Rating of popular board games

Hello, Dear friends. It just so happens that we hardly discuss board games that children can play, and for many of us this can be extremely relevant and useful information. We will not seat our child for difficult economic strategies or aggressive wargames with a bunch of small components, especially all sorts of horror movies, like, . Today I will try to correct the current trend a little and I want to talk about board games for young children and their young parents.

10) Turtle Run

"Turtle Run"- she is Ribbit - my personal favorite among board games which can be played with children. The essence of the game is simple: with the help of cards, we control turtles that run to the finish line along a path of 10 bricks. The main feature is that no one knows which turtle belongs to whom, except for their own. Turtles run either forward or backward, they can drag those who climbed on top of them, or ride others. A very accessible and at the same time intelligent game that will be fun for adults to spread out. Cool design, by the way. For 2-5 players, the game time is 10-20 minutes.

9) Zooloretto

AT "Zooloretto" we are building a real zoo: you need to select and deliver animals, organize enclosures for them, attract visitors and do it all better than your competitors in the neighborhood. The game is quite easy to learn and does not require memorization of a large number of nuances, and cute little animals will appeal to children. This board game is designed for 2-5 players and will take 30-60 minutes of your time per game. Optionally, you can take "Aquaretto"- the same thing, but about dolphins, polar bears, penguins and other waterfowl.

8) Dobble

Spot It or "Dobble" in Russia - one of the main hits among the younger players. This is an easy mindfulness game with a set of 55 picture cards to look for matching items. The most attentive and fastest takes the card for himself, and the game ends when the deck of cards ends. The rules are explained in a minute, the box takes up little space, and up to 8 people can play.

7) Blockus

Blokus- an abstract board game for laying out colored figures on the field. The main condition is that your new figures are in contact with the corners that you have already laid out before. The winner is the one who does not leave the opponent with available options. Despite the simplicity of the rules, this game has enough depth to create unique combinations and will allow you to play more than one exciting game. For 1-4 players (you can play it alone, like solitaire), the time of each game is up to 20 minutes.

6) Lost Cities

In a card game "Lost Cities" players will take on the role of brave adventurers. The playing field represents 5 exotic places where mysterious artifacts can be found. On their turn, players can place cards with a value from 2 to 10 on any of these zones with the only restriction - new map should be “older” than the one you posted earlier. The one who collects a large amount will receive victory points, and the loser, on the contrary, will be fined. This logic game with simple mathematical calculations is played only by two, the game time is 15-30 minutes.

5) Happy Farm

board game "Happy Farm" can be called the pride of the post-Soviet gaming industry without a share of exaggeration. The development of Ukrainian designers was well received in the Motherland and continues its successful march, including to the West. The mechanics of the game is not very complicated: we plant seeds, harvest crops, feed pets, sell surplus at the market, buy new seeds. The winner is the one who can raise the most well-fed and joyful animals. Nice design and simple gameplay will appeal to many children and their parents. The game is designed for 2-4 players, and each game takes 30-40 minutes.

4) Simply brilliant

"Simply brilliant" or Ingenious in the original - an abstract game, somewhat reminiscent of Domino. Players place chips on the playing field, each of which depicts figures of two of the six possible colors. Points are earned for putting out the longest lines of the same color, but the victory is awarded to the one who scored the most points in the most unfortunate color for himself. A game of attention and strategy. You can play as one, and four, the whole family. Party time - up to 40 minutes.

3) Hive

sometimes called "Hive", probably closest to checkers, but there is no field here. Each player is given 11 hexagonal insect figures, each of which has its own special properties. The task is to surround someone else's queen with their insects and, accordingly, protect their own. This game is easy to learn to play, but not as easy to start winning as in most abstract games. The excellent quality of the components and a certain thematic character favorably distinguish hive against the backdrop of other abstract board games. AT "Hive" you can only play together, the game time is 15-20 minutes.

2) Carcassonne

"Carcassonne"- one of the most popular games in the world. Players have to build medieval castles, monasteries and roads by placing square tokens on the table and placing their wooden settlers on them. More about gameplay You can find out in our video review. Despite the outward simplicity "Carcassonne" real world championships are held, so here you will need not only luck, but also skill. For beginners - a great option, I myself began to play modern board games with "Carcassonne". This board game is designed for 2-5 players and is played in 30-40 minutes. Someone else might like the option "Carcassonne. Hunters and Gatherers», where instead of the Middle Ages, players go to prehistoric era catch fish and hunt wild animals.

