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Screenless Games: Perfect Holiday Gifts for Social Fun

12/12/2025

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The New Yorker recommends screenless games for holiday gifting, focusing on puzzle books and party games to foster social interaction.
Classic games such as Pictionary, Scattergories, and Trivial Pursuit are highlighted, with Taboo noted for its simple rules.
For a quieter option, Little Secret blends bluffing and word association.
The Dictionary Game involves creating fake definitions for real words with minimal supplies.

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Story summary

The New Yorker recommends screenless games for holiday gifting, focusing on puzzle books and party games to foster social interaction.
Classic games such as Pictionary, Scattergories, and Trivial Pursuit are highlighted, with Taboo noted for its simple rules.
For a quieter option, Little Secret blends bluffing and word association.
The Dictionary Game involves creating fake definitions for real words with minimal supplies.