Ever feel like the old board games you grew up playing as a child are just taking up space? Why not dust them off and make them the highlight of your next family gathering?
Perhaps you’ve been hesitant about whether a game night is worth it. Or maybe you’ve even contemplated selling the games you once loved. Save those games for the next time you are surrounded by loved ones. You can benefit from a family game night in various ways.
The game itself does not have to be of the utmost importance. What truly matters is the sense of unity and togetherness that a game setting creates. Pick out a board game that everyone can enjoy and set the tone for a night of family fun.
Choose a spot to meet, select the night of the game, and go from there. Nothing brings the family together better than a game that raises competitive spirits and gathers everyone together in one space.
2. It creates positive memories.
Who knew that a classic card game or an old-fashioned board game could create lasting impressions? It is a break away from the technology-driven world we live in. But a family game night is the perfect way to make memories and have a night full of fun. Remembering how a loved one laughed so hard during a competitive game or looking back at the time you defeated others during a game night are the pivotal moments of life.
3. It’s a great way to catch up.
Life gets to the best of us, and it’s not always easy to spend time with our loved ones. When we capitalize on the opportunities of family game night, we create the moments to not only divulge in a game, but to also catch up with our family members.
A game can lead to deeper conversations that can contribute to creating deeper bonds with our family. As the game goes on, it doesn’t hurt to express genuineness as you make the connections between you and your loved ones.
4. It encourages fun friendly competition!
Why not spark a little friendly competition amongst family members? Ever wondered who was better at a game? Let it all come to light in a family game night. The importance is not winning or losing.
In an article called, Why Competition Is Good by Jason Saltzman, he states, “competition drives us to be the best we can be.” He says that competition leads to innovation and that innovative nature can lead to ways of making a game night interesting.
Get your game face on!
Don’t contemplate any longer and get those games ready for the next time you see your family and create memories from the moments during your next family game night. By adding a fun-filled game night to your routine, you can allow creativity to flow and let the competition stir. Set the cards out or set up the board games and let the family game night begin!
Reflect & Refresh 
We love game night. We try to do it every Friday night, and our son looks forward to it.
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