Gather Around The Table for Some Family Fun

If you haven’t had a family game night in a while, clear this weekend’s calendar and plan one!  Try these games at your next family game night!

How To Choose A Game

Choosing the right game for your family can feel daunting with so many options available, but these tips make it easy.

• The number of players – the number of people who will be playing the game makes a big difference. Some games get confusing when you add more players while others get exciting and even more fun when you have a larger family to play with. Be sure to pick a game that accommodates the size of your family.
• Difficulty – the best part of having so many game options is that you can find something to suit the ages in your family. Younger children will need something engaging but not quite as strenuous as older players, who will enjoy more critical thinking and strategy in their games.
• Time – time also ties closely to the number of players and difficulty your family needs. Shorter games are perfect for littler players while older players can handle extended gameplay. It’s also important to consider that the first time you play a game you’ll want to allot more time than the game suggests as everyone will be learning the rules and strategies.

Best Games For Younger Kids

These games are sure to keep your littles engaged and having fun during your game night.

• Cauldron – perfect for kids ages six and up or families with mixed-age children, cauldron encourages problem-solving, cooperation, planning ahead, and decision making. Cauldron only takes about 20 minutes per round.
• My First Orchard – this HABA game is designed for kids as little as two, instilling a love of games in them from a young age. Plus, it’s a cooperation game where everyone wins or loses together so you can avoid sibling-rivalry-induced meltdowns.

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Games For Teens And Families

These games are more advanced and tons of fun.

• The Shining – based on the thriller movie and book of the same name, The Shining offers both competitive and cooperative gameplay. The rules can be a bit tricky at first, so be sure to allot more than the game-suggested hour for your first few rounds.
• Trivial Pursuit – calling all know-it-alls! Trivial Pursuit has been popular for generations and is the perfect addition to your family game night.

What games will you play at your next family game night?