Family Board Games That Star Your Favorite Movie, TV and Video Game Characters
There's nothing more fun than family game night. Gathering around the living room table with your brood for a board game that's competitive and exciting is such a great way to spend time as a family. But after awhile, many of those classic games can get boring. Plus, kids these days need just a bit more excitement to captivate them. That's why these special-edition games are wonderful additions to your game closet. Your kids will be so more invested as they clamor to play as their favorite character or show off their movie knowledge. From classic video game characters to modern favorites, these 10 board games will bring the laughs and create some great memories in the process.
by Bethany Braun-Silva
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Harry Potter Hedbandz
Harry Potter experts will love testing their knowledge of everything Hogwarts via this fun guessing game. Players wear headbands with pictures cards that only the other players can see. They then ask yes or no questions hoping to guess what's on their card before the time runs out. Each correct guess earns one chocolate frog token. Collect five and win! Muggles and wizards alike will have a blast with this game. ($20; amazon.com)
The Monopoly brand has joined forces with Super Mario in the Monopoly Gamer Board Game and Monopoly Gamer Power Packs! With Monopo...ly Gamer Power Packs, character tokens grant unique powers to optimize players' Monopoly Gamer gameplay experience. What a...read more
The Better Homes and Gardens Stamped Circles pattern and color palette is so playful it will remind you of a board game! The circl...es, colored dots, are layered with alternating colored boxes and border colors. The design is truly one-of-a-kind and is...read more
Don't Wake Daddy Game! Be the first player to tiptoe from your bed, past all the noisy obstacles, to the refrigerator for a midnig...ht snack without waking Daddy. Land on a plain colored space without a picture and number: You're safe! If you land on a...read more
We provide toys and games to create a new dream world. Be it puzzle games, plush toys or board games and soft toys are an integral...part of the growing up years of a child. It positively impacts the minds in learning new processes and taking up complex...read more
Design inspired by the 1936 edition Store pieces in sturdy tin WHAT'S INCLUDED Game board Houses & hotels Fake money Property card...s Player pieces Decorative tin box Ages 8 years & up For 2 to 4 players Model no. 22502 Size: One Size. Color: Multicolor....read more
Help the Mazin family win trophies by finding attractions around town with this Mazins Board Game. Multiple levels to fit differen...t age groups WHAT'S INCLUDED 1 board game 1 dice play tokens Age: 3 years & up Imported Model no. 8912 Size: One Size....read more
Play your favorite board game in style with this luxury edition Monopoly from Winning Solutions. Elegant two-tone wooden cabinet w...ith burled wood veneers & recessed faux-leather rolling area Plated die-cast houses & hotels Two integrated storage...read more
Enjoy your favorite classic folk game with an updated twist while you play Anti-Monopoly by University Games. Players are divided ...into competitors & monopolists Both types of players follow different rules in their quest for big money Convenient,...read more
Help collect Mother Hen's chicks and return them to the chicken coop with this delightful Count Your Chickens! board game from Pea...ceable Kingdom, a charming activity for the entire family to get into. Game includes 1 board, 1 Mother Hen with stand, 40...read more
Guess Who? by Winning Moves is the beloved 1980's version of the classic mystery face game. Find your opponent's face in the crowd...Ask yes or no questions Classic 1980's styling Age: 5 years & up For 2 players Model no. WM1191 Size: One Size. Color:...read more
Use color-matching skills to help the owls fly back home to their nest before sunrise, an exciting challenge for family and friend...s alike. Game includes 1 board, 6 owl tokens, 1 sun token, 14 sun cards & 36 color cards For 2 to 4 participants Age: 4...read more
" Game-play reinforces matching, color recognition, interactive play and fun Opoly-style game for younger children 19.7" x 10.2" x...1.6" For 2-4 players Promotional offers available online at Kohls.com may differ from those offered in Kohl's stores....read more
Hi-Ho! Cherry-O by Winning Moves has endured as a classic child's counting game for over 50 years! Pick fruits to fill bucket Spin...s can add or remove cherries Practice counting, addition & subtraction Age: 3 years & up For 2-4 players Model no. WM1192...read more
This Monopoly Game Linen Vintage Bookshelf Edition from Winning Solutions is the perfect combination of form, function and fun. St...ylish linen-wrapped book looks absolutely beautiful on display on your bookshelf Open the book & it will reveal premium...read more
This board game works as a checkers or tic tac toe board. When playing checkers, players can chose green (Luigi) or red (Mario) for a fun twist on this classic game. Two Mario and Luigi hats are included for "Kinging," and the game comes in a collectible tin box. When you're ready to switch games, simply flip the board over. It's Mario time! ($20; amazon.com)
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Pirates of the Caribbean Battleship
Battleship just got a whole new look. In swashbuckling adventure game, opponents bust try to sink each others ships by guessing coordinates. Each player has five pirate ships and must fire at coordinates with custom shaped powder kegs. This version comes with six A Pirate's Life cards, which gives players the ability to fire multiple shots at once. Find out who will be walking the plank first with this fun game of strategy. ($45; shopdisney.com)
