Rainy days have a special charm, offering a perfect excuse to stay indoors and enjoy some quality family time. As summer ends and the autumn, winter rain gently taps against the windows, there’s nothing better than gathering around a table to play board games that bring warmth and fun into your home.
Whether you’re seeking light-hearted entertainment or engaging strategy, these board games from Asmodee UK’s family collection provide a range of experiences that are easy to learn and are ideal for all ages.
Exploding Kittens
Exploding Kittens is a fast-paced card game that’s easy to pick up and play, making it perfect for a casual family game night.
How to play Exploding Kittens?
In this game, players draw cards whilst trying to avoid the dreaded Exploding Kitten - which will eliminate them from the game. The game involves strategy, luck, and a bit of bluffing. An enjoyable choice for a rainy day with family or friends.
Read our guide which teaches you how to play Exploding Kittens.
What age is exploding kittens for?
Suitable for 2-5 players aged 7 and up.
Ticket to Ride: First Journey
For a family-friendly version of the classic Ticket to Ride, Ticket to Ride: First Journey is an excellent choice.
How to play Ticket to Ride: First Journey
This game simplifies the original rules and is designed for younger players, making it suitable for children aged 6 and up. Players are invited to hop on board, explore, collect train cards and build railway routes to complete tickets and connect cities.
Who can play Ticket to Ride: First Journey?
The game accommodates 2-4 players and provides a fun introduction to the Ticket to Ride series.
The Game of Life
The Game of Life is a classic board game that simulates the journey of life, from college to retirement.
The Game of Life and how to play it
Players spin the spinner to move around the board, making decisions about their careers, family, and finances along the way.
Age rating for The Game of Life
It’s suitable for 2-6 players aged 8 and up and provides a fun and engaging experience that reflects the ups and downs of real life. The game’s combination of luck and decision-making makes it an enjoyable choice for family game time on a rainy day.
Anarchy Pancakes
Anarchy Pancakes is a chaotic yet delicious card game where players compete to make the best pancakes under absurd and unpredictable conditions - a perfect altenerative to baking on a rainy day.
How to play Anarchy Pancakes
Pancakes, players draw and play cards that represent various pancake ingredients, toppings, and kitchen mishaps. The goal is to assemble the most delicious and creative pancake combinations while dealing with the chaos introduced by other players' actions.
Age rating for Anarchy Pancakes
Suitable for 2-6 players aged 10 and up. The game is designed to offer a fun and zany experience, perfect for family game nights or gatherings with friends. With its mix of strategy, humor, and unpredictability, Anarchy: Pancakes provides an entertaining challenge for players who enjoy fast-paced, lighthearted competition.
Tug
Fancy a bit of a challenge on a rainy day? Tug is a dynamic and engaging board game that pits players against each other in a strategic battle of wits and resource management.
How to play Tug
In Tug, players compete to control territories and resources by strategically deploying their pieces on the board. The game involves tactical decision-making as players engage in maneuvers to gain control and disrupt their opponents’ plans. The goal is to outsmart your rivals and achieve dominance through a combination of strategy and adaptability.
Age rating for Tug
It’s suitable for 2-4 players aged 10 and up. The game’s strategic depth and competitive nature make it a great choice for family game nights or gatherings with friends. Its blend of tactical gameplay and interactive challenges ensures an exciting and rewarding experience for players who enjoy strategic board games.
Get prepared for a rainy day with Asmodee
Come rain or shine, these games for the whole family provide a variety of engaging experiences that are perfect for spending quality time indoors with family and friends.
Whether you’re looking for something light and fun or a bit more strategic, these options will brighten up a rainy day with enjoyable and memorable moments.
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