5 vintage board games to dust off from the attic this week

Are you looking for something to do with family members you are currently sheltering in place with? Why not break out some vintage board games?

With many of us staying inside and social distancing right now, you may be looking for something to do with the people in your home. And one thing that makes sense (and sounds like a good time) is breaking out the vintage board games that have been collecting dust in your closets and attic.

As someone who loves a good board game, and has been known to get a bit competitive over a game of Scrabble or Monopoly, the following five vintage board games are definitely worth breaking out and playing now.

Monopoly

It’s a game of money and property, with the winner being the person with the most assets at the end of the game. At times, it may feel like Monopoly is one of those board games that could go on for hours (and I know I have played games that have lasted a long time), but what better time is there to play a long game than now?

Whether you play the original or one of the new designs of the Monopoly board games, there are plenty of options out there for a fun game night experience.

Clue

It’s your chance to be a detective and figure out who killed the owner of the mansion. Clue is one of those games that requires a bit of strategy and memory, making it one of those board games that will force you to pay attention.

While the classic game has been around for years, recently Hasbro revealed a new suspect and even did a bit of a mansion makeover. So, whether you play the traditional game or one of the newest versions, you’re in for the perfect mystery game.

Life

Life, also known as The Game of Life, is a board game that has been around since the late 1800s. And while you may not have one of those original board games lying around, you likely have one of the newer versions of the game you can play.

With Life, you are traveling through the different steps of a person’s life, collecting points for all the best moments in one’s life. It’s like experiencing the world, without needing to leave your home, and that sounds like the perfect way to spend your time inside.

Battleship

It’s a game of strategy, combined with guessing locations on a map. With paper and pencil on hand, you and your map try to sink your opponent’s battleship.

Around since World War I, Battleship is a classic board game that will keep you entertained and guessing. While this may not be a game you have played often, now is definitely the perfect time to dust this game off and give it a chance, you may find yourself appreciating a whole new game of strategy and cunning.

Scrabble

Scrabble is a game that has been around since the late 1930s. Not only does this board game let you and three other people practice your vocabulary skills in style, but it’s also a great way to challenge the people in your life. After all, if you don’t think your opponent is using a real word, you can challenge them with the help of the dictionary.

As someone obsessed with this game, this is definitely one of those board games that I will break out on game night every single chance I get. And even when I lose, it’s still a lot of fun being competitive with words.

While there are a lot of options out there for things to do while staying inside or even board games to play, these five vintage games might just be the best way to enjoy some family time. Not only will it bring out the competitive side in everyone, but it will also keep everyone entertained and engaged without needing a TV or computer screen.