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Goosebumps Movie Game
If you're family is into scary stories, this game is based on the classic R.L. Stine tales and the scarily successful movie adaptation starring Jack Black. Players can choose from the classic characters Slappy, Werewolf Of Fever Swamp, Abominable Snowman Of Pasadena, The Mummy, Fifi The Vampire Poodle or The Haunted Mask. It's a race to the finish as you battle each other in a race along the scary trail. The first to reach the typewriter wins! ($25; amazon.com)
The Monopoly brand has joined forces with Super Mario in the Monopoly Gamer Board Game and Monopoly Gamer Power Packs! With Monopo...ly Gamer Power Packs, character tokens grant unique powers to optimize players' Monopoly Gamer gameplay experience. What a...read more
The Better Homes and Gardens Stamped Circles pattern and color palette is so playful it will remind you of a board game! The circl...es, colored dots, are layered with alternating colored boxes and border colors. The design is truly one-of-a-kind and is...read more
Don't Wake Daddy Game! Be the first player to tiptoe from your bed, past all the noisy obstacles, to the refrigerator for a midnig...ht snack without waking Daddy. Land on a plain colored space without a picture and number: You're safe! If you land on a...read more
We provide toys and games to create a new dream world. Be it puzzle games, plush toys or board games and soft toys are an integral...part of the growing up years of a child. It positively impacts the minds in learning new processes and taking up complex...read more
Features:Fantastic for any activities like board games, story time, nap time and assisting your childs imagination.Also provides a...safe play environment with side meshing, allowing parents to safely watch over children.Set up and store a playground in...read more
Based on Dave Ramseys Baby Step 2 - Get out of debt by paying off everything but the mortgage, the goal of this new board game is ...to be the first to yell, I am debt free A fun way for anyone to learn the principles of saving and spending, Have a family...read more
Unfinished round clean wood cutout chips. Makes perfect gift tag for any special occassion.Smooth writing surface for messages or ...labeling. Even pictures!Use as replacements for a variety of board games. Their small size makes them perfect for fun art...read more
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Inspired by the Netflix series, this game lets kids (and parents) play as Katya, Lobo, Frankie or Zoe. Kids will love pressing the Pop-O-Matic dice roller and racing to get all four of their pieces to the finish line. This is a great game for kids 5 and older. ($9; amazon.com)
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Fortnite Monopoly
If Fortnite dominates your tween or teen's life, entice them away from the screen with this great Monopoly version of their favorite online video game. In the game two to seven players claim locations, battle their opponents, and avoid the Storm to survive; the last player standing wins. The game comes with 27 Fortnite outfits with pawn stands, ensuring that your kid will be able to play with his or her favorite character. ($20; amazon.com)
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Risk: Marvel Cinematic Universe Board Game
Risk can definitely be a tricky game to master, but this version makes it easy to understand for kids and still fun for adults. The game includes custom sculpts for the five factions plus sculpted Hulk and Avengers Tower. On the flipside on the board is a Guardians of the Galaxy Risk game, making this perfect for long game nights with the family. The Avengers fans in your family will have a blast with this fun strategy game! ($50; amazon.com)
Newlyweds Guess Who shower game cards. Each card has 10 questions about the couple. Guests are supposed to circle a mustache for t...he Groom and lips for the Bride. Whoever gets the most correct wins. Package of 25. 4 5/8" x 6 1/4". Color: Multi-Colored. Gender: Unisex.read more
Addition Tracks covers simple addition with visual examples. Children design their own game by connecting the track pieces and pla...y by lifting the answer flap to see if they are correct.read more
This set of educational games and activities is designed for teaching vowel sounds. Children will love playing and practicing with...vowel sounds to win each game. After mastering these games, children will be ready to progress to 6 Spelling Games. Contains: 2 board games, 2 matching games, word puzzles, die, counters and spinner.read more
This set of educational games and activities is designed for introducing children to letter sounds and how they can make up words....Children will love playing with letter sounds and building words to win the game. The design of these games follows a systematic synthetic phonics approach where this set makes up the first progression of letter sounds. After this children will be ready for 6 Phonics Games. Board games are printed double sided to help save the environment. Contents: 2 board games, 2 matching games, 10 word puzzles, 5 flower puzzles, spinner, counters, die. Letters and Sounds Phase 2.read more
This set of educational games and activities is designed for introducing children to phonemic awareness. Children will love playin...g and manipulating sounds within words to win each game. After mastering these games, children will be ready to progress to 6 Letter Sound Games. Contains: 2 board games, 1 megaphone, sound cards and rhyming cards.read more
Mini Tabletop Curling Game. Straight from the Winter Olympics and onto your tabletop. You don't even need ice, any flat surface wi...ll do. This fun competitive game can be played any time the mood strikes, simply roll out the curling sheet and aim your discs at the target. Magnetic end lines keep your game in place. A brilliant addition to your games collection. For ages 8 and up. Gender: Unisex. Age Group: Kids.read more
