List: Activities for when the power goes out

FAIRFAX, CA – FEBRUARY 06: In this photo illustration, The Monopoly iron game piece is displayed on February 6, 2013 in Fairfax, California. Toy maker Hasbro, …

FAIRFAX, CA – FEBRUARY 06: In this photo illustration, The Monopoly iron game piece is displayed on February 6, 2013 in Fairfax, California. Toy maker Hasbro, Inc. announced today that fans of the board game Monopoly voted in an online contest to eliminate the iron playing figure and replace it with a cat figure. The cat game piece received 31 percent of the online votes to beat out four other contenders, a robot, diamond ring, helicopter and guitar. (Photo illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

by: Matt Benedetto

Posted: Apr 1, 2023 / 04:34 PM EDT

Updated: Apr 1, 2023 / 04:34 PM EDT

(WHTM) – Storms and high wind speeds can cause power outages in your area. It’s best to stay inside and stay safe during a bad storm.

abc27 has compiled a list of activities to do if your power goes out for a period of time.

Board Games – Board games can take the whole families worries away during a power outage. Here are a few of my favorite board games:

Risk
Clue
Life
Monopoly

Card Games – If board games aren’t your style then card games could be the answer. Some card games to try are:

UNO
Blackjack
Apples to Apples
Go Fish
Rummy
WAR
Magic Card Tricks are also an option

Charades – Having friends over or just want to stay active and get the storm off your mind? Charades can cause havoc amongst teammates. Charade topic ideas are:

Movie Titles
- Superhero
- Sports
- Romantic Comedy
- Sci-Fi
Song Titles
- Today’s Country
- 80’s Rock
- 90’s Hip Hop
- Disco
Items around the house
- Toothbrush
- Cups
- Bed
- Blender

Trivia – Want to test the knowledge of you friends or family? Here is your chance to team-up or have a free for all trivia battle! My favorite topics are: