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Here’s How to Pick a Board Game for Family Game Nights

Board games are a ton of fun any time, but they’re especially great when the weather outside keeps you inside. Whether it’s Clue, Connect 4 or a perennial favourite like Pictionary, games can provide hours of entertainment for family and friends. Building a game library will ensure you’ve got plenty of options for rainy days, family game nights and beyond. Here are 12 popular games to choose from.

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monopoly

Pictionary Air

Clue

Sorry!

Scrabble Deluxe Edition

Connect 4

Yahtzee

UNO

uno triple play

Scattergories

Guess Who?

Buying Considerations

While all games have the potential for fun, they may not be fun for everyone. Ensure a good match by considering age range, number of players and game duration. Here’s why these factors matter.

Age

Consider your family’s age range when selecting board games. Some games of chance put everyone on equal footing, while skill- or strategy-based games may give older players an edge. Collecting a variety of games ensures everyone has options when playing with family or same-age peers

Number of Players

Consider your household size and who’s playing, as some games can only be played with two people, while others accommodate a crowd of individual players or teams. Again, a variety of games will ensure your family is covered for one-on-one or group game playing.

Game Duration

Some board games can be played and completed in around half an hour, while others may last an hour or more. Consider attention spans — as well as your household schedule —when choosing board games.


Indoor games

Indoor Games

Introduce even more game-playing options with indoor active games like darts or table tennis.

Cards

Cards & Dice

Stock up on card and dice games that are small enough to easily take with you for road trips and vacation time.

puzzles

Puzzles

Perfect for solitary play or family time, these puzzles range from easy beginner puzzles to 1,000-piece humdingers.

Word & Puzzle Books

Word & Puzzle Books

Challenge yourself with these brain teasers, which are perfect for solo time and airplane travel.

Speakers

Speakers

Get into the game-playing groove with your favourite playlists streamed over wireless Bluetooth speakers.

Snacks

Snacks

Add delight to family game night with tantalizing snacks for sweet and salty lovers alike

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