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Apples to Apples Kids
Apples to Apples is just great family fun. I first played this over my uncle's house a few years back during a 4th of July cookout at my little cousins insistence. At first we were kind of brushing her off and doing the whole adult conversation thing, but after about 20 mins. finally gave in. Turns out Apples to Apples was way more entertaining than any of the stuff we had to talk about. It only took about a minute to learn the rules and next thing you know we were all cracking up at the ...
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No Stress Chess
I was skeptical when I first saw this game listed, but after reading the reviews it seems No Stress Chess is the real deal. Everyone raves about how great of a learning system this is for beginning players. From what I can gather there are 4 levels of play that the kids work through. In level one it's all about learning what the different pieces are and how they move. In this level you are playing with a very simplified rule set where there is no "Check" and you draw cards to see which piece ...
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Zingo – Think Fun
I started looking around for more board games to add and came across this one called, Zingo! The thing that I noticed first was that it had 200 reviews and 170 of them were 5 stars and the rest 4 stars. That is pretty remarkable. So I started reading more about it and it seems that there isn't anything much more to it than just being a new take on Bingo for the kids. The thing is all the parents rave about how much their kids enjoy playing it. Here is one of the reviews that pretty much sums ...
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Dominion
I'm not really sure what to tell you about this one since I've never played it, but what I can tell you is that it has received tons of great ratings and it is the #3 bestselling board game on Amazon. It looks like fun from the description and is suggested for everyone ages 8 and up. If this sounds like a game you and you're kids might like then follow the link to Amazon and read some of the user reviews over there. They are all glowing. Product Description In Dominion, each player starts ...
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Blokus Classics Game
If you like games that involve strategy then you would love Blokus. The concept is simple enough for anyone to to be able to play right away, however it's once you start developing game plans and concocting strategic moves that this game really becomes enjoyable. After a few plays you start to see patterns that you can use to your advantage and a game that at first looks silly and simple becomes competitive and challenging. You can also try this game out online at Blokus Online. You can either ...
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ThinkFun Rush Hour Jr.
A logical thinking game for kids ages 6 to 8 years old, Rush Hour Jr. provides a way for kids to also learn while they have fun. Over 60 people on Amazon have given this game fantastic reviews and even though I have no experience with it, the great reviews are why I'm listing this gift idea. From what I can gather the basic goal of Rush Hour Jr. is to get your Ice Cream Truck out of a traffic jam. To do this, you need to move all the blocking vehicles out of its way. The challenges will start ...
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Scene It? Twilight Deluxe Edition
Quench your thirst for trivia with Twilight Scene It? Deluxe Edition. Recommended for ages 13 and older, this DVD/trivia game features hundreds of questions about all of your favorite moments from the Twilight movie. More than just a trivia game, Scene It? also challenges you to use observation, memory, wordplay, and problem-solving to decode special DVD puzzles. Designed for two or more players, this trivia game is ideal for both serious and casual fans of Twilight. A Dazzling Twilight ...
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The Settlers of Catan
Amazon. com Review The Settlers of Catan from Mayfair Games is an award-winning strategy game where players collect resources and use them to build roads, settlements and cities on their way to victory. The board itself is variable, making each game a little different from the next. Each round of The Settlers of Catan is intended to keep three or four players ages 10 and above engaged for up to 90 minutes. On the Road to Settlement The game rules and almanac booklet sets out four ...
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Bananagrams
Ages 7 & up. In this unique word game, players use tiles to create words crossword-style. The first player to use all their tiles is the winner. With multiple ways to play, this game is perfect for beginning spellers, as well as more advanced players. No pencil, paper, or board ...
Board Game Gift Ideas for Kids
Board games make great gift ideas because they help promote learning in so many ways. Almost all board games help kids learn logical thinking skills and strategic thinking. Many of the ones I have listed also are good for spelling and vocabulary just because those are the games I grew up on. With your help board games can also be a great way to teach kids the importance of being a good winner and loser. Another great thing about them is that they are a great way to pass some time as a family. Some of my favorite memories as a child are playing board games like chess, Stratego and backgammon with my dad and card games like Rummi and Crazy Eights with Mom.Now a days it seems as if video games reign supreme in the world of kids and that's probably not going to change, however if you can get them interested some board games too it really could be a rewarding experience for the whole family.
