moonlight Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 hi, i'm looking for board games for my 5 year old to play with his 8 year old brother. we have a lot of games, but they seem to be above his understanding. for example, they play monopoly together but my older ds just tells the younger one what to do...we have apples to apples, concentration memory type games and snails pace race game that they play well together...can anyone think of any other ones, educational or not... thanks. seema Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 My girls are 4 and 7. They play monopoly together too, with the older telling the younger what to do LOL. Other games they enjoy together are: Shrek memory Candy Land Zingo Uno War (with a regular deck of cards) Yahtzee Jr. Hi Ho Cherry O Yes, some of these are "below" my 7 year old's level, but she still really enjoys them. But then again, my 7 year old isn't "mature" and she will still watch TV shows like it Caillou, Dora, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Blokus and Quoridor are great for a wide age range. My 4yo can play them with my 8yo. Others: Connect Four Animal Sequence Uno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinWa Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Lego Creator is a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in LV Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I recommend Sequence for Kids. It's simple to play, but involves enough strategy to interest older children. My ds (now 5) has loved it since he was 3, and I enjoy it as well (whereas I could barely get through a game of Candyland). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Yahtzee Jr. Memory Ladybug Game Connect 4 Card games like Go Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Our newest favorite is AnimaLogic: http://www.amazon.com/Fat-Brain-Toys-FA0351-AnimaLogic/dp/B002JVN9YM My five year old really likes it, and even DH and I find it challenging at times! We also like Harvest Time quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 A lot of games have "Junior" editions. My just-turned-six-year-old likes to play Monopoly, Jr. for example (ages 5-8). He also enjoys many of the Dr. Seuss games (The Grinch Sing Your Heart Out is hilarious and lots of fun and is a cooperative game which is nearly impossible to win but fun anyway), Memory games, Guess Who, Life, Connect 4, War and similar card games, Perfection, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Cranium Cadoo. Hungry, Hungry Hippos. Guess Who. Connect Four. Operation. Hi Ho Cherry-O. Gamewright has some excellent card games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Trouble is fun, if he can count to 6. I don't really enjoy board games, but I'll always play Trouble! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 DS loved Rat-a-Tat-Cat at that age. It's inexpensive, easy-to-learn, and fun (even for the adults) to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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