Some people find it hard to relax and have fun. It’s understandable– there are always deadlines, bills, and worries that need your attention. But if you take some time to stop working for a while and do the things you enjoy most, chances are you’ll feel better than before. Research has shown that taking breaks at work can lead to more creativity in the long run. The problem is figuring out what will make you happy during those moments when life gets too stressful. Here are six games that will help bring back your sense of joy no matter what situation you find yourself in.
Solitaire
Solitaire is a classic card game that can be played by one person. You can now play a game of solitaire on your computer or phone, but it’s just as fun to play with a real deck of cards. The object of the game is to move all of the cards from the tableau to the foundation. The foundation is built up in ascending order from Ace to King.
Players start with seven piles of cards, called the tableau. The first six piles have five cards each, and the seventh pile has six cards. The top card of each pile is turned over, and the rest of the cards are face down. Players can only move the top card of each pile, and they can only put it on another pile if it is one higher or one lower in rank. When there are no more moves that can be made, the player turns over the top card of the stock and starts again.
Cards Against Humanity
This is a card game that can be played with four or more players. It’s a party game where players take turns being the judge and choosing the best answer to a prompt from their hands of cards. The object of the game is to make the judge laugh, and the player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Players start by taking turns being the judge. The judge draws a card from the deck and reads it aloud. The other players then choose one of their cards to answer the prompt. The judge chooses the funniest answer, and that player gets a point. The game ends when one player has enough points to be declared the winner.
Jenga
Many people think that Jenga is a game for kids, but it’s one of the most challenging games for adults. The object of the game is to remove blocks from the tower without causing it to fall over. You do this by taking turns with your opponents and removing only one block at a time from any level except the top. If you cause the tower to fall or if you create an uneven stack, then you lose. The winner is whoever manages to build up their stack and knock down all of their opponents’ stacks first.
It might sound easy, but as soon as someone starts playing they realize how difficult it can be because every move counts. You have to stay focused on what everyone else is doing while also considering your next move.
Checkers
Checkers is a classic board game that has been around for centuries. The game is played on an 8×8 board with two players. Each player has 12 pieces, which are called checkers. The goal is to capture all of your opponent’s checkers or to block them so they can’t make any more moves
To capture a checker, you must jump over it with one of your checkers. If you land on a space where you can capture another checker, then you must do so. The game ends when one player either captures all of the other player’s checkers or when they can’t make any more moves.
Monopoly
Monopoly is a board game that requires two to eight players. The goal of the game is to become the richest player by buying, selling, and trading properties. It’s a game that takes strategy and luck, and it can be very addictive. Everyone who has played Monopoly knows how much fun it can be to wheel and deal your way to victory.
Players take turns rolling dice and moving around the board. They can buy property when they land on it, and they can trade with other players if they own property that another player wants. The game ends when one player has all the money and all the other players have gone bankrupt.
Scrabble
Scrabble is a classic board game that can be played with two to four players. It’s a word game where players take turns making words on a board with lettered tiles. You score points by creating valid words. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Players draw tiles from a bag and place them on the board to make words. Each word must be connected to another word to be valid. Players can also play special tiles that give them extra points or allow them to change the direction of play. The game ends when all of the tiles have been used up and there are no more words that can be made.
These games have stood the test of time and are still as fun to play today as they were when they were first created. So, next time you’re looking for something to do in your free time, why not try one of these classic games? You might just have a blast.