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Home for the holidays?

), its certainly a nice alternative to talking aboutcurrent events.

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This is how you amass points.

Whoever gets rid of their Blitz pile the fastest wins the round.

By the end, youll probably be sweating (and swearing at your family members).

Dutch Blitz Original and Expansion Combo Pack

Ive since played it with visiting family, and its a hit.

Boggle

Hasbro Gaming Boggle Classic Game

So you think youre a wordsmith?

Shake up the grid, flip the timer, and write down as many words as you might find.

Were Not Really Strangers Family Edition Card Game

The more players, the more challenging it is to win.

Everyone suspects everyone else is the Chameleon and tries to catch them in their tracks.

Theres no real goal, no winner, just a deck of cards waiting to be discussed.

Spin Master Games Mexican Train Dominoes Set Tile Board Game

Prompts include questions like, What smell reminds you the most of your childhood?

and Did you try anything for the first time in the past year?

Each is intended to spark longer tangents, so dont fret if things get off-track.

Hasbro Gaming Boggle Classic Game

Players collect these resources to build structures and expand their civilization.

Mostly, though, itll probably make you swear at your loved ones.

If their team picks a spy from the other team, they lose their turn.

Big Potato The Chameleon Board Game

Monopoly Board Game

Its a classic for a reason, folks!

If youre really having trouble understanding the game, might we recommend old faithful, YouTube University?

Its reminiscent of Family Feud and Scattergories.

Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Deluxe Edition Game

Start with a question, like What is the best way to cook an egg?

Everyone secretly writes down the answer they think is right.

If you dont know, attempt to figure out what everyone else would write.

The Hygge Game

If your answer is in the majority, you win a cow token.

What Do You Meme?

The judge decides who wins the round, and the winner takes the meme as a point.

Catan Board Game

These questions are lighthearted and approachable for all age groups.

and Whats your zodiac sign, and do you feel like it resonates with you?

CGE Czech Games Codenames

Monopoly Board Game

Stonemaier Games Wingspan Board Game

Big Potato Herd Mentality Party Game

Keymaster Games Parks Board Game

What Do You Meme Core Game

Actually Curious Culture Edition Icebreaker Card Game