Wouldn't you prefer a nice game of chess?
In an era of the high speed video games (e.g., Wii, X-Box 93, etc.) and a myriad of television options, I'm inclined to think today's children grow up missing out on one of the fondest aspects of my childhood: Board games.So, for you kids out there ...
Gunny's Top 10 Board Games:
- Chess
- Axis & Allies
- Backgammon
- Risk
- The Game of LIFE
- Stratego
- Monopoly
- Trivial Pursuit
- Scrabble
- Battletech
- Candyland
- Chutes & Ladders
- Sorry
- Checkers
- Chinese Checkers
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posted by GUNNY @ 06:27
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10 Comments:
Parcheesi
It would be a little difficult for small children, but 9-year old enjoys it, as do his mom and dad.
No suggestions, but I will say that one of the real joys of working with the middle school and high school ministry in my congregation is the times when we get a bit of down time and I can teach them some of the rudiments of chess strategy. It's nothing structured enough for me to call it a chess club, but the ones who play with me most have already gotten more sound in their opening strategies and their endgame.
Global Thermonuclear War
Would you like to play a game?
Nice reference from War Games.
Some of those from your list Gunny truly are bored games. However, you are close to the truth in that Axis & Allies is the greatest board game of all time.
Dude - i knew there was a reason i liked your blog so much!
Battletech rules! Remember the old Shadow Hawk, and Warhammer mechs! Too cool for school! LOL
Samurai, you'd love it. On occasion we'll take over the fellowship hall on a Sunday night at church when Monday's a holiday. We'll play Battletech into the wee hours of the evening.
It's nice to have a massive board spread across a few tables for all the mechs and big teams.
Barry, would you believe I have never played Parcheesi?
Nate, once before we had a chess tournament at church. It's been more than a few years and I think we're due for another.
Oil, after the many times you've met your demise at my hand, I'm surprised you still think of Axis & Allies so fondly. ;-) I think we're due for another round.
No 'Global Thermonuclear War'?! Actually, I'm a fan of Parchesi. I often play Sorry with my kiddos. They also enjoy Stratego.
My 9 year old son just discovered Chinese Checkers and he loves it!
Gunny - i think i just found a reason to uproot my family and move them to Texas... it has several pluses... close to the in-laws, nice state, and now Battletech... LOL
I mean, why would anyone move for a church? (read with sarcasm :D )
Guess Who? is great for younger kids. And my favorite board games are Cranium and Would You Rather.
My son used to ALWAYS win at Candyland, until one day, I won. The boy was in tears. Didn't play much after that.
For all Scrabble lovers, you might just love "Bananagrams," a fast-paced Scrabble-type game. Simple concept. Easy to play. Jeni and I play several rounds at least once/week.
It's also lightweight and portable--can fit in a decent-sized purse (not mine, of course).
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