India, Oct. 18 -- Diwali is the occasion for glittering lights, delectable sweets, and loads of fun. It is a time when loved ones gather and celebrate the "festival of lights." Families and friends come together to play traditional games like cards, dice and board games.

While card games are considered traditional by many families on Diwali, there are other alternatives available as well. So if you want to add more fun to your Diwali celebrations this year, here is a list of games ideal for both adults and children to make the festival memorable.

Tailspin is a wordplay-based card game, but with a unique twist. In this game, each word that players form must end with a letter from the previous word's tail. Players can add "score-changer" ...