MamaBearTeacher Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 What other games will he like? He is almost 9 years old. I let him win at Monopoly but I am getting tired of this game. He is really good at games of strategy but I also like it when he can learn something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 The Rich Dad, Poor Dad author has a board game for kids. I'd like to get a hold of it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Mine also likes Risk Quarto Quoridor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Spy Alley. It's like Monopoly and Clue had a baby. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Pit, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Life came to my mind too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 We like Monopoly Deal-- a card game based on the property cards-- Most game rounds take 15 minutes or so. Uno has been revived at our house... had one round today that lasted less than 5 minutes followed by another round that lasted almost an hour! Mexican Train (dominoes) with double 15s is hands down our family favorite. We love family game night/time... even our big girls will come over for game night as much as possible... oldest dropped in today (and was part of that 1 hour Uno round). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Spy Alley. It's like Monopoly and Clue had a baby. I was just coming here to suggest this game! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three4me Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Ticket to Ride 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Life Ticket to Ride Clue Blokus Carcassone All favorites of my monopoly loving son. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Risk Clue King of Tokyo Sorry Wildcraft 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Perhaps it is time to stop letting him win? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 "If my son likes Monopoly" ... you have my condolences. :tongue_smilie: :lol: (Can you tell that I despise Monopoly?) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Spy Alley. It's like Monopoly and Clue had a baby. Both of my older kids loved this game as pre-teens. There was a girl across the street who hated board games, and this was the only game she would play with my board-game-loving-daughter on sleep overs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 We liked Squatter as a kid. It's kind of like monopoly but your playing for sheep stations literally. Actually I can't really remember the rules but it was fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Oh, the memories! I have to add my vote for Spy Alley, too. It was a huge hit with the pre-teen crowd here back in the day. One summer, my husband introduced it to my nephews while we were watching them. One of them (about 8yo then) followed him around the rest of the weekend begging, "Uncle David...please, just one more game? I can never get enough of Spy Alley!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Spy Alley. It's like Monopoly and Clue had a baby. This just made the Christmas list for dd (if we wait that long :001_smile: ) She LOVES both Monopoly and Clue. Looks like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Why do you always let him win? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 clue risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 My kids love Life. It's not as intolerable as Monopoly. I'm intrigued by always letting him win. Why do you do that? My 9 year old has been kicking my butt for reals for years. Maybe I'm a bad Monopoly player. ;) I try to pull it out when grandparents come and sucker them into games. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Spy Alley, Carcassone, TIcket to Ride are all hits here. I also think you could maybe introduce Settlers of Catan at this age is he's getting the ins and outs of strategy and more complex rules. My dd who just turned 11 really likes Takenako and has been playing that for a year or so. I like it too! I'm intrigued about why you let him win all the time too? I never "let" my kids win. Sometimes they win, sometimes they lose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 My Monopoly loving ds loves Pay Day even more than Monopoly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I'm not sure he'd learn anything "new" from my suggestions, other than improved strategy, but they meet our varied needs: my kids' need to play games, my need to have these games not be Monopoly or Monopoly-long, and our combined need to have it be portable and convenient. We play a lot of: Othello (aka Go) Backgammon Chess Mancala mahjongg and various card games (blackjack, gin, basic poker, Singapore rummy, hearts, etc.) We do also enjoy some of the games already mentioned (Axis & Allies, Carcassonne, Catan, etc.) but I'd rather play several, quick games throughout the day (in between chores, while waiting for meals or siblings at extra curriculars) than set aside the time for one longer game. I get bored after about 30 minutes, though, so YMMV! I think you're passing the point where you might feel you need to let him win. I never did that with my kids but I also didn't need to with many of the games on my list; they pick up pretty quickly on the different strategies. I'll be honest, I didn't let them win at tic-tac-toe either. Instead I'd walk them through my thought process (by thinking out loud as I contemplated various moves) and they'd pick up on my strategy and later employ it themselves. You might take advantage of your older kids by bringing them in on a Monopoly game to play against you and your 8 year old - you can mentor him through various decisions/strategies so you no longer 'need' to let him win. Or play a completely dumbo game of Monopoly where you play your part and mentor him through his; this is how I taught my kids to play chess. It took a few months of (boring) investment on my end, but was well worth it. They now win, and lose, on their own accords and it's much more fun for me! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 boredom.... I hate Monopoly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chess Dad Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I have a great suggestion! CHESS! Chess is gymnastics for the mind. Chess is a strategic game that teaches kids/adults to think and helps with the decision making process. My DW ask me many years ago, about 11, to help with the homeschooling curriculum. I advised DW that she was smarter then me in every category and I wouldn't be much help. After much thought, I came up with Chess. I played as a child so I decided to teach it to my kids. Now, 11 years later, all 5 DC play chess and three have won multiple state championships! Chess has been a great family tradition. I'd give it a go, they may love it. :patriot: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Settlers of Catan! Resource management games sound like the ticket. (Oh, Ticket to Ride is a good one! LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Monopoly has a large dose of chance to it. No reason to let anyone win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Another vote for Settlers of Catan and CHESS. Maybe Forbidden Island. And maybe he would like doing the electronic Monopoly where he plays the computer. If you are really bored what about inviting other kids over and having board game training day? Everyone learns how to play the games then your child has others he can play with? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Why are you letting him win? If he's a sore loser I'd try a cooperative game like forbidden island, forbidden dessert or castle panic. Or start letting him lose at monopoly every once in a while so he can handle other competitive games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Backgammon and Stratego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 If you want one that is a lot like Monopoly you could try The Farming Game. http://www.amazon.com/The-Weekend-Farmer-WF100-Farming/dp/B00004UDWU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436144015&sr=8-1&keywords=the+farming+game It is very Monopoly like but you personally might have more fun with Catan that was already mentioned or Dutch Blitz. I have let kids win after losing a few times so they don't completely give up a game when they are in pre-school kindie age and would never have a chance to win against me but then I let them learn to "suck it up" and be a good sport. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Blokus Labyrinth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudboy Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Monopoly is always a stressful game around here. Takes hours and everyone except 1 person is crying for 3/4 of the game, because fairly early on you know who's going to win and they just have to finish putting everyone else out of their misery. Much better money game that has mostly replaced Monopoly at our house: Acquire. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5/acquire It has an element of chance and a real estate empire building theme like Monopoly, but you never have to give up money to another player during the game, and the winner is not clear until the very end. (Settlers of Catan is still our favorite, but someone already mentioned that.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Monopoly is always a stressful game around here. Takes hours This is why I bought Spy Alley - the box says that a game takes 45 minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Yet another vote for Settlers of Catan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 He is doing very bad with losing lately but that is a whole other post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 He is doing very bad with losing lately but that is a whole other post. I can see that, but maybe letting him win frequently is only exacerbating the problem. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priscila Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Flash Point (cooperative game) Carcassonne Ticket to Ride Pandemic (co-op) Love Letter Settlers of Catan (I prefer the Junior version, but the adult one is fine, too) I recommend you watch some Tabletop videos on YouTube. Wil Wheaton plays tabletop games with his friends, and he explains the rules very clearly. There are a lot of games. I think it could really open up the gaming world to you, too! Happy gaming. I also really like game reviews by Shut Up and Sit Down. Look them up! They're British, and very entertaining. Tabletop Channel: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7atuZxmT956cWFGxqSyRdn6GWhBxiAwE SUSD: http://www.shutupandsitdown.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Have kids -- will travel Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 He is doing very bad with losing lately but that is a whole other post. Cooperative games then: Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, etc. Maybe Pandemic? Everyone wins or everyone loses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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