It so happens that kicking it up a notch can turn your game night from basic to epic. If Monopoly and Scrabble work for you, great, but there are literally hundreds of alternatives that can blow new life into your evenings with friends or family. Following are a few inspired ideas you might try on your next game night.
Themed Game Nights
Murder Mystery Dinner
Guests are drawn into an exciting story, taking on characters to work together to solve a fictional murder. Each participant is given a unique backstory, providing details during the evening as they gather clues and interact. Not only does this format promote collaboration, but it also leads to rich discussions.
Trivia Night
Hosting a trivia night can be customized to suit all interests, whether it be pop culture or history. Split guests into teams, then put their knowledge to the test, igniting a little friendly competition. You can also make your game even better by adding themed rounds or providing prizes for the winning team.
Creative Activities
Art Jam
Host a creative jam where guests can whip up their craft projects. Provide lots of art supplies for everyone to use to paint, draw, or create. This works not only as an entertainment measure but also to make unique pieces to keep as reminders of this night.
Video Game Marathon
If you are someone who likes to be entertained digitally, you could host a video game marathon where you play multiplayer games. It is ideal for the competitive developer and can be in any genre, from racing to action-adventure, so there are no limits.
Interactive Games
Live Online Games
Introduce the modern touch of live online games to your game night. Platforms like Jackbox Games have a library of easy-to-set-up party games you can play remotely to capture that feeling with friends who can’t come along in person. These typically require very little setup and make for some very silly interactions.
Charades or Pictionary
These traditional games never fail to impress during gatherings. These games need very few materials and promote laughter and creativity. At the same time, players act out clues or draw prompts for their teammates to guess.
Culinary Experiences
Game Night Potluck
Have guests come over and bring their go-to meals or treats, which will help set the palate for your gaming experiences! This alleviates some of the pressure of hosting while allowing everyone to bring their favourite flavours to the party for better vibes all around.
Themed Drinks
If you are keeping with a theme for your game night, think about creating cocktails or mocktails to match. For example, if you are hosting a murder mystery dinner, you could name the drinks after the characters or the theme of the murder mystery story.
Conclusion
Instead of just playing traditional board games like Monopoly and Scrabble, you need an official game night to inspire fun and great adventure. Make it a time to remember with friends who have different tastes and choices. From themed activities and creative challenges to adding live online games, you get limitless options on how you take your gatherings to the next level.