This set of educational games and activities is designed for teaching blends. Children will love playing and practicing their blen...ding skills to win each game. After mastering these games, children will be ready to progress to 6 Vowel Sound Games. Contains: 2 board games, 2 matching games, word puzzles, die, counters and spinner.read more
Beloved 1980's version of the classic mystery face game. There's a mystery person on your opponent's card. Can you find the matchi...ng face in the crowd? Ask Yes or NO questions and then take a guess! Start with your game unit full of silly-looking characters. Then ask the right questions to eliminate the wrong faces! Once you're down to a face or two-solve the mystery by guessing who! If you're the first to identify your opponent's mystery person, you win! Gender: Unisex.read more
The Charades Game for Kids! Kids On Stage is easy to learn and fun to play. It's the perfect first game to encourage social skills..., creative thinking, and fun! Each player takes a turn acting out animals, objects, or actions while the other players guess. Players will laugh out loud when they see Mom hopping like a frog or another player waddling like a duck! No reading required. Gender: Unisex.read more
Pick a winner with Gooey Louie - who "nose" what you'll find when you dig in and try? Players stick a finger up his nose and pull ...out a gooey, but watch out . . . if you pick the wrong gooey from Louie, his eyes will pop, his head will flip open, and his brain will fly out! It's unpredictable action that builds excitement and adds to the fun of repeat play. This kids game also helps develop fine (and gross!) motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Who knew a booger game could be so much fun? For 2 or more players, ages 4 and up. Gender: Unisex.read more
Link-O is the fun, challenging numbers game that will have you turning in circles! Place tiles end to end on the board by matching...the numbers and color on each tile, as you try to be the first to play all of your tiles. The tiles left over in your opponent's possession are totaled as points for You. It's all-around fun with numbers for the whole family! Includes 64 tiles, tile bag, game board and instructions in English and Spanish. For 2 to 6 Players. Ages 5 and Up. Gender: Unisex.read more
Kachina is a tactical tile game based on the traditions of the Hopi Native American tribe. Each round, you place one of your limit...ed number of Kachina tiles, trying to dominate the largest possible area of the board. In the Hopi tradition, the world is ruled by kachinas (or spirits) of many different types. Children of the tribe learn about these different spirits through the use of Kachina dolls. To illustrate the tension of different spirits in the world, the tribal elders create games of kachinas vying for dominance. Will the Eagle soar above the Ogre? Will the Clown humiliate the Chief to nothingness? Or maybe the Sun God outshines all in its radiance? You'll have to plan ahead and use your Kachina tiles to best effect to outscore your opponents in this very strategic tile game. You build the board as you go, so no two games are alike. Each type of tile has a different ability. Can you predict what your fellow players will do and guide your Kachina to dominance? Gender: Unisex.read more
Your little one will love this Mr. Mouth game from Tomy. This fast-paced game is for 2 to 4 players. Flip blue, yellow, pink, and ...greenflies into the frog's snapping mouth as his eyes jiggle and his head spins around and around. The first to get 10 flies in Mr. Mouth wins the game. It requires 1 C battery, sold separately. Gender: Unisex. Age Group: Kids.read more
This edition of the Barrel of Monkeys game features a rustic, farmhouse look. It comes in a wooden barrel that's designed to be di...splayed out in the open, or given as a gift. Just like the classic Barrel of Monkeys game, this edition of the game is a barrel of fun! When players throw their monkeys out on a table, their arms and tails are tangled up together, so here comes the challenge: who can pick up one monkey and then pick up another monkey by the first monkey's arm, then continue to make a monkey chain? Be careful…dropping a monkey means that turn is over! The first player to hook together 12 monkeys wins! Hasbro Gaming and all related terms are trademarks of Hasbro. Includes 12 monkeys and game rules. Ages 3 and up For 1 or more players. Warning: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Gender: Unisex.read more
Get ready for some fairy tale search-and-find fun! Roll the dice and round the board, sneaking a peek at treasures hidden in the E...nchanted Forest along the way. Be the first player to find the treasures the king seeks and the kingdom is yours! A magical twist on classic memory match. Gender: Unisex. Age Group: Kids.read more
Minions get operated on in this hilarious game that's all about precision. The game includes Stuart the Patient, tweezers, four Minion Medics, 11 plastic Funatomy parts and one storage bag. Bananas, unicorns and cupcakes replace anatomically correct parts in this silly game for kids 6 and older. Just make sure not to jump at the sound of the buzzer ($40; amazon.com)
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Lion King Monopoly
Rather than become a real estate mogul, this version of Monopoly allows players to imagine Simba's journey on his way to be king of Pride Rock. Players can choose from characters Timon, Pumba Simba, Nala, Mufasa or Scar. Place the game cards in the 3D Pride Rock replica that plays music. The deed cards feature iconic locations and events from the movie. ($40; amazon.com)