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Best Board Games for Five Year Olds

We’re sharing the best board games for five year olds! Updated for 2024.

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Adam + Kelsey

Hey there! Thanks for being here! We’re Adam and Kelsey and we, along with our seven kids, love to play board games! Here you’ll find all our top game recommendations so you and your family can play only the best games together!

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This game’s been part of our family nights for y

This game’s been part of our family nights for years, and it never gets old! Cover Your Assets is fast-paced, competitive, and always brings out the laughs. It’s my go-to gift for friends, family, and neighbors and one I consistently return to at home for quick fun with the whole family. If you’ve played Cover Your Assets before, share your strategy in the comments! And if you need to pick up your first or next copy, leave a comment with the word “link” and I’ll send you a link to this game and its cookie themed version Cover Your Cookies! (It’s perfect for gifting this time of year!) @grandpabecksgames #grandpabecksgamespartner

Bookmark this classic card game so you can reteach

Bookmark this classic card game so you can reteach your family Crazy Eights this holiday season! #bicyclepartner @bicyclecards Crazy Eights Quick Rules: ✨ Goal: Be the first to discard all your cards!
🎯 Scoring: Winner collects points based on others’ remaining cards:
8s = 50 points
K, Q, J, 10 = 10 points
Aces = 1 point
Number cards = their face value
🃏 Setup: Deal 5 cards each; flip the top card to start the discard pile. If it’s an 8, bury it and draw another.
🔄 How to Play:
Match the top card by suit or number.
If you can’t, draw cards until you find a match.
8s are wild! Play an 8 anytime, declare a suit, and the next player must match it or play another 8.

This is my kind of a souvenir! Getting character a

This is my kind of a souvenir! Getting character autographs are one of my favorite things to do in the parks, it feels like a magical scavenger hunt. I have a few autograph books from our previous trips and love flipping through them, but this might just be my favorite autograph “book” yet! We’ll enjoy playing with these cards and reminiscing about our time at Disney World for years to come! Comment “link” and I’ll send you a link for these Disney cards and all of my theme park essentials I put in my belt bag right to your DMs.

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and it’s also true for games. Inside it’s underwhelming box, Tower Up was hiding an absolute gem of a family game. You’re working to build up buildings in various districts on the board. Each time you build a new building, you must contribute to the buildings it connects to. This requires you to plan your moves carefully and gather the supplies you need to be successful. Just don’t wait too long to make your move because prime spots get snatched up quick! I love that the turns are simple; you can either gather resources or build, the strategy is layered with highly tactical moves to make, and the game plays snappy with quick turns that allows it to keep a great pace. It’s the exact recipe a game needs in order for it to become a classic and I can see our family enjoying this one for a looooong time.

Nothing like a good room update! Having more light

Nothing like a good room update! Having more light in this room just completely sets the tone I’m going for. I want this space to feel like a warm hug; like it’s been here all along. From the family crokinole board on the wall to the game table in the middle, I want you to feel like you can kick off your shoes and stay a while! I’m especially loving the new rug which is so perfectly soft and most importantly easy to clean (ask me how I know...😅) It’s from the new Louisa collection from @chrislovesjulia and @loloirugs and feels vintage in the best way. Now to just figure out a gallery wall design to complement the TV... Leave a comment with word “Link” and I’ll send you links for everything in our living room including the game Tower Up which we have been LOVING recently! (especially now that I can see the board! 🤭) #cljxloloi #TabletopFamilyHome #familygamenight

Our board game app collection almost rivals our ph

Our board game app collection almost rivals our physical collection 🤭 Bookmark and share this with a friend you want to play a virtual game with!

One of my favorite things about Boop is that it’

One of my favorite things about Boop is that it’s the perfect little game to sneak in during those small moments. Drinking a coffee, enjoying breakfast, watching the sun set on the porch. It’s thinky without being taxing and familiar enough to feel comfortable. We love the cute Halloween twist on the original game for a little spooky season fun. More of a Christmas season fan? There’s a Boop for you too! Leave a comment with the word “link” and I’ll send you a DM with a link to both holiday versions and the original game!

These Clue Escape games are great for families —

These Clue Escape games are great for families — especially those with kids who really want to take a crack at solving some cases. The riddles are fairly straightforward and easy to solve; perfect for beginners! Our 10 year old son was able to run and manage the game on his own and the storyline was appropriate for his age. The game takes about 90 minutes to play start to finish, but I really appreciate how there are built in stop points so you don’t have to play through the whole thing in one go if you don’t have the time. Comment “Escape” and I’ll send you a link to this game series right to your DMs along with our ultimate guide to the best Escape Room games!

