Big Two is the ultimate 'I forgot to bring a board game' backup. It’s vastly superior to War or Crazy Eights because it actually requires a functioning brain.

It’s a 'climbing' game, meaning you’re constantly trying to one-up the person before you. It teaches kids to think three moves ahead and manage their resources. If your kid is bored of the usual suspects, grab a standard deck and teach them this. It’s a foundational skill for any future card player and a great way to kill 30 minutes without a screen in sight.