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Family board game ideas with a 6 year old

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Popsicle30 · 10/10/2020 16:23

Apologies if this has already been done but I’ve had a quick search and can’t find anything recent.
I’m looking for a board game that we can play Christmas Day with adults and a 6 year old girl. She already has junior cluedo and monopoly but we want something different that everyone will enjoy.
Many thanks in advance.

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CoffeeChouxBun · 10/10/2020 16:38

It's not really a board game as such but we like Shut the Box - various options/ editions on Amazon. eg https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jaques-London-Shut-Dice-Game/dp/B085TKCCRB/ref=mpssa116?dchild=1&keywords=shut+the+box&qid=1602344148&sr=8-6

There's a bit off adding up from 2 dice, a tiny bit of strategy and luck involved. It's a level playing field for all ages- which helps if there's a 6 yr old playing adults. Each game only takes a few minutes - so no good if you want a whole afternoon of Monotony-but we might play a 'Best of 10' or something. We've had it years and play it often.

amgine · 10/10/2020 16:47

Tumble Tree has been very popular here.

R0llonspring · 10/10/2020 16:53

Not board games, but really fun games for younger ones that I highly recommend :
Dobble
Sleeping Queens
UNO

DelurkingAJ · 10/10/2020 16:55

We enjoy Forbidden Island which is a cooperative game.

Fivemoreminutes1 · 10/10/2020 16:58

Scotland Yard Junior
Labyrinth
Dobble
Bugs in the Kitchen
Hedbanz
Exploding Kittens

mamma2016 · 10/10/2020 16:58

Pictureka

ThisBear · 10/10/2020 17:03

We've played The Logo Game in teams before, which usually goes quite well. Oh, maybe Destination? There was a Christmas edition, not sure if it's still on sale.

Popsicle30 · 10/10/2020 17:13

Thank you for your replies so far. So many games I’ve never heard of so I’m googling them to have a look!
We already have Dobble which is a hit here.

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PosyBoo · 10/10/2020 18:04

We had so much fun last Christmas Day playing Junior Articulate with DD6 and 5 adults!

EternalOptimist7 · 10/10/2020 18:07

We had a racing Santas game with a box of crackers - so much fun!

bigoldwimp · 10/10/2020 18:11

Ticket to ride junior

Petrarkanian · 10/10/2020 18:12

Candy land.

Stompythedinosaur · 10/10/2020 18:38

Carcassonne is good for that age, so is labyrinth.

TheSockMonster · 10/10/2020 18:43

If you’re looking for an easy to pick up, quick to play game, Santa’s Rooftop Challenge has been a surprising favourite in our house. Our children are 10, 12 and 17, all non-believers, but still play it.

Exploding kittens and On Your Marks are also enjoyed by all ages.

Gooseysgirl · 10/10/2020 18:47

We have great fun with Bank Attack, our six year old loves it!

ginberry4 · 10/10/2020 19:49

Labyrinth is our favourite family game, enjoyed by both DS 10 & DD 5. It’s strategic but also involves an element of luck. DD Occasionally DD needs a bit of help, but generally has a good go by herself & often wins.

BikeRunSki · 10/10/2020 19:53

Qwirkle cubes

Dd has been beating me quite regularly since she was 6

ShellyLou1234 · 10/10/2020 19:59

Game of Life is a big hit with my DS who was 6 last Christmas- I’ve bought Ticket to Ride this year but they do a junior version too. And I’ve just seen someone recommended Santa’s Rooftop Challenge - we had a couple years ago and still a hit and played all year.

Equimum · 10/10/2020 20:11

When playing as a family with our 7 year old, we all love:

Ticket to ride first journeys
Exploding Kittens
Labyrinth
Frustration
Bugs in the kitchen

taranaki · 10/10/2020 20:48

Concept junior is a really lovely game

Wishihadanalgorithm · 10/10/2020 23:31

Pass the bomb - though not a board game.my 6yo loves it? Also Labyrinth and Bugs in the Kitchen.

Voiceofreason92 · 11/10/2020 00:06

Second Carcasonne and Ticket to ride - both amazing games

Recently bought Pyramid of Pengqueen- very enjoyable!!!!

Popsicle30 · 11/10/2020 07:56

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Lots to look at Smile

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kavalkada · 11/10/2020 08:08

My six year old likes Kingdomino, Labyrinth, Carcassone (when I persuade him to play).

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