“[Playing video games with teammates] builds character and team chemistry,” says NY Knicks point guard Nate Robinson. Take that as advice next time it’s too cold to head outside. Gather your friends, and their gaming consoles and controllers, and battle it out against the latest STACK-approved games in an Olympic style gaming tourney.

Gain points and medals by playing one-on-one, mini challenges and each game’s special features. Tally up the score to see who is the best all-around gamer. Make the tourney an all-day event, or have it span the entire winter break, setting up a new challenge and host location each day.