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.
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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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