in general—PureWow staffers play dozens of games. So, whether you're searching for the best board games for kids, teens or adults, we've got you covered. Here are the ones editors and readers would recommend to anyone.
Desirée O
Freelance PureWow Editor
Desirée O is a freelance writer who loves to track down the best products and share the hottest deals. She's written for Adweek, Best Life, Brit+Co and more. When she's not doing a little (or a lot!) of online shopping, she's scanning social media for exciting new trends and releases.
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