Haunted Mouse: Deluxe Editie

My kids can't stop giggling as they try to help the five mice escape the hawks and owls—the artwork on the cards really brings the cottage to life. It's simple enough for a weeknight, but still keeps everyone engaged through all three rounds.

The cardboard tokens are thick and sturdy, and the mice characters each have their own distinct fears that make the gameplay really engaging. My family argued over who got to be Brie for three rounds.

The cottage setting and the mice's distinct names like Parm and Brie make this game incredibly charming, and the fear mechanics actually add a fun layer of strategy. We've already played three rounds tonight and keep discovering new ways to outwit the predators.