Board Games Boys Actually Enjoy

Being a boy myself at one time, me and my brothers played a lot of board games growing up. Checkers, chess, and connect four were popular. However, there were board games we enjoyed more than the standbys.

These games were ones we looked forward too. Ones we couldn’t get enough of. Times may change but games that appeal to kids rarely do. Games like tag or hide and seek aren’t going away anytime soon.

As for board games, I think these are going to be appealing to kids for a long time to come.

Risk

We never tire of playing this game. Many epic sessions lasting several days have been played before a victor emerged. Modern digital versions allow kids to pause or save a game for later. For the physical version, you just have to leave the board as is and come back the next day.

Risk started as a board game but is so popular digital versions are available for your phone or computer. Personally I’d rather be rolling dice to see if my army wins as opposed to pressing a button. But to each their own. The game is great whether it’s digital or physical.

Kids layout their army and strategize to conquer the board. It may sound like they’re trying to take over the world. However, it could just as well be about conquering counties or just one battlefield. Don’t worry about this game putting any ideas about world domination.

Risk is about defensive points, flanking, and resource management. Having successful strategies or tactics made this game so much more fun than some simple game like checkers.

Stratego

Another board game that rarely sits on a shelf around boys is Stratego. It’s only two players but it’s one of those games that’s as fun to watch as it is to play. Most boys I knew loved this capture the flag type board game.

Each player sets up their armies, mines, and flag. The catch is each player can’t see the others setup. A flag can be guarded by bombs, high ranking pieces, or just unlikely spaces. The game is about discovering each players army piece by piece.

If you want a game that develops one’s memory this is it. It isn’t a terribly complex game but is incredibly fun. Every game is different since there’s many possible ways to setup the board. It’s definitely an underrated board game kids like.

Battleship

Who hasn’t heard of Battleship? It’s a very popular game for a reason. Battleship‘s appeal is partly due to it’s fleet of miniature ships and realistic operation panel. Kids get the feel of being in command of a naval battle.

Battleship, like the others, is very competitive game. It’s a productive and fun way to work off that competitive energy. It’s more prone to cheating than the others, but if you keep track of each others misses, that puts an end to that.

We played this game as much as the others. It also has a digital and online versions. But the original is the best in my opinion.

Summary

If you’re looking for games for boys 5 and up actually enjoy, then give the games I’ve listed a try.


Board Games Boys Between 5 and 18 Actually Enjoy brought to you by: David M.

I’m David M. I’ve been playing video games a long time, my pong game was fire. Now, my kids run circles around me but we always have a good time. We mostly play party and family games. Strategy and battle games are still among my favorites. I like writing about games almost as much as I do playing them. My favorite games are: Moving Out 2, Out of Space and Overcooked All You Can Eat.

Board Games Boys Between 5 and 18 Actually Enjoy

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