Winter Board Games That Will Entertain Guests
Vacationing in a winter wonderland can make your guests’ holiday season more special, but it can also get old when they start getting antsy and want to go outside.
But you do not control the weather, so you have no say in what it does during their stay. However, you do have control over how they can keep themselves busy while they wait for it to clear up.
Modern Innkeeper selected five winter board games that will make passing the time more fun and create fond memories vacationing in the cold!
The Polar Express Train-Opoly
Since people of all ages love both the book and movie, The Polar Express Train-Opoly is a game everyone will enjoy.
Think of it as Monopoly meets The Polar Express; two classics combined into one.
Age Range
Eight and up.
Number of Players
Two to six.
Where to Buy it and How Much
Order it from Walmart for $43.98.
Naturally, people think of Christmas when they think of The Polar Express, but its board game is fun all winter long. Also, the age range and amount of players it includes makes it a great option for couples and big and small families.
Now, speaking of Monopoly.
Monopoly Disney Nightmare Before Christmas
Like The Polar Express Train-Opoly, Monopoly Disney Nightmare Before Christmas also brings together two classics to make one entertaining game for the whole family!
Rather than it having the original Monopoly pieces, it has:
● Custom board and cards
● Jack Skellington’s skull collectible cards
● Sally collectible cards
● The Mayor’s Hearse collectible cards
● Oogie Boogie collectible cards
● Zombie Duck collectible cards
● Evil Teddy collectible cards
If your guests happen to be Nightmare Before Christmas lovers, this is an absolute must.
Age Range
Eight and up.
Number of Players
Two to six.
Where to Buy it and How Much
This specific version is the 25th Collector’s Edition, hence why it is $68.88 on Amazon.
More often than not, investing in your rental’s guest experience is worth it.
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas Journey
The last Christmas-themed board game on the list may be the most Christmas-themed one of them all. If being named after Rudolph isn’t enough to prove this, being “Santa Approved,” like it says on the box, will.
Age Range
Eight and up.
Number of Players
Two to four.
Where to Buy it and How Much
Amazon sells it for $19.99, making it one of the best bargains of the holiday season!
Rudolph is there to help guide your guests to one of the best vacations they have ever had.
Dwar7s Winter
Dwar7s Winter strays away from the holiday-themed games, but it is on brand for the winter and will keep guests entertained.
In the game, dwarves are trying to survive winter and defend themselves from monsters, so while your guests’ situation might not be as dire, they have something in common with the dwarves: fight the cold!
Age Range
13 and up.
Number of Players
One to four.
Where to Buy it and How Much
Purchase this for $40.
Dwar7s Winter requires players to team up to defeat the monsters, so playing can be a bonding experience (or put them at odds if things don’t go well).
Another benefit, it is also a single player game. That way, if someone gets so hooked even after the weather warms up, that person can stay in and become the expert while the others are enjoying a local tour or other fun activities.
IceCool
If a penguin is your guests’ favorite animal, IceCool will be their new favorite game.
Age Range
Six and up.
Number of Players
Two to four.
Where to Buy it and How Much
Add this game to your rental’s selection for $12.
Each game typically lasts between fifteen to thirty minutes, a fast pace that will keep everyone engaged!
Roll the Dice
Winter weather may get old if it limits guests to staying indoors, but having a fun winter board game they can enjoy together will still make it a memorable vacation!