March 15, 2004

By: John Matteucci
Website: http://www.1st-in-games.com

New Board Game and Book Guarantee Fun-Filled Family Reunions

Family reunions are booming in popularity from sea to shining sea, with an estimated more than 10 million family reunions taking place annually. Whether it’s a simple potluck style gathering at Aunt Bettie’s, or a more formal weekend event, planning and organizing the reunion can be a daunting endeavor. Yet, between the research, planning, organizing, and clean-up, there also needs to be the key element of fun and finding activities to keep everyone interested and entertained.

To make a family get-together an event to remember, Alpha Books, publishers of the immensely popular Complete Idiot’s Guides series, and USAOPOLY, creators and manufacturers of America's favorite board games with a twist, have teamed up to release two must-have products for real family fun – The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Family Reunions by Amy Zavatto, and award-winning Family Reunion The Game by best-selling game inventor Richard C. Levy, a new board game that celebrates family and friends with every roll of the dice. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Family Reunions walks readers through each stage of planning including locating and inviting extended family members, picking the perfect site, selecting a day, organizing activities and even setting up a Web site to relive the day and stay in touch with relatives. The book includes tips on budgeting; finding accommodations; using helpful software that creates family trees as well as party decorations; and planning games and ice breakers for all ages. Readers will also find helpful hints and check lists, and suggestions to keep the peace and avoiding common pitfalls.

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About The Author:

John Matteucci is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-games.com.  Great games for the entire family for hours of fun or competition. We feature all your favorites.