Who says games are just for kids? With the cooler weather and the busy schedule comes a need to relax at home more often. During the summer months we’d be found entertaining on the deck, yet in the winter – we’re indoors.
Why not unwind with your adult friends and family after the little ones have been tucked in for bed for a fun game night!
Tips for Adult Game Night
Prepare Your Space – Plan ahead for which space you would like to use for your game night. Be sure it includes plenty of seating, a large flat surface for the game and plenty of end tables for guests to place refreshments on. Other things to remember when planning ahead include coasters to protect your furniture, enough pillows so everyone is comfortable and even a couple blankets – it is fall after all. These small considerations will make everyone feel welcome in your home.
Mix up Your Guests – Don’t be afraid to invite a cross section of people you know. Invite new or old friends, colleagues and even family to your next game night. While they might not all know each other in advance, games are always a great ice breaker and will bring everyone together. Also, for more interpretive games such as Apples to Apples® Freestyle, a group of different personalities will add a lot of fun and diversity to the game.
Pick the Games Ahead of Time – Planning ahead helps everyone get in the right mood. From Uno to Pictionary, pick the games ahead of time and let your guests get excited in advance. You can also choose to center your games around a fun theme and then bring that theme to life through costumes, food and beverage and decor.
Make it Potluck – Often the most stressful part of planning an event is preparing the food and drink. To alleviate that stress and focus your energy on the fun, make it a potluck. Invite guests to bring a side dish or drink for everyone to share. You’ll have an amazing meal without the stress and mess of cooking it all yourself. While planning activities for your littlest ones is important, it’s also important to ensure that you’re getting the fun and social time you need to relax and unwind with friends. An adult game night is the perfect way to kick-back with friends without having to venture out too far.
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Tina L. says
09/25/2015 at 1:54 pmIt’s been so long. At least a couple of years.
Katie says
09/25/2015 at 2:25 pmIt’s probably been about two years for me
Angela Massis says
09/25/2015 at 4:56 pmLove board games!! The last time I had an adult game night was last winter!
Rebecca W says
09/25/2015 at 6:28 pmIt’s been over a year since we’ve had an adult game night but the last time we had a child’s game night was two nights ago and we played Candyland
Gina Fleury says
09/25/2015 at 6:51 pmOur last adult game night was New years Eve.
Dianne says
09/25/2015 at 8:24 pmWhen my kids are all together we usually have a game night when the kids go to bed. Christmas was the last time.
Valerie Mallette says
09/25/2015 at 8:49 pmI love board games. The last time I had an adult game night was last weekend.
athena says
09/25/2015 at 9:30 pmit’s been too long
heidi c. says
09/25/2015 at 9:45 pmI played Scrabble with family a few weeks ago.
Darwin says
09/25/2015 at 10:15 pmWe had an adult game night during labour day weekend. We played monopoly and pictionary.
Lisa H says
09/25/2015 at 10:43 pmThe last time was Thanksgiving weekend last year.
lori b says
09/26/2015 at 2:51 amwith my hubby working away all the time, it’s been a while and long over due
kathy downey says
09/26/2015 at 6:13 amI had an adult game night Thursday past.
Tasha says
09/26/2015 at 6:15 amHonest. Me and my boyfriend have never had a game night in the 3 years we’ve been together. I think we need to change that! This looks like a great game! Awesome idea to set up a potluck as well. 🙂
Judy Cowan says
09/26/2015 at 7:28 amLast weekend Hubby & I had a night where we played Cribbage. We have game nights now and then but should do it more.
Viv Sluys says
09/26/2015 at 8:58 amMy husband and I have game night, just the two of us a couple times a week but we had a games night with a group of adults in August.
Ali P says
09/26/2015 at 9:55 amLast adult game night we had was probably last fall.
Lindsay C says
09/26/2015 at 10:30 amI used to host game night all the time, but it has been a couple of years. I have been talking about getting it going again, so this might be the kick in the butt I need ????
louise says
09/26/2015 at 11:23 amjust last weekend a bunch of us got together brought over appies and played Pictionary, boys against girls:)
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
09/26/2015 at 11:39 amThe last adult game night we had was when we visited my daughter for my granddaughter’s birthday in June. Game night with some of my grandchildren was about a month ago when I was babysitting them.
