Where did Game Night go?

Sept. 27, 2009 - PRLog -- WHERE DID ‘GAME NIGHT’ GO?

Just add chips and drinks to complete this highly entertaining evening in with friends....

Computer games are currently saturating the toys and games industry because of their ability to ‘bring entertainment home’ during the economic downturn. However, it seems that consumers have almost completely forgotten about the benefits of the board game during the recession. After all, sales of board games have flourished during the last two recessions, so what’s happening?

Board games have generally been overshadowed by their digital counterparts, perhaps due to the lack of marketing and innovation in the area. However the recession provides an excellent reason for board games to return to the hearts and minds of consumers as they provide a cheaper form of in-house social entertainment. One person provides a game such as What’s a DAME to do?! whilst the others can chip in for nachos and drinks. Depending on the number of players, game night does not have to cost more than £5 per participant (for a party of four); cheaper than a night out at the movies with pop corn and drinks. As the summer months gradually come to an end, most of us will be reluctant to leave the warmth and comfort of our homes, opting instead to entertain in-house. Staying at home has become more fashionable due to the recession and board games are a better option for friends who prefer to chat than sit across from a computer screen. We often underestimate the fun that can be had with a board, dice and a couple of cards. It can be much better than sitting in front of a TV or a computer or a night on the town counting the pennies. It’s what players bring to the game that can make it exciting and fun.

What’s A DAME to Do?! is the new board game created by women for the more ‘grown-up’ female. Think fun, light home entertainment, good for dinner parties, homemade cocktail parties and having a great time. Party games such as What’s a DAME to do?! are designed for quick game-play and to be different every time. Their focus is more on play than the outcome. They are usually created for adults and focus on social interaction, with the game providing a centre piece for the action.

Playing What’s a DAME to do?! is a great way to hang with the girls and catch up.  Hilariously funny, players use their female intuition to guess how the others would react to life’s little ‘Dame Dilemma’s’ such as having a guy half your age start flirting with you and accidently sending a gossipy email meant for a friend to all the contacts in your address list.

What’s a DAME to do?! is for sale now at www.bluemonkeygames.co.uk and is the first in a long line of games to be launched in the UK by the company. Keep an eye out for I’ve Never, coming to the UK early October.

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Blue Monkey Games is a retailer and wholesaler of popular board games not yet available in the UK and created specifically for grown-ups