It’s sweater weather again, and to chase away the winter blues, revisit some old favorite activities and discover some new ways to entertain everyone.
Autumn is about to give way to winter, and it may be a humdinger this year, so get prepared ahead of time for some possible cabin fever. In the interests of keeping everyone happy, sane, and active, indulge in some classic board games and some all-ages make-believe, and even incorporate some new technologies to brighten up the cold, dark days. Here’s a great list of reminders and introductions that can keep the family occupied.
Balloon Volleyball is so great for the little ones. Create a makeshift “net” with a blanket and two chairs, and divide up into teams. Someone can keep score and the older kids can “assist.”
Holiday Crafting gets everyone in the spirit of the season. Bedazzle some pinecones, string some popcorn and cranberries, heck, and roast some chestnuts while you are at it! Here’s a bonus: a little extra decoration in the right places can keep the place cheery after the holidays too.
Charades requires some invention and creativity, and is especially fun for middle schoolers. They just love being center stage.
Costume Parties are a good excuse to get into the closets, attic, or basement and see what’s in there. Take the opportunity to put on some music and snap some great pictures. You can even make a backdrop for your costume party photo shoot.
Collage with your photos and make some fun postcards to send to relatives or friends who are far away.
Board Games like Monopoly* and Scrabble* are an awesome way to blow off steam, and even if you have little ones, they just love to play with the money and the dice (careful about choking hazards!).
A Scavenger Hunt takes a little simple prep but assembling a collection of household objects and creating clues and riddles is just as fun as finding them.
Make a Movie. With video cameras and editing software so plentiful, it doesn’t take much to set up a simple story and act it out. To give your project a few phases, you could all create a storyboard first. Need a little inspiration? Check out Batdad.
In addition to some family-friendly movies, there is also a world of entertaining gaming for mobile devices that actually let multiple players participate together. Just like the old school table-style arcade games, the Jigs War app now enabled for devices powered by Intel® Core™ processors combines beat-the-clock timing and puzzle problem solving in a campy military theme. Accommodating up to four players, opponents can earn powerups and extra points to unlock new puzzles, so the game stays engaging for hours at a time.
Unlock new puzzles for new game modes and great images. Jigs War is frantic family fun for all ages that progresses from easy to increasing levels of difficulty, so the whole family sees it as a challenge. For a little relaxing indoor fun, players can choose their character and switch modes, even playing tricks on their opponents.
It just requires a little ingenuity and energy to discover productive and humorous ways to pass the indoor time during the cold season. Use the opportunity to introduce your family to some fresh ideas and take full advantage of the bonding time while everyone is inside together. To learn more about Jigs War, visit: https://appshowcase.intel.com/en-us/tablet/jigswar