Florence C says
09/26/2015 at 11:54 amI play card games about once a month. Long time since we used a board game.
J says
09/26/2015 at 1:18 pmA few months ago. We were all busy but it was fun.
Lori JB says
09/26/2015 at 1:21 pmNot since Christmas last year!
Mel says
09/26/2015 at 1:24 pmAbout a month ago. We try to do a game night once a month.
Stephanie LaPlante says
09/26/2015 at 1:28 pmI would say a couple months ago.
salexis says
09/26/2015 at 4:29 pmLast weekend!
Silvia D says
09/26/2015 at 9:59 pmusually about once a month.
SweetPanda says
09/27/2015 at 9:20 amIt’s been so long that I can’t even remember how many years ago
Violet P says
09/27/2015 at 9:40 amLast month! Love games night!
SueSueper says
09/27/2015 at 9:54 amI don’t remember the last time I had an adult game night. I must be time.
Cheryl says
09/27/2015 at 12:08 pmIt’s been awhile! At least a few years
Erika E says
09/27/2015 at 2:38 pmEaster was the last time we had an adult game night.
Carol Denny says
09/27/2015 at 3:31 pmwe play every couple of weeks
tanyab79 says
09/28/2015 at 9:01 amA few weeks ago, had a great time.
Jonnie says
09/28/2015 at 10:42 amWe had an adult game night two weeks ago when my in-laws were in town. We played Scrabble and Rummoli
Travelbuds says
09/28/2015 at 10:56 amNot since my kids were born and they are 11 and 10 now. I think it’s time.
Josie says
09/28/2015 at 1:27 pmwe usually play games on Christmas
Holly MacRitchie says
09/28/2015 at 2:49 pmThe last adult game night we had as adults was in July with my family in August
Lynda Cook says
09/28/2015 at 3:04 pmIt’s been awhile since we had a few friends over and had game night
Anna says
09/29/2015 at 7:03 amWe played cribbage 2 weeks ago, so much fun.
Jodi Mitrovic says
09/29/2015 at 8:35 amIt’s been too long since we’ve had an adult game night. Before children, we had them often and they were always a lot of fun! I think it’s time for a game night 🙂
jan says
09/29/2015 at 1:21 pmQuite some time – we lost ours in a move
Debbie W says
09/29/2015 at 2:36 pmWhen we were camping over a year ago.
Jennifer P. says
09/29/2015 at 10:36 pmthe last time we had an adult game night was New Year’s Eve – we are long overdue, they are so much fun!!
Tasha says
09/30/2015 at 1:36 amMe and my boyfriend haven’t had a game night yet! 🙁 Would love to win this!
leanne says
09/30/2015 at 11:12 amI think the last time may have been over Christmas
Fan R says
09/30/2015 at 7:23 pmLast time we played at uncle’s house in July, it was fun!
JaimeeM says
10/01/2015 at 6:03 amIts been a while since we had an adult game night. two christmas’ ago?
Lisa McLain says
10/02/2015 at 5:34 amIts been awhile
Elva Roberts says
10/02/2015 at 2:34 pmIt’s been a while. My youngest daughter and I used to play Yahtzee when she visited here from another province. She is working now and does not get over so much. We really enjoyed these games.
Betty S says
10/04/2015 at 5:32 amWe had a cards night after dinner with good friends, in August
kristy e says
10/04/2015 at 6:29 pmIt has been a few years !!
Brenda Lacourciere says
10/05/2015 at 3:32 amThe last adult game night was last month at camp.
LauraD says
10/05/2015 at 1:50 pmWe have them all the time at our house!
Elaine L says
10/05/2015 at 3:58 pmA few weeks ago while camping
LILLIAN BROWN says
10/05/2015 at 4:02 pmIt has been at least a year since we have played board games……………………too long
Cheryl says
10/05/2015 at 4:32 pmLast week I got together with my mom and sister for a few games 🙂
Rosanne Robinson says
10/05/2015 at 5:57 pmWe play adult board games every year over the holidays & play children’s board games every week with our grandson.
Tainan Lu says
10/05/2015 at 6:12 pmmany years ago
Rebeca says
10/05/2015 at 11:52 pmEaster! My family is now made of adults only, so we have a lot of game nights.
FREDERIC BROWN says
10/06/2015 at 4:07 pmIt’s probably been about a year