Family Game Night
BREAK THE MONOTONY OF OVERPLAYED BOARD GAMES! Family game night is a time when a family can forget about all of life’s commitments and bond over a good old-fashioned board game. But the old, tattered Monopoly box or worn-out UNO cards can leave something to be desired, and the classics might be getting a little dull. and Dixit.You can play as the ghost or as one of the mediums who enters the haunting. The ghost player gives each medium a clue or vision about a potential murderer, and the mediums have to guess which person, room, or weapon was used to murder the ghost player. After each turn, the ghost reveals whether each of the mediums’ guesses are right or not. If all of the mediums succeed in guessing correctly by the seventh in-game hour, they work together to find the true murderer. Laser Chess
Catan Welcome to the island of Catan! After a long voyage at sea, the people in your expedition compete against other seafarers in building settlements. Enjoy the 45–90-minute game as you and your family build roads, barter resources, and race for absolute supremacy on Catan. One NightWerewolf Every night, werewolves prowl around the village, and it's up to the villagers to find the werewolf once the sun rises — before it's too late. Each person plays a unique role with different abilities to help find or conceal the werewolf. If the werewolf is caught, the villagers win the game, but if the werewolf manages to escape, the villagers lose.
If you’re tired of playing the same board games over and over, it might be time to start looking for ways to change things up. Here are four tabletop games you might not have heard of that are perfect for spicing up family game night. Mysterium
A classic game of chess is a great way to spend an evening, and it just got a little more interesting. Laser chess includes all the problem-solving skills a typical chess game offers but with a twist. At the end of each turn, a player fires a small laser beam that bounces off the mirrored chess pieces. If it hits the non-mirrored surface of a piece, that piece is taken by the player. A player wins when the opposing player’s king piece is illuminated.
Your family will love delving into this cooperative murder mystery game that is a mixture of Clue Now you can bring some exciting variety into your family game nights. Don’t miss out on these excellent tabletop games, and most importantly, have fun! FROM THE OFFICE OF BUSTER
Dr. Pitner’s Superpower
beautifully shaped teeth, but because their teeth are crooked or oddly spaced, they can’t imagine how their smile could ever be pretty. My mom’s been an orthodontist for so long that she can picture what a person’s smile will look like in her head before treatment even begins. But most people don’t know teeth so well. Being able to see into the future helps patients make the best decisions for their smile. Sometimes patients come in because they don’t like the way their teeth lean forward. They’re surprised to hear my mommay need to pull a few teeth out to make room for the rest to move. With the 3D model, she can show them how their smile will look if they leave the teeth in or take them out. With this vision of the future, patients can choose a treatment plan they are happiest with.
G’DAY, MATE!
Did you know Dr. Pitner has superpowers? She can see into the future and share these visions with her patients! Well, sort of. In the last year, my mom has started using a virtual 3D program at the office. When new patients come in, she scans their teeth and can show them at the first appointment how their smile will look once their treatment is all done. I’ve seen how wowed patients are when they get a glimpse of their future! Orthodontics can take a long time, so it’s nice to get a real look at what you’re working so hard for. This 3D program also helps motivate patients who don’t think there’s any hope for their teeth. Patients come in with
Right now, my mom’s superpower only lets her look at teeth, which can really help her patients! But I’m hoping that one day she’ll be able to see into the future and know where to find the best treats. –Buster
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