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.

Despite what you might think, the best 2-player board games aren't a consolation prize if you can't rustle up enough people; they're perfect for everything from date night to vacation entertainment.

Many of the best board games tend to be geared towards smaller groups of players. So what's one to do when you have a party or other gathering of fun-loving friends in higher numbers? Thankfully ...