subject: Lets Play Games Now [print this page] As things have gotten more and more difficult over the last couple of years, games are becoming a great option for entertainment for the whole family. I still remember how we used to play board games together as a family a number of years ago. In these difficult times it is also a great way for everyone to socialize with each other and get closer to each other again.
Life is so fast paced these days and everyone is constantly running around like crazy. If people just think about the advantages of playing games, they would jump at the opportunity. Not only does it bring the family together, it also saves money and it is an excellent way to keep your brains sharp. Families should be our main priority and introducing a game night with all of your family members can only be a good idea.
Starting simply with card games using chores as payment to the winner makes the nights even more fun. Challenging ideas in creating who picks the game of the night, and the prize for the winner is just as much fun as playing the games themselves. For example, we drew straws to see who picked the game to play now, and mom made an appetizer menu for game time which we all helped prepare. This took the family experience to a different level and made us look forward to game night.
We'd search store shelves searching for the new and innovative games on the market. Mom would allow us to save and buy the new games in anticipation of playing games now. We laughed and shared over a night of board games. The thrill of reading the instructions and achieving mastery of the games was half of the fun. Little did we all know mom had her way with challenging us and mentally stimulating us with our game playing.
Something which is not always obvious when playing games is that you constantly need to concentrate on reading, maths, matching and making critical strategical and logical decisions. It builds good character in all that play the games and all it took from you is to have some fun with your family.
