ereks mom Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) :001_smile: Edited December 26, 2009 by ereks mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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plain jane Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Apples to Apples here. We've had the kids version for months and have now graduated to the Junior level. The kiddos were thrilled. Again, for the younger crowd, Cadoo has been enjoyed so far, as has Backseat Drawing Junior (a version is available for the older crowd).- lots of fun BTW, and it's from the makers of Apples to Apples. ETA: Not many board games for Christmas here as our games cupboard is already overflowing. I have a tendency to walk out of ToysRUs with a new board game each time I visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Dominion - It is a card game but it is super. Ticket to Ride Marklin - This one is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Not new, but my 4 kids love playing Life. It sits on our coffee table because whenever I put it away, someone takes it out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I think Settlers of Catan will be the favorite, but I am also quite fond of the beautiful Chinese Checkers board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamapjama Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 My youngest (3 3/4) got Camelot Jr. and it is fantastic. I guess it's not really a board game but more of a logic game. It has various skill levels so my older son really enjoys it too. I find it difficult to find quality games for my youngest that he can really play too so I was thrilled with this one. We also got Quatro this year but haven't opened it yet. Blockus was a huge hit last year. I looked for Ticket to Ride here but couldn't find it. My eldest's birthday is in the spring so I will continue to keep my eyes open! Glad to here your kids enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Havent played any yet. Dd got Blokus, Apple to Apple and Scrabble Slam and Go Monopoly. We are set for this yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Blokus and Rock 'em Sock 'em. What can I say? I have little boys :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Frog Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 We received Alibi (a game like Clue), Ticket to Ride, the 1910 expansion pack to go with it, Traders and Barbarians (to go with our Settlers of Catan), and Puerto Rico. We played Ticket to Ride today and enjoyed it. The kids really wanted to play Puerto Rico; they heard about how much my dsil and her family enjoy it! Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Blokus Mastermind Boggle All from a grandpa who sends me money to buy gifts that I then wrap and put under our tree "from him" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 No Stress Chess is a hit here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 BlokusMastermind Boggle All from a grandpa who sends me money to buy gifts that I then wrap and put under our tree "from him" My mom does that -- sends me money to buy gifts to wrap and put under our tree "from her". This year, she got the kids iTunes gift cards because Santa brought them new iPods. *I* would've been happier with games -- I have quite a list of games to look for now -- but would you believe we didn't get *any* games this year?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Underground: The London Game We were introduced to it this year by a military family just back from England. It's great fun. So dh moved heaven and earth to put one under the tree this year. It can't be found in the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Underground: The London Game We were introduced to it this year by a military family just back from England. It's great fun. So dh moved heaven and earth to put one under the tree this year. It can't be found in the U.S. :001_smile: I'll have to Google it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 We got: Blokus Ticket to Ride Carcassone The only one we've played so far is Carcassone and DH and I love it. Lots of fun. It's sitting on the table because we're going to play again tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Underground: The London Game We were introduced to it this year by a military family just back from England. It's great fun. So dh moved heaven and earth to put one under the tree this year. It can't be found in the U.S. Is this the game? http://www.gamesurplus.com/site/product.cfm?id=DD054290-B072-7FE8-0202619062BA3929 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 No Stress Chess Ticket to Ride Apples to Apples Jr. Mille borne So far I love chess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 10 y.o. -- Clue 7 y.o. -- ATM Action 4 y.o. -- Dr. Seuss I Can Do That Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 :D Catchphrase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 nope http://www.amazon.co.uk/London-Underground-Board-Game-Deluxe/dp/B0007XC1PW You have destination cards and have to travel to each site but everytime you change lines you have to draw a hazzard card which sends you somewhere else. Your opponents can also close off stations and block your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Apples to Apples here. :iagree: We got our Apples to Apples for $2.85 at WalMart before Christmas. We also love dominoes (played as Chicken Foot)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 We got a bunch of games this year; we're big gamers. We already have Settlers, Ticket to Ride, and we got San Juan (the card game version of Puerto Rico), Euphrates and Tigris (the card game version), Cleopatra, Attika, and the 1910 Expansion to TtR. So far we've played San Juan and Attika and they are both huge hits....they are supposed to be excellent 2 player games and they are! Euphrates is supposed to be another good 2 player game, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Underground: The London Game We were introduced to it this year by a military family just back from England. It's great fun. So dh moved heaven and earth to put one under the tree this year. It can't be found in the U.S. Well that is frustrating - we love London and I have a friend that this would be perfect for. How in the world did you get them to ship this to the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 We bought Puerto Rico and it's been a hit. The dining room table has been covered with it for since Christmas afternoon. There is a bit of a learning curve - it is a bit more complex than the basis Settlers of Catan game. Once they figured it out, they were commenting about how much fun it is. There is a lot of strategy opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Crusades chess set http://www.chesssets.com/chess-sets/collector-sets/legendsofthecrusadeschessset.