Dust off your dice and shuffle the cards because April 11 is National Board Game Day.
While many titles have a space in families’ hearts, there should always be room for the latest games. From reimagined classics to innovative newcomers, we’ve gathered 18 of this year’s hottest board games.
In our list, families will find games that offer hilarious conversations, competitive gameplay, and memories that last a lifetime. We know everyone may not be a fan of board games, which is why we’ve also sprinkled in a few of our favorite titles that veer from the typical style. Whether you play by the rules or make up your own, these games are ready to join your family game night.
DON’T WAKE DADDY!
The ’90s game returns! Kids take turns tiptoeing around the house to find a midnight snack. The first player to the fridge without waking up daddy wins the game.
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- $14.99
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EXPLODING KITTENS: THE BOARD GAME
Exploding Kittens takes on a new form with this 3D strategy game. Players race to the finish while avoiding Exploding Kitten spaces. When players enter Chaos Mode, the board flips and transforms the spaces.
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- MSRP:
- $24.99
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SNEAKY SCALLYWAGS
Bluff your way to bounty by becoming pirates and guessing which opponent is hiding the gold. Players must watch closely as their rivals perform sneaky gestures like Swab the Deck and Sails Up.
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- MSRP:
- $24.99
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BLOCK PARTY BOARD GAME
In this Chutes and Ladders-style game, the neighborhood is throwing a block party, and kids have to race to the top to experience it all! As kids cut up and down through shortcuts, they’ll discover how diverse and joyful the world around them can be.
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- MSRP:
- $20.99
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DISNEY VILLAINOUS UNSTOPPABLE!
In this game, players choose their favorite Disney Villain and explore their backstory. It features Hades (Hercules), Ursula (The Little Mermaid), Scar (The Lion King), and Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty).
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- $24.99
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CONNECT 4 ROLLS
Players can play Connect 4 horizontally with this new take on the classic game. Roll four dice, pick one, and place it on the board. The game also features new actions like swap and flip.
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- $24.99
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COWS IN SPACE
This two-player, hands-free game challenges players to beam up as many cows as possible to an alien leader using the magnetic UFO headbands.
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- MSRP:
- $21.99
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SEQUENCE FOR KIDS
Now, every member of the family can join the Sequence fun! In this new, kid-friendly edition of the game, preschoolers play animal cards and place matching chips on the board. The first player to get four chips in a row is the king of the jungle!
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- MSRP:
- $19.99
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SCRABBLE TEXAS SPELL EM
Scrabble meets poker in this reimagined tabletop game. Go all-in by rolling the dice to get three “hole” letters. Players can roll five dice for community letters or bet their way to victory by making the highest point word with eight dice.
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- MSRP:
- $24.99
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HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS SNACK SHOP
Players aim to collect treat tokens by drawing cards and completing actions — like complimenting another player — while moving their Hello Kitty and Friends mini figures around the board.
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- MSRP:
- $14.99
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MONOPOLY KPOP DEMON HUNTERS
Players can imagine putting their star power to the test as they rehearse at iconic venues to prepare for their big performance. Win awards and win over fans all while hunting demons. The player with the most fans at the end of the game wins.
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- MSRP:
- $24.99
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BATTLESHIP: SEARCH AND DESTROY
Take your battles underwater by using dice to hunt for enemy submarines. In this game, players avoid mines, choose weapons, and become the victor by using memory cards, dice, and dice launchers.
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- MSRP:
- $24.99
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FEELIN’ CUTE
Players get to rank animals on a cuteness meter in this family-friendly game. Take turns being the “Cuteness Boss” and secretly rank an animal, while other players guess where the animal landed on the meter. Players score points for correct guesses.
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- MSRP:
- $19.99
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MONOPOLY: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Are you ready for a berry-sweet adventure? Inspired by the world of Strawberry Shortcake, this monopoly edition features classic characters and iconic locations like Big Apple City and Citrus Acres.
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- MSRP:
- $44.95
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IYANU BOARD GAMES
Experience the wonder of Yorubaland with these three board games! Little fans can put their memory to the test with Iyanu: Crossroads, tap into their divine powers with the fast-paced card game Mark of the Chosen, or invite the entire family on a Tiger Tag chase with the terrain-building strategy game Yorubaland: Wild Terrain.
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- MSRP:
- $21.95-87.25
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HUMMINGBIRDS
This colorful board game turns players into tiny hummingbirds on the hunt for nectar in a beautiful flower garden. When kids land on a flower, they’ll check the hidden sand timer beneath to see if the nectar is ready. The longer you wait, the higher the reward, but check too soon, and you’ll lose a…
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- MSRP:
- $29.99
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DISNEY EYE FOUND IT
Players navigate through 12 enchanted Disney realms featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Moana, Lightning McQueen, and other characters. This matching game challenges players to explore and discover hidden objects across an impressive 6-foot game board. Each 15-minute round brings new excitement as players work together, searching for hidden objects and helping each other succeed.
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- MSRP:
- $29.99
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CROSS SPIN
In this word game, players race to complete matching mini-crossword puzzles based on specific categories. However, players can rotate their crosswords to make their words fit, as long as every orientation reads like a real word. Points are tallied based on puzzle completion, and the first to 25 points wins!
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- MSRP:
- $24.99
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