1) Ticket to Ride

Better known in the Russian-speaking environment as "Ticket for the Train"- probably the best strategy board game for having a good time with family or close friends, and it can be interesting for both children and the older generation represented by grandparents. The task of the players is to build their routes from different cities, while gaining the maximum number of victory points. To create a route, you need to play a certain number of wagon cards of the same color from your hand. This game has almost no conflict situations, there is no text on the components, but only color pictures with trailers and a large color map (I personally like the option with Europe the most, Russia is there, and the rules are more flexible than the original about the USA). That said, there's plenty of depth to this game, and it keeps the interest for a long time due to the variety of routes and the little extras that are readily available. Ticket to Ride designed for 2-5 (preferably 3-5) players, each game takes about an hour.

by the most the best way supporting communication with children are board games. And although many people think that this kind of entertainment is only suitable for children, in fact it is not. After all, modern board games are role-playing games, where various life situations or the specifics of one of the professions.

10 board games for the whole family

Munchkin is an exciting card board game. It is a complete parody of role-playing games. It perfectly combines the qualities of resource-type games and collectible card games. The players are faced with the task of making their hero become the best and reach level 10 of the game. This entertainment is designed for people aged 12 years and older. 2-6 people can play at the same time.

1. Board game Uno for the company

   Uno is a simple, dynamic and fun board game for big company. It can be played by 2 to 10 people, ages 7 and up. The main goal of the game is to quickly get rid of all your cards.

2. Addictive and fun Activity game

   Activity - Best game for creative and cheerful company. All players must divide into 2 teams and choose tasks in turn different levels difficulties. One of the team members explains the hidden word with the help of synonyms, pantomime or drawing. For a guessed task, the team receives points and gradually moves along playing field. The winner is the one who reaches the finish line first.

3. Intellectual game Monopoly

   Monopoly - this board game has been pleasing adults and children for more than a century. The main purpose of this economic game become a monopolist, while ruining other players. Now there are a lot of versions of this game, but classic version implies buying land plots and building real estate on them. The game is designed for people aged 12 years and older. 2-6 people can play it at the same time.

4. Card game Svintus for a fun company

   Svintus - funny card game, which can simultaneously participate from 2 to 6 people. This is a humorous Russian version famous game Uno. The main goal is to get rid of all the cards that are in your hand as quickly as possible. At the same time, from 2 to 8 people aged 10 years and older can take part in this entertainment.

5. Journey through Europe - an educational game for the whole family

   Journey through Europe is a competitive addictive game that teaches the geography of Europe. At the same time, 2-5 people, from 7 years old, can take part in it. The goal of the game is to become the best by scoring 12 points and collecting the facts of victory. To do this, you must correctly answer the questions from the cards.

6. Scrabble - an exciting board game

   Scrabble or Scrabble - this word board game is an indispensable attribute of family leisure. At the same time, 2-4 people can take part in it. Ira works on the principle of a crossword puzzle, only the words are compiled on the playing field. The main goal of the game is to collect the most a large number of points. This activity is for ages 7+.

7. Detective game Scotland Yard

   Scotland Yard is an exciting detective board game. In it, one of the players takes on the role of the mysterious Mr. X, while the rest become detectives. They are faced with a difficult task, to find and catch a criminal who can freely move around the city. The main task of Mr. X is to remain uncaught until the end of the game. At the same time, 2-6 people aged 10 years and older take part in the game.

8. Addictive dixit game

   Dixit is an inspiring, unexpected and very emotional board game. The cards for her were drawn famous artist Maria Cardo. The game develops abstract and associative thinking well. 3-6 players aged 10 years and older can take part in it at the same time.

9. Fun game Crocodile for a big company

   Crocodile - fun game for a larger company. It is necessary to explain the words with the help of gestures and guess them. The tasks in this game are not easy, because the card can be very unexpected word, phrase or proverb. The number of participants in this game is not limited. The age category of this game is 8+.

Don't know how to spend free time? We present to your attention the best board games for adults that will not let you get bored together or in a company.

1. Twister

From 2 players

A visual way to check the girl you like for accessibility, dexterity and flexibility. This is where these qualities come in handy. The game does not require any mental effort or analytical skills. The host gives the players the same task - to put the right or left hand or foot on a certain color circle. If there is an appropriate composition of the company, relaxation and a certain attitude, the game can grow from innocent fun into the best. prelude to group sex. After all, already on the third move, the players find themselves in completely unambiguous poses - above, below, on the side and between.

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2. Monopoly with bank cards

2-6 players




One of a dozen variations the most famous economic game that everyone has played at least once. The essence of Monopoly, even with bank cards, has remained the same: to roam the field, buying up everything, and having taken possession of at least one monopoly, build it up with houses and ruin opponents. You can get hold of an inexpensive monopoly and quickly collect money (for some reason, rivals most often fall on the sectors of the cheapest streets) or save for a long time for the "golden mile".

The lack of a wretched look of papers gives this board game solidity, deprives the banker of the opportunity to cheat, and not very clean players - to steal money from the bank. In addition, a cashless settlement with the builders of the hotel looks more plausible than paying with ten dollar bills.

