• According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the first Labor Day was celebrated in New York City on Tuesday, September 5, 1882. However, in 1884 the holiday was moved to the first Monday in September at the request of the Central Labor Union. Labor Day is a federal holiday that grew out of the labor union movement and that pays tribute to the American worker. Traditionally, Labor Day symbolizes the end of summer and is celebrated with parades, parties and games.
  
  

Game of Life

• A Labor Day game that represents the theme of the holiday--the economic achievements of the American worker--would be the board game Life, also known as the Game of Life. Created by Milton Bradely in 1860, this board game takes players through college, employment, retirement, marriage and children. You can find the original Game of Life and its newest version, the Game of Life Twist and Turns, at toy and department stores. You can also purchase the game online at Hasbro's official website.
  
  

Flag Football

• A Labor Day game that complements the holiday, which is seen as marking the end of summer, would be flag football since the National Football League begins its season one week after Labor Day. Flag football is played like traditional football. However, instead of the defensive team tackling the ball carrier to the ground, the offense takes the ball carrier's flag. Flag football belts and flags can be found at sports equipment stores and department stores. Complete rules for flag football can be found online.
  
  

Monopoly

• A Labor Day game associated with the celebration of the American Worker and their way of life is Monopoly. The video version is available for the video game consoles of Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3. The video game version of Monopoly is played the same as the original board game. Players move around the board and purchase property, collect rent, build houses and buy hotels. As the game progresses, players compete to own all or most of the property and bankrupt the other players. The video game is available at video game stores and department stores.
  
  

Croquet

• A lawn or backyard game that your family and friends can play on Labor Day is croquet, which requires six players. Teams compete for the highest number of points, with 16 being the winning point value. The complete setup and rules of croquet can be found online, though if you purchase a new set at a local sports store or department store, it will come with all the information you need to play.