Wilma Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 We did a family Monopoly game for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and I've been thinking it over. My bigger girls (they were the active participants, along with my hubs and me) are 7 and 8.5. So skill-wise, the game was a pretty good fit. I mean, sure, there's more strategy that would be applied over time, but they got the jist of it and were able to hang in there. But that game is SO CRUSHING as you get farther along. Like when you've just paid your sister $550 on that first light blue one, with a hotel, and then you roll a 3 and have to pay $650 on Oriental! And you've already mortgaged everything and you only have $8 left. Super sad. I remember crying over my fate in that game as a kid, and evidently my girls are no different. So. What's out there that's not so emotionally volatile but is about equivalent skills wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ofus Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Forbidden Island & Carcassonne (sp) are great strategy games and super fun. Forbidden Island is co-operative so everyone has a different job & all work together to beat the game. My boys love it. They are currently pleading for Forbidden Desert ;). In fact, they love almost every Gamewright game they've ever played. ETA: One of mine loves Monopoly, the other finds it crushing. The games I mentioned above are games we can all play together & enjoy ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 DH and I just got Forbidden Island for Christmas. The kids haven't played it yet, but I think they would like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilma Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 I'll check those out -- thanks y'all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Oh I know what you mean about being in tears as the game goes along. My girls and I vowed to never play monopoly again with dh. He always owns all the properties while we are homeless and out of cash. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I decided that I would never play any game with my dh's friend after a game of Monopoly with him. I love Monopoly and so does he but he was not a gracious loser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Carcassone, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan are all good ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Catan doesn't put my kids in tears. And we've had tons of tears over other games!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I will add: Castle Panic--cooperative game so you defeat the monsters together. King of Tokyo--this one is just soo much fun! I'll add in another vote for Forbidden Island. We also like The Magic Labryinth around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 We really like Clue, we partner up a parent with a younger kid and play. It might take a few times but the kids get the idea and its fun to watch them figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 We just bought Beat the Parents and we've really enjoyed it. It's a trivia game with kids on one team, parents on the other, and separate questions for each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 We did a family Monopoly game for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and I've been thinking it over. My bigger girls (they were the active participants, along with my hubs and me) are 7 and 8.5. So skill-wise, the game was a pretty good fit. I mean, sure, there's more strategy that would be applied over time, but they got the jist of it and were able to hang in there. But that game is SO CRUSHING as you get farther along. Like when you've just paid your sister $550 on that first light blue one, with a hotel, and then you roll a 3 and have to pay $650 on Oriental! And you've already mortgaged everything and you only have $8 left. Super sad. I remember crying over my fate in that game as a kid, and evidently my girls are no different. So. What's out there that's not so emotionally volatile but is about equivalent skills wise? We actually haven't managed to play Monopoly in our house yet Two current favorites are: Rummikub (which my 6 year old can manage as long as he doesn't have to make sure he has 30 pts in his hand to "put down") Tsuro He also likes Yahtzee Jr. your kids may be able to do the regular Yahtzee game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 We've played CashFlow (from Rich Dad/Poor Dad) and find it a good alternative for Monopoly. Even if you don't win, each person is so focused on what they were able to accomplish, it seems okay. We started playing that when my youngest was 8 or 9...we helped him along. We also modified the rules in Monopoly from time to time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelfeet Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Right now my girls LOVE Dixit. My 6 year old is even asking for the expansion pack for her birthday. Its imaginative and fun. Other favs for kids are: Kings of Tokyo Carcassone or Carcassone kids Settlers of catan (which is too hard for my 6 year old to play well) Ticket to Ride (but again its difficult for my 6-almost-7 year old) Zombie Dice - quick and fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Sequence and Farkle are popular here. Linkology Card games Bubble talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipling Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 We just got Seven Wonders for Christmas. It's been a fun game for the family. There's definitely strategy, but you can play without really understanding that level. My 10 and 8 year olds really enjoy it, and my 4 year understands the rules well enough to play with some assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipling Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Dp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indian summer Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 AFter reading many great recommendations on an hs forum, we got the kids Dominion for Christmas. We all love this game! It says ages 13-up but my 7 y/o loves it and has kicked our butts at it. We own tons of games and this is the first one that all five of us love. We play it almost everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 So. What's out there that's not so emotionally volatile but is about equivalent skills wise? I listed some favorites in this older thread on Cooperative games. ETA: Here's another older thread worth reading: Games Okay to Lose/Confidence Issues Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilma Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Wow, y'all! This is great. I really appreciate all the suggestions. I've ordered up a couple of them! And I'mma save a list for Christmas/birthdays. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 One I haven't see mentioned, that's super fun, is Kingdom Builder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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