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I love to play board games! Just last night the hubby and I were outside on the patio playing a mean game of Chinese Checkers (I lost. He beat me by a whopping 3 moves). In any case, playing board games with family and friends is always so much fun! Bringing out a board game to play is much like having a baby in the room. Everybody tunes in and it's pretty hard not to smile and have a good time.
Whatever the game~ strategy, luck, skill, trivia, memory... everyone is usually interacting and laughing. That said, how fun would it be to have simple board and card games as interactive centerpieces on your reception tables? Each table could have a different set of games for guests to play.
Of course, you would probably want to choose games that are fun, easy to play, and are in good shape. Risk might be a little too intense but fun, lighthearted games like Scrabble, Yahtzee, and Guess Who might be the ticket. Your older guests might also really enjoy vintage games like Petticoat Junction or Password, etc.
Want to put all those board games sitting in your closet to a creative use? If your closet is a bit bare, shop at garage sales or thrift stores for building your game inventory. If you need a little assistance, here's a site that offers a comprehensive list of board games to help familiarize with both new and old board games.
What's your favorite board game?
