30 Best Family Gifts That the Whole Clan Will Love

Smart families can work on sharpening their minds, honing their deductive reasoning, and working as a team when they band together to solve this puzzle-based game. It's designed to bring an escape room-like experience into the home, and they'll have to work together to solve a series of riddles and puzzles in order to unravel the mystery. This is an intermediately hard mystery for detectives ages 12+, but there are Exit: The Game sets for kids as young as 5, in addition to 4-pack bundles and even an advent calendar. One to four players, ages 12+

A GH reader favorite, this gift is perfect for creating frozen treats at home. This model is an older model of the Cuisinart Cool Creations Ice Cream Maker, the best overall ice cream machine. (On a budget? The Lab pros also recommend the $90 Cuisinart as a lower-priced pick, though they note it might be better for sorbets.)

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Anyone can learn the (extremely easy) rules to this fun and fast card game, so it's a good one to break out whenever the extended family is over. The cards have adorable illustrations of—what else?—tacos, cats, goats, cheese, and pizza on them, and players take turns flipping a card from the pile over while saying those words in turn. If a card and the word that's spoken match, everyone has to try and slap the pile, and the last one in takes all the cards. First one with no cards wins! There also some special cards that make the game even sillier than it sounds. Ages 7+

Inside this guide, they'll find 50 easy but hilarious challenges to scratch off and complete as a family. The 30-page book also includes blank spaces to fill with photos of each challenge in action. Think: a marshmallow war, an obstacle course, etc. It's best for kids ages 4 to 15 and families of four to eight people. And for those without kids, there's also a Couples' Edition.

This kitchen gadget features an electric, flameless heater, so families can roast marshmallows indoors whenever a craving hits. In a review from our Lab experts, we noted that the spacious grill surface and four roasting forks makes this ideal for groups.

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Good Housekeeping Institute experts were impressed by this gadget's compact size, since it weighs less than a pound. And yet, it can still project images from a smartphone or laptop at sizes of up to 150 inches. The combo earned it a Good Housekeeping Family Travel Award, since it's easy to bring on the road and jazz up hotel stays and camping trips.

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Whether they're the Big Wheel or just a small slice, everyone in the family can get in on the action with this funny matching shirt set. Sizes run from small bodysuits to adult tees, and you can get different combinations of pies and slices, so there's one to match every family. The shirts come in different colors too.

Get ready to belt out the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack and other family faves with this all-in-one Karaoke unit. Families can stream music through Bluetooth, CD, or an AUX cable and then perform to their hearts' content. It also comes outfitted with disco lights and a mic, though there are two extra mic jacks for those who want to buy extras.

Sometimes parents and kids can find it hard to connect, but these journals make it easy with fill-in writing prompts that get the conversation started. They come in several configurations, including Mother & Daughter, Father & Daughter, Mother & Son, and even siblings, among others. Ages 10+

Families can get a thrill racing each other all over the Mushroom Kingdom with this set, which comes with the new-this-year Switch 2 console, plus the Mario Kart World game. In addition to upgraded speed and graphics capabilities, what's new to the Switch 2 is the GameChat feature, which lets players voice chat, screen share, and, if they have a Switch 2 camera, share video while they play, which is great for families who live a great distance from friends and loved ones.

Ideal for outdoor entertaining, our product testers in the Good Housekeeping Institute say this gas-powered tabletop pizza oven helps you cook nicely charred, homemade 12-inch personal pizzas. Everyone gets to choose their own toppings, no one fights.

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When the sun goes down, it's time for everyone to go outside together and run around. This one puts a cool twist on the classic capture-the-flag game: Players are given glowing bracelets that denote which team they're on, and the object of the game is to find the other team's glowing orb. There are instructions for other game variations, and the set comes with enough for eight people to play (though families can always get more bracelets). Ages 8+

The 135 cards in this set are a fun way to get quiet teens or new guests talking with questions such as, "What music reminds you of childhood?" or "What's the biggest risk you've ever taken?" Either the person who draws the card answers, or you go around the table and each say something—there are few rules, it's just meant to foster insightful conversation. Ages 13+

Families who love building LEGO sets together will find this to be the droid they seek. At 1,050 pieces, this Seal-holding set the right amount of challenge to make it a family project. When it's done, the head swivels and it looks great sitting on a shelf. Ages 10+

Help them keep track of everyone's birthday using this cute wooden sign. "Great item, we all look at it every day to see whose birthday is next," one Amazon reviewer writes. It comes with 50 circles and 50 hearts that your loved one can write on with a permanent marker to list and hang up to 100 names and dates.

Maybe they want to take their next meal on the go? Perfect for the park, beach, or hiking, this backpack easily totes enough lunch supplies for a family of four. It comes with knives, forks, spoons, plates, cotton napkins, wine glasses, a cheese/butter knife, a bottle opener, a cutting board, salt and pepper shakers, and a fleece blanket, plus a detachable insulated bag that can hold a bottle of wine (or sparkling apple juice).

With 600 question-and-answer cards, this game offers plenty of opportunities for a laugh. A question is put down, then players pick an answer from their hand. The winning answer is then voted on by all, with the silliest usually prevailing. Requires four or more players, Ages 10+

From cargo to children, this wagon is built to carry it all. It comes with lots of kid-friendly and parent-friendly features, like a removable snack tray with cupholders, two canopies, a parent caddy, and an extra-large space for storage. It can be pushed or pulled, and it's made for kids ages 6 months+ and can hold up to 200 pounds.

Each family member's name can be displayed on this cotton throw pillow cover. It may not stop them from fighting over the remote, but it'll sure make the couch look cute! The brand can fit anywhere from one to ten names on a pillow.

Nugget—the brand that put the idea of the play couch on the map—has returned with an "ottoman" that separates into different pieces for open-ended play. In Good Housekeeping Institute tests, parents were shocked by how many different ways kids were able to play with the same four pieces. "Most recently they put a blanket over it, pretended it was a dining table and served dinner," one dad said. It comes in a host of colors, and the covers are machine washable. Ages 3+

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