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Come Christmas and it's time to huddle with family & friends to spend perhaps some of the best moments you can ever hope to get. Nothing beats the love, warmth and happiness that you experience then, don't you think? If you add that to the excitement games induce in us, wouldn't it be madness? -- a time full of fun, frolic and excitement. Here are at least 5 games that you can play along with the members of your family:
Monopoly: Playing with family means that you play in groups, won't you? Monopoly, for a long time now, has been one of the best games to play with a group. It's not just a game; each game you play is a lesson in series. What's better than matching wits with an entire group and sharpening your skills? For a long time now, Monopoly has been a hot favourite with families and this Christmas shouldn't be any different. Go ahead and build your empire!
Quake Arena: Wondering how a game which isn't even "E" rated (E = everyone) made to this list? First things first, it isn't a game you should be playing if there are kids at home. The blood and gore, the shooting and the screaming is strictly off limits for kids. Teens and adults certainly will like it though. The game pumps adrenaline, expects you to be sharp, attentive and very good with the game to win. Alternatively, you play this game online and play in teams. This Christmas, you have a great time with your family, shooting your way in the arena collecting frags. (Number of killings you do!)
Nickelodeon Party Blast: Do you, or anyone in your family like Sponge Bob? Animation has a way of connecting with the kids and put that animation in a game and you nothing short of thrilling entertainment. Kids will scream with delight when you play this winner-takes-everything game with them. The game is spontaneous, character-based and outright fun. Why not sit with your kids and play this Christmas?
Loons - The fight for Fame: Who doesn't like Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny? The good thing about these characters is their universal appeal. Throw in a few more characters like the Tasmanian Devil and Sylvester with an open field where the toons must win to be the number one star and you have a game that could keep you glued to your seats. If you are a dad, you would love to play with your kids and throw up traps and other inventions at them to further pour excitement into the game.
Risk - Global Domination: No risk, no fun - at least some games count on that. Risk - Global Domination is a game that evolved from the older version of a board game (now on Xbox) which happened to be a hot favourite for many gaming enthusiasts. Now, Xbox brings the game back into the fray with 3-D environments. You think strategy and it'll feel like your thoughts have just sprung to life. Your family could learn and have fun at the same time. The same can be said for Nintendo Wii's.
Playing time with family has a lot of things firing up at once -a competitive spirit, an effusion of warmth and happiness, titillating excitement and bottomless fun.