A game the driver can play too! The concept is s

A game the driver can play too! The concept is simple: Give a clue for each of the concepts on the card, then the guesser combines them to guess the answer. Just like the Before and After puzzles on Wheel of Fortune! You can play with as many players as you’d like. Play as a fun activity or keep score by handing the card to the winner as their point. The player with the most points wins! Comment “travel” and I’ll send a link to this game right to your DMs along with more of my travel friendly favorites!

Trick or treated ourselves to this little snack bo

Trick or treated ourselves to this little snack board for our Halloween family game night! 🤭 The kids had fun shaping the Rice Krispies into ghosts, pumpkins, and candy corn and I loved making a holiday treat that didn’t require all day and a week of planning. 😅

Here’s your sign to plan that game night! Game

Here’s your sign to plan that game night! Game Night Tip:
Plan your games like you would plan a meal. You’ll want 1-2 lighter courses and 1 main course. This helps keeps a good flow for the evening as interest and attention spans fluctuate. It’s helpful no matter the age of your game night guests! Leave a comment with the word LINK and I’ll send you a link to our favorite Halloween games for kids and adults along with more of our game night hosting tips!

Rules here! 👇 How to Play James Bond Goal: be

Rules here! 👇
How to Play James Bond Goal: be the first player to collect four of a kind in each of the stacks in front of you. Using a standard deck of playing cards with the jokers removed, shuffle and deal out the entire deck into face down stacks of four cards:
2 player game: six stacks of 4 to each player
3 player game: four stacks of 4 each
4 player game: three stacks of 4 to each player The remaining stack of four cards are theme flipped over and placed face up in the middle of the table. How to play:
There are no turns, players all play at the same time as quickly as they can. Select one of your face down stacks of cards at a time, look at it and decide if you want to exchange a card with a card from the center. If so, select the card from your hand, place it down in the center, then take the card from the center you want into your hand. *there should never be any less than 4 cards in the middle of the table* You may make any additional exchanges if you’d like. If not, return these four cards face down into front of you. Now select a different stack to do the same. As soon as you have four of a kind in each of your stacks, call out JAMES BOND! Then flip your stacks over to reveal your sets and win the game! (If you were wrong, you automatically lose and the other players win.)

We’ll call this phase one of the game room. 🥰

We’ll call this phase one of the game room. 🥰
Finding these IKEA Hemnes bookcases on marketplace was a huge win; we lost SO much storage when we moved and I needed something temporary yet versatile to help organize the games while I plan my dream bookshelves. And honestly, I just couldn’t love this phase one more. It’s gone a long way towards helping our house feel like home. 🥰 Now to find a way to invite you all over for game night!

Micro Macro Crime City is a favorite of ours to pl

Micro Macro Crime City is a favorite of ours to play during Halloween! Something about spooky season l turns us into detectives! Comment the word “link” and I’ll send you a DM for each of the four games in the series, including the bonus box (you can start with any one of the games, but Crime City is the first.) Just know that the stories in these games features mature content. Please play it to assess your level of comfort before playing with children. 🫶

California Speed, (sometimes called Double Speed,

California Speed, (sometimes called Double Speed, or Super Speed,) is a fun two player racing card game. Send this video to a friend you want to play a few games with next time you’re together! We love doing best out of 3 or 5 matches! For a look at how to play a game at full speed, check out our recent reel or peruse our card games highlight on our bio for more California Speed and other easy card games to play!

We needed to add some storage to our living room a

We needed to add some storage to our living room after moving in and these cabinets delivered! I love the look they bring to the space. They’re the perfect size to hide our video game consoles and still have plenty of space for our most used items each day. Comment “cabinet” and I’ll send you a link right to your DMs! They’re currently on sale for Target Circle Week!

