For the last day of Christmas in July, I'm sharing this
Family Board Game Gift Guide from Laura at The Turquoise Home. I happen to think that a board game, card game, or a jigsaw puzzle is one of the nicest family gifts to give or receive. (Above, you see a game of Cover Your Assets in progress.)
I know that our married kids and their kids love getting new games. Oftentimes the kids will put games on their Amazon wish lists, and that is so helpful because I know it is a game they would really like to have. If I didn't have this guidance, I might be apt to purchase a game they already own.
Laura's list, complete with photos, is incredibly helpful. I've played several of these games with family members and I can see why they made the list.
You will note that #1 on Laura's list is Telestrations. Whether played in New Hampshire or in Nevada, Telestrations has been a huge hit with the families we know.
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| Sam's very detailed sketch picturing x-ray vision |
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| Belly laughs over Telestrations in Nevada in 2018 |
As for jigsaw puzzles, they can be found in many different stores or online sites. One of the nicest is
White Mountain Puzzles, right here in New Hampshire. Their puzzles can be found on their site, on Amazon and other retailers, on Etsy -- and, around the holidays, in our local supermarket. The state puzzle below is a White Mountain Puzzle.
This Coke puzzle also looks like a lot of fun. Both puzzles are from the collection of my local daughter and her family.
Need a gift for a family this Christmas? Why not consider a board game or jigsaw puzzle?
That "Cover Your Assets" game sounds interesting. I'm going to check it out. Great post!
ReplyDeleteIt is a really fun game, Vicki! Even the five-year old can play it and she's better at it than I am!
DeleteI have always given a board game so I am interested in the game you mention. Fun to see your family having fun...it's contagious.
ReplyDeleteYes, do check them out! Telestrations is SO much fun and pretty much guarantees belly laughs.
DeleteWe like to play games and granddaughter is getting into board games.
ReplyDeleteSo much family fun!
DeletePhase 10 and Uno are two of our favorites. We used to have the Uno machine that would eject the cards - it was hilarious!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I have never heard of that Uno machine, but it sure does sound fun.
DeleteGames keep family members together and talking together (not on their phones!), this is great! thanks
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Lucie! It's great to keep people engaged with one another!
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