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The lazy days of summer are best spent with family, but now that school has started, the days of cherished time with the kids are few and far between. We have kicked off the new school year, so we\u2019re back to the same old daily routine. But that doesn\u2019t mean your family can\u2019t make time for a little fun, too! Stay connected this school year by adding a family game night into your busy schedules. As the school year gets off to a fresh start, start a new family tradition by making time to turn off the TV and tune into each other with Elfster\u2019s Board Games gift guides<\/a>, featuring our top picks to help your family get playing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Time Games for the Little Ones<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teach your little ones the basics of good sportsmanship, cooperation and social interaction with board games that require no reading. Elfster\u2019s Kids\u2019 Games gift guide features lots of educational games with bright graphics designed to stimulate learning and fun, with short playing times to keep everyone engaged. Reinforce the skills they are learning in school with the classics, like Candyland<\/a>, Chutes and Ladders<\/a> and Go Fish, or try something new like Hoot Owl Hoot<\/a>, winner of seven awards including Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award and Dr. Toy Best Green Product Award. You\u2019ll cherish the time you set aside for your family, and the kids will love it too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Games for Thinking and Strategizing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ready for more of a challenge in your game? Elfster\u2019s Family Games gift guide<\/a> features many must-haves in strategic board games, like a classic wooden folding chess set<\/a>. Take it to the next level with games of tactical strategy, like The Settlers of Catan<\/a> and Dominion<\/a>, some of the most popular games of all time and some of Elfster\u2019s top picks. Or try a quick version of the classic Monopoly with a fifteen minute game of Monopoly Deal Card Game<\/a>. Take a roll of the dice and make it a great night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun for All Ages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s \u201cAll In\u201d for the family-friendly games featured in Elfster\u2019s family games<\/a> guide. No family game night would be complete without the competition of Kids vs. Parents with the fun-filled trivia challenge game of Beat The Parents<\/a>. Or check out Cranium Family Fun<\/a>, which features a variety of hilarious activities that will have everyone laughing, high-fiving, and working and playing together! For the older kids and adults, try the perfect party game of Taboo<\/a> and try to avoid the dreaded buzzer, or Apples to Apples<\/a>, the game of hilarious comparisons that\u2019s never the same game twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want a great way to stay connected with friends and family? Why not host a family game night party for everyone to join in the fun and plan an Elfster secret santa style gift exchange of your favorite board games! Create an exchange on Elfster.com, then draw names for each person, and exchange your top picks for board games. And remember, a family board game is the perfect addition to your own Elfster wish list. It\u2019s great family fun for the brand new school year! And don\u2019t forget the snacks\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need help? You can reach us via Facebook here. Tweet us @elfster or catch us on Instagram at #elfstergram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wish. Gift. Shop. Share.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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