My family has always been big game players, and we play even more games when the days are longer and more relaxing in the summer. When I was younger, we loved Clue, one of the only games that brought out my father’s competitive streak. Then a few summers ago, my mother and I started playing Yahtzee at least once a day. We pour ourselves a tall glass of diet coke (I’m sorry, Barq’s!) and play 3 straight games in a row. It’s our favorite game.
We recently added a new game to our repertoire: Bananagrams. Have you played it? It’s a spin-off of Scrabble but more fast-paced, which I love.
Summers are the best time for game-playing, don’t you think? What are some of your favorite games, friends? xoxo
Hollie says
When I was a kid I would stay up so late with my sister playing Monopoly. I love summer game nites. :]
Michelle says
I just went on Etsy in the hopes of finding an upcycled Bananagrams bag that would be turned into a purse. I did not find one. π
Noodles and Waffles says
I love Left-Center-Right (LCR). It's a dice game that my family plays. We use dollar bills instead of the chips. So fun.
alishka babushka says
I LOVE that game! My fam got it for Christmas. It's fabulous.
Lucy Scherschligt says
bananagrams is a crowd favorite at our house. my dad and i will just sit there playing for hours. him, being an extremely literate and wordy guy, will constantly just yell "peel!" "peel!" "peel!" it really truly drives me insane sometimes.
Chessa! says
we LOVED monopoly. I was always the shoe for some reason. and we also played Parcheesi (is that how it's spelled?) We also played Uno a lot and Rummy..our great grandmother taught us. We'd play for beans:)
ag. says
ooh i love games! and i LOVE clue but can never find enough people to play with me.
Cranium has got to be my fave right now…or any card game! My family loves cards!
Pinecone Camp says
Hey Melissa! Love this post. We played Life, Monopoly, and Clue all the time. I must pick up "bananagrams" for an upcoming camping trip. Thanks for the tip!
have a lovely day.
Esther says
ohh i've seen those bananagrams retailing in my university's bookstore! i was so tempted to buy it (because word games are always fun) & also because of that super cute banana pouch. but it isn't cheap & my student budget cant afford it boo π
glad you had fun! & thanks for stopping by my blog! π
Melissa Blake says
Love all these games — i completely forgot about Life and Monopoly!!
And Lucy, i'm starting to hate the world peel!
Jen says
Bananagrams?? Hmmm… never heard of it. But I'll try it!! I love game recommendations π
Dancing Branflake says
I love games! Yahtzee is my favorite game but no one wants to play it with me. I'm a little competitive ha ha.
Diana Mieczan says
I think its time to get a few new games…That Bananagrams game sounds so good! I will give it a try:) Thanks, sweetie π
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LiLu says
I just made a joke about "in the library with the candlestick" this weekend! π
Lillian Chang says
http://unstitchme.blogspot.com/2010/05/five-of-my-favorite-games.html
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I love games too!
Melissa Blake says
Lili – I make Clue jokes all the time. Usually, no one laughs.
And dancing, I'm soooo competitive I yahtzee. It's really bad. My mom and I keep a running total of our scores each month and at the end of the month, the loser buys the winner lunch. I won last month! π
Cat says
I adore games too! You name it (for the most part) I will play it. Yahtzee, cards, poker, Scrabble (will definately have to try the Bananagrams soon!)…the perfect way to pass a summer afternoon or even a cool winter night (not that we are even going to think about WINTER right now! :))
What a great family tradition Mel!
Elle Sees says
I've never played either game!
Iva says
I have never played this game before! lol
Melissa Blake says
Elle & Iva — it's so much fun!! You should definitely try it.
Mary says
Love this game! So great for summer π
xxMK
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S.E.Minegar says
Yay Bananagrams!! Have you ever played Pass the Pigs? My brother and I had the travel edition and used to play in the car! …or car bingo?
Ah, childhood!
Melissa says
I just love Apples to Apples — always a silly game to play.
Lady Grey says
Oh I LOVE Bananagrams too!
My other favourite game is Ticket to Ride…. it's awesome : )
xoxo
The Cottage Cheese says
I miss game nights. My husband and I go through Scrabble phases, and my Dad's side of the family still play the game when we all get together (even my 90-year old Grandma with Alzheimers still plays, although she's not quite the shark she used to be). As kids, my sister and I used to play Yahtzee all the time when we stayed with my grandmother. I still have that same game that belonged to my grandparents – it must be 50 years old be now!
Melissa Blake says
awww, cottage, what a treasure!!
business networking says
I use to play scrabble.I have never played this game before!But i think its some like scarbble only…!!
Toronto Real Estate says
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