6 Board Games You Need to Have in Your Apartment

With the holidays having just passed, commercials and advertisements might have you convinced that the latest-and-greatest high-end electronics are the only possible way your family could have fun. Well, we're here to prove them wrong.

Check out our roundup of the top 6 board games for your apartment.

1. Monopoly

Monopoly is known for being a lengthy commitment and a competitive person's worst nightmare – so, of course this game should have a place in your apartment. Monopoly is great because it's suitable for a pair or a small group. It's great for a family too – again, unless you're too competitive.

Monopoly is recommended for kids eight and older so you can get the whole family involved. There's even a Monopoly Junior that's suitable for younger kids! If you're planning a game night in your apartment, you may want to make sure you have Monopoly around.

2. Clue

The game Clue has been around since 1949, when it was originally released as Cluedo in the U.K. Having remained popular all these years, Clue is sure to be a hit with your family or guests and is a must-have board game for your apartment.

The game centers around a murder that took place in a mansion. Using cards, various chance scenarios and a figurine, players explore the mansion and attempt to solve the murder. Clue is a great game for a family game night as it will take up a good amount of time and keep the whole family engaged throughout.

3. Catan

Catan, formerly known as Settlers of Catan, is a hugely popular negotiation board game. The game simulates colonization of an island using cards, dice and a point system. The game is fairly complex and is recommended for players 10 and older.

If, after further investigation, this game seems too complex, you'll be happy to find out that there's a beginner version called Simply Catan that can be set up in less than five minutes and usually is finished in around a half hour.

4. Scrabble

Scrabble is a classic word game, but in case you're unfamiliar, Scrabble is played using tiles with letters printed on them. Players attempt to craft English words using their tiles placed on the game board. More complicated or rare words are often worth more points – based on the letter used.

Scrabble is recommended for players 10 and up and takes around 90 minutes to complete. There's even an Official Scrabble Player's Dictionary to make the game more straightforward. The dictionary is updated every year and now has words like "frenemy," "selfie" and "hashtag" to reflect the U.S.'s changing vernacular. Keep this game around in your apartment for your word-smith buddies.

5. Hive

Hive may be a board game that you haven't heard of before. But after over 24,000 ratings on BoardGameGeek, Hive remains one of the most highly-rated board games on the site – far above traditional games like Chutes and Ladders and Candyland.

Hive is a strategy game that's played without a board – the game pieces themselves eventually become the playing surface. The object of the game is to surround your opponent's "queen" player while prohibiting your opponent from doing the same to you.

Hive is recommended for players nine and older and can be played on any flat surface. Perhaps the portability and lack of set-up for this game is what makes it so popular. Only two players can play at once, but games typically last about 20 minutes, meaning there's plenty of time for everyone to play. Maybe you could even plan a tournament! As far as board games in your apartment, Hive is one your friends will surely love.

6. Taboo

Taboo is a fantastic game because of how versatile it is – kids and adults alike will love this game.

Taboo can be played with a small or large group. The aim is for one player to explain a concept or word to their team without using certain words that are restricted. If successful, that team gets a point. If unsuccessful or if the player accidentally uses one of the "taboo" words, the next team takes over.

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