The best board games for kids of all ages

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• Board games are a great screen-free option for playtime that can be challenging, entertaining, and bring families together.
• We included the best kids' board games that can be played in a variety of ways and with various difficulty levels, so siblings of different ages can enjoy playing together.
• Certain games can be played by a single player or collaboratively, so even children needing some solo time can still enjoy a game.

We've assembled a list of great board games for kids from their toddler years well into their teens and even a few that adults will love. Some of the games featured are perfect for filling those 15 or 20 minutes before dinner, while others can fill an entire evening. What all share in common is solid replay value, something your family will need while social distancing from your usual social circle.

Board games are a great alternative to screen time. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, a psychologist who studies the effects of overuse of screens by kids and who wrote "Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids — And How to Break the Trance" said, "This modern age of screen time has led to a whole host of clinical and physical disorders and issues in children." These include increases in attention and anxiety disorders as well as a rise in childhood obesity and even diabetes.

With a few of the great games on this list, you won't have to worry about grabbing that iPad, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox remote out of your kids' hands, because they will be too busy setting up the next round of "Outfoxed" or "Heads Talk Tails Walk." I know, because we have more than half of the games on this list and have played them dozens of times.