The goal is simple - be the first person to count 100 potatoes on your sheet of paper - but doing it is anything but. This game couldn’t be simpler, or more boisterously fun. We’ve tested out all of these games ourselves and whether you have a big loud Christmas or a subdued Hanukkah with just your immediate family, these games are going to be a hit. But, like board games, they all provide engaging (mostly) screen-free entertainment. (We understand that this can be difficult in Type-A families, but we tried out best.) And while we list these all as 'board games,' full disclosure that some are card games. We've also tried to choose games that even when they're competitive are so fun the competition comes second to the fun. You want the game to provide a nice diversion, but not go on so long you’re going to lose impatient players along the way. Something the little kids can play, but so can grandpa. Well, since you’re all there, why not go for a good old fashioned game night? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite board games perfect for family bonding this holiday season, because eggnog and cookies will only go so far.įinding the right game for a social setting can be a challenge.
The gifts have been given, the food has been eaten, and now you and your family are sitting around wondering what to do next.
