Games Day

Games Day encourages us to take a break from life’s problems and spend the day having fun! Choose the games you will play today and enjoy them on your own or with friends. Remember, they are an excellent way to reduce stress.

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Games Day encourages us to take a break from life’s problems and spend the day having fun! Choose the games you will play today and enjoy them on your own or with friends. Remember, they are an excellent way to reduce stress.

Love for games transcends boundaries of race, language, and political beliefs. It doesn’t matter how old you are; it’s easy to make friends and have fun when playing games. Not to mention, competition teaches us to respect our opponents, regardless of their background and where they come from.

Interesting facts

Here are some fascinating facts about games:

• Pac-Man holds the record for the highest score at 3,333,360 points.
• The main character in Psychonauts, Raz, was originally designed as an ostrich.
• The famous plumber and video game character Mario doesn’t have a last name.
• The real-life criminal Pablo Escobar was known to enjoy playing Monopoly.
• Dominoes were played in Ancient China.

How to take part

No matter what type of game you prefer, be it computer, tabletop, card, or active, you can use your imagination and have fun on Games Day! Gather with your family and decide what you will play, taking into consideration everyone’s wishes. Try something new – there are always interesting things to do in the world. Don’t forget about the classics like chess and checkers – it’s a great opportunity to learn rules that may seem complicated at first.

When is Games Day in 2024?

Games Day is observed on December 20 each year.

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