1970s GAMES NIGHT
...Because it's nice to occasionally have a reminder of what life was like for our ancient ancestors (parents) before the FIFA and Call of Duty franchise had our eyes glued to the goggle box for hours on end. From old school classics Mouse Trap, through to forgotten former favourites King Oil and Which Witch?, the 70s was a decade when one could find amusement between the four corners of the dinner table. So, ladies and gents, promise yourselves you'll lay off the tech for one night, pour yourself a glass of dandelion and burdock, and get the dice rolling for a slick, slammin' 70s night.
P.S. If you're having trouble finding the board games, try raiding your local charity shops. Better yet, try a few cupboards, or the loft at a parent's house.
What you will need:
- a playlist of hits from the 70s
- Dandelion and burdock drink
- A collection of various board games.
Image courtesy of www.glenviewchurch.ca
Contributor: Will Hughes, Sheffield Hallam University, Film and English
"I've always been into the arcade style games of the late 70s, but it was too expensive to buy a machine for our house, and it there probably wouldn't have been space for it. Instead, over time, I amassed a collection of old school board games, mostly from online site, but a couple from car boot sales. My favourites are probably Task Force and Creature Castle, but there are all sorts of games out there that are bound to suit anyone. A games night is a perfect chilled alternative to a mad one out in town."