24 Fun Family Games to Improve Bonding

24 Fun Family Games to Improve Bonding

Feb 12, 2025

Are you looking for new ways to bring together your whole family? Fun family game nights are perfect for family bonding. Whether you love family card games or fast-paced challenges, Safari Ltd. has something for all ages.

You can further enhance the fun and learning of these games by adding fun and educational figurines from Safari Ltd. Kids will be even more fascinated by the theme.

Go ahead and play a game! You’ll strengthen family bonds, create memories, and enjoy quality time with any of these engaging games.

1. Beat the 8 Ball

Beat the 8 Ball is fun for multiple players. The game combines elements of billiards with a fast-paced competition. Players must race to sink balls before time runs out. Each player must release their ball along the track to score points before the 8 ball drops and blocks them. The intense game requires patience and skill. It’s a great game for parties, casual gatherings, and family game nights.

2. Dumb Criminals

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Card games have entertained families for centuries. Dumb Criminals places a modern twist on the classic medium. In Dumb Criminals, players must guess whether a crime card is true or false. It’s a fun game full of quirky characters and outrageous crimes. The entertaining format encourages creativity and storytelling among players. This game is suitable for teens or adults.

3. The Fairy Game

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Dazzle your kids by pulling out the Fairy Game during the next rainy day or family game night. It’s a cooperative game where players must work together to save the fairies. They achieve their objective by collecting matching cards that keep the evil Mr. Winter from freezing the garden. Fun for the whole family, the game is designed for younger children. It’s ideal for ages 2 and older.

4. Double Shutter

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Who doesn’t love a game of dice? Add excitement to your fun family game night by pulling out Double Shutter. In this game, players must “shut” numbered tiles by rolling the right dice combinations. The game combines luck and strategy as players try to achieve the highest score. Double Shutter is great for building mental math skills. It’s suitable for children and adults.

5. Yamslam

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Another popular dice game, Yamslam adds a poker-like twist. To win this game, players must roll dice to form combinations and score points. It’s a great game for families thanks to its easy-to-learn gameplay. Yamslam even comes in a compact tin to play while traveling. The game is designed for between one and four players ages 8 and older.

6. Irritable Vowels

Irritable Vowels Game - Safari Ltd®

Want to turn the day around when dealing with irritable kids? How about introducing Irritable Vowels? It’s a fun and fast-paced word game that has players complete words using the correct vowels. Irritable Vowels is a great option for word lovers and family game nights. The game encourages spelling and vocabulary development. But kids will be having so much fun they won’t even know how much they’re learning.

7. Pancake Monster

Pancake Monster Game - Safari Ltd®

With a name like Pancake Monster, how could this game be anything but a barrel full of laughs? Just as the name implies, players must feed a monster pancakes. If the monster gets too full,, it “eats” the player’s hand. This is a fast-paced game that elevates reflexes and boosts decision-making skills. Thanks to its easy rules and colorful design, Pancake Monster is perfect for younger kids ages 3 and older.

8. Snug as a Bug in a Rug

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Snug as a Bug in a Rug is a simple and engaging game for young children ages 3 and older. It’s a cooperative game that charges players with working together to match bugs to spaces on the rug. The game focuses on teamwork, and it boosts color and shape recognition. When kids play this game, it helps them develop counting and matching skills.

9. Domino Creations

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Dominoes have been family favorites for generations. Domino Creations players create beautiful domino runs from easy-to-follow directions and full-color photographs. The game features 100 pieces for making endless creative designs. Lily Hevesh, the No. 1 Domino artist in the world, designed this game. So, you know the options will be mesmerizing. Domino Creations also promotes patience, creativity, and hand-eye coordination. It’s a great option for kids ages 5 and older.

10. Wobbling Wall

Egmont Wobbling Wall Balancing Game - Safari Ltd®

Do you remember loving classic stacking games? Wobbling Wall is a great game for children ages 4 and older. Players take turns removing bricks from a frame. Their goal is to remove the most without toppling the wall. This game helps children build hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Its simple rules make it perfect for kids and their families.

11. Bunco Party in a Box

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The Bunco Party in a Box is a classic dice game for groups. Players must try and roll specific numbers in a race to score the most points. Just team up, ring the bell, and roll the dice. Then trade partners and start all over again! This game appeals to tween players and older, so it’s fun for parties, gatherings and family game nights. It’s a fast-paced game, and it can be mastered in a little as 5 minutes.

12. I Spy

I Spy is a memory game where players search for items hidden in a picture. It’s a fun game that encourages observation skills and concentration. Because it’s simple yet challenging to play, I Spy is a great option for kids and their families. This game includes a stylish tin for easy storage and playing on-the-go. The game is for two to four players ages 6 and older.

