Hygge Games: 60 Fun Games That Will Add More Danish Hygge To Your Life Today

By Helena Olsen

Are you intrigued by the Danish concept of Hygge and its benefits? Do you want to know how games can have such a positive effect on your lifestyle? Are you always looking for the right game or activity for the right people or occasion?

Whether you want to (1) find out more about Danish hygge and how you can enjoy all its benefits in your life, (2) discover why games are so important for a hygge lifestyle with all their benefits or(3) find out about  60 games for you and you friends and family to play for any occasion, Hygge Games is perfect for you.

This book is a comprehensive resource of a great variety of games that will suit any person and any event. It is the ideal companion if you are looking to embrace the simpler things in life and spend quality, meaningful time with family and friends.

Hygge Games is a step-by-step guide on playing the right games at the right time along with a guide to each game. 

You will learn all about:

- Hygge and why games add so much to a hygge lifestyle
- Icebreaker Games
- Party Games
- Word Games
- Card Games
- Board Games
- Memory Games
- Outdoor Games

Find out more about the Danish concept of hygge and why games are critical to the Danish lifestyle. Read why games are so important, not just for children, but even more so for adults. This book explains the social benefits of games and is an invaluable resource of every type of game that can add more hygge to your life today. Go back to the simpler, more social activities that hold so many benefits and create a simpler, more content and happier lifestyle.

Want to know more?

Download now and start to add more hygge to your life with these simple and highly enjoyable games today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Helena Olsen
• Release date: Feb 24, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386908111

Book preview

Introduction

Hygge and why you should play games

Hygge is a Danish word and a way of life that values happiness, contentment, companionship and the simpler things in life above all else. It is a vital component in the lifestyle of the Danes and is part of the reason why Denmark is regarded by many as the happiest place on the planet.

There are many elements of hygge, however games and social gatherings play a fundamental role within any hygge lifestyle. We instinctively recognize the value of games for children and their development. You would have played many games yourself throughout your own childhood and perhaps you have the opportunity now to teach children those same games that you enjoyed.

We know how important games are for children, but we often fail to realize how beneficial they are for us as adults as well. Playing games, of whatever type, gives you a chance to free yourself from the stresses of work and other commitments. Games provide an opportunity to relax and socialize with friends and family, to use your imagination and creativity in all sorts of ways. Games give you a chance to play, to relax and simply to enjoy yourself.

The benefits of game playing

We know that playing and laughter can relieve stress by the release of endorphins, the feel good chemicals that flood the body with feelings of pleasure. Playing a game, with its rules and targets and strategy is important also to help with memory and thinking skills.

Games keep you mentally sharp, as well as enhancing memory and cognitive skills. Games give us a chance to think in different ways, to create a plan and follow a strategy to achieve a target together. Games increase our problem-solving ability and give us confidence to handle situations that we might not have expected to encounter. Games make us better at thinking on our feet and adapting to different situations as they arise.

Physical games also promote spatial awareness and co-ordination as well as being great exercise for everyone. Games strengthen social skills such as communication and teamwork, as well as enhancing number and language skills which are required for all games.

Playing games socially forges bonds with people as well as heightening your communication and teamwork skills. Relationships are strengthened when you enjoy each other’s company with games encouraging trust, co-operation with others and giving you chances to make new friends. All of these things are key parts of a hygge lifestyle.

What this book will give you

This book will provide you with a detailed description of 60 games that you can use with family and friends, starting today. There are several different types of games that you can try. Some work best with pairs, some in larger groups. Some require no equipment, some might need pen and paper. Some games are best played around the table, some are more suited for the outside.

I have written this book in response to many requests from readers of How To Hygge, who were keen to know more about games and the tremendously positive effects they can have on their lifestyle. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone who is interested in games and how they can add more hygge into their daily lives.

This book is a comprehensive resource of practical ideas for games that have been tried and tested. I have played all these games myself many times and they have always proved a great hit, no matter what type of occasion or guest you have. I have played them with my own family and friends of all ages. They can be used at any