When was the last time you had your kids, even the teenagers, home for New Year’s Eve? For everyone’s enjoyment this holiday season, these are the top games to play with your family. But break them out at your own risk — we know it can get competitive at home.
Risk
We know this game has almost created World War III in some households, but that’s part of the fun.
Jenga
We really only have this one on the list because Louis Vuitton has made their own version. And it’s pretty stunning.
Chess
The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix is enough to make you want to learn the game of chess. And Aerin Lauder makes an investment-grade set that’s so beautiful it will become part of your décor.
Smart Ass
Described as the game where you can burst out the answer even if it’s not your turn, it’s high-energy trivia that will keep your family laughing.
Mahjong
This is a classic Chinese game developed during the Qing dynasty that is for the more cerebral family. The plain sets you can get in Chinatown are beautiful enough with their elegant colored tiles,