So what to do? There are two games we really enjoy, both of which are suitable for various sized groups and very amusing. One is Fluxx by Looney Labs. There are a number of versions, but the basic or family versions are simple. (Perhaps wait to bring out the Monty Python version until late in the evening!) It's a card game for 2-6 players, age 8+. The idea of the game is that the rules are constantly changing (i.e., in fluxx). What's Jewish about it? There's actually a 7-card Jewish booster set that includes cards for Torah and Hebrew Knowledge. Toss that in with one of the basic decks and it makes it just a little bit more special. It's sold directly by the manufacturer and at local game stores.
The other game with Jewish content is Apples to Apples. It's another card game for 4-10 players. You're dealt cards and the goal is to offer the card that the judge for the round would say is most like her card. The basic version is advertised as 12 years+ and there is a junior version for 9 years+. There are both Jewish and junior Jewish versions. There is a Yiddish version, too, but we don't have enough folks to enjoy that at our holidays. The games are sold at online retailers and many JCC/synagogue gift shops may stock them, too.
Both of these games are easy to learn and we've gotten lots of non-gamers involved. Pick them up soon and learn the rules so that you can explain them to your families. (Fluxx is very portable and even if you are traveling, you can play. We have played in an airport, using our luggage as a table.)
I'll keep an eye out for other Thanksgiving weekend activities, too!
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