The Board Game Thread

[TripletDaddy]

My SIL received a board game for Xmas. It is called "7 Deadly Sins." Basically, it is a trivial pursuit format based around some sexy questions and a bunch of boring other stuff. The other day I swung by the in laws house and they were all sitting around pretending to be very offended by the content of the game.

I didn't see what the big deal was and my 'laws were dumbfounded that I was not equally offended by the game. My SIL pulled a random card and asked me a sample question from the sexy category. I was so thrilled when she asked because for one brief moment, all of my time spent on message boards proved to be useful. For you older CGers, you may probably know the answer to the question at the bottom of the card:



My in laws were blown away...not only did I know the answer, but I didn't hesitate. I even told them the location of the museum in question. I think now they all consider me a sexiness expert of some sort or another. I also got the feeling that my MIL was turned on a bit by my clandestine knowledge of sex.

[Sleeping in EQ]

SIRS and I started playing both Carcassonne and Mystery of the Abbey. They are both excellent, and Carcassonne is especially good for family play.

[MartyFunkhouser]

We've added a couple new games that we really like. Both are co-op games.

Elder Sign. I've never played Arkham Horror (due to the fact the game takes hours to play), but this one has been described as a Arkham Horror lite. Nice dice mechanic and a fun game.

Sentinels of the Multiverse. A cooperative card game with a comic book theme. I really like this game a lot. Great art work on the cards. Game play is fast and setup is quite easy.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

Captain got the game Qwirkle for his b-day a month or so ago, we have played it a lot. Fun, quick game for kids.

[Mormon Red Death]

Fun game even my 5 year old can play. We got them the spot it for kids. fun party game that is super super easy to play.

[snowcat]

Just bought for the family this Christmas (due to recommendations in this thread):

San Juan
Power Grid
Pitch Car

[snowcat]

Family favorites (based on how often they are played):

Rage
Bohnanza
Lost Cities
Settlers
Balloon Cup
Queen's Necklace
Ticket to Ride (1910 expansion is the favorite)
Incan Gold
Puerto Rico
Flea Circus
Fluxx
Jungle Speed
Can't Stop

[TripletDaddy]

Was reading the sleepover thread and some of the older posts referencing childhood sleepover memories. The old MB game, "Dark Tower," popped into my head. Does anyone here remember that game? I loved it and thought the rotating/light up tower was so cool. These days functioning versions of that game command hundreds of dollars.

I generally avoid games that involve a lot of yelling or stupid behavior (charade type games, pictionary, taboo, the one where everyone makes up a silly definition for an obscure word, etc). I also dont have the patience for games that require everyone to spend hours building their road or planting wheat or somesuch. Puffy Check now at an age when they can play games that require a little thinking, strategy, and treachery. Any suggestions that might fit the bill?

I really want to play Dark Tower, actually.

[Donuthole]

Was reading the sleepover thread and some of the older posts referencing childhood sleepover memories. The old MB game, "Dark Tower," popped into my head. Does anyone here remember that game? I loved it and thought the rotating/light up tower was so cool. These days functioning versions of that game command hundreds of dollars.

I generally avoid games that involve a lot of yelling or stupid behavior (charade type games, pictionary, taboo, the one where everyone makes up a silly definition for an obscure word, etc). I also dont have the patience for games that require everyone to spend hours building their road or planting wheat or somesuch. Puffy Check now at an age when they can play games that require a little thinking, strategy, and treachery. Any suggestions that might fit the bill?

I really want to play Dark Tower, actually.

I've pimped this game in this thread before, but I'll re-pimp, since I think it fits the bill. It's a strategy game, but it's usually over in about 20-30 minutes, depending on how many players (2, 3, or 4). I play it with my daughter, who I think is roughly the same age as your patojos.

http://www.amazon.com/Ravensburger-2.../dp/B00000J0JF

[Walter Sobchak]

Any suggestions that might fit the bill?

We play a lot of Clue around here. Here is an anecdotal sampling for you. Conversation I had with the kids just now:

[Me]: Hey what are your favorite board games to play?
[11yo]: Clue and Chess.
[9yo]: Clue and Life.
[7yo]: Clue and Clue.
[Me]: Clue and Clue? I thought you liked to play Apples to Apples.
[7yo]: Oh, I love Apples to Apples!
[Me]: Why did you say "Clue and Clue" then?
[7yo]: You said board games. Apples to Apples is a card game.
[Me]:

[Mormon Red Death]

Was reading the sleepover thread and some of the older posts referencing childhood sleepover memories. The old MB game, "Dark Tower," popped into my head. Does anyone here remember that game? I loved it and thought the rotating/light up tower was so cool. These days functioning versions of that game command hundreds of dollars.

I generally avoid games that involve a lot of yelling or stupid behavior (charade type games, pictionary, taboo, the one where everyone makes up a silly definition for an obscure word, etc). I also dont have the patience for games that require everyone to spend hours building their road or planting wheat or somesuch. Puffy Check now at an age when they can play games that require a little thinking, strategy, and treachery. Any suggestions that might fit the bill?

I really want to play Dark Tower, actually.

I love that game when I was 10

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[ERCougar]

Was reading the sleepover thread and some of the older posts referencing childhood sleepover memories. The old MB game, "Dark Tower," popped into my head. Does anyone here remember that game? I loved it and thought the rotating/light up tower was so cool. These days functioning versions of that game command hundreds of dollars.

I generally avoid games that involve a lot of yelling or stupid behavior (charade type games, pictionary, taboo, the one where everyone makes up a silly definition for an obscure word, etc). I also dont have the patience for games that require everyone to spend hours building their road or planting wheat or somesuch. Puffy Check now at an age when they can play games that require a little thinking, strategy, and treachery. Any suggestions that might fit the bill?

I really want to play Dark Tower, actually.

Labyrinth is a great game.
Gulo gulo. Chateau roquefort. Two more we've liked a lot.
Rat a tat cat is fun and still gets a lot of play.
Tier auf tier is another one our kids love.

All of the above are fun for kids and not mind numbingly boring, even fun for adults. Rat a tat cat is fairly cheap (card game) but the others are all 20-30 bucks because they're quality games. Roquefort is even more but it's a very well done game.

EDIT: Just looking these up and they're all getting tough to find. It's too bad--Gulo Gulo was one of our kids' favorites and is a fun dexterity game that little fingers can do well at. I'd get Labyrinth and Rat a tat Cat. And Tier auf Tier (http://www.amazon.com/Haba-3678-Anim...=tier+auf+tier). All three of these still get a lot of play in our house. The others probably aren't worth what you'll have to pay now.
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[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

My older boys both love playing Stratego with me.

[TripletDaddy]

Went with Labyrinth, Ratatat Cat, and Ticket to Ride a White Line Highway.

Should be fun.

[Moliere]

My older boys both love playing Stratego with me.

All my kids love that game. We have the original and the Star Wars versions. It's a great game.