Deliver the Joy of Play this Holiday!

November 7, 2024

The holiday season is here! It's a bright, cheerful time and the perfect occasion to help bring a little extra JOY to friends and family through special moments and togetherness. Whether you're an all-out, modern magic-maker or prefer your time-honored traditions, the holiday season can be made extra special with some simple, joyful touches.

Brother and sister play Ice Tumble by SimplyFun

Bring the Family Together through Play

Giving and receiving gifts are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season, but on the flip side, family togetherness that leads to laughter and new memories is sometimes the best gift of all.

Setting up a few board games for family game night allows for multi-generations to connect and strengthen their relationships through a little fun and friendly competition. Gameplay encourages communication and teamwork and builds a multitude of essential skills such as problem-solving, strategy, focus, self-control, and more.

The holidays can oftentimes be busy, overwhelming, and stressful. Engaging in play is a natural stress reliever! It can help relax and improve moods while offsetting any built-up tension from the day. Win-win! Gameplay also sparks and stimulates some of the areas of our brain that may not get tapped into as much as they used to (especially for teens and adults), such as imagination and out-of-the-box creative thinking. Perhaps best of all is the bonding that takes place when families turn off the screens and participate in face-to-face togetherness. This holiday season, make time for play and watch how this simple yet powerful practice can lead to benefits that extend far beyond the game itself.

Need more inspiration? Check out these blogs to learn even more about connecting through gameplay and why it's so important for a child's development.

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Ready to start your own holiday gameplay tradition? Need some board games ideas or party board games to bring to your next gathering? Check out these blogs and board games list for even more ideas on how to make the most of a friends and family game night this season.