Fun Game Ideas for The Whole Family

Ahh, the sweet, sweet sound of victory. Finally, it is about that time again. Its family game night. A traditional night full of laughter, snacks, family, and of course, games. Now, no matter how old you may be, this is an event for all ages. The only question left is, what kind of gamer are you?

From Retro to Contemporary

Do you have a nostalgic soul with a flair for classic board games? Do you and your family have a way with words and enjoy utilizing witty combat? If so, Scrabble may be the game for you. Scrabble is a competitive brain game for not only the formidable wordsmiths in your family but also for children who may be trying to work on his or her vocabulary. Now, what is the objective of this game? It is to get the highest number of points through assembling new words as well as building off of the pre-existing letter tiles. In other words, the point is to win. So, go on, these letter tiles can’t move themselves.

What about for the more modern folk in your family? Well, for your contemporary family members, an exciting game would be Blokus. Blokus, also known as the 3D version of Tetris. This is for those family members who are completely obsessed with the game Tetris on his or her mobile devices. The objective of the game is very similar to Tetris, because in order to win the competitors must fit more of the colored pieces on the board than his or her rivals, while also attempting to make your rival lose through blocking his or her next move. This game is not only addictive, but it is also a great way for family members to develop his or her spatial reasoning skills, which in turn, can assist in developing his or her brain, all while having fun.

Out and About

Age doesn’t matter when it comes to electric scooters. These vehicles are for all ages, they can typically only go up to 15 mph and last approximately 40 minutes before needing to be charged again. It is a fun and affordable way family members can spend time with one another outside. There is one primary benefit to having one of these scooters, besides the undeniable advantage of being able to commute from place to place, which is that it can allow you and your family to exercise with one another in an exciting new way outside of the typical bicycle rides down the street.

Another appealing game for those who love the active lifestyle may be the game, Laser X. Laser X is a backyard version of the popular laser tag game, that is perfect for large families because it allows an unlimited number of players. Want to know a fun fact? The laser blasters have invisible infrared beams and can reach up to 200 feet. That’s a lot of territory a person can reach to get his or her opponent. So, what are you waiting for? Pew, Pew!

Time to Level Up

When it comes to choosing a videogame, there are various routes you can take. You can go the playful way and select the game Just Dance. This game is for everyone, even those who are lacking in the dancing category because it is not about having the best dance moves. It is solely about being able to adapt and follow the steps accurately.

As for those who prefer the classics, Super Smash Bros may be one of his or her top choices. Super Smash Bros is a simple game where a player has to well, smash, his or her opponent by knocking them off of the stage. The trick is to learn how to quickly maneuver the selected character so that he or she can accomplish this end goal.

Play Hard or Go Home

There are countless games for each type of gamer. All of which are intriguing in its own way. So, go on, bond, have fun, and do what needs to be done for those bragging rights.