June: Board Game Club
This is a great way to introduce new and classic board games for teens. Playing board games are a great way to bring new people together who have not met previously. I love finding new board games to play and learning how to play it well. In this program, there would be a lot of board games that are available to play, but a staff member is available to explain the rules and answer questions if needed.
Details
Audience: Teens and Tweens
Popular Topics:
Hands-On
Theme/Subjects:
Gaming
Competition
Total Budget: $245
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I think that the main planning component of this program is purchasing the games that you think your patrons would want to play. I recently purchased a lot of card games because we saw that we had a group of teens coming in and playing UNO every day. Additionally, buying a spread of older, more well-known games that everyone knows how to play like Monopoly, Pictionary, and Scrabble can be great because you don’t need to explain how to play, but having more new games like Betrayal on the House on the Hill, Ticket to Ride, and Cosmic Encounters can be fun because everyone can learn a new game.
PREP STEPS:
Buy the games that you would like to put out.
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I would market this on social media through Instagram and Facebook, but then I would also put up the physical flyer in the area where teens hang out to have them spread the info through word-of-mouth.
GAMES TO BUY:
-UNO $6.95 Classic Colour & Number Matching Card Game - 112 Cards - Customizable & Erasable Wild - Special Action Cards Included - Gift for Kids 7+, W2087 https://a.co/d/crwfLEd
-Monopoly- $16.99
Monopoly Game, Family Board Games for 2 to 6 Players & Kids Ages 8 and Up, Includes 8 Tokens (Token Vote Edition) https://a.co/d/9iNuZHx
-Scrabble- $37.59
Limited-time deal for Prime Members: Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Deluxe Edition Board Game, (Amazon Exclusive) https://a.co/d/26L9gXQ
-Pictionary- $21.59
Mattel Games Pictionary Family Board Game for Kids, Adults and Game Night for 2 Teams with Erasable Markers, Boards and Sand Timer https://a.co/d/aF8kgFB
-Scattergories-$16.19
Hasbro Gaming Scattergories Classic Game, Party Game for Adults and Teens Ages 13 and up, Board Game for 2+ Players https://a.co/d/aCjA6Tv
-Card Deck- $8.99
Bicycle Rider Back Playing Cards, Standard Index, Poker Cards, Premium Playing Cards, Red & Blue, 2 Count (Pack of 1) https://a.co/d/2d34ZZH
-Jenga- $13.99
Limited-time deal for Prime Members: Hasbro Gaming Jenga Wooden Blocks Stacking Tumbling Tower Game | Party Games for Kids & Families | Easter Basket Stuffers | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) https://a.co/d/9UTSja0
-Betrayal on the House on the Hill-$45.95
Avalon Hill Hasbro Gaming Betrayal at The House on The Hill 3rd Edition Cooperative Board Game,Ages 12 and Up,3-6 Players,50 Chilling Scenarios https://a.co/d/4bpSdrx
Ticket to Ride-$24.99
Limited-time deal for Prime Members: Ticket to Ride Board Game - A Cross-Country Train Adventure for Friends and Family! Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 2-5 Players, 30-60 Minute Playtime, Made by Days of Wonder https://a.co/d/5RTh5R0
Cosmic Encounters-$52.49
Limited-time deal for Prime Members: Cosmic Encounter 4th Edition Board Game by Fantasy Flight Games - Classic Intergalactic Conquest Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 14+, 3-5 Players, 1-2 Hour Playtime https://a.co/d/iVbJXX1
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Day-Of-Event Activity:
Put out the different board games in the room. Kids can pick the games they want to play and play among themselves
Program Execution:
Explain that teens can pick out whatever games they want to play. Stay close by if they would like any help on how to play or answer any questions.
