The Mom Memo
The Mom Memo No. 49: Let the Games Begin
Hey Mama
Temps have been dipping for only a few weeks but the thought of a long winter ahead has us dreading all the upcoming time inside. Our go-to solution for those long winter evenings? Board games! With options for all ages, we love going to the family game cupboard for a fulfilling (and screen-free) activity. Some of our current favorites include:
Dragomino (ages 5 and up)
Enjoyed by parents and kids alike, this is like dominoes with a twist!
IceCool (ages 6 and up)
Fast, fun, and always surprising, IceCool is a dexterity game that has penguin game pieces sliding, curving, and jumping across the board.
Horrified (ages 10 and up)
This cooperative strategy board game has players working to defeat classic monsters like Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Wolf Man with varying levels of difficulty.
What’s your go-to family board game? We want to know!
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