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Archive for February 4, 2013

Board Games That Will Liven Up Your Parties

One of the best ways to encourage socialization and a good time at a party is to pull out a board game. Board games have an almost magical quality about them, because whenever one enters the room everyone seems to be interested. There are many different board games that are perfect for parties due to the fact they are designed to get people communicating and laughing. Whether you are hosting a drinking party, or just having a mellow night in with some friends you will absolutely love each of these ten games and their low prices.

1. Quelf
If you’re looking to turn your party into a spontaneous event then Quelf is the perfect game for you. This game mixes questions, actions and noises to create a game that will have everyone laughing by the end of the night. This game is a great way to get people up and moving and will certainly lighten the mood of even the stiffest parties. You will enjoy watching your friends’ creativity brew as they pass each level of the game. The game is designed to combine many different games which allows players to write, draw, act, sing and dance! This game will be such a hit that people will beg you to throw another party soon. Quelf can be a part of your part from on $29.99 when you order it from frpgames.com.

2. Loaded Questions
Prove how much you know about your friends and find out how much they know about you when you pull out Loaded Questions at your next party. This game is designed to test the knowledge, or guessing skills, of the people you play with. Each player will draw a card and propose the question allowing each of the other players to write down their response. When all responses are in the player must decide who responded with what answer. This game is a great way to get to know people as well as share a laugh with friends and acquaintances. You never know how much you will learn about someone you thought you knew everything about! If this game sounds right for you then you can purchase if for $15 at bluejay.com.

3. Apples to Apples
If you want a fast paced game that won’t last over half an hour then Apples to Apples might be perfect for your party. This game can have from four to ten players so you can rotate the entire party into the game before the night is over. This game plays on comparisons which will leave everyone laughing before the end of the night. Simply deal the cards and compare away to see who has the best comparison skills, or the wackiest sense of humor. One of the best features about this game is it is suitable for children too, so you can bring this game out for a great night of family fun. Apples to Apples can be purchased for $24.99 at kmart.com, plus the coupons here you can get a better price.

4. Telestrations
If you loved playing telephone as a child then this Telestrations game might be the perfect addition to your family. This game is like the secret game you played as a child where one person would come up with a word and everyone would pass it down to the last person to see how the word had changed. Telestrations, however, is used through images which will it make it even funnier than the original game. You will love looking at everyone’s artwork as well as how much the original word changes through the line. This game is perfect for a small, or large group so the sky is the limit! This game can be purchased for $29.95 at booksamillion.com. Don’t forget to use $10 or $20 coupon code listed here.

5. Say Anything
If you love a good debate at your parties then Say Anything is the perfect game for you. This game allows all of the players to answer the question asked with their own personal opinion. The player of turn will then secretly choose their favorite answer while everyone else guesses which one you picked. This game will not show who is a great guesser, but will also open up many topics of conversation, which might prolong the game. You will love hearing your friends debate over the answers they chose days after your party! The game will teach you a lot about you friends and will also show you how well you know the people you spend time with! You can find this game on sale for $24.63, a $15 discount, from 123greetings.com.

6. Wits and Wagers
Wits and Wagers is the perfect game for differing taste. This game caters to people who love trivia, those who love to guess and those who love gambling. The game is trivia based, but every one of the players must answer the question, even if they just guess. When all the answers are in everyone bets on the best answer, so you have a chance to win in more ways than one. This game will puzzle the players, while still allowing them to laugh and have a good time. The game is also designed so that anyone can win, even if they aren’t particularly the best at trivia! The game is great for smaller get togethers, but can work for larger groups too. You can purchase Wits and Wagers for 21.99, a 27% discount, on ccgarmory.com.

7. Taboo
Taboo is one of the most popular party games on the market. This game is fast paced and caters to any group of people. Each team is given a card with a word on it that they must describe to their team members without using keywords. The team with the most correct guesses wins, the only problem is you have to be fast. This game is fun for just about everyone and will keep an entire group engaged for hours. You can play this game with a small group of four to the entire party. Simply divide everyone into a team and let the descriptions and guesses flow. This game will get intense and lively so your party will be a huge success! You can buy Taboo for $29.99 at mygofer.com. Shop before Valentines’s Day, you can save an extra 10% with code LOVE. More codes here.

8. Guesstures
Charade fans will absolutely love playing Guesstures. This game takes on all of the principles of charades, but is more fast paced with higher stakes. This game will certainly bring out the actor, good or bad, in every person playing as they attempt to act out the message on their card. This game is perfect for a small family game night, or you can divide a large group of people into a team for a longer more competitive game. The winning team will even get a trophy for the wonderful acting and guessing! You can choose between easy and hard cards which makes this game fun for all ages. You can find this game at target.com on sale for $23.49, a 6% discount. If your order total is more than $50, you can save $5 via a coupon link on this page.

9. Drunk Trivia
If you’re looking for a drinking game to start your party off then Drunk Ass Trivia might be just the thing. This game is only for people 21 years or older as consuming alcohol is actually part of the game. As the night moves on you will notice how much fun your friends are having, even the ones that aren’t totally drunk. This trivia game has six categories that will tease your brain and make you laugh. This game is perfect for two players, but also works great for large groups. All you need to play this game is a few glasses and the player’s favorite beverages and a positive attitude! You can find Drunk Ass Trivia on sale for $10.99, a 35% discount, on rakuten.com.

10. Curses
Test out your friends memory with the Curses Card Game. This game is designed to keep a sequence that will mess with your friends heads! The first player draws a card and has to demonstrate what the card says, then when everyone else goes the player draws again completing the new task as well as the old one. This continues until player messes up so many times and then they are out. The player that can complete the most sequences will win the game. This game will not only be frustrating, but it will also be a ton of laughs for anyone who plays or watches. You can find Curses on toysrus.com for $32.99. If you prefer to shop in stores, here are some printable coupons for Toys R Us.

It doesn’t matter if you are hosting a huge bash or a simple family game night, adding a board game to the mix will not only improve the mood of the party, but will also bring people together. These ten games are a cheap way to provide your party guest with hours of entertainment that they will be talking about for months after the party. You can mix up your parties with these ten games to make sure no one is bored or uncomfortable!