Board games that fall into the family category are without a doubt my favorite! These games combine a wonderful mixture of strategy, theme, and shorter playtimes. Family games are great for any player, young or old, beginning around ages 8-10 and up!

Kids don’t know how good they have it with the quality of board games for kids these days! These games are all excellent options that prioritize exciting game play to keep kids engaged and learning all while having fun!

It might seem early, but we know Christmas requires a lot of planning! Filling out those Christmas lists can be time consuming and stressful, but if I can help in one area, it’s board games! So we’re releasing our gift guides for the season!

These are thoughtfully curated and annotated to help you in your quest for the best games to add to your gift lists for you, your family, all the people in your life.

We’re sharing over 20 of our favorite board games perfect to use as Stocking Stuffers! Each game is relatively small, priced around or below $20, and are Tabletop Family approved for lots of fun! These are also perfect to use in any white elephant gift exchanges you might have on your holiday schedule!

Our 2022 board game gift guide has tons of suggestions for every gamer on your list!

Many of my favorite holiday memories come from the fun games played with friends and family. Whether you’re enjoying a warm cup of cocoa with a classic card game, dining on cookies while you laugh with a new party game, or taking advantage of those silent nights with a strategy game, the moments you spend playing games with your loved ones is time well spent.

Below we’ve rounded up our top game recommendations for 2022! To help you, I’ve separated into categories by age.