Are You Game?

Now that we have had our first official blizzard of the season, I am sure many of us will be spending more time indoors as the wind blows and the snow piles up.

While video games are a great way to pass the time during bad weather, board games are also a great way to spend the day AND they can be played by your whole family!

Here are a few classics:

CHUTES AND LADDERS: AGES 3 +

A great game which can only be won by "climbing" to the top of the board. The board can be climbed by using "ladders" which can be used if a "good deed" is done. If a "bad deed" is done, however you run the risk of being placed in front of a chute (slide) and going back down to the bottom of the board. Good and bad deeds are depicted on the board as a cheerful playground scene. They player moves around the board by rolling a die. Also, the game is considered a great way to introduce higher numbers to younger children.

MONOPOLY: AGES 8+

Monopoly is a game for the patient and savvy. This game was created in the mid 1930's during the Great Depression. It is a great way to learn a little about economics, money management and an even better way to spend an afternoon with a cup of cocoa and family. Make room for friends because the game can be played with up to 8 people!

A snowy afternoon is a perfect time for a game of Monopoly as some games are known to last several hours!

Since its creation, several novelty versions of Monopoly have been sold, such as Star Wars Monopoly, Super Mario Brothers Monopoly, The Simpson's Monopoly and so on.

TWISTER: AGES 6+

For those who would like to be a little more physical with their board game (as a warm up for all the sledding you will be doing!) Twister is a challenging game which makes its players the pieces on the board!

Spin a dial to see where you are supposed to put your hands and feet and try not to fall, as up to four other people can play at the same time!

Giggles are guaranteed.

Check out this website for more family friendly suggestions and check the weather forecast for the next snow so you and your family can get your game on!