ACTIVITIES Enjoy a Family Games Day The Perfect Rainy Day Fun When the weather turns grey, or you’re looking for a low-cost way to spend time together, a Family Games Day is a brilliant option. It’s not just about keeping little kids entertained - it’s often fun for teens and adults too. It’s a chance to connect, laugh, and make memories. Whether it’s a half-term afternoon, a weekend at home, or a casual way to celebrate a birthday or family gathering; sitting around a table (or on the living room floor!) is guaranteed to lift spirits. Games bring people together in a way screens can’t. They encourage teamwork, friendly competition, problem-solving, and creativity. Kids love the challenge, adults enjoy the nostalgia, and everyone benefits from the shared fun. Plus, games are cheap, reusable, and flexible, making them an ideal activity when you want to keep costs low or need something quick on a rainy day. Even just an hour of laughter over a silly challenge can turn an ordinary day into a special memory. Family Game Reviews We’ve tried a selection of games for all ages, and you can read the full reviews on www.raring2go.uk. (scan here for ease!) Highlights include: 5 Second Rule: fast-paced fun that gets everyone thinking on their feet. Triominos: a level up from dominoes. The Floor Is Lava: gets kids moving. Marshmallow Madness & Swallow Your Words: silly & fun. Rapid Rumble & Guess in 10: clever, social and verbal challenges. Traitors: for the big kids and adults when the little kids are in bed! (Although my daughter, age 8, gave it a good go.) Local libraries can help with games as well as books!.. If you don’t have space or money for games at home, you can play some at most local libraries, such as Snakes and Ladders, Jenga and Uno. Some have a board game session on a weekly basis: Stourbridge Library: drop-in games club every Saturday 1pm - 3pm. Brierley Hill Library: drop-in games club every Tuesday 10am - 11am & Saturday 11am - Midday. Kidderminster, Stourport & Dudley Library: All have games - just ask! Some libraries also have jigsaw puzzles, LEGO, and chess to enjoy. Check with your local library. Wherever you play games, it is something that everyone can join in with - from toddlers to grandparents, with friends or family! It’s fun, and good way for kids to learn too (just remember - IT’S JUST A GAME! - and that’s a good note for the adults to remember too!) 25
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