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9 games you’ll want to bring on your next family vacation

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Set out these games and watch your family bonds strengthen.
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Whether you gather in the basement, at the park, in the mountains, or at the beach, set out a stack of games and watch your family bonds strengthen.

Games fill a lull in the afternoon. They bring generations together. They give you the kind of downtime that feels precious—and is the reason you planned a family get-together in the first place.

Here are nine games your family will love, followed by tips for a winning game night.

1. Happy Salmon

This 90-second gameplay draws a crowd.

2. What’s the Point?

Switch up the action to prevent matches and stymie your foes.

3. Sneaky Scallywags

Decipher the signals to guess who is hiding the gold!

4. Potluck Party

Fudge the truth to build your perfect menu.

5. Floats McGoats

Put your thinking skills to the test with this strategy game.

6. “Forever and Ever” 350-Piece Family Puzzle

The box contains small, medium, and large pieces—for all sizes of puzzle people!

7. Lost Sheep 24-Piece Puzzle

This puzzle is easy for kids (and so cute!).

8. Cover Your Cookies

Try this spin-off of Grandpa Beck’s most popular game.

9. Do You Even Know Me?

These question cards will get surprising answers from the people you know best.
Winning Game Nights

When you’re bringing together a range of ages, abilities, or varying tastes for games, here are some hints for keeping a light-hearted game night moving with a large group.

  • Draw in players with an easy-to-learn icebreaker game. 
  • Offer familiar classics along with something new and modern. 
  • Shorten the instructions and get to the gameplay right away. 
  • Lower the time commitment with games that last 20 minutes or less. 
  • Put out a puzzle for those who want to stay out of the fray. 
  • Contain party snacks in paper cups. 

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