In the United States alone, more than 40 million kids play competitive sports, and over three million play an instrument. Both of those activities take time and require lots of practice during the week, and there are all sorts of other after school programs and activities that kids might participate in. While it is good for kids to have something that keeps them busy, and out of trouble, busy schedules mean that families do not always have a lot of time to spend together. Fortunately, there are several fun, easy ideas and family night activities that can keep families tight.
Egyptian War
A classic and easy-to-learn card game, Egyptian War, which is sometimes known as Egyptian Ratscrew, is a fun game because it only requires a deck of cards. Games could take as little as five minutes or go as long as five hours, and the uncertainty makes it quite fun. As a result, it is one of the best games to play with family members of all ages.
Charades
Charades was most likely invented in France during the 18th Century, but it is hard to tell exactly where it came from. However, one thing that is certain, it is one of the most fun family activities at home. Watching someone try to act out silly phrases or titles can be quite entertaining, so charades is a great option for families who want to share a laugh together.
Never Have I Ever
Nowadays, college-aged kids might know Never Have I Ever as a drinking game, but that doesn’t mean that families can’t enjoy it as well. Never have I ever requires no game pieces or even a deck of cards, just some chairs or even fingers for the easiest versions. There are lots of ways to play Never Have I Ever, but it is one of the most fun games to play with family members because, in addition to providing some laughs, they can learn quite a bit about each other.
Pickup Sports
The reality of many games to play with family members is that they could have trouble keeping kids entertained for more than a few minutes. While sports could take away from family time, that does not mean that a game of kickball or three-on-three basketball is not a good way for families to spend time together. Sports allow brothers, sisters, parents, cousins, and everyone else to get a bit of outdoor exercise while having fun.
There are probably thousands of games that families could play together, and trying to create original ones can be a fun way for a family to work together. But finding some fun things to do together is a good idea for any family that wants to bond and maintain strong, healthy relationships.