How to Play Kings Corner This is a fun twist on S

How to Play Kings Corner This is a fun twist on Solitaire perfect to play with 2-4 players. #bicyclepartner @bicyclecards Goal: Get rid of all your cards by building sequences in descending order while alternating between red and black suits. Set Up:
Shuffle a standard deck of cards. Deal 7 cards to each player. Place the remaining cards in center of the table as the draw pile.
Flip four cards face up around the discard pile, one on each side. Game Play:
On your turn, play as many cards from your hand as possible by:
Building on the piles in the middle. You can add cards in descending order (King, Queen, Jack, etc) while alternating colors (red and black.)
Moving any king to any of the open corners to start a new pile.
Moving piles onto each other if they follow the sequence rules.
When you are out of moves, your turn ends. If you cannot play any cards on your turn, you then draw one card from the draw deck. This ends your turn. The first player to play all of their cards wins the game.

Each of these games is currently on sale during Am

Each of these games is currently on sale during Amazon’s October deal days! Comment “LINK” and I’ll send you a DM to these and all of the top game deals I’ve found so you don’t miss out!

Nothing quite like getting your things moved into

Nothing quite like getting your things moved into your new house to help it start feeling like home. This room is about to see so many of the most fun game nights around our @rathskellers table and I can’t wait to start making those memories together. Now to decide where to hang all our pictures and art on the walls.

Find someone who will let you destroy them in Cali

Find someone who will let you destroy them in California Speed then laugh till you both can’t breathe. 😂😂

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This game’s been part of our family nights for y

This game’s been part of our family nights for years, and it never gets old! Cover Your Assets is fast-paced, competitive, and always brings out the laughs. It’s my go-to gift for friends, family, and neighbors and one I consistently return to at home for quick fun with the whole family. If you’ve played Cover Your Assets before, share your strategy in the comments! And if you need to pick up your first or next copy, leave a comment with the word “link” and I’ll send you a link to this game and its cookie themed version Cover Your Cookies! (It’s perfect for gifting this time of year!) @grandpabecksgames #grandpabecksgamespartner

Bookmark this classic card game so you can reteach

Bookmark this classic card game so you can reteach your family Crazy Eights this holiday season! #bicyclepartner @bicyclecards Crazy Eights Quick Rules: ✨ Goal: Be the first to discard all your cards!
🎯 Scoring: Winner collects points based on others’ remaining cards:
8s = 50 points
K, Q, J, 10 = 10 points
Aces = 1 point
Number cards = their face value
🃏 Setup: Deal 5 cards each; flip the top card to start the discard pile. If it’s an 8, bury it and draw another.
🔄 How to Play:
Match the top card by suit or number.
If you can’t, draw cards until you find a match.
8s are wild! Play an 8 anytime, declare a suit, and the next player must match it or play another 8.

This is my kind of a souvenir! Getting character a

This is my kind of a souvenir! Getting character autographs are one of my favorite things to do in the parks, it feels like a magical scavenger hunt. I have a few autograph books from our previous trips and love flipping through them, but this might just be my favorite autograph “book” yet! We’ll enjoy playing with these cards and reminiscing about our time at Disney World for years to come! Comment “link” and I’ll send you a link for these Disney cards and all of my theme park essentials I put in my belt bag right to your DMs.

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and it’s also true for games. Inside it’s underwhelming box, Tower Up was hiding an absolute gem of a family game. You’re working to build up buildings in various districts on the board. Each time you build a new building, you must contribute to the buildings it connects to. This requires you to plan your moves carefully and gather the supplies you need to be successful. Just don’t wait too long to make your move because prime spots get snatched up quick! I love that the turns are simple; you can either gather resources or build, the strategy is layered with highly tactical moves to make, and the game plays snappy with quick turns that allows it to keep a great pace. It’s the exact recipe a game needs in order for it to become a classic and I can see our family enjoying this one for a looooong time.

Nothing like a good room update! Having more light

Nothing like a good room update! Having more light in this room just completely sets the tone I’m going for. I want this space to feel like a warm hug; like it’s been here all along. From the family crokinole board on the wall to the game table in the middle, I want you to feel like you can kick off your shoes and stay a while! I’m especially loving the new rug which is so perfectly soft and most importantly easy to clean (ask me how I know...😅) It’s from the new Louisa collection from @chrislovesjulia and @loloirugs and feels vintage in the best way. Now to just figure out a gallery wall design to complement the TV... Leave a comment with word “Link” and I’ll send you links for everything in our living room including the game Tower Up which we have been LOVING recently! (especially now that I can see the board! 🤭) #cljxloloi #TabletopFamilyHome #familygamenight

Our board game app collection almost rivals our ph

Our board game app collection almost rivals our physical collection 🤭 Bookmark and share this with a friend you want to play a virtual game with!

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