Fresh Ideas for Family Game Nights
Sometimes it feels overwhelming, after a busy week and all the activities we pursue to make our kids' lives well-rounded and enriched, to try to figure out a way to have fun together. So how about a list of new and fresh ideas for families who want to engage and connect in ways that don't involve watching TV? Here are some options for kids aged 4 and up that focus on creativity, cooperation, and positivity!
Creative Games
"What's In the Bag?" - This is a guessing game that is perfect for families with kids aged 4 and up. The game requires a bag filled with various items such as toys, household objects, or natural items like leaves, stones, etc. Players take turns to reach into the bag and feel the item inside, then they have to guess what it is before taking it out. The game is great for building observation skills, creativity and bonding time.
"Story Telling Game" - This game is a great way for families to bond and connect. Each family member takes turns in starting a story, then the next person continues it, and so on. The game is great for building creativity, imagination, and storytelling skills.
"The Memory Game" - This game is a great way for families to bond and connect, as well as improving memory skills. The game requires a deck of cards with simple pictures on them or a set of flashcards. Each player takes turns flipping over two cards, trying to find a match. If a match is found, the player keeps the cards. The player with the most matches at the end of the game wins. It's a simple, fun way to spend time together while boosting memory skills and concentration.
Board Games
"Quelf" - This is a wacky and wild party game that is perfect for families with kids aged 4 and up. The game is designed to be unpredictable and chaotic, with players never quite sure what they'll be doing next. Players roll a die to determine which card to draw, and then must complete the task or answer the question on the card. The game is great for building teamwork, creativity and bonding time.
"Dixit" - This is a storytelling game that is perfect for families with kids aged 4 and up. Players take turns being the storyteller, and must describe a card in their hand in a way that is not too obvious, but not too obscure either. The other players must then pick a card from their hand that they think best matches the storyteller's description. The game is great for building creativity, imagination and storytelling skills.
"Forbidden Island" - This is a cooperative board game that is perfect for families with kids aged 4 and up. Players work together to keep the island from sinking, by collecting treasures and working together to keep the island from sinking. The game is great for building teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills.
Card Games
"What Do You Meme?" - This is a popular card game that is perfect for families with kids aged 7 and up. Players take turns playing a caption card on top of a photo card to create the funniest meme. Players then vote for the funniest combination. The game is great for building humor, creativity and bonding time. It's a great game for families who love memes and enjoy a good laugh.
"The Game of Things" - This is a great card game that is perfect for families with kids aged 4 and up. Each round, players take turns reading a prompt card, and then playing a card from their hand that they think best fits the prompt. The game is great for building creativity, imagination and bonding time.
"Apples to Apples" - This is a popular card game that is perfect for families with kids aged 7 and up. Players take turns playing a card from their hand that they think best matches the prompt card. The game is great for building vocabulary, creativity and bonding time.
Other Games
"Charades" - This is a classic game that is perfect for families with kids aged 4 and up. One player acts out a word or phrase while the others try to guess what it is. The game is great for building communication, teamwork and creativity skills.
"Escape Room in a Box" - This is a great activity for families with kids aged 4 and up that enjoy solving puzzles and riddles. The game is a pre-made escape room that can be played at home, it comes with a series of puzzles, riddles and clues that players must solve to escape the room. It's a great way to spend time together, build problem-solving and teamwork skills
"DIY Treasure Hunt" - This is a great activity for families with kids aged 4 and up that enjoy puzzles, riddles and clues. The game is a homemade treasure hunt that can be played at home, it comes with a series of puzzles, riddles and clues that players must solve to find the treasure. It's a great way to spend time together, build problem-solving and teamwork skills
