Family games for the winter – sharing moments during the cold season
It's getting dark and uncomfortable outside. Then it's time for family game nights. Family games offer a wonderful opportunity to make the cold season creative and cheerful, while at the same time promoting cohesion and communication within the family.
Why family games are so valuable
Playing games together strengthens family bonds and creates small rituals and memories that will stay with all family members for a lifetime. Children learn to understand rules, develop patience and empathise with others when playing dice, puzzles or role-playing games. For parents, this in turn means valuable time to laugh, discover and be creative with their children. Playing brings you closer together, and this is best achieved with the right choice of games.
Finding the right family game - an overview of game types
The world of parlour games with children is diverse. There is a suitable game for every age, every character and every mood. To help you find the right family game for your next game night, first get an overview of the different types of games.
● Role-playing games: Small theatre plays or character adventures encourage creativity and imagination.
● Cooperative games: All players work together to achieve a goal instead of against each other.
● Board and card games: Classic and modern games are fun, create enjoyable moments and build excitement.
● Logic and puzzle games: They encourage concentration and problem-solving skills and can be really engaging.
● Quiz games: They bring fun for the whole family and make for entertaining competitions.
● Escape games: Tricky puzzles and exciting missions encourage teamwork and creative thinking.
Game ideas by age group
Some types of games are more suitable for your children's age group than others. The age information on the games gives you an idea of which games are suitable for your family and your children's age group.
For the little ones:The youngest children discover rules and procedures through play. Role-playing games, memory games or simple dice games are very popular. The focus here is on imagination, interaction and the first sense of achievement.
For primary school children:Board games with simple strategies, dice and card games or puzzle challenges promote logical thinking, concentration and team spirit. Co-operative games in which everyone works together are also popular with older children.
For young people:More challenging games of strategy or skill, quizzes and guessing games as well as co-operative adventures offer excitement and encourage critical thinking. Escape room variants also provide shared experiences that motivate teenagers to get actively involved.
For the whole family:Classics such as "Don't Get Mad", "Monopoly" or active family games such as "Twister" and "Scharade" unite all generations. They provide entertainment, communication, tactics and lots of fun together.
Having fun together strengthens the family
Choose the family game that appeals to you most from the types of games available and get started. Family games connect generations, promote important skills and create valuable memories. With role-playing games, board games or puzzles, you can turn the cold season into a colourful time full of joy, laughter and shared moments. With the right family games, every game night becomes a little adventure that brings the whole family closer together.