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Crusades chess set http://www.chesssets.com/chess-sets/collector-sets/legendsofthecrusadeschessset.cfm That chess set is AWESOME, I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I can tell you the worst....... War of the Ring http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/gamesin.php?UniqueNo=2113 Dh & ds have been pouring over it for more than 2h and I think they still haven't figured out how to play. :confused: Waaaaaaaaay too complicated. It was a present from a bil we rarely see...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Does Hungry Hungry Hippo count? Ds11 got it for Christmas and thinks it's awesome. :D Dd12 got the Monopoly City game ~ we haven't played it yet, but it looks pretty neat. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 We are loving Hyper Blast and Hyper Slide. My son thinks Hot Potato is a hoot...no, these are not educational, but they are fun. We also got Apples to Apples jr....and that has been great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 We found this game at amazon. It looks like the London Underground game. It is on my wishlist now! http://www.amazon.com/Rio-Grande-Games-Underground/dp/B000MMEDBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1261873891&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'm having a moment of squee, here. I've never heard of some of these games and after hitting the link Jenne gave my Amazon cart is FULL again (besides the over 300 books I have in my cart:001_huh:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'm having a moment of squee, here. I've never heard of some of these games and after hitting the link Jenne gave my Amazon cart is FULL again (besides the over 300 books I have in my cart:001_huh:). You and me both! I've got tons of ideas for birthday presents, Christmas presents, 4th of July presents ... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 So far our new games that are hits are Labyrinth, Sum Swamp, and Carcassonne. Rivers, Roads and Rails -ds5 is still not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Well, we haven't played them yet, but my kids got: Ticket to Ride Europe Bananagrams Clue A booklet on how to play different marble games (these from us) What's the Word (from my mom) and 9yo got Samantha's Mystery Party game from her godmother. I bought my nephews the Settlers of Catan Traders & Barbarians extension, but we won't get to exchange gifts with them till Jan when they get back from Texas. So, when I was browsing in the game store, I noticed Carcassone - I've never played it or Settlers of Catan (okay, I think I may have played SoC once a few years ago, but now I completely forget how it works). Are these games similar at all? They both seem to have a medieval build-a-town kind of feel. Could someone explain them to me? I get the feeling we should get one or the other - or are they cool enough/different enough that we should have both? Which to start with? (I have three girls, 11, 11, and 9yo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 We received: ds9- Ticket to Ride, Battleship (GI Joe version), Carcassonne ds8-Pentago ds7-Quirkle, Dicecapades Jr. We haven't had time to play most, but Pentago has been a lot of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Dominion - It is a card game but it is super.Same here. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 You and me both! I've got tons of ideas for birthday presents, Christmas presents, 4th of July presents ... :lol: don't forget Valentines Day gifts, St Patty's day gifts, groundhog day...:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MO Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I can't believe no one else mentioned it! We LOVE board games and this one has become popular very quickly at our house! Blessings, Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Most board games bore me to tears, but I can cope with Scrabble. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 We got Fact or Crap this year. It is basiscally trivia and pretty interesting. Kids got: Battleship Connect Four Monopoly Jr. They got Wii so they haven't played much of the board games yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 DD8 got Labyrinth. Great game!! The girls also got Twister and PayDay, but we haven't tried those yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prim*rose Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 We got and LOVE: Presto Change-o Scrambled States 10 Days in Europe and not board games, but card games: Frog Juice Loot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 No Stress Chess is a hit here. We like it too. We modify it a bit though, lol. As in, we just use the cards to know how to move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Blokus is a hit here. Pictureka was fun too. And we always love Fluxx(original or Family version. The Zombie version is adults only b/c it's much harder to follow)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Not for Christmas, but Small World was the family hit of the fall season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Not for Christmas, but Small World was the family hit of the fall season. Oooooh. This looks fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Most board games bore me to tears, but I can cope with Scrabble. Laura I hate (HATE) playing board games with children until they reach a certain age. I do play, however, because I know it is good for their brains, good memories, and (hopefully) good Karma points for me to do it even though I would rather scrub the toilet with my tongue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Dd9 got In a Pickle, which looks good, but haven't broken it out yet. Dd17 got the Knights & Cities expansion pack for Settlers of Catan, we're hoping to break that out this afternoon when my little nephews take their naps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 We got the 'quieter' Boggle. We love Boggle but the noise when you shake it is LOUD. So this new version is supposedly more quiet. It hasn't arrived yet so we're excited to get this soon. We got for Christmas: Thanks to WTM for all the suggestions!!! ;) Name That Country 10 Days in Europe 10 Days in USA Underground Dutch Blitz Bananagrams Quiddler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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