There are many board games out there for people with all interests to enjoy. From detailed, engine-building games to simpler options, there’s more than likely something to satisfy everyone’s board game preferences. With spring break approaching, what’s a better time to find new games to enjoy with friends and family? Here are my top five favorite board games.
Terraforming Mars, Catan, Sagrada, Carcassonne and Ticket to Ride are some of my favorite board games. They involve simple to complex strategies and offer many fun ways to pass the time. With spring break speedily approaching and more free time, I’m anticipating spending time playing these games perhaps with a group of close friends or some family members.Photos by Emma Tihen
My family and I love spending time together for the holidays. Our favorite Christmas tradition is gathering at my house and watching a Christmas movie, while drinking hot chocolate before we open up gifts from each other. Decorating for Christmas is also one of my favorite activities around the holidays because it just makes my house more cheery and bright. I’ve put together some holiday pictures that represent what the holidays mean to me.
The Retzer family, from left to right: (back row) Clint (my father), Caleb (my brother), Danielle (brother’s fiancé), Emily (me), Chico (my dog), Jake (my boyfriend); (middle) Becca (my sister); (front) Richie (sister’s husband), Lola and Bear (sister’s dogs). Photo courtesy of Jen Maas (my dad’s fiancé), Christmas of 2021
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