This winter, Laughter Lives Indoors

Games bring happiness home

This Winter, curate your own feel-good world by bringing more of the games you love into your home. Games embody the concept of cosy simplicity, where joy is sparked through connection. Embrace the cosiness of game-playing - your friends and your family members will appreciate you for it!

Games are hygge

There is a Danish way of life that embraces the feeling of cosy contentment and well-being during the cooler months. The concept is called hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”). Rooted in Scandinavian culture, it's about creating a warm atmosphere, savouring simplicity, and finding joy in togetherness.

There’s something undeniably hygge about a stack of well-loved board games nestled on a shelf, ready to be pulled out on a Winter’s evening. Games have a way of turning a house into a home—inviting laughter, friendly competition, and shared stories around the table. Whether it's a quick round of ‘Spot It!’ with a cup of tea or a slow, strategic game like ‘Catan’ alongside a hot chocolate drink, these moments create warmth beyond blankets and the glow of a fireplace.

In a world that often feels rushed and digital, games offer a pause and a way to be present, playful, and connected in the cosiest sense.

Games are more than hobbies

Collecting and playing games are more than hobbies — they’re an emotional link to stories, characters, and worlds that bring connection, nostalgia, and excitement. They create the moments when memories are made.

Games create opportunities for play and for bonding: for parents, games such as ‘Spot It!’ and ‘Taco Goat Cat Cheese Pizza’ are a perfect way to relate to children, strategy games such as ‘Catan’ are ideal for bridging the generation gaps, party games like ‘Pass the Bomb’ are great ice-breakers when getting together with friends and acquaintances.

Philip Galliford, spokesperson for Solarpop, says: “We believe that happiness belongs not only in special occasions, but in everyday moments. In the same vein, the colder, darker months don’t need to be gloomy, they are opportunities to bring happiness home through cosiness and through games. Games spark laughter and joy, whether for a few minutes or a few hours, making them the perfect pastime during Winter.”

Perfect Winter games are:

Similo

Similo requires players to work together to guess a secret character from a set of cards, using subtle clues. With versions that include wild animals, myths, and history, it’s educational and endlessly replayable.

5 Second Rule

Name three things in five seconds—how hard could it be? When the pressure’s on and the timer’s ticking, your mind might just go blank.

Spot it!

Spot It! is a rapid-fire game of matching symbols. Each card has exactly one symbol in common with every other card, and it’s up to you to spot it first.

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

This hilarious, high-energy game is made for families who love to laugh. Fast hands, quick thinking, and a good sense of humour are all you need.

Trio

Trio is a thrilling blend of memory, deduction, and speed. Players race to uncover three-of-a-kind sets—but it’s not as easy as it sounds.

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