It’s ‘game on!’ this festive season

WHILE many simply cannot wait to get out this December, others may opt to stay indoors amid the Covid-19 pandemic. If you fall under the latter, there is no better way to bond and create memories with family and friends over a few fun games.

Here are the top five games that are sure to get the dice rolling at your family gathering:

Monopoly
Old is gold. This board game made it’s appearance in 1935 and is still a hit across all age groups. It has since  evolved and now comes in numerous editions, including the Cape Town, Mzanzi and Durban editions. There are also themed versions of the game, such as Springboks, Fast ‘n Furious and more. Choose a token, roll the dice and buy hotels, pay rent and trade properties. We would try to avoid going to jail and going bankrupt though. Purchase this game from retailers nationwide.

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90s Music Box Game
If you grew up in the 90s, you’ll probably find yourself saying ‘the music was way better then’. This holiday, why not try out the 90s Music Box Game? This general knowledge game will give you ‘90s music know-it-all’ bragging rights. There are 20 picture cards and 1986 questions to answer. It is on sale at Takealot and Toy Kingdom.

30 Seconds
This game is still a firm favourite. If you’re not clued up on general knowledge, this is a fun way to learn about everything. your teammate will ask you questions from a card and you only have 30 nail-biting seconds to guess the answers. The more you guess correctly, the faster you reach the finish line. It’s basically general knowledge Charades. A booster set is also available. Grab this from Toy Kingdom or Takealot.

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5 Second Rule South Africa
Nearly everyone has dropped food on the floor and yelled ‘five-second rule’. But have you ever tried to guess five things that start with a specific alphabet within five seconds? Easy peasy, you say? Then challenge your friends and family to this intense game, and be prepared to hear some of the most absurd answers! This game is available on Takealot.

After Dinner Amusements: Do You remember?
This game is perfect for when the table has been cleared and everyone is enjoying a coffee or a night cap. It’s sure to keep that nostalgic Christmas spirit going as it takes you down memory lane. Each person draws a question from a deck of 52 cards and has to answer it. It will bring back old memories, and create new ones with family and friends. Purchase this on Takealot.

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