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Board games for teens, teenagers often ignore board games, but they can be quite entertaining if they take the time to play. Although individual tastes will differ, there are some right games that stand out. When choosing the best games for teens, the best thing to consider is that they will usually prefer playing in groups with parents out of the room or play area.
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Board Games For Teens
This doesn’t mean giving them inappropriate games, but it does require giving them a bit of trust. You can always knock and enter with snacks, let them play in an area where you can see them from a distance, etc.
They just don’t want you to hear them telling jokes you wouldn’t think are appropriate. That’s what teens do, and many of the “top games for teens” are those that promote socialization. Here is a small list of games that involves strategic thinking, cooperative game thinking and most of all teens that are willing to have the perfect time playing a few fun games on a Friday night.
Balderdash
This fast-paced game is a classic, and it’s educational. However, a lot of the fun is using obviously fake definitions is possible because obscurity is a norm in the gameplay. Furthermore, using a dictionary and your imagination can let you change up the rules and add variety. Often, teens will make ridiculous definitions for fun rather than worry about points. The less competitive nature of the game can promote a relaxed atmosphere where people can talk in between gameplay.
Scattergories
This is a rather simple game, and the object of the game is that someone gets a card that says “a time of fish” or “words that start with b.” You give points based on correct answers, and people need to challenge answers. So if someone thinks a word doesn’t exist, you can make them lose points by tricking them through obscure definitions. The rules can be changed, which is something teens like. Flexibility regarding the “general concept” of a game means teens can simplify it, complicate it, or make any interesting alteration that comes to mind.
Apples and Apples
One player becomes a judge and a card topic is selected. The players choose a card from their hand that is best related to the topic, and the judge chooses one based on whatever criteria they like. This can be fun if you have a situation like a topic being “The President of Cuba” and the selected answer being “Similar to a Cow.” Just a joke – no offence intended to any Cubans.
Pictionary
Most people can draw pictures and guessing can be fun for older kids. Unlike charades, there isn’t an element of acting involved as that type of game is disliked by many teens, especially the guys.
Monopoly
This fun game is an award-winning game and isn’t too complicated, and young adults can chat while playing with relative ease. Teenagers are often like the “boring whole family” they complain about. Teens actually enjoy sitting around and talking about random things and having lots of fun, but when they get together, they feel like they need to be doing something else. Some of it is that teenagers are part of a multitasking generation that dislikes sitting still, and the rest is cultural and personal. Games are fun, after all, and the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with each other besides social media.
Scene It?
The quality of this series as a trivia game for teens varies from edition to edition, as each edition covers a different movie, television series, or overarching genre. A teen might have an easier time with, say, The Simpsons Edition as opposed to the Turner Classic Movies Edition. Regardless of the version or expansion packs, Scene It? is a good game for all ages, and any set of friends who share a love of a particular movie or TV show will adore diving into this quiz game.
Trivial Pursuit
Like Scene It?, a lot of Trivial Pursuit editions will not be suitable for teens. The Baby Boomer Edition, for example, is not likely to go over well with a crowd that can’t answer a single one of its questions. Sets like Disney For All, Friends, Star Wars, and the Pop Culture versions, on the other hand, will probably go over better. Choose versions wisely, and don’t forget to look at the expansion boxes. There are a lot of quality sets that don’t require purchasing a whole new board.
Cranium
Cranium is one of the closest fusions of trivia and a fun board game you’re likely to find on the board game market. Combining charades, trivia, and artistic finesse, Cranium has teams of fellow players competing against one another to reach the centre of the board first by correctly answering questions. One minute you’ll be figuring out how to spell ‘backwards’ backwards, the next you’ll be trying to draw a donkey with your eyes shut. Cranium is a lot of fun to play, and though some of the questions may be a little dated by modern standards young players should enjoy it as much as old.
Fun Board Games for Teens
Board games teach teens social skills. In an age when so many teenagers are plugged into the latest digital craze, there is still a thriving market for entertaining, affordable board games geared at teens who love to socialize. These games enliven birthday parties, sleepovers, and family nights with a mix of humour, strategy, and excitement.
Say Anything
Say Anything is a lighthearted modern classic game from North Star Games that allows players to guess the opinions of other players. A player begins by asking a question from the game like, what would be the coolest thing to have at a mansion? Other players then write down corresponding answers. The player who asked the question chooses her favourite answer.
The opposing players then try to guess which answer was chosen to round out the turn. The game is often a hit with teenagers because of the humour and quick gameplay it permits. It can also provide many hours of fun socializing with friends at get-togethers. Say Anything is suggested for ages 10 and up, but it might be best for ages 13 and up as the gameplay might be too challenging for younger children. This popular game is suited for three to eight players.
Loaded Questions
Loaded Questions: The Classic Game of Who Said What? is a can’t-miss party game for teenagers who do not mind sharing information about themselves in a nonsensical way. Sample questions include, If you were invisible, where would you go? and If you could be a member of any TV sitcom family, what would you choose? There are more than 1,300 questions to entertain teenagers for many hours with opportunities for creativity and good-natured amusement. Published by All Things Equal Inc., the game is suggested for ages 12 and up, but, again, it might be best for older teenagers. It requires 2-5 players.
Wits & Wagers
Wits & Wagers is a fast-paced fun party game published by North Star Games that requires players to answer trivia questions and manage finances. Trivia buffs do not necessarily have an edge in this game, however, as the real strategy is in how you manage your supply of chips with well-placed bets.
The player can place bets on her own guess being the right answer or on the guesses of her opponents being correct. Teenagers will find Wits & Wagers exciting, and great for learning strategy and developing social skills. The game is suggested for ages 10 and up, but it would be better for older children. Wits & Wagers can suit four to 20 players.
Final Thoughts
Obviously, choosing the best games for teens is a rather subjective thing. There are many board games available for younger kids, and the interests of your teenager will significantly influence what games are the best fit.
For instance, fantasy-oriented teenagers who enjoy goblins and elves have a vast amount of games to consider. It’s just that those games won’t appeal to the majority of teenagers. If the list was in the “top fantasy games” or “top strategy games,” etc, the answers may change. Games are very specialized to interest groups, and that can influence what teens will enjoy the most.
Having a game night for a large group once in a while is a good idea. Teens can play a quick game of Monopoly or any of the strategy board games listed above for a great time. Even if your teens don’t want you around when this happens, you should try to include them on your next family game night. It’s so much fun!
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