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: Party/Group Ideas
 It doesn’t always have to be holiday time! Here are some great ideas:
Click here for game events going on across the country.
Families - Get your immediate family together once a month or so for a special
night of fun and games. Invite another family to join the Challenge and have a friendly competition for the most minutes. You
can also play games at family reunions or holiday get-togethers with your extended family - cousins, uncles, aunts and grandparents.
Neighborhood - Fun and Games Parties are great ways to stay in touch
with your neighbors. You can have events for the neighborhood kids too. Parents rotate
hosting duties and the kids come over bringing along their favorite game. Have a Fun and Games Party whenever
someone new moves into the neighborhood.
It’s an excellent way to get to know new faces.
Schools - Schools can host a once-a-month game evening as a way to help
families become familiar with the staff and facilities, lead into discussions of various
matters or upcoming events, and establish and maintain a line of communication with parents. A Game Night
Lock-In allows kids to play their favorite games
with their friends in a safe and secure environment. Groups could change games each hour or so, or conduct a
giant tournament where everyone plays together! Teachers can incorporate games into a Math or English
lesson.
Parents - Begin a “Parents' or Moms' Night Out,” in which a different family hosts
other adults. It gives the adults a chance to get to know each other and
discuss school, work and student issues. It's also a good chance to introduce some fun games to
nongamers.
Senior Centers - Exercise your thinking skills and recall good memories with
trivia games, as well as bridge the gap between generations. Learn more about the
Benefits of Intergenerational Play and
invite grandkids in for a day of Buzzword.
Churches - Board games are excellent tools as icebreakers and
conversation starters. Hold a “Singles Game Evening” or an afternoon “Game Social” to
encourage fellowship among parishioners. Games work great at Youth Group events too!
Thanksgiving - It’s the ultimate family holiday, tailor-made for game
get-togethers:
Who’s the Turkey?: After Thanksgiving dessert, the women take on the men in a rousing game with the loser
doing the dishes!
I Survived Shopping: After holiday shopping the Friday after Thanksgiving, get together with friends and
neighbors to relax and unwind with your favorite
games.
Guest Game Hour: If you have guests staying during the holidays, entertain them with a “Game Hour.”
Adults can battle wits while youngsters enjoy their own
fun game.
Libraries/Museums - Each year many local children’s museums and
libraries celebrate National Game and Puzzle Week™ by hosting a game-playing afternoon
or evening. In 2009, National Game and Puzzle Week will be celebrated November 23 – 29. Give your
local children’s museum or library a call to see what they have planned.
Turn Off Week - Shut off all your electronics September 20-26 and find new ways
to live healthier lives in functional families and vibrant communities by taking control of the electronic meida in your
lives and not allowing it to control you. One of those options is playing a board game. Visit
screentime.org for more
information.
Scout Troops - Share the Million Minute Family Challenge organizer
kit with troop members and let them take the responsibility
of planning their own game night. Award a badge for their efforts. Use games to get parents involved
outside of the scout meetings and have each family report
their minute total back to the troop leader.
Retailers - Many local game retailers schedule regular nights for
customers to come in and play new and classic games. Give your local retailer a call and ask
when their next game night is.
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