Bring Back Family Game Night

School is full force in session and the hoildays are just around the corner. With this season comes the hectic balancing act of homework, weekend play dates and birthday parties, sporting events and extended family get togethers.

With households managing this slew of activity, how do you find time to connect to those closest to you? Bring back a family game night. Be it weekly, monthly or once a semester – plan time to silence your phones, turn off the TV and spend some true quality time together.

Pop the popcorn and breakout the classics like Monopoly or Life, or check out some newer games. The industry is alive and well – test out a new title to bring a little added intrigue to your game night. Consider some of these titles:

• Fluxx
• Tiny Polka Dot
• Prime Climb
• Deer Lord
• Wildcraft
• What Do You Meme?
• Bloc by Bloc

Need more motivation? Here are some added benefits of playing tabletop games:

• Promote sportsmanship, honesty and teamwork
• Help to improve basic skills like reading, comprehension, math
• Provide ample opportunity for conversation
• Act a great “get to know you” for guests

Looking for more ways to spice up family game night?

• Mix and match rules
• Make up your own rules
• Mix and match components to make your own game
• Seek out twists on your old favorites – play Scooby Doo Monopoly or Marvel Universe Fluxx

How does your family do game night? What games are you playing? Are you competitive score trackers or just in it for fun?