DIY Family Board Games

I love games. All kinds of games. Really. Card games, board games, puzzles…you name it, if it is fun and creates family time, I’m down.   

Family game night can be educational, teach your child problem solving, develop motor skills, promote family bonding, and it is a fun family tradition.

While there's a good variety of family games out there, there is nothing like making your own board game. Just imagine buying your first house all over again in Monopoly, or playing memory game with family member pictures - it's fun and unique, and you're going to love making it, playing with it, and creating new family tradition.

1. Family Board Game
All you need is white cardstocks, markers, stickers and a few pictures. Create and decorate the board game together, and think about fun questions to add. This would be a great gift to grandparents, too!
Check it out here --> http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/2011/12/diy-family-board-game/

2. Guess Who
Yes, this DIY is not as simple, but if you'll follow the instructions - you should be good. Simple wood projects are really great with young children, just let them help!
It will be a lot of fun and you will have hours of laughs. 
Find the instructions here --> http://almostmakesperfect.com/2015/01/07/diy-guess-who/

3. Family Monopoly
If you like Monopoly, but kind of bored, try this one - from the locations, to the houses, to the colors – everything can be customized! Involve the kids - add your favorite restaurants, places you visited in previous vacations and more. Plan everything together and either make it as a family, or make it after bed time, as parents screen-free quality time. 
While there are lots of ideas online, I loved this one most --> http://thecraftables.com/diy-personalised-monopoly/
If you really like the idea, but don't want to make it yourself, check out the personalized Monopoly on Amazon, Target and other places online --> https://amzn.to/2G2N0HP

4. Family Match Game
You can use pictures of family members (or even let your kids draw them themselves - just scan and print so you have 2 copies), pictures you took in previous family vacations, and pretty much anything your family is in to --> http://eighteen25.com/2012/11/family-match-game/

What is your family's favorite game? Can you make a personalized version? Please share! :-)