Family Game Night: Ideas of Games to Play

I remember game night when I was little. Although it was short lived, the effects still remain. I remember gathering with the family around the table after a nice sit down meal. We would all huddle around the round kitchen table or long dining room table to play a round of Scabble, Boggle, or Monopoly. These were good times filled with laughter and joy, and maybe the occassional game "fight". It wasn't about who won or who lost, but the fact that we were together for an hour or two laughing, joking and having a great time.

We live our lives in a hurry and often wish our precious time away during the week, waiting for the weekend so we can relax or take a break. Time goes so quickly and our families grow and change in the blink of an eye. It is important to slow down and appreciate each other. Spending quality time together is what is really important. Having a family game night is a great way to get back in touch with each other and to have fun. Games can be inexpensive compared to a night out at the movies and much more personal. A deck of cards usually costs about a dollar if you get them at a discount store. The options are unlimited. Once you make a game purchase you can have it forever, or until it falls apart-whichever comes first.

If you feel you are losing touch with your own family surprise them with a game night. Prepare a nice easy meal and then get right down to it. No holds barred. Laughter is required. I assure you it will be a night to remember. You may have to overcome a few complaints head on, but it will all be worth it in the end. It has to be quality over quantity in our society today. We have so many responsibilities and time isn't always on our side. Making a family game night is one great way to get some quality time in with the ones you love. It doesn't mean you have to do it every week but maybe every other week or once a month. The more family game nights you have, the more you will want to have. Having family game night will be an easy way to create memories that are sure to last a lifetime.

Here are some great games that are out on the market right now that are sure to please your entire family!

1. Trivial Pursuit- Trivia questions related to pop culture, sports, movies, science, and general questions.

2. Monopoly- A classic game played with fake money where you try to buy up as much property on the board, your opponents have to pay you if they land on your property.

3. Life- A fun game of what if? Includes dice and game board. You travel around the board and your rolls determine your entire life and choices.

4. Scene it on DVD- A movie trivia game or tv show trivia game. There are several different ones on the market.

5. Clue- Another great classic-my personal favorite- A game of whodunnit? A fun murder mystery game.