Whether you’ve got antsy kids at home or in the classroom, a good board game can keep the little ones entertained for hours — not to mention help strengthen their critical-thinking skills.

so I wanted to put together all of our favorite board games for kids. These kid’s board games are broken down into age groups, then into the best educational games, and finally, board game reviews.

But in the ever-expanding board game scene, that can be a problem, as not all games are as fun for your pre-teen kids as they are for their grandparents as well as the generation in between.

Board games are a fantastic family activity, but for those with younger children, the choices can get very old, very fast.

and best board games for kids — here, I’ve rounded up the 26 best board games for adults, according to fellow Strategist staffers, contributors, and a variety of people who play them all the time.

Here’s how it works. With sweater season upon us, it's time for the best board games to shine. And I don't mean dusty old classics like Monopoly that get broken out when you've got nothing else ...