Card games are a popular form of board game. While technically, a game with cards does not have a board to accompany it and is more accurately classified as a table top game (though that term can also be used to describe pencil-and-paper RPGs). Regardless, there are many great card games out there.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a good example of a fun card game that combines the excitement of a social deduction board game with the fast pace and strategy of a classic deck builder. Other examples include The Resistance and Blood on the Clocktower.
In these types of games, one or more players have a secret and the rest must figure out who it is based on limited information at a time – often through lying and wild accusations. These are a great way to get friends to open up and have some light-hearted fun.
These are typically Eurogames that focus on action on a board and creating player interaction with actions that can’t be taken or come at a cost for others. Some people have a snobby opinion about these, but in our experience they are incredibly fun and can be excellent for teaching teamwork skills to children.
Board games are a fantastic activity that can help kids of all ages learn, develop and thrive. They teach children how to follow instructions and use their imagination and can be especially helpful in the development of social skills as they can help children communicate with their peers in new ways. Moreover, many of the most well-known and loved board games are very accessible to children with special needs as they can be played with minimal verbal input.