Days might be getting brighter but until patio season is in full swing, we're making the indoors entertaining with these games...
Checkmate
Shot glasses give checkers a new "adult" spin (and even losers can be winners, depending on how you look at it).
Shot Glass Checkers and Chess Set, US$19.99. Available for purchase online at www.homewetbar.com
Spelling Bee
This version of Scrabble includes dust bags for the letters and a board that turns (so there's no need to ever get up from the table).
Scrabble Deluxe Edition, $49.99. Available at Sears, retail locations listed online at www.sears.ca
Coffee Talk
The writers' strike might be over, but until TV has fully resumed we're entertaining ourselves with boxed sets of instant conversation-starters.
Table Topics, $39.95. Available for purchase at www.teatroverde.com
Brain Food
Math exercises, memory games and brainteasers may sound tedious, but we like the idea of growing smarter by the day. (Next up, global domination...)
Brain Age, $19.99 for Nintendo DS, $139.99. Available at Future Shop, retailers listed at www.futureshop.ca
Catch Phrase
Test your friend"s knowledge (or lack thereof) of common words and phrases. The more, the merrier (and the greater chance of hilarity).
Electronic Catch Phrase Game, $34.99. Milton Bradley, available at www.toysrus.ca
Strategic Planning
Can't decide between a board or cards? Partner up and play a combo of both with this quick-action game. (Note: Quickness directly related to brain-power of partners.)
Sequence, $26.95. Available for purchase online at www.boardgames4us.ca
Number Game
Famed New York Times SuDokus can now be played electronically (so there's no need to search for that pencil on the subway).
The New York Times Electronic Touch SuDoku, US$24.95. Available for purchase online at www.sudoku-electronic-puzzles.com
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