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7 board games to grab before the winter cold sets in

Start planning your next game night by picking up a new board game the family will love.

By Michele Kettner November 23, 2020 at 3:41 pm

With the cold winter weather coming up quick, now is the time to stock up on fun indoor activities. This season, plan to stay inside for a family game night by the fireplace by picking up one of these seven board games.

This game combines your love of cards, board games and strategy for a fun night of friendly competition. // UDog Game, $95; Uncommon Goods

red and blue backgammon board — *Courtesy of Grandin Road*

Make your game night favorites a part of your daily home decor with these chic games. // Game Board Trays, $99.50; Grandin Road

Upgrade your game of Words with Friends for Upwords. The concept is the same, but you can build on top of words to grab some points. // Upwords, $19.82; Walmart

If you’re a video game lover, trade in your controllers for this board game that gives off instant nostalgic feels. // Pac-Man Board Game, $19.99; Target

Wall chess game — *Courtesy of Uncommon Goods*

Take your game of chess to the wall for an ongoing or impromptu gaming session. // Wall Chess, $95-$175; Uncommon Goods

Pandemic board game — *Courtesy of Kohl’s*

See what it’s like to join the pandemic task force, prevent outbreaks and save humanity with a board game that is perfect for 2020. // Pandemic Board Game, $44.99; Kohl’s

From old tunes to nursery rhymes, this song-tastic game will have the whole family breaking out in song at your next game night. // Spontuneous – The Song Game, $29.99; Amazon

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.