Unstable unicorns

Poetry for Neanderthals

Game of Things

Pandemic (ironic I know)
Pictionary
Uno

Forbidden Desert is a great cooperative game. But, like anything, some people will find a way to argue about it all

And a couple places of regular ol' playing cards, maybe with a rules book for several games.

And BopIt. It gets pulled out every few months here. Adults, kids, everyone loves it and can play equally.

Blank Slate
Cards against humanity, or one of the kid friendly versions - ‘not parent approved’ is one more mature than apples to apples, but not as crude as Cards
Rummikub
Dominos

telestrations

Clue
Otrio

Cards - teach them hearts, spades, gin rummy, poker

Cover your A$$ets
Scrabble
Yahtzee

Anonymous wrote:Skip cards against humanity if you have under 13. Apples to apples works though.

I would suggest taking a soccer ball, volleyball, two posts and something to be rigged as a net, a frisbee, etc. You’re going to the beach, get everybody outside and active.

You need to pack something g in case of rain.

We holed up in a cottage and played Pandemic back in June. Lots of fun, and it allows plenty of adjustments as you learn the game so it doesn't get boring once you master the basic strategies.

Made us feel better knowing that things would be much better if only WE were in charge!

Skip cards against humanity if you have under 13. Apples to apples works though.

I would suggest taking a soccer ball, volleyball, two posts and something to be rigged as a net, a frisbee, etc. You’re going to the beach, get everybody outside and active.

King of Tokyo
Bohnanza
Bocce ball
Ice cool or other dexterity board game (menara)
Small World
FUSE
Molkey

OP here - this is great! Thank you.
(Kids 10-15 yo)

Spy Alley
Survive
Camel Up
Phase 10