Board games can be a great family activity. Or not.
One of my favorite recent family memories was when we stayed in a mountain lodge during Thanksgiving a few years back. There were no phones, and no TV's. It was great! Every night after dinner our family gathered for a long night of playing board games by the fireplace. Balderdash was the game of choice that vacation. A certain family member impressed us all and became famous for her "hijinks and hilarium" phraseology in that hilarious and fun game. Did you know Balderdash means "nonsense"?
I've always liked to play board games but haven't always taken the time to sit down TO PLAY THEM. I'm learning how to have more fun in my life and one way to do that is to do more of the things I enjoy doing with the people I enjoy.
On our most recent family vacation this past Thanksgiving, we played Fact or Crap. I know, it sounds disgusting. But the object is to determine whether the statement being read aloud is indeed Fact or Crap. That one was pretty fun. The best part is that several people can play at one time with two on each team.
Some of the other games we have gotten stuck on for periods of time are Boggle, Battle of the Sexes, Imagineiff, Men Are From Mars, Yahtzee, Uno, Othello (that one brings back some memories), Taboo, Checkers, and Dominoes ... geesh, I didn't realize there were so many until I started writing. Anyway, you get the idea.
We also play Sequence. Sequence is my new favorite of all time. Prior to now I had to wait until I was at my daughter's or sometimes she brought her game to my house. She gave me my very own game for Christmas this year! Thanks again, my Precious!
Hubby is even playing this one with me. He doesn't typically go for sitting around playing board games but he likes this one. We played outside at the beach this past weekend and when at home he plays with me on the back porch.
What about you? Does your family like the board games activity night? What are your favorites? I can't really think of one I don't like but maybe you have those that you don't like to play.
