Two Takes on Families Playing Board Games

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1. RockyMountainNavy on 12.01.2009 at 17:08

   Lydia makes a good point about video/computer games; control over access makes the difference. Like in the article, my kids are limited to how much they can play. Usually only weekends (weeknights is for homework). We are also a very active boardgame family; with kids ages 5-14 in the house we get a wide variety of games out regularly. Most boardgames are not regulated like the computer is…with exceptions like Heroscape because Mom doesn’t like the living room overrun by little hoards in the middle of her drama!

   Often overlooked (and not covered by BGG) are the solo puzzle games like River Crossing or Rush Hour. Though solo, they easily become multiplayer events. Nothing like the 5-year old setting up the last card in Rush Hour and then having EVERYBODY else try to help solve it with only 5 minutes to dinner! Of course, they make great travel games too….

2. shadejon on 13.01.2009 at 06:04

   Turning solo games into multi-player is a good idea. Good enough for a complete article.

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