STAFF PICKS: Games to bond over | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News Source
Subscribe

Would you like to subscribe to our newsletter?

Current Conditions Sunny  10.1°C

Kamloops News

STAFF PICKS: Games to bond over

Snowball fights are a great winter activity, when there's enough snow on the ground.
Image Credit: Joe Newman via Flickr

During the holidays, when the family gets together, full out war can ensue around the dinner table. Or you can pull out a board game to keep busy.

Some games are better for families with younger children, others are more suitable for an older crowd. Some make you think and others are perfect for drinking games. No matter your favourite, playing games is a great way to spend time with family over the holidays.

Our newsroom has a wide variety of favourites but they are all a good way to kill time, so you don’t kill each other. Though be warned, if your family is competitive you may need to set a few ground rules before you start.

If you enjoy indoor activities but board games are not quite your style, maybe give Cards Against Humanity a try (definitely not for all ages) or set up the computer for a few rounds of Civilization V. According to our editor Marshall Jones it is the "Best. Computer game. Ever." You could also pull out the old cribbage board and challenge your family to a good old-fashioned game of cards.

If sitting around isn't your style you could head outside and get in a couple geocaches, or maybe a snowball fight. Still prefer to stay indoors? Get out the Wii and get playing some Wii Sports. Or do as our Kelowna reporter does, and throw around your nieces with total disregard for their safety. It's the privilege and joy of being the aunt or uncle, instead of the parent.

Here's a look at what boardgames our newsroom thinks are best.

Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit, two classic games that pit strategy and brains against each other, both made our top list of board games, along with two versions of Risk.

Image Credit: COMPILATION

Image Credit: COMPILATION

Think a game geared towards a child isn't for you? Try one of these two. Both Canadian Trivia and Banagrams are truly great for the young and old alike.

Image Credit: COMPILATION

Looking for something a little different. Huggermugger is not well known but it's a fun way to test your vocabulary while Trailer Park Boys is, well, Trailer Park Boys. Again, maybe keep the kids away though.

Image Credit: COMPILATION

What is your favourite game to play with family and friends over the holidays? Let us know!

To contact a reporter for this story, email Jennifer Stahn at jstahn@infonews.ca or call 250-819-3723. To contact an editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

News from © iNFOnews, 2014
iNFOnews

  • Popular kelowna News
View Site in: Desktop | Mobile