3D Wooden puzzles are a fantastic way to pass the time on your own. Whether it’s at work, at home before bed, or on an airplane, wooden puzzles and games provide a simple and fun way to spend some time away from the digital world. This is the case for many wooden games and puzzles, but only a handful of them are also designed for multiple players. These games are best enjoyed with family or close friends and offer an amazing opportunity for fun and bonding with loved ones. Holding family game nights is staple in many households, and for good reason. There are numerous benefits, particularly for children, that come from spending time together as a family and playing games. Playing games with family helps children to increase self-esteem, form special bonds, enhance teamwork ability, push through setbacks, and learn to take turns, all while improving problem solving and teamwork skills. Some games can even contribute to improvements in mathematical reasoning, reading, and motor skills which can all boost academic performance.
Considering all these benefits along with the fun to be had from spending quality family time together, it stands to reason why everyone is looking for the best family friendly board games to make their family game night memorable. Which is why we took it upon ourselves to compile a short list of some of the best family games for all ages. The kinds of games that are fun to play at home, and can help young children learn how to win or lose with grace, while also keeping older kids entertained. After scouring our wide collection of multiplayer puzzles and games, we have concluded that these four products are a step above the rest when it comes to family bonding and fun.
3D TIC TAC TOE
Everyone is familiar with the classic game of Tic Tac Toe where the first player to get three Xs or Os in a row wins. Our 3D version introduces a new dimension (literally!) to the traditional version of the game. Adding a third dimension allows for further variation and strategy in comparison to the original. Standard 2D tic tac toe has eight possible ways to win, whereas the 3D version has 49. 49 different possible alignments leaves lots of room for innovation in methods.
With so many more ways to play and a whole new dimension to work with, this is a great game for family members to share and learn together. It maintains the playful competitiveness of tic tac toe while simultaneously introducing an element of strategy not present in the original. It offers a great chance to develop new ideas and tactics with a familiar and straightforward game.
CHINESE CHECKERS
This exciting game is an excellent choice for families because of its potential for more than two players. Chinese Checkers can be played by 2,3,4, or 6 players at a time. The game is simple, each peg can move one spot in any direction, and a player wins by being the first to move all their colored pegs to the triangle opposite of them. Like checkers, pegs can also jump over any adjacent pieces allowing them to travel more than one peg at a time; it is even permissible to execute more than one jump in a single turn and even change directions between jumps.
Chinese Checkers presents an excellent chance to get the whole family involved and having fun. Much like 3D Tic Tac Toe, there is lots of technique and methodology to consider, which means it’s a great game to share among family and friends! Different approaches can develop as your group becomes more comfortable with the game and its procedure. Rivalries can sprout as players face off against the same opponents across from them each game.
PENTHOUSE APARTMENT (WOODEN 4 IN A ROW)
Penthouse Apartment is our wooden version of 4 in a row which tasks each player with trying to get four of their colored pieces in a row. Four in a row can be made vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. As one of the most popular and well-known games there is, the fun that comes along with it is equally as familiar.
Our wooden Penthouse Apartment game is the best choice for family and friends to share friendly competition. Constructed from durable monkey-pod wood, this item is handmade to last from quality materials. Even after years of use and handling Penthouse Apartment will still be ready for more. The beautiful colors of the natural wood grain make it an ideal item for your home. It is attractive enough to maintain a permanent spot on your coffee table or bookshelf. Thanks to its compact size and container, it is perfect for travel as well.
BERMUDA TRIANGLE
As the only cooperative game on our list, Bermuda Triangle is the perfect puzzle to get your family all on the same side and working towards the same common goal. The objective of Bermuda Triangle is to place all 16 pieces on the provided board such that every colored dot is adjacent to another dot of the same color. With so many pieces and simple directions, this is a great game for multiple players to contribute. Users can focus on different corners and try to work towards the middle, or everyone can collaborate on each piece and section. But in order to complete the puzzle, it will take some serious cooperation and logical reasoning from the whole family.
