The Chicago winters are cold, wet, snowy, sloppy and generally miserable. This year even more than most. I am still pretty new to the city, but am used to the snow. It is the new lifestyle of walking to work in the wind and slush covered sidewalks that takes its toll over the long winter. Although it is still important to get out during even the coldest months (and I will save winter fashion in the city for another post), I will instead present...
Top 5 Game Night Games - winter 2009 edition
...for those nights when its just too damn cold to go outside!
1. Wii Bowling -- many Wii games are great for groups (Rock Band or Guitar Hero also come to mind), but none take the cake quite like the simplistic genius of Wii Bowling. It is bowling in your living room. Can't get much better than that. Just don't be like this guy.
2. Risk -- in all the ways that Wii is new and innovative, Risk is classic and simplistic. It is the game of world domination that your parents used to play. If that steers you in the other direction, don't let it. Risk is a great game that will provide a full evening of enjoyment for you and a table full of friends.
3. Mafia -- for a slightly bigger party, Mafia is the way to go. Mafia is a game of deception where you can even get away with killing your friends! I have found that you can get by with 8 people, but 12 seems to work best, as long as participants stay involved.
4. Catch Phrase -- also great for a slightly larger group, Catch Phrase is the perfect game to bring out the creativity in your circle of friends. There are many other options for word games, but Catch Phrase rises above them all. All you is needed is the unit itself! It spits out all of the clues and even keeps score, so no need for additional props!
5. Monopoly -- classic. Monopoly is maybe not the best game, or even the most fun, but there is no denying that a game closet is not complete without it inside. Monopoly is a must-have option for any game night, and although it might not be the most exciting, you will rarely have a bad time with this stand-by.
Now the trick to a solid game night is to get people to come to you. It is winter, and the point of a game night is to not have to go outside. Most games listed above are perfect with just a handful of players, so you only need a few brave souls to head out in the cold for a great night. If you really feel bad, as host you can provide the beers.
Have fun and stay warm!
Top 5 Game Night Games - winter 2009 edition
...for those nights when its just too damn cold to go outside!
1. Wii Bowling -- many Wii games are great for groups (Rock Band or Guitar Hero also come to mind), but none take the cake quite like the simplistic genius of Wii Bowling. It is bowling in your living room. Can't get much better than that. Just don't be like this guy.
2. Risk -- in all the ways that Wii is new and innovative, Risk is classic and simplistic. It is the game of world domination that your parents used to play. If that steers you in the other direction, don't let it. Risk is a great game that will provide a full evening of enjoyment for you and a table full of friends.
3. Mafia -- for a slightly bigger party, Mafia is the way to go. Mafia is a game of deception where you can even get away with killing your friends! I have found that you can get by with 8 people, but 12 seems to work best, as long as participants stay involved.
4. Catch Phrase -- also great for a slightly larger group, Catch Phrase is the perfect game to bring out the creativity in your circle of friends. There are many other options for word games, but Catch Phrase rises above them all. All you is needed is the unit itself! It spits out all of the clues and even keeps score, so no need for additional props!
5. Monopoly -- classic. Monopoly is maybe not the best game, or even the most fun, but there is no denying that a game closet is not complete without it inside. Monopoly is a must-have option for any game night, and although it might not be the most exciting, you will rarely have a bad time with this stand-by.
Now the trick to a solid game night is to get people to come to you. It is winter, and the point of a game night is to not have to go outside. Most games listed above are perfect with just a handful of players, so you only need a few brave souls to head out in the cold for a great night. If you really feel bad, as host you can provide the beers.
Have fun and stay warm!
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