When it’s cold and grey outside, there’s no better way to socialise than spending an evening at home with friends. Get cosy with blankets and warm food, set the mood with décor and music, and while away the hours with rounds of these five classic games that are perfect for a winter night in.
1.Bingo Bonanza
Steer clear of complicated strategy and host a bingo bonanza event where winning is down to the luck of the draw.
You can choose to replicate the feel of a traditional bingo hall with paper grids and daubers and have fun playing the part of the bingo caller. You could even have a go at the famous Cockney callouts!
Alternatively, you can play a group game online via a smartphone app. This gives you the freedom to explore fun variations of the standard format such as Deal or No Deal bingo from tombola or quick-play 30-ball bingo.
2.Monopoly Madness
Another game of chance that is universally beloved is Monopoly. Sit around a table and use your chosen token to hop around the board, collecting property and paying rent as you go!
You could argue that classic Monopoly is perfect as it is, but if you want to celebrate the season there are special editions of the game themed around winter. Popular options include the Hallmark Holiday Edition and a Marvel-inspired version called ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’.
3.Pictionary Party
Pencils may fly in frustration, but a Pictionary party will inspire much laughter as well! Get creative and test out your drawing skills with this fast-paced game of sketching and guessing.
Prepare in advance with plenty of drawing equipment including pencils and erasers, a sharpener, and lots of paper – most of which will be ripped up!
4.Card Game Classics
We all know how much fun can be had with a simple pack of playing cards which are thought to date back to 10th-century China. This 52-card deck ranges from two to Ace and can be handled in various ways to create an almost endless list of games.
Popular playing card games to try include Black Maria, a development of the American game Hearts, Cheat, Knock-out Whist, Bridge and Rummy.
5.Chess Challenge
Last but not least, why not test your intellect with a chess challenge? This is the perfect game to play if you’re a competitive couple enjoying an evening of peace and quiet.
Line up your 16 chess pieces on opposite sides of the board and advance one piece turn by turn while adhering to their individual rules of movement. The aim of the game is to ‘checkmate’ the king – this is achieved by taking your partner’s pieces until the king is isolated and trapped.
Chess requires intense concentration and skill, so have drinks and snacks on hand while you play!
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