We are now living in a fast-paced technological world, and spending time with your family usually means watching TV, going on the internet or playing games on your phone or PlayStation. So how can you have decent family time and prevent your children from being glued to their phone screen? One of the best solutions is to play board games.
Board games are not only fun, they are also proven to strengthen family bonds and they enhance the language skills of children. They are a perfect companion when you go camping, when you are out of town or if you just want to spend a cozy night in the living room. There are a lot of board games in the market that you can buy, and here are some of the best ones:
As seen on the daytime talk show Ellen, the 5-second rule game is easy to play. You only have 5 seconds to name three things in the category that you chose. Expect laughter and cheer from the family as you come up with ridiculous answers and get all flustered. The box comes with 150 cards and a twisted timer that indicates that the time is up.
Perfect for children and teenagers, this board game is filled with humor and innuendos and can turn family time into learning time. It comes with 500 fill-in-the-blank cards. Laughter will erupt from your whole family as you mix and match the questions and the answers. You each take turns in answering the questions and the one with the most amusing answer wins.
Another game seen in the daytime talk show Ellen, Watch Ya' Mouth has countless celebrities on the floor as they try to say phrases with their mouth wide open and their rows of teeth visible. Imagine all the fun you and your family will have as they try to guess what you are saying while you have the mouth guard on.
If you love mysteries and mind games, the Clue Game is the one for you. You need to guess who committed the crime in the mansion, where the crime happened and what weapon was used. Eliminate the five other suspects one by one. Put your detective caps on and feel the suspense as you go through each room and discover the weapons.
The most popular game show on TV, Family Feud, can now be brought to your living room. Split into two groups and guess the top 10 answers based on national survey. There are numerous categories that you can choose from and the package comes with puzzles and score sheets.
Are you all up for some friendly competition? You can play the classic stacking cups game and see who is the fastest. This game is perfect for children as it can teach them how to be strategic. The package comes with 2 sets of 12 cups, a spiral water timer, and 20 cards. All you have to do is choose a card, follow how the cups were stacked and try to beat the water timer.
