Great family-friendly activities that think beyond the board game

Friday, May 29, 2020 - 10:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Monopoly is great, but it can't be the only option available. (Naassom Azevedo via Unsplash/)Spending weekends inside with your family isn’t always easy, especially when you’ve exhausted your three go-to entertainment options: Movie nights, board games, and everyone retreating to separate corners of the house to stare at their phones.There are other options, however. Here are some games and activities that think outside the board game and help bring family time up a notch no matter how long it lasts.Don’t just sit there. (Amazon/)Board games are great, sure, but they may not be enough stimulation for families who aren’t into sitting quietly. The Outset Media scavenger hunt is designed to be played indoors or out and has minimal accessories (just decks of cards)—so it doesn’t require any real set up or small pieces that are easily lost. Simple, fun, and much more “get up and go” than a game of...

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