2020 hasn’t been so bad for me because I really like staying home in my sweatpants. Here are my top 5 family games this year, in no particular order.
I’m Daniella Martin. I live in Spokane, WA with my husband, daughters, cats, and a brand new puppy. We are Covid-Homeschoolers who love to play games. My husband and I enjoy all sorts of board games and he recently got me into Magic the Gathering. #NerdLevelAchieved.

- Cards Against Humanity- Family Edition, Click to order
- We printed an early version of this- and yes, you should go through the cards beforehand and remove ones that aren’t appropriate for *your* kids.
- Mood: Hilarious!
- Best Ages: 6-tweens
- What I like most about this game: Permission to laugh, as a family, about poop and farts.

- Cat and Mouth, Click to order
- This is a brand new game that’s fast to learn, quick to play, and comes with a spotify playlist.
- Mood: Focused Fun- Hand-Eye Coordination is a must.
- Best Ages: 5 and up
- What I like: The box is the game, and it comes with extra pieces because you will lose some.

- Sushi Go, Click to order
- Simple card game about matching ridiculously cute sushi
- Mood: Calm
- Ages: 7+
- What I like: Pretty art, easy to learn, a short game.

- Castle Panic, Click to order
- Keep the bad guys from attacking your castle!
- Mood: A little strategy with a hint of panic.
- Ages: 6+
- What I like most: It’s cooperative, and your kids don’t need reading skills because you all play with your cards showing.

- Tenzi, Click to order
- Fast, dice matching game.
- Mood: Fast, silly, did I mention fast?
- Ages: At what age can your kid differentiate the sides of dice?
- What I like most: My ADHD kid always likes to play this game because there’s no waiting for turns, everyone plays at the same time and it’s very fast.

Bonus: Planet, Click to order
- Use a magnetic ball to attach land pieces so your “planet” is habitable for different species.
- Mood: Strategic but moves quickly.
- Ages: 9+
- What I like most: Younger kids who can’t read can still play, but the strategy needed to look ahead can be interesting for the older kids. Also the 3-D aspect of your playing space is very fun.