By Rachel Torgerson for TheKnot.com
Board games -- yes, the kind you might have played during family game night -- are making their way into weddings. While checkers or bingo might seem like the sort of pastime for camp and not a wedding, there are dozens of couples who might beg to differ. From Krissy and Mickey's wedding in Minnesota, where they scrapped the dance floor entirely for rounds of bingo, to Mandy and Drew, who used the classic board game Clue as their reception decor and wedding theme (you have to see what they named their wedding dessert!), take a look at these nine game night wedding details from our real wedding gallery below.
Joielala
Have your guests play a game of "I Spy" in order to find their table -- in this case, you had to spot the item circled on your escort card to figure out your table name. Genius!
Subtle Retro Board Game Decorations
Trish Barker Photography
If you love board games, but don't want to go overboard, consider adding them as a little piece of decor. This couple chose to amp up their vintage vibe with a pair of classic games.
BluElla Photography
Lawn games are always fun, but they're even better when they're giant. Take this huge game of Yahtzee, for example.
Sugar Board Game Cake Topper
Adeline & Grace Photography
Game night is a huge part of this couple's day-to-day, so they wanted to put it front-and-center at the wedding. So, what better place to do that than on the wedding cake?
Millie Holloman Photography
Mandy and Drew love Clue, so it made a ton of sense for them to decorate their entire wedding around a Clue theme. From tables named after the different rooms in the game to magnifying glass cookies, this couple had it all.
Liz Banfield Photography
If dancing isn't your thing, but you still want guests to have fun at the reception, consider a large interactive game, like bingo.
Colonel Mustard Custard Catering Sign
Millie Holloman Photography
You can even have a lot of fun with the names of your dessert -- like this Colonel Mustard Custard, inspired by Clue.
Giant Jenga Cocktail Hour Game
Amanda Kohler Photography
Jenga is a huge trend in weddings right now. We're seeing it a ton in guest books, but did you know you can customize giant Jenga blocks with your name and date?
Scrabble-Themed Escort Cards
Kaleigh Turner Photography
If you're a word smith -- or you just love to play Scrabble -- consider this escort card idea!
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