Author: Andy Robertson

This page groups the best board games for family by how quick they are to learn. If you want to get started with an easy game this is the information you need.

You can also search for board games on the database on the basis of their content and skill level:

• Skill Rating: Specifies the age a player should be to enjoy the game. This identifies what skill level a player needs to be able to play the game proficiently.
• Time To Learn: Specifies how complex the game is and roughly how long it takes to learn to play.
• Time To Play: Specifies how long it takes to play the game.
• Content Rating: Content ratings specify the age you should be for the theme and any graphic detail in a game. This identifies what violence, bad language, sex, drugs or horror are depicted in the game.

This page highlights board games based on how complex they are rather than content. What follows are the suggested games on the basis of skill level for each age of child:

Skillful Games That Are Quick To Learn and Play

These are games you can learn in under 5 minutes and play in under 2 hours. You can use the search to filter the list for the video game system you have, the content ratings and other criteria like cost and number of players.

Learn These Board Games In Under 5 Minutes

These are games you can learn in under 5 minutes. You can use the search to filter the list for the video game system you have, the content ratings and other criteria like cost and number of players.

Learn These Board Games In Under 10 Minutes

These are games you can learn in under 10 minutes. You can use the search to filter the list for the video game system you have, the content ratings and other criteria like cost and number of players.

Learn These Board Games In Under 30 Minutes

These are the games that you can learn to play in under 30 minutes. You can use the search to filter the list for the video game system you have, the content ratings and other criteria like cost and number of players.

Learn These Board Games In Under 45 Minutes

These are the games you can learn in 45 minutes. Good if you want something more substantial to get stuck in to. You can use the search to filter the list for the video game system you have, the content ratings and other criteria like cost and number of players.

Complex Board Games That Need Over 45 Minutes To Learn

These are complex games to play if you want something that may take multiple sessions to learn and a lot longer to play. You can use the search to filter the list for the video game system you have, the content ratings and other criteria like cost and number of players.