stacim Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I want us to start playing more games together as a family. We have a game closet with a decent number of games, but I would like to add a few more. Tell me what your favorites are. Our kids range from 12 down to 3. Educational games are great, but I am interested in those that are not necessarily in that category as well. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 As we speak, my family is playing Duck Duck Bruce. It is a card game and we love it! It should be great for the little kids and big kids (that includes the adults!). We play with the cards face up because there are so many suits but as the kids get a little older, we'll play face down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 We recently got Apples to Apples and that was a hit with all. Even DH who h.a.t.e.s. to play games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 We love love love Settlers of Catan. All of us are totally addicted. We are looking forward to getting the expansion sets to add to the mix. We also like another game we got for Christmas called You've Been Sentenced. It is really creative and educational, and on the other hand it really cracks us all up. We found it from Rainbow Resources. You each get ten cards that have five variations of the same word around it. You then have to try and make a sentence using as many of your cards that you can. Each word has varying point values. Then when everyone makes their sentence the "jury" decides if the word makes sense and argues the points with the creator. Then the other members vote as well. And my ds does not even realize that it is educational because it gets so silly. Other than that, we always love classics like Monopoly Clone Wars addition, Scrabbble. Our family really enjoys playing games together in the evening to enjoy each other with no media on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 We like Clue, Sorry, Trouble for playing with the kids. I think Monopoly would be fun too - I'm going to get Horseopoly for my horse-crazy girls for their birthdays. :) I *LOVE LOVE LOVE* Bananagrams. If I could find someone else to play with me, I would have Bananagram parties. It is the most fun game EVER. I don't like games much, but this involves words and no scoring - lots of FUN. Not so much for littles, but I would think your 12 yo could certainly play it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Well, our oldest is four.....so it is still kinda difficult to play games the require too much skill LOL. But as a family we play a lot of the usual Candy Land. My DD got Disney Yahtzee Jr for Christmas, as well as Rhino Rampage and Phase Ten Jr. I like Disney Yahtzee, but the others are just okay. When we get together with other people, we really really really LOVE Catch Phrase. Your 12 year old should be able to handle it....but definitely not the little ones. I think we'll have a lot of fun playing family games as the kids get older.....right now its still in the "babyish" category though LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacim Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Wow! Thanks for the quick replies. :) I am familiar with some of these titles, but now I'll have to start googling! Keep 'em coming! I'll probably splurge on a few soon and then create a list for when garage sale season starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Apples to Apples is a huge hit here. It can be great with kids, but it can be hilarious with an adults-only crowd as well. We like Uno, Scrabble, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmomof2boys Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 One of the games our family enjoys is Blokus. We second the vote on Apples to Apples. Another enjoyable game is Guess Who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Baer Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Apples to Apples is a huge hit here. It can be great with kids, but it can be hilarious with an adults-only crowd as well. We like Uno, Scrabble, etc. how some of the decisions are made by both adults and kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Ticket to Ride Settlers of Catan Dominoes - Mexican Train Blokus Quoridor Quiddler Edited January 14, 2009 by Luann in ID added another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I want us to start playing more games together as a family. We have a game closet with a decent number of games, but I would like to add a few more. Tell me what your favorites are. Our kids range from 12 down to 3. Educational games are great, but I am interested in those that are not necessarily in that category as well. TIA! Scattegoris (can't remember how to spell it), Outburst, Scrabble, Sorry, Pick-up sticks, Clue, Life, Yahtzee, Boggle (also a word game), Rummy (cards), Golf (cards). Most of these can be taught to young children. Scrabble and Boggle may be hard for little ones without help. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Does our Wii count:D Seriously, we love playing together on it. Ok, I know you asked about board games. Blokus and Blokus Trigon are favorites here. Easy to play with the big age span we have. We also enjoy Boggle (the younger one gets to make words without the letters touching). Doodle Dice is also a fun game that works well with a span of ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I have littles, 6 and 4, so we generally play: Sum Swamp Tic Tac Chec (an easy pre-chess game) Blokus Qwirkle lots of puzzles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in NH Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Made for Trade Sequence:States and Capitals Elemento Life River Road and Rails Dominoes Atlas adventures Hail to the Chief that is a good start on what we play over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUJLBE Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Our family favorites are Amazing Labyrinth and Uno. To Beth who loves Banagrams- I will come play with you! I love how fluid it is as you build and tear apart the words. I only wish my ds loved it more so I could play it every day. Susan ds (7) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kareni Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I *LOVE LOVE LOVE* Bananagrams. If I could find someone else to play with me, I would have Bananagram parties. It is the most fun game EVER. I don't like games much, but this involves words and no scoring - lots of FUN. Not so much for littles, but I would think your 12 yo could certainly play it. To Beth who loves Banagrams- I will come play with you! I love how fluid it is as you build and tear apart the words. My teen received Bananagrams as a gift recently and the entire family has enjoyed it. (I'd say about ten and up unless your children are very verbal.) Other games we enjoy: Rat-a-Tat Cat SET Quiddler Clue Fluxx Wise and Otherwise Ravensburger has some great games for younger children. A favorite of ours was Snail's Pace Race. It's a very non-competitive game since the snails win or lose the game NOT the players. It's geared for ages three and up. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmomtutu Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 We are board game junkies (yes we play all of these, just not in one day:lol:)... Settlers of Catan Uno Spin Apples to Apples monoploy Balderdash Clue Risk Blokus Yahtzee Scabble Quiddler Othello chess pente pictionary boggle scattergories hummm....I know there is more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makita Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 We are big game players - each Labor Day Weekend our friends gather and play games Thr evening thru Sun afternoon. It's called the Bar Convention (Bar is the nickname of our friend who hosts the event). He gets really into it - a yearly theme, a silent auction, gift baggies to those that register, online registration, a schedule (that is adhered to loosely), a big BBQ finale, even a business sponsorship ... I can go on and on... 30+ participants every year. 2009 will be the 6th year. Amongst our favorite games: Ticket to Ride Carcassonne **** We love it so much, we have all the expansion sets. Settlers of Catan Werewolf Loot Saboteur Guillotene The Great Dalmuti and our newest favorite: Cheeky Monkey **** Fun for even the youngest players! My DD is 6 years old and is capable of playing all of these independently... she frequently beats us in fact! Then again, she's been playing in our lap since she was born (either in a wrap or sitting up right). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandpsmommy Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Uno, Yahtzee, Connect Four, Balloon Lagoon, Hullaballoo, Monopoly, Boggle, Scrabble, Memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Other games we've enjoyed are Rummikub, Mancala, Clue, and all kinds of card games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhabelly Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Ds asks to play this almost every night. It is so much fun. Tonight he won, so that was exciting for him. It is like Scrabble except way easier and faster and more flexible. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 uno, uno attack, mad gap, cranium, life, electronic monopoloy, sorry, don't wake daddy, battle ship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Blokus Pictureka Dominoes Uno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 SEriously, DD got this for Christmas and it's an AMAZING game! SO much fun. I highly recommend it; even for littles. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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