fitna Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 hey guys! anyone have any recommendations on good board games or card games for kids? i have a 7 year old daughter. i'm looking for games that make her think.. no candy land kinda game. i hear tangram is good and so is the card game set. any others? thanks. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Pentago Blink Set Chess Quiddler Blokus Kanoodle Have fun!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EppieJ Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Tangrams and Pattern Blocks are both really good. File folder games are still a good option for this age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Kids of Carcassonne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 many of the Gamewrite games are great...go to Amazon and search gamewrite....there are LOTS. Some are more thought provoking than others. Mancala is great game too. a few others: Blink Scrabble Slam Blockus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasmommy Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Sum Swamp is a good one for learning addition and subtraction facts. Great States Junior for Geography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mags Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 We got Enchanted Forest by Ravensuburger for my daughter last Christmas. We've really enjoyed it. It involves logic and memory and some strategy. My 7yo is just now starting to get into the strategy part, and I think it will be a game we enjoy for years to come. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Sequence for Kids has long been a hit at our house. Also, Mastermind, Set, Rat-a-Tat-Cat - all teach math and logic skills. We have several solitaire games that are thinking games too - Royal Rescue, Castle Logix, Rush Hour Jr, Mighty Mind (though 7 yo might be on the older side for that one). For fun, my kids really like Who What Where Jr. and the Lego game Minotaurus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitna Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 thanks guys! i'm making a list of all the games so i can look them up. can't wait! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) Definitely Set, and we also like the cooperative games from Family Pastimes. We've also been playing Payday lately, and that has sparked a lot of discussion about finances, interest, spending, loans, etc. ETA: Oh, and I forgot to add No-Stress Chess. We've moved past the beginner stage, but this was a terrific way to teach DD8 (then 6) about how to play chess. The card game aspect made all of it a LOT easier (and faster). In fact, DD5 asked me to play for the first time the other day and in spite of her usually short attention span, actually insisted on finishing the game! Edited October 23, 2010 by melissel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorMama Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I agree with the posters who said Set - great game! Also Yahtzee! I would teach her chess, backgammon and card games like euchre and cribbage, if you know how to play. Some kids are ready for Scrabble (or a modified version thereof) at that age, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Great States Junior for Geography. I have an almost brand new one of these for sale for $5...if you or anyone else is interested...it is a great game...my kids just outgrew it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 We are enjoying "Zeus on the Loose." It's less than $10 on Amazon, and it teaches math skills and introduces Olympic gods. DD6 loves it. It requires counting and addition up to 100, so we use our abacus so she can add and keep track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 We got Qwirkle for M-girl's recent 6th birthday and it has been a total hit! Two person Blokus is also a favorite here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Great suggestions! My 7 year old (boy) likes: Zooloretto Castle Panic Blokus 3D/Rumis Ninja Burger Bohnanza (his 8 year old female cousin adores this game) Claim It Metro Sorry Sliders Chateau Rocquefort Incan Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyndi60 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 "Take Off" geography game..not sure of the ages on this Cyndi Wife to dh 29yrs Homeschool since 1986 6 children 28-11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Click on the 'games' tag below for past threads on this topic. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 many of the Gamewrite games are great...go to Amazon and search gamewrite....there are LOTS. I agree with almost everything on this list so far. As far as Gamewright games go - we love them. Our favorites so far are: Sleeping Queens Frog Juice I bet we've played them a hundred times a piece so far this year. We're hoping for Zeus on the Loose for Christmas! Sum Swamp is a good one for learning addition and subtraction facts. Another one we love. Well, the kids love it and I can tolorate it because it's short and educational. DH and I play Carcassone and love it. Recently we've had my niece and step-daughter (both 6 yo) start playing with us and they understand the rules. It's a fun adult game so I'm excited that they can play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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