Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

Games We Like to Play

August 23, 2012

And I do mean that literally – board games, card games, video games. We are on a real game kick these days and I’m really enjoying the time spent with my kids. I thought I’d share with you favorite games of our family.

Board Games

Yahtzee – Okay you might not think it’s a board game, but it is more in that category than any other. We have recently started playing this one again and I am all to happy to comply when asked. It was a favorite of mine growing up and it remains a favorite to this day.

Othello – Another favorite of mine from when I was a teen. My brother Dan and I played it while talking and listening to the radio – ah the memories. It’s been a standard in our home for awhile now.

Scrabble – Yep, this old classic is a cherished favorite in our home. I have played many a good game with my older boys over the years.

Card Games

Racko – My husband actually introduced me to this one years ago and I loved it right away. Recently I taught Becky and Katie how to play and while Becky still needs help, Katie often gives me a good run for my money.

Mhing – You can only find this one used these days, but Mike and I first bought it when it came out in the mid-80’s. We played a lot of it back then! Last year I found a set for only $10 plus shipping so I bought it. I taught the older boys how to play and they were as hooked as I had been! We would often play a round of games on the weekend when all the boys were home and not working. Now playing together when they come home to visit is a treasured tradition for us all.

War – Another classic I loved as a kid and it’s also good for tired mommies because it doesn’t require too much thinking :-).

Crazy 8’s – I think this one is my favorite card game of all. When we lived in England we used to play this often during the blackouts of the early 70’s. It was fun for the family and a great way to pass the time. What I like is that these games can sometimes get really long and the win at the end is then really sweet.

Go Fish – A favorite of all my kids when they were younger. Becky and Katie still often pick it over other card games. We usually play with pairs instead of books (a little easier for little hands) and the girls will often beat me in a game.

Video Games

Animal Crossing – The first Animal Crossing game I bought was for our Game Cube back in January of 2004 (I think). I was wanting to buy a game that the whole family could play and ran across it at Amazon. The description sounded good so I ordered it and what a great find it turned out to be! We played that game a lot and when Wild World came out for the DS, Jeff and Chris got those for Christmas. We were gifted with City Folk in 2008 and have enjoyed playing that one too. In fact, I don’t think there has been a time when anyone was NOT playing Animal Crossing! I recently found Wild World again for the DS for the kids and myself and, again, the enjoyment factor is off the charts. It is just a great game and you even learn about bugs, fish, fossils as you collect them. Gotta love that :-).

Wii Sports Resort – There are so many fun games here that anyone from 4 and up could play. We often play together in friendly competition at archery, bowling, and cycling. So again, another great choice for the whole family.

So, those are just a few of the games we like to play in our home. If you haven’t played a game with your kids in awhile, why not dust one off tonight and gather the family. You won’t regret the time spent!

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On August 24, 2012 at 2:50 AM, dxprog said:

Back in the day it was Candy Land, Penny Candy, Chutes and Ladders, Mario 3, and Tetris Attack. Those were good times, yes they were.
But Mhing... that game is just fantastical!
BECAUSE IT'S TOO LATE BABY NOW IT'S TOO LATE!!

On August 26, 2012 at 11:45 AM, java_queen said:

The Candy Land and Penny Candy boat has sailed - kinda sad really. You can't even find Penny Candy anymore or I would have bought it for Becky and Katie. Yeah, times have indeed changed eh? Speaking of "It's Too Late" we need to play Mhing one of the next times you come to visit.

On August 27, 2012 at 6:21 PM, Val said:

Racko!!!

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