The well-thought-out design is also pleasing: in the margins are not only names, but also images of streets, and ironic figurines of an iron, dogs, and hats have been replaced with more modern ones. mobile phone, airplane, racing car.

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3. Junta

2-7 players




Diplomatic board game about the wars of bandit clans for control over the banana republic. The degree of this control is directly proportional to the amount in the Swiss bank account.

Everything is like in life: players have at their disposal a full range of criminal methods of influencing competitors - from intimidation to murder. During the game, you can be executed or "ordered", which, however, does not entail a loss. Real "death" occurs only when the money runs out. One game often lasts six hours in a row, so you have to stock up on a fair amount of alcohol.

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4. Lovopoly

2 players




A cynical mixture of romance and commercial warfare based on the same "Monopoly". For each player, the field is made individually, orders are taken by several online stores, and it will take a long time to wait, but the game is worth it. In the center of the playing field, photographs of customers are placed, and instead of the usual streets - the names of parks, cafes, restaurants, cinemas and other memorable places.

5. Fanta

2-10 players




Moderately romantic board game for adults without winners and losers. Exists in many variations. The choice depends on the number and degree of closeness of the participants, as well as on their readiness for sexual experiments.

The game may be limited as well can help stage a real orgy. For example, "Sheik" is adapted for a company of up to 10 people. "Pepper" is good for a new acquaintance or sex for one night. And there's also " A holiday romance», « Sweet couple”, “Shura-mura” and the like.

The only rule is to fulfill the desires indicated in the cards. The degree of frivolity of the task depends on the color of the card. Almost every kit has accessories like tassels, fur gloves, masks, blindfolds or an adapted edition of the Kama Sutra, as well as instructions on how to use the sex toys most effectively.

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6. nobility obliges

2-5 players




Calm board game about, as the name suggests, noble collectors. Each player is an Englishman, a lover of antique masks, candelabra, night vases and other expensive antiques. Collectors are not particularly picky about the methods of obtaining new exhibits. Players secretly make a decision: to attend an auction, arrange an exhibition, steal an exhibit from an opponent, or set a bloodhound on a thief. After each move, one of the gentlemen moves forward along the playing field, approaching the final - an exhibition at which the winner will be revealed. The one with the largest collection wins.

7. Lier's dice: Animal's house

4 players




Board game of dice in the entourage of the movie "The Menagerie" - tasteless to the limit, but terribly funny 1978 fraternities tapes. All you need to win is to bluff and lie.

The set includes four as if beer cans and bones depicting a bra, a car, a laurel wreath, a fight, a loudspeaker, a mug of beer. Participants roll the dice at the same time, but the result is not reported to the opponents. Next, the first player places bets on how many images, for example, of a car, fell out in total. The next one can either raise the bet or check it - in the second case, everyone is revealed. If the player who made the bet did not lie, then the victory is his. If the number of matching dice is more or less, the one who checked wins.

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8. Gassy Gus

2-4 persons




Vulgar fun in the spirit of American teen comedies: it is necessary feed a fat man all the food, but so that he does not emit gases. Players take turns carefully inserting cards with images of broccoli or scrambled eggs and bacon into the plastic fat man of Gaz. Further, Gaz receives from the player on the head and inflates the stomach. If he holds back, the move went well. If not, you'll hear it right away. Here, in fact, are all the rules. Without unnecessary zaum and unnecessary subtleties - only sleight of hand.

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9. Svintus

2-14 players




Banter over corporate orders- and who doesn't like to make fun of office plankton, especially if he himself works as a manager? In the view of the creators of this board game office workers consider each other a gang of losers and constantly strive to plant another pig or transfer arrows to him. However, this is just an entourage: the rules are somewhat similar to the “Drunkard”, in which everyone cut themselves in pioneer camps.

Players receive eight cards each and take turns laying them out. Each next must match the previous one either in value or in suit. In addition, there are a number of specific cards and rules: for example, when you get rid of the penultimate card, you need to shout: “Svintus!”

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10. tip over

From 2 players




This board game - and at the same time have fun in a good company.

A not very stable tower is built of wooden bricks. Then each in turn pulls out a brick from it and puts it on the very top of the structure. The one on whose brick the tower falls performs the task written on the fatal brick. For example, “Pour 100 grams. Everyone drinks” or “Take a sip of beer”.

The main goal of this board game for adults is to get drunk, the secondary goal is to keep the tower from falling. Since they contradict each other, you have to choose. As a rule, everyone who wants to get drunk strives to achieve the first. It is good to meet guests with this game - instead of the banal greeting “drink the penalty box”, offer everyone to pull out a brick. The key is to start sober.. First, care and accuracy are needed. Secondly, you will still get drunk.