It is once again that time of the year when all you want to do is get cosy and have a good time. Nothing sounds better than sitting in your warm and comfy home and having a fun night with your friends and family. 

Board games are the best to have an easy but fun night. Call your loved ones and challenge them to one of these amazing board games. 

1. Monopoly

The old classic about properties and trade always brings out the best and worst within us. The best thing about Monopoly is that both youngsters and adults can enjoy it alike.

It is not only visually appealing but also engaging with a banking unit, cards, dice, tokens, etc. Players can purchase, rent, and sell houses, and they may get arrested at times. Isn’t that a fun way to spend Christmas eve?

2. Scrabble 

Scrabble is a word game that not only provides entertainment but also challenges your brain. It’s an incredibly familiar household board game that needs no introduction.

All you have to do is use the tiles of the alphabet to make words that are legit as per the dictionary. Then the next person makes another word connecting to your word on the board—so on and so forth. Mind you, there is also a point system and bonuses such as ‘double letter’ and ‘double word’ to make it more interesting.

3. Sequence

Take the old cards for a new spin with this game.

The game offers flexibility with the number of players who can play it. You can also choose to be in teams or play as individuals. The game consists of a mat with all the cards printed out on it and you have to play the cards and block places on the mat.

Once you place four consequent cards on the mat, you win a point. Loaded with strategies and bluffs, the game challenges the notion that cards cannot be a family-friendly game. 

4. Guess Who

Guess Who is one of the finest board games for families, especially if you have a large family gathering with little children. It is filled with strategy and how good you are at questioning. It’s simple to learn and enjoyable once you get the hang of it. 

The rules are simple.

Your opponent picks a character and you ask them strategic questions about their chosen character. Based on their answers, if you can find who the character is, you win! 

5. The Game of Life 

Holidays are the best time to forget about your real life and focus on the fantasy world on a board. The game starts from point zero and allows you to choose careers thus your salaries. It has options for taxes, insurance, and stock markets and even has regular paydays. They have tiles for marriage, kids and inheritance. 

The game is to finish the quickest and with the most money as well. The game is a spin-the-wheel instead of a dice which makes the game even more fun. At the beginning of the game, you get to choose your gender and travel around in a car throughout the game.

It is a very fun game to spend an evening playing. 

6. Scotland Yard 

Set in the land of London, it is a game to inspire teamwork among the players. The game includes one player as a criminal called Mr X and the rest as members of Scotland Yard; the London police. 

The challenge of the game is to use your detective skills and find Mr X. The game can last up to 22 rounds, which will be one fun ride. 

Challenging your mind, this is a great game to foster teamwork among people.

Have fun playing these games and unleashing some friendly competitions. Tell us if you like these games and what are your favourite games in the comments!

Writer: Siddhi Gattani