Best Family Board Games for Christmas (All Ages)

The best family games have rules you can explain in a couple of minutes and let a 6-year-old and a grandparent play on equal footing.

Ideas worth a look

• Cooperative family games — Everyone plays as one team, which is great when ages are mixed. Search on Amazon ↗
• Dixit and picture storytelling games — No reading needed, and every answer is a little creative. Search on Amazon ↗
• Speed and dexterity games — Jenga and Pass the Pigs keep things lively and quick. Search on Amazon ↗
• Classic card games — Skip-Bo and Phase 10 are easy to learn and fun to replay all winter. Search on Amazon ↗
• Family trivia games — Picking kid-friendly trivia means everyone can answer some questions. Search on Amazon ↗

What to think about

• Pick games where younger players can win, not just the oldest ones.
• A game for 2–6+ players covers most family gatherings.
• Wrap a deck of cards or a small game for each household to swap.

Make the list easy for everyone

Once you have a few ideas, help your child write a free letter to Santa with Pip, then share a private wish list so grandparents and Helpers can coordinate without doubling up.

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