One of the trickiest things to do when hosting a game night is to choose a game. Knowing the weight and type of games your group likes are two of the first and most important criteria. Then what? One option for picking a game is to find a theme and use that for your selection basis. Selecting a game to play based on a theme can make choosing a game a lot easier and more fun for everyone. How does one go about deciding the theme and then come up with appropriate games to match? I've got some ideas and examples to share. I want to be the first to admit, I've not selected a game night theme with a corresponding game very often. It's something I've been deliberating about due to my own difficulties in trying to decide on which game(s) to suggest for play. Consequently, some of my ideas may not be battle-tested, however I think you'll be able to use them to inspire your own game selection process. The following themes and game suggestions are meant to get the creative juices flowing. I'll provide links to Board Game Geek for each game so you can easily investigate some of the options in more detail. I'm sure you'll come up with spin-offs and other ideas that suit your group best. Halloween/Horror This a theme I have chosen in the past. I love to look for scary, spooky, creepy options in anticipation of Halloween. Late September through October is a great time of year to pick this theme. As we near halloween, the gaming group may be more interested in playing games with a horror theme. This can be deep, dark and sinister, but doesn't have to be. There are also lighter games and family games that will fit the bill as well. Below are some suggestions of Halloween/Horror game choices.
Seasonal/Weather/Nature Themes Use the seasons and weather as a resource for theme ideas. There are great games that align with weather and holidays. Tying themes to holidays, events and seasons is a great way to get your game group in the mood for certain game choices.
Racing/Sports There are many games which use racing as a central theme, however other sports are a bit more rare. Non-racing sports games don't typically do as well, therefore its a little more difficult to find a good sports-themed game. You could pick a particular time of the year near the Super Bowl, Indy 500, Kentucky Derby, World Series etc... and select a game that falls into that category. I have a list below of some of my suggestions.
Other Game Themes Choosing a theme for game night tends to work best when you can tie the theme to the season, holiday or an event as mentioned above. There are other sorts of themes to use that aren't necessarily related to the time of year or an event. You can still make a theme suggestion and get your group to help you select a game that fits. I have a few examples below of some favorite themes and games to match. Vikings Interesting side note: All three of the Viking-themed games mentioned above were published in 2015. It must have been the year of the Viking. Casino/Las Vegas Ancient Civilizations I've tried to put together some good theme options and ideas for you to use. Finding new and interesting ways to select a game to play can be challenging. Getting your gaming group excited to play a given game can also be tricky at times. Use of a theme is a great weapon to have in your arsenal when suggesting a game to play or a great way to get your group to narrow down options. There are many different themes prevalent in board games that I didn't include. Come up with your favorite themes and match to games that you or your gaming circle might own. Post your suggestions in the comments and ...
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