Most of the time, each member of your family is busy getting on with their day, without the time to really get together and connect. Whether it’s a quick ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ at the beginning of the day or wolfing dinner down before homework time, weeks can pass by with family members not getting much in the way of quality time with each other.
The answer to this problem lies in an analogue form of family entertainment that was around a long time before tablets and smartphones were in existence. We’re talking, of course, about family-friendly board games, which are able to bring families together to create lasting memories.
So, let’s take a look at the myriad of possibilities that exist in the world of board games. Whether it’s world domination or a thought-provoking card game, there’s something for everyone in the sphere of what is a very-much-still-relevant pastime.
- Features Nintendo's Super Mario characters
- Coins replace Monopoly money
- Power-up die activates special abilities
- Battle legendary Bosses
- GRAB A PIG GAME. This exciting British game has been popular with children and families since 2003. It is for 3 to 6 players aged between 6 and 96.
- FAST PACED FAMILY GAME. This riotously funny award-winning family game for 3 to 6 players is fast paced and quick to play.
- COMPETITIVE FAMILY FUN. A Competitive, fun and simple card game that is loved by children and adults; learn to play in just minutes.
- THE PERFECT TRAVEL GAME. Light and portable, this is the perfect size to take on your holidays, days out or to parties and gatherings.
- GREAT KIDS GIFTS. The ideal Children's gift for boys or girls. Perfect for birthdays and at Christmas. Good for party bags and stocking fillers.
- HELP CHILDREN TO LEARN. Can help children with hand/eye coordination. The smaller cards and exclusive squishy plastic pigs are easier to hold.
- EXCLUSIVE BRITISH CARD GAME. We had the cute animal cards and soft plastic pigs designed exclusively for us.
- TECHNOLOGY FREE FUN. No batteries or screens, just a fun card game for families or friends to enjoy together free from technology.
- USE OUR CARDS TO PLAY OTHER GAMES. The 24 colourful animal cards can be used to play other card games such as go fish, animal snap or memory pairs.
- SMALL BRITISH FAMILY BUSINESS. Games 4 Giggles is a small British family run business, we use local companies to produce the Grab a Pig family card game.
- Ask a question, pick your answer, and see who really gets you!
- Be amazed by what you don't know about your friends & family, and what they DO know about you!
- Get kids, teens and adults talking about themselves with hundreds of amazing questions
- Mix & match cards from different packs
- Play for fun or to win! A simple card game for 2-8 players, ages 6 and up
Family-Friendly Card Games
We start off with family-friendly card games which are as varied as they are numerous. Some provide tasks to complete on each card, whereas others provide a scenario to be acted out by the game players, resulting in hilarious results. Not forgetting of course, that a simple pack of cards can be used for hours of fun, with games like Uno, Storyteller’s and Yu-Gi-Oh being popular around the world.
General Knowledge Trivia Games
Is there a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than pitting your general knowledge prowess against that of other family members? The fun that can be had is what’s responsible for the existence of games like Trivial Pursuit, which is a game that is as relevant now as when it came out almost 40 years ago! A great family trivia game can be a centrepiece to any occasion, so they’re well worth investing in.
Traditional Board Games
Anyone over a certain age will tell you what fun can be had, trying to beat family members to the finish line in games like Monopoly, Snakes & Ladders and Ludo. These games are still very much available and extremely popular because of their universal appeal and with a few of these titles in your possession, you’re guaranteed of a fun family afternoon for all.
A Wide Range of Family-Friendly Board Games
We’ve only touched upon the possibilities and choice available in the world of board games, as we’ve not even mentioned things like Buckaroo, Kerplunk and Connect 4. In the digital world, there is much to occupy yourself with, but no computer game offers the social engagement that a board game does and for that reason, they’re very much here to stay.
At Goodpresents, we’ve painstakingly gathered together a wide range of highly enjoyable family-friendly board games for your enjoyment. Christmas comes around awfully quickly each year, so make sure your cupboards are well stocked with a good range of board games to make the occasion go with a bang!
You can’t really put a price on connecting with your family and family-friendly board games make those connections about as enjoyable and fun-packed as they can be!