Games to take the sting from the divorce

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Thanks to generosity, support and help from so many including this site, my husband is finally leaving next week and we are divorcing!

I am left behind with teenage kids in the family home - he is removing some furniture and tv etc (leaving another tv so it’s ok). I want to change the vibe of the room, it’s spacious and I want to being really joy back into our home by togetherness and play.

Any ideas for 1. Garden games - I’m thinking swing ball (has to be a game for two people and more or tournaments) and 2. Indoor - I have a table tennis game I can bring in but maybe a bit too large Thinking I’ve heard about a game in chinese culture which had a card table. I might be able to pick up second hand?

Any ideas for games that bring real joy and can be played in short bursts and / or longer and tournament style?

We already have lots of board games already - I’ve collected them over the years (not really been allowed to play though but now can hurrah) but any new game ideas also welcome.

I know this is not quite what you asked but guinea pigs or something else of that ilk would be a great distraction if that’s something you could take on.

Again sorry not quite what you're asking but if you are a family who enjoys board games could you join a local group in a pub or cafe? Mine have been so welcoming despite me being at least twice the average age. I joined a long time after divorce but have a family who aren't particularly keen on board games but I am! Its competitive!

I love the thought of guinea pigs but we have a mad dog so sadly no.

re the second idea, that’s very sweet thank you, we are not lonely and have many friends. I just want something for the home to change the vibe to one more of fun and game playing :)