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Hunkered down indoors and wondering how to fill the time? We’ve got a few ideas for you – from a multiple-choice quiz to a printable version of Snakes and Ladders that’s perfect prep for the Oscars. Grab some dice and some clever family members and friends to test your skills and your luck!

Printable colouring page

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Find your colouring instrument of choice and print and colour in this drawing. Share photos of your finished page, or any shots of you playing the games below, on Instagram with the hashtag #globefunandgames.

Snakes and ladders and Oscars, oh my!

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The Academy Awards and glamour go hand in hand. On Nathalie Atkinson’s Oscar-themed game board, Champagne spills and red carpet stairs replace snakes and ladders. We recommend downloading and printing it out using the poster setting on your home printer, then taping the sheets together. Time to get glam!

Family Day adventure game: Choose the itinerary for an epic trip to Canada’s north

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Atsushi Sugimoto

Mia and Joey are about to set off on an adventure to Canada’s north with their parents. But exactly what happens on their vacation is up to you.

Quiz: Guess which country these foods and drinks originated in

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Think you know where ice cream comes from? What about chicken pot pie? We bet the answers will surprise you.

Can you spot the differences?

Find 10 differences between these two photos. Answers are below – no cheating!

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The original photo of Fred Rizner in his favourite room at his home in Grafton, Ont.Christopher Katsarov/The Globe and Mail

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Altered photo of the same room.

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