Games to play during frugal times [View all]

If power goes out for any length of time, there's no tv, streaming, video games, or social networking. As I mentioned in another thread, I think it a good idea to acclimatize oneself and family to living without power or normal means of entertainment before the situation actually arises. having alternative means of entertainment will make a stressful situation more tolerable.

The ideas I'm going to post below range in cost from nothing to minimal. Again, I think it important to try games out so you find out what works and what doesn't before an emergency arises and it gives one the opportunity to build a large repertory of various games.

Card Games

One can buy decks of cards and rule books such as "According to Hoyle" and "100 Best Solitaire Games" for little money. A small investment may provide hours and hours of entertainment. There are card games for young children as well as adults an they ranges in complexity from easy to very challenging.

Other games

Charades, Hide and Seek, Kick the Can, 20 Questions, I Spy, Tag, Hopscotch are just the tiny tip of the iceberg of other games that cost nothing or next to it and can provide a great deal of entertainment for all ages and skill levels. If you wish to spend a few dollars, Jacks, Marbles, Jenga, and Dominoes are possibilities.

Board games

for those who wish to spend some more money, board games are an option and there are a wide variety of such games that cover all ages and skill levels. One may consider 5 in 1, 6 in 1, or 7 in 1 combo set which include a number of games in one package.