Hobbies And Interests
Video Games
A visit to a video game or computer store will allow you to browse the many titles of games that are suitable for playing as a family. Whether you wish to use your household's computer for gaming, or have a console such as a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, you can play classic games like Family Feud, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Battleship, Risk and a variety of sports games that cater to the specific interests of your family members.
DVD Games
Many traditional board games feature DVD versions that couple modern-day technology with these age-old classics. DVD board games do not require the use of a computer or video game system; all you need is a television and DVD player. DVD games commonly found in toy stores and book stores include Jeopardy, Trivial Pursuit, Wheel of Fortune and Deal or No Deal. All of these games are suitable to play as a family.
Handheld Games
If your family members have one or more handheld devices, such as a BlackBerry, iPhone or iPod Touch, you can browse a seemingly endless list of games to play. In the event your family has two devices, many of these games have a multiplayer element, allowing two people or two teams of players to play against one another over the network. Games such as Scrabble and Monopoly are ideal.
Active Games
Just because your family enjoys video games doesn't mean it has to sit while playing. If you have a Nintendo Wii, the Xbox 360 Kinect system or the PlayStation 3 Move system, your family members can play a variety of games while moving around the living room. Games such as Wii Sports and Kinect Sports are entertaining for people of all ages because they are typically easy to learn and are nearly guaranteed to create plenty of laughter.