When the weather outside is frightful and you are chilling at grandma’s, these board games are so delightful. Gathering the family around the table for some good old-fashioned fun we guarantee each household has one of these games sitting in their attic so go digging at grandma’s and find that copy of Monopoly. (Just make sure to keep an eye on your sister when she’s near the Monopoly money.)
Monopoly
This classic board game needs no introduction. Players roll the dice and move around the board, buying and selling properties. The game can get intense, so make sure everyone understands the rules before you start.
Scrabble
Another family favourite, Scrabble is a classic word game. Players take turns placing tiles on the board to form words. The goal is to get the highest score by using letters that are high-scoring or that are placed on premium squares on the board.
Chess
Chess is a two-player game that has been around for centuries. Players move their pieces around the board, trying to capture the other player’s king. The game can be complex, but it’s also very rewarding.
Checkers
Checkers is a classic board game that is easy to learn but difficult to master. Players move their pieces around the board, jumping over the other player’s pieces to capture them. The goal is to capture all of the other player’s pieces, or to block the other player from making any more moves.
Bingo
Bingo is a classic game that is perfect for rainy days. Players mark off numbers on their cards as they are called out. The first player to mark off all of the numbers on their card wins.
Poker
Poker is a classic card game that can be played with a group of friends. Players try to get the best hand by using the cards they are dealt and the community cards that are placed in the middle of the table. The goal is to win the pot by having the best hand or by betting that you have the best hand.
Bridge
Bridge is a classic card game that is perfect for rainy days. Players are dealt a hand of cards and then bid on how many tricks they think they can take. The goal is to take the number of tricks that you bid, or to force the other players to take more tricks than they bid.
Rummy
Rummy is a classic card game that is perfect for rainy days. Players are dealt a hand of cards and then try to meld them into sets or runs. The goal is to be the first player to meld all of their cards, or to have the least amount of points when the game ends.
Cribbage
Cribbage is a classic card game that is perfect for rainy days. Players are dealt a hand of cards and then try to score points by making sets, runs, and pairs. The goal is to be the first player to reach the target score, or to have the least amount of points when the game ends.
Go
Go is a classic board game that is perfect for rainy days. Players take turns placing stones on the board, trying to capture the other player’s stones. The goal is to be the first player to capture all of the other player’s stones, or to have the most stones on the board when the game ends.
Mancala
The Mancala games are a family of two-player turn-based strategy board games played with small stones, beans, or seeds and rows of holes or pits in the earth, a board or other playing surface. The objective is usually to capture all or some set of the opponent’s pieces. This is one of the oldest games to date.
We hope you enjoyed our list of classic board games you will find at grandmas house. These games are sure to provide you and your family or friends with hours of fun. So next time your find yourself at your grandparents house keep a look out for one of these games and have a blast.