You know those rainy Saturday afternoons when the kids are bouncing off the walls and you just want to do something fun together, but every board game seems a bit... well, dull? Yeah, I feel that too! Lately, I’ve been dreaming about putting together a family game kit, something that could bring everyone together, spark laughter, and create those precious memories we all cherish. Remember last winter, when we tried to make up our own rules for that old game, and we ended up laughing so hard we nearly cried? Wouldn’t it be amazing to have our own homemade games that we could tweak anytime? I just know that with a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of silly, we could make something truly special!
Items You’ll Need
- Board Game
- Playing Cards
- Dice Set
- Pictionary Drawing Supplies
- Timer
- Cardboard Sheets
- Colored Pens/Markers
- Game Tokens
- Notepad and Pencil
- Balloon
- Hula Hoops
- Outdoor Play Equipment
- Obstacle Course Supplies
- Craft Supplies
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Gather All Equipment
I started gathering all the equipment I would need for my fun family game kit. This included a board game, a set of playing cards, a dice set, Pictionary drawing supplies, a timer, some cardboard sheets, colored pens and markers, game tokens, a notepad and pencil, a balloon, hula hoops, outdoor play equipment, supplies for an obstacle course, and craft supplies.
Step 2: Choose a Storage Box
Next, I chose a large, sturdy box to store all of my game supplies in one place. A colorful box would make it even more exciting!
Step 3: Organize the Supplies
I began organizing the supplies into different sections in the box. I put the board game in one corner, arranged the playing cards and dice together, and set aside the Pictionary supplies.
Step 4: Create Fun Rules
To make the kit even more engaging, I wrote down some fun rules for how to use the kit. For example, how to combine the board game with Pictionary or how to use the hula hoops and balloon in an outdoor challenge.
Step 5: Decorate the Kit
I took out the colored pens and markers and started decorating the outside of the storage box. I drew fun designs and wrote ‘Fun Family Game Kit’ on the top to make it look inviting.
Step 6: Test the Games
I invited my family to help me test out some of the games. We started with the board game and then split into teams for a Pictionary session!
Step 7: Plan an Outdoor Day
I planned a day for us to go outside and use the outdoor play equipment and obstacle course supplies. I set up hula hoops and had a blast throwing the balloon back and forth.
Step 8: Use Craft Supplies for Personal Touch
We used the craft supplies to create our own game tokens, which added a personal touch to the games we played.
Step 9: Make It a Regular Family Event
Finally, I decided that we would make it a regular event to pull out the Fun Family Game Kit, rotating who gets to choose the games each time.