If you’re looking for something fun and unique to do with your large family, then you’ll love my roundup of 6 fun games for large families. No matter the age, these games can be enjoyed by all family members, down to the toddler. Get ready to create memorable fun game nights and make memories with your large family.
Before diving into the list of games, let’s talk about how to create a family game night for the whole family. Believe it or not, you don’t need much!
First thing, you’ll want to set aside a day (or evening) and time for your family game night. Make this a special event and don’t overbook yourself. A great way to make sure everyone can be there is to plan it and write it on the family calendar.
This isn’t necessary, but can make for a more fun and crazy night. Depending on the day of the week you choose, you could work it into Taco Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, or Cheers to the Weekend Friday. Whatever you choose to do, you can also decorate according to the theme.
Again, this is optional, but a fun twist – I highly recommend having a few snacks and drinks on hand. Something as small as bowls of popcorn and juice will suffice. Or, you can up it a notch and create a self-serving bar of your family’s favorite snacks. The simple concept of setting up a bar of any kind is typically a big kit. Think salad bar, dip bar, or a baked potato bar.
That’s where the list below comes in hand. Be sure to have a variety of your favorite games to cater to all of the ages in your big family. If you have little kids, pair them with older kids when playing a game specifically designed for their age group. Keep the rounds short and sweet and make it a big deal when someone wins.
Always keep in mind how many people are in your family, their ages, and what they like/dislike. If you have a super introverted child, they may not enjoy playing something that would require them to be extroverted. The same rule of thumb applies across the board. Also, look for games that match attention spans. The truth is that young children are less likely to sit still through a classic card game or board game that could end up being a 30-45 ordeal. And if necessary, solicit the help of older players to do short, fast-paced games with the young kids. The overall idea is to find different ways to have fun doing something together as a family.
The best family games below can all conveniently be purchased on Amazon or possibly at your local big box stores like Walmart, Sam’s, Target, or the like.
This bundle is great for younger players ages 6 and up. It requires rolling the cube, creating a story, and using pure imagination. It also has a short playing time of 10 minutes or less and can be a single-player game or with multiple players. (Psst… this can also be used for homeschooling.)
This is a great game that can have up to 6 players and is ideal for ages 5 and up. Everything needed to create match-making soup is included: game board, story and instructions, magical stone card, 24 soup cards, and 10 fire-out cards. It’s so much fun and it’s another game with a short playing time of 15-20 minutes.
You’ll love hearing what your kids think about what’s wrong with grown-ups. This game is for big groups and is ideal for families with up to 10 members. There’s a number of cards (500!) so the laughter can continue for multiple game nights before ever hearing the same question again. It’s a great time!
Known as the telephone game sketched out, there are over 1,700 words, 8 erasable sketch books, 8 dry-erase markers, and 8 clean-up cloths for a group of up to 8. There is a longer playing time with this game, but even the smaller groups or younger kids will have a blast trying to sketch out and guess the drawings of others.
Here’s a way to add some physical movement to your family game night. If you’d rather skip sitting down, opt for getting up and enjoying this 4-way volleyball net. You can set up the volleyball game quickly, and easily, and be ready for a fast-paced game packed with tons of family fun in no time.
Settle down in your living room and take the Rubik’s cube to a new level with this card game. This card game is fast-paced and something that can be enjoyed by large groups or the entire family.
There are so many more games to choose from, but these are a great start to having some pretty fun and exciting game nights.
Don’t forget to use the tips and suggestions mentioned above for your family gatherings and most of all, get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime!
