I think cover your asset is a fantastic game. My kids were personally up to next level games after they played cover your assets. We upt the game to more stategy games. So the regular ticket to ride. Went over well.
Miles bornes-is also a card game if you get stuck it becomes boring.
Clue game-deduction
Blokus-a step up from connect 4 (skills used)
Monopoly deal or faster monopoly version
If your playing with younger kids
Deductible-deduction
Sorry
Checkers
