Rainy day: what to play when you’re stuck inside
On a rainy day, the problem isn’t the evening – it’s the long afternoon. No single game lasts five hours; it’s better to switch between calm and lively games, between the TV and the table.
- for 2–6 people
Since only part of the household is often in the mood on a rainy day, games that work as well with two as with six are a good bet. Many of them run without a TV, on an iPhone or iPad as host.
Games that fit
Five Dice
1–6 players10–30 minworks without a TVFive Dice is the relaxed background hum of the day. Up to six can roll along, and if nobody is around you can keep playing against the computer.
Sea Battle
2 players10–20 minworks without a TVSea Battle is the duel for two who break away from the rest. With the random fleet layout, you’re underway in seconds.
Corner Chaos
1–6 players3–5 minCorner Chaos brings movement into the living room when there’s none to be had outside. Steering by turning your phone is more physical than you’d expect.
Stack Rush
2–6 players20–40 minworks without a TVStack Rush is a card game full of small decisions that stretches nicely over several games. Ideal for the hour after lunch.
Sketch Round
3–10 players10–20 minSketch Round gets everyone back in front of the TV when the day drags. It’s fun from three players, and everyone draws twice.
How it can go
Morning
Five Dice at the table, no TV needed. Whoever gets up later joins the next game.
After lunch
Stack Rush for the card fans, Sea Battle for two who’d rather duel. Groups can reshuffle along the way.
When cabin fever sets in
Corner Chaos and a Sketch Round on the TV. After that, the afternoon is usually done.
Tips
- Change places after every game, even if it’s just sofa and kitchen table – it lifts the mood more than the best game.
- In Corner Chaos, don’t sit too close to each other; people swing their arms when they steer.
- Keep a charging cable handy: an afternoon of racing and screens drains batteries.
More occasions
- Game night with friends
- Birthday games for grown-ups
- Kids’ birthday party: games with little reading
- Games for Christmas
- New Year’s Eve with games
- Family gatherings: games for young and old
- Office parties and team events with games
- Game night for two
- Bachelor and bachelorette party games
- Flatshare night with games
- Holiday rental evenings: games without a TV
- School trips and youth camps: evening games
- Seniors’ club: familiar games on a new table
- Pre-party: quick games before you head out
- Getting-to-know-you night: games for new groups
- Halloween: games for a dark night
- Easter: games for the long weekend
- Family game night: playing with your kids
- Grandparents and grandkids: games for two to four
- Match night: games before kick-off and at half-time
- Cabin weekend: games for several evenings
- An evening on your own: games against the computer