13. Mathable Deluxe

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Family game nights can mean more than fun. They can double as learning opportunities. Games like Mathable Deluxe are both fun and educational. The math-based board game is similar to Scrabble. Instead of placing letter tiles to create words, however, players place numbered tiles to create equations and score points. The game is ideal for players ages 9 and older. It’s a great way to spend time with tweens.

14. Kingdomino

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Another take on classic dominoes is Kingdomino. Players in this tile-placement game must build their kingdoms by matching tiles. It’s similar to classic dominoes with a fantastical twist. The game combines strategy with luck, and it’s perfect for both children ages 8 and older, as well as adults.

15. Dr. Eureka

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Dr. Eureka is a fast-paced puzzle game. Players race to solve challenges by transferring balls between test tubes. The entertaining game promotes critical thinking and fine motor skills. So, it’s ideal for parents to play with their kids at family game nights. Its suitable for all ages, so even the youngest players can be included in the fun. Dr. Eureka is part of our Friends of Safari collection.

16. Feed the Woozle

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Looking for a cooperative game to play with your kids? Feed the Woozle fits the bill. The game encourages teamwork and motor skills as players feed the Woozle silly snacks. Can you feed him 12 treats before they’re all gone? It’s a fun game for preschoolers thanks to its simple and engaging rules. There’s no reading required so even the youngest players get the full experience.

17. Animal Upon Animal

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A unique game for family game night, Animal Upon Animal is a stacking game featuring wooden animal figures – including Crocodiles, frilled lizards, sheep, toucans and monkeys, hedgehogs, and snakes. Players must take turns balancing animals on top of each other. Playing this game helps kids develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It’s a great game for children and their families.

18. Five Crowns

Set Enterprises Five Crowns Game - Safari Ltd®

Card games are another great option for families since they’re fun for everyone. Five Crowns is an award-winning rummy-style card game with five suits. Players must compete to make their best hand each round. Since it’s suitable for as many as seven players ages 8 and older, it’s a great option for your next family game night.

19. Danger Noodle Card Game

Danger Noodle Card Game - Safari Ltd®

What’s a Danger Noodle? It’s a fast-paced card game where players try to avoid drawing the dreaded danger noodle card. The cards feature quirky art and humor that will tickle the funnybones of all players. It’s a simple game to learn, and even easier to play. That makes Danger Noodle awesome for kids age s12 and older, as well as adults

20. TENZI Dice Game

TENZI Dice Game - Safari Ltd®

TENZI is a fast-paced, dice-rolling game. Players race to roll matching numbers on all of their dice. The easy-to-learn game is perfect for family game nights. Not only is TENZI fun, but it helps kids develop quick reflexes and pattern recognition skills. It’s a great option for anyone ages 7 and older. TENZI is part of our Friends of Safari collection.

21. Meme the Game

Meme the Game - Disney Version - Safari Ltd®

Are you looking for a party game for your next fun family game night? Meme the Game charges players with matching caption cards to viral meme images. This modern game is fun for gatherings with friends and family. The Disney version of the game offers family-friendly gameplay. Plus, it encourages creativity and humor. The Meme the Game Disney Version is another part of our Friends of Safari collection.

22. Otrio Deluxe

Otrio Deluxe Game - Safari Ltd®

Searching for a new strategy game to play with your kids? Otrio Deluxe players compete to form rows, columns and diagonals with their game pieces. It’s a durable game that boasts a sleek design. Players 8 and older can master Otrio Deluxe. It helps cultivate their reasoning and critical thinking skills.

23. Dinosaur Escape Game

Dinosaur Escape Game - Safari Ltd®

Dinosaur Escape is a cooperative game. Players work together to save dinosaurs from an erupting volcano. They take turns spinning and moving their dinosaur tokens. To win, they must strategically complete the rescue mission. The entertaining game for players ages 4 and older encourages teamwork. It also enhances problem-solving skills. It’s a great game to play with younger children since they can master the simple and engaging rules.

24. Shashibo Battle Shapes

Shashibo Battle Shapes - Safari Ltd®

Want to add an original element to your family game night? Try playing Shashibo Battle Shapes with your family. It’s a shape-shifting puzzle game that’s fun for players ages 8 and older. They compete to form shapes by twisting and folding magnetic cubes. Their goal is to create a variety of designs using a single cube. The game is more than fun. It’s also eye-catching with vibrant designs and patterns. Parents love the game because it teaches problem-solving and creativity.

Fun and Games from Safari Ltd.

Make memories at your next family game night by adding any of these captivating – sometimes even educational – games from Safari Ltd. While you’re at it, pair the games with supplementary Safari toys like Good Luck Minis and TOOBS. Together, your next family game night will be one for the books.

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