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Showing posts with label scrabble. Show all posts
16/01/2026

Tips for planning a games evening with friends

When was the last time you just had a laugh with your mates, away from screens and the usual distractions? A games night is a great excuse to switch off, relax and enjoy each other’s company. However, a bit of planning goes a long way in ensuring everyone has a good time. Here are some easy tips for putting together a great evening. Set the mood First things first: get your space ready. You don’t need much, just enough room for everyone to sit comfortably and get into the game. Try to keep the area tidy so everyone can focus on the fun, not the clutter. Lighting can make a surprising difference, too. You don’t need anything fancy, just something soft and relaxed. If you’re into it, put on some background music to fill the silence. If you’re playing board games, Melodice lets you quickly find thematic playlists that elevate the experience.  And of course, keep snacks and drinks nearby. Whether it’s a few crisps, biscuits, or something more, having a munch handy makes everything fee......
04/09/2024

Online games that help the brain

Just like our bodies, we have to keep our minds active and healthy and we can do this in a variety of ways. We all know getting a good night's sleep is key as is a balanced diet but social connections such as seeing friends as well as mental activity such as doing puzzles, reading and playing games. There are a variety of games online that can help improve our memory, concentration, language skills and overall brain health and many are free and fun to use. Here are 5 online games you can play for a few minutes a day that can help keep your mind in tip-top shape. 1. Sudoku This logic-based number placement game relies on short-term memory and can also help improve your recall. It's fun and challenging and you can play it online or paper version and increase the difficulty level as you get better.  2. Scrabble Yes this classic word game does require more than one player but you can easily play against others online or via the Scrabble app or you can play against the computer . Sc......
16/08/2010

Sunday Scrabble

So I am a great believer in late night coffee bars and long weekends, which are extended by hanging out at one on a sunday evening. The past few sundays have been spent at such a place, "A shot in the dark" to be exact, a Cardiff city centre cafe that serves the most amazing carrot cake, big sofa's, an array of board games and a collection of interesting people. Here are some photos from this weekends escapades and scrabble fun (I won heehee) In other news I am looking forward to spending next sunday watching the new Coco and Igor film, it should be interesting. I hope is a french fashion extravaganza for the eye. ...