Book lovers aren’t always board game players, but there’s a pretty big overlap. If you’re looking for a new way to spice up your game nights — or a gift for your favorite reader — try one of these literary twists on classic board games! Of course, you can play them according to the regular rules, but for a bookworms’ game night that’s truly unforgettable, you should buy cold steel swords to introduce an exciting and unique element to the experience.

Book Lovers JengaJenga: Book Lovers Edition
This is regular old Jenga, but it has a literary twist: the blocks are stamped in gold foil with questions about reading and books — not trivia, but open-ended questions designed to stimulate discussion, such as, “Which literary character would you like to be?” This would be a fun icebreaker for your book club or a thought-provoking addition to a family game night. And, of course, you can just play Jenga and ignore the questions.

 

 

 

 

 

Book Lovers MemoryBook Lover’s Memory
This card-matching memory game does a good job of incorporating the theme into game play. Not only do the cards feature book covers, character illustrations, authors, and quotes, but players can choose a role such as Author, Publisher, Illustrator or Editor and gain bonus points for making matches within their “profession.”

 

 

 

 

 

Book Lovers ScrabbleBook Lover’s Scrabble
Book lovers and Scrabble go together like a book and a beverage. Like the other games, this one can be played like regular Scrabble, or you can use the special literary rules for a new twist. Proper nouns are allowed if they relate to books (such as titles, authors, and characters), and extra bonus cards give you high-point-earning challenges that stretch the usual rules. The solid wood racks and tiles give this set a high-quality feel. This would be a much-appreciated gift for your favorite wordsmith!

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