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Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of healthy competition? Spending an afternoon or evening with family and friends engaged in a contest can create memories you’ll remember for decades to come. Remember when Uncle Fred got that bullseye to win the match? Or the time Aunt Wilma clinched the final round in trivia by knowing the name of the alien on “The Flintstones,” The Great Gazoo. Whether teaming up with kindred spirits just for fun, or let’s face it, to win, there is something unique about the chance to make family history by engaging in a test of coordination or brainpower.

projected onto the board. As you hit the mark the target will disappear, easily keeping track of who is ahead. Between games you can grab some food and drinks in the lounge. Crazy Horse also allows you the chance to channel your inner pool shark. Time to chalk up your cue!

Bingo VFW POST 7788

422 Naugatuck Avenue

VFW7788.org

203-874-9982

Axe Throwing

Crazy Horse Axe Throwing

975 Bridgeport Avenue

Crazyhorseaxethrowing.com

203-870-1010

Crazy Horse Axe Throwing and Lounge opened in the fall and Milfordites are loving it. There are a nine axe throwing lanes, offering the classic bullseye as well as variety of target games

If you drive down Naugatuck Avenue on a Thursday night and wonder what all the cars are doing there—it’s Bingo Night!

VFW Post 7788 in Devon has been hosting bingo for decades. They sell coffee and food to keep you on your game. Check your daubers for ink and head on down so you can yell BINGO when you win!

Bowling BOWLERO

1717 Boston Post Road bowlero.com/location/ bowlero-milford

Break your wacky bowling shirt out from the back of the closet and head to Bolero. They have 54 lanes and offer glow bowling at night. Join a league (if you are serious), visit the arcade, and enjoy the food and drink. Bolero has a sports bar so you can cheer on your favorite team. The pro shop can help you up your game with a new ball, gloves, or a less wacky bowling shirt as you strive to roll that perfect 300 game.

Trivia

Trivia is a great night out at a number of Milford locales. Get your team together and try them all!

Flipside

1 Schooner Wharf

Flipsiderestaurant.com

203-283-7282

Flipside offers family friendly Hot Fingers Trivia with Amber every Wednesday night. You must be quick as you answer via your phone. The points scored drop as have a drink by the harbor. It’s a great spot to get your trivia on.

Dockside Brewery

40 Bridgeport Avenue

Docksidebrewery.com

203-693-3900

Dockside offers trivia every Wednesday night as well. Another great spot to have some food, drink, and fun with a great view of the Housatonic River. Get there early, there is a limit on how many people can

Hair Of The Dog

128 Bridgeport Avenue Hotdmilford.com

203-283-7282

Hair of the Dog’s games are run by Sandra. She likes to mix things up. They offer Cards Against Humanity, Never Have I Ever, that Tune. The games are best suited for adults. Order some food, have a cocktail, and enjoy the fun.

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