Hosting a monthly or weekly family game night can be an incredibly fun way for families to spend time together and create new memories. Family game nights are not only an affordable way to have family fun but can be an excellent way for both parents and children to take a break from technology and engage in some friendly competition.
Here are some simple ways to make sure your next family game night is one to remember!
Tournament Style
Figuring out schedules with any extended family can be a challenge, so it’s best to coordinate a regular day and time of the week so people can plan in advance.
To add a bit of extra excitement and competition, consider setting up a tournament or seasonal bracket to keep a tally of the winners. You could even designate a special prize, such as a winner’s pick for some sort of family outing for whoever is crowned grand champion.
Snacks are Essential
Sure, board games can still be fun without food, but let’s be honest, tasty snacks make just about everything better. Consider pairing your snacks with the game you’re playing to create a theme, such as apples and caramel dip for playing Apples to Apples or bowls of everyone’s favorite candy to pair with playing Candy Land.
If you have older kids, have one child pick the snacks for the evening and give another child the option of choosing which game the family should play.
Theme Nights Create Extra Fun
Kids love to have theme nights, and there are a ton of different themes you can incorporate into your family game night. Consider setting up a tent in the backyard (or living room) for games like S’mores Wars or Parks.
If you’re looking to go the retro route, put on some ‘80s, ‘70s, or ‘60s music for a blast from the past with games like Fireball Island, Guess Who?, or Trouble.
Get Cozy
Some games simply work best on a tabletop, but if your game is floor-friendly, then by all means, make things as cozy for everyone as possible. Sleeping bags, blankets, oversized pillows, whatever maximizes the cozy factor!
It also never hurts to have a game night that gets everyone up and moving. Games like charades or Twister are great alternatives to board games that will get everyone out of their seat and engaged in the action! These sorts of games also make good choices for small children who might struggle when it comes to sitting still for lengthy board games.
Bring Game Night Outside
Board games are a great way to spend an evening indoors when it’s rainy, but there’s no reason you can’t enjoy them outside on the porch or deck in nice weather. You may even want to consider outdoor yard games like badminton, corn hole, or croquet to mix things up for family game night and help the kiddos burn off some extra energy before bed.
Whether you’re taking game night outdoors or keeping things cozy inside, homes in the Caliterra community are designed with floorplans for functional and enjoyable living. Contact us to learn more about our available inventory of homes.
