Summer is right around the corner, and you and your family probably have a lot of fun trips, activities, and events planned! But for many of us, summer also means a lot of extra free time, and you might be looking for some ways to make your downtime at home more entertaining. This is where board games truly shine! Keep reading to learn more about a few of the best board games to take for a spin this summer, no matter where you are or what you’re doing!
Best Board Games for Road Trips
Traveling in the car or on a plane is often the most uneventful part of any vacation, meaning it’s a great opportunity to liven things up with a fun game! And better yet, most of these options lack the several tiny components, cards, and pieces that usually accompany many board games, meaning you won’t have to worry about losing or keeping track of anything. Here are some ideas to consider:
- Trapwords – This is a word-guessing game that’s somewhat adjacent to the classic game “Taboo,” which involves the opposing team choosing words you aren’t allowed to use. The tricky part is that you don’t know which word(s) your opponents have chosen!
- Hive – This is a 20-minute, 2-player game that consists of 11 durable, plastic pieces for each player. The objective is simple; use your pieces to surround and capture your opponent’s queen.
- Tiny Epic games – These are a series of dice-based strategy board games that explore various genres; some popular ones are Tiny Epic Pirates and Tiny Epic Galaxies.
Board Games Perfect for the Beach
Many people enjoy soaking up the sun’s rays while laying out on the beach, but when you’re sitting in the shade cooling off, there are few better ways to pass the time than by playing something with relatively simple gameplay. Here are a few popular choices that you might find people playing while at the beach:
- Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Mayhem – This game comes with four pre-constructed decks you’ll use to battle your friends. With simple rules and an average game length of 10 minutes, this is a great beach-friendly option.
- Pictomania – This is a game of drawing and guessing; all players draw pictures based on words from cards that everyone can see, and all the players also try to guess what other players are drawing. It’s great for those who are good at drawing or good at guessing!
- Uno – Uno is a classic game that many of us probably remember playing during our childhood (or even during adulthood). The colored cards are iconic, the rules are simple, and the speedy games have awesome replay value!
Board Games Ideal for Your Staycation
Of course, not everyone spends their whole summer traveling or out and about—sometimes, staying home is the perfect vacation! If you find yourself lounging around at home with family or friends this season, here are some great board game options to consider picking up:
- Spyfall – This short game of bluffing and guessing is great for backyard parties. All players except one receive the same secret location on a card, and the one who doesn’t receive it is the spy. They must try to guess the location, while the other players must try to guess who the spy is.
- Coup – This is another quick bluffing game where each player starts with two role cards and two coins. Each turn, players can perform certain actions based on their roles. The objective is to call out people for lying about their roles while retaining your cards, and the last person standing wins!
- Twilight Imperium – If you’re looking for something complex and challenging but with a rewarding payoff and addictive gameplay, look no further than this strategy board game that involves 17 factions fighting for dominance in space. It can sometimes take up to 8 hours to finish just one game, making it ideal for those long, lazy summer days!
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Bricks and Boards Plus is excited to offer a vast selection of board games, card games, and more for enthusiasts and collectors of all ages in the Dawsonville area! If you have any questions about the blog or our available selection, feel free to contact us online, give us a call, or stop by today! Telephone: (706) 525-5568.
