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Hosting a family game night is the perfect way to make memories, unplug from electronics, and add a little excitement at home! We’ve listed the top four things you need to host the best family game night filled with food, fun, and a little friendly competition, of course.

Setup Game Stations

Why pick just one game when you can set up several game stations? Use a long table or a grouping of smaller game tables as your station. You and your family can enjoy playing games like dominoes or tic-tac-toe while participating in a larger game night setting. This setup is ideal if you have young children who might not want to sit still for a long group board game.

Don’t Forget the Snacks

Snacks are just as essential as the games themselves! We love preparing a small menu full of bite-sized, mess-free munchies that you can dunk and devour in between rounds. Some of our favourite game night snacks include mini corn dogs, spinach dip, and classic chocolate chip cookies. You can even use the games to inspire you! For example, candy bar brownies based on Candyland or mustard pretzel nuggets inspired by Clue.

Reward the Winner with a Prize

Take it to the next level with some homemade trophies! For example, a trophy candy jar is sure to make the winner in your family happy! All you need to do is attach a plastic trophy figure to a small jar lid and fill the jar with your favourite candy. Then screw the trophy lid on and top it off with a ribbon. Voila! A fun way to make game night even more enjoyable.

Have Fun

Now that you’ve picked the games, prepared the snacks and have the prizes in order, it’s time for the most important part – having fun! Remember, family game night is about letting off steam and spending some quality time together. You don’t have to be a stickler for every rule, and if you have little kids, it can be a good idea to practice a game for 10 minutes and come back to it instead of trying to power through at the expense of fun.

A family that plays together stays together, and when you follow these four steps, you’re sure to host a family game night that everyone will love! For more fun activities to do with the whole family, don’t forget to visit the Falconcrest Homes’ blog.