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myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (1072) 3 years ago

I just saw a commmercial on TV showing a family having a game night together. The commercial showed a family sitting down at a table playing board games. It's been years since I've played any of the old favorites like monopoly, scrabble and yatzhee to name a few. I also remember playing candyland & snakes and ladders with my daughter when she was younger (she's 20 now)lol.So, fellow mylotters do you still play board games as a family or with friends? Do you have a favorite? Please share and have a great day!

 

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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. lilaclady (22742)   3 years ago

Oh what memories, snakes and ladders was the game i could ever win, people must still play board games as there is still a lot out there for sale, I think it is a wonderful way to get interaction between families..there are so many different monoply games these days, I even saw an Elvis Presley monolpy game but was a bit expensive ....happy


myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (1072)  3 years ago

Yes, that commercial brought back wonderful memories for me too. Snakes and ladders was my daughters favorite when she was young and she loved beating the pants off mom & dad.thumbup.It is a wonderful way for families to interact but I'm not sure it happens that much anymore; with computers and internet. It's kind of sad, really! Thanks for your response.

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2. myLot reputation of 96/100. Shawchert (834)   ranked 1,935 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

I know a few people who do and I miss board games, I will play them with my son when he's able to know how.


myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (1072)  3 years ago

I kind of miss them too. I guess if there are little ones around, board games are still popular. Thanks for your response.

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3. myLot reputation of 98/100. JoyfulOne (5049)   ranked 2,390 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

We still play board games once in a while. Right now it's the kiddie board games with the grandkids. We've been playing Candy Land lol. We also play Yahtzee regularly, and although it's not a board game, we like to play Jenga. I wish somebody here would like to play Scrabble or Boggle, those are my all time favorites! I never really cared for Monopoly, it's OK, but it seems to take forever!!


myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (1072)  3 years ago

I forgot about Boggle. I used to love that game. Jenga.....was that the one you had to remove little pieces of wood and try not to let the tower tumble? If thats the one I'm thinking of,I never played it but it looked like a lot of fun.Thanks for your response.


myLot reputation of 98/100. JoyfulOne (5049)   ranked 2,390 out of 32,957 in life  3 years ago

You're right, Jenga is the one where you stack the wood pieces and remove them one by one. My grandson loves that one too, I figure it's good for his fine motor skills (he's only 6.) It's really a fun game for any age. Hey...I think I saw your name on the PostParker forum too, lol, we both must like to post hahaha.


myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (1072)  3 years ago

Yes I have been on the Post Parker forum also.I am new to these sites and was trying out a couple of them. Mylot is my favorite!!thumbup

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4. myLot reputation of 97/100. Trensue (1758)   ranked 234 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

We play board games every time the whole family gets together. We have to set up several tables - In fact, if you have never played the game Snorta - go and buy it today and bring it home invite the neighbors and you will laugh until the tears run down your face. I can not remember if anyone has ever won the game, but we laugh till we cry.

Break the bank is a game where everyone plays as a team against the game - we play it if someone is getting too competitive.

Please come play with us!


myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (1072)  3 years ago

I think it's wonderful that you still play board games when the family gets together.I would love to hear more about Snorta. It sounds like it's a hilarious game.happy. When is your next family night, I would love to join the fun!!
Thanks for your response.

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5. melkbremomof2 (83)   ranked 4,998 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

Yes we do!! We started this about a year ago. We started out with movie night, but then went to game nights. My brother and his girlfriend, their 4 children, my 2 children and I. The kids are ages 9, 10, 11x3 and 12 so it is a lot of fun now. Pictionary is one of the favorites and so is Cranium and Clue. I myself love Mad Gab. It is so much fun. We usually get together for dinner, then clean up, and settle in for an evening of gaming. We split into teams with 1 adult and 2 kids, if the game calls for teams. We only do it once a month usually, but it is a lot of fun. I have been hosting game night at my house by myself lately. Just me and 6 kids. I love every minute of it though!!


myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (1072)  3 years ago

Wow, that's great! Even though it's only once a month it's something everyone can look forward to. I've never heard of Mad Gab but pictionary and clue were popular at our house too, way back when.lol. Have a great day and thanks for the reponse.

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6. myLot reputation of 100/100. jillhill (17704)   ranked 1 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

My family still does when we get together....usually Cranium is our favorite right now but we used to play alot of monolopy..and trival persuit....that is my favorite. We also play boggle...and yatzhee alot!!!


myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (1072)  3 years ago

I guess a lot of families still play board games. I forgot about trivial pursuit...that was a lot of fun. Thanks for your response.

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7. myLot reputation of 91/100. nv_jenn (166)   ranked 11,161 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

OMG... we are game board freaks.... I play games with both my kids all the time, daddy doesnt like to play them so he plays video games with them. We have over 50 board games. Some of my friends like to play them too. I dont actually have a favourite but there are alot of great ones.


myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (1072)  3 years ago

Wow, 50 board games....that's quite a collection. I agree there are a lot of great games. Thanks for responding.

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8. myLot reputation of 71/100. AltheGreat2430 (1682)   ranked 3,633 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

No, I don't play it anymore, with friends or family. I use to play snake and ladders, together with my brother and sister, when I was a kid. Sometimes we play scrabble but not as frequent as snake and ladders.


myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (1072)  3 years ago

Snakes and ladders is an all time favorite for a lot of people. Thanks for responding.


myLot reputation of 71/100. AltheGreat2430 (1682)   ranked 3,633 out of 32,957 in life  3 years ago

Yes, I agree. Snakes & Ladders is an all time favorite.

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9. myLot reputation of 85/100. twinklee (530)   ranked 2,473 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

yeah right.....even i had given up playiong some of the board games.....but the one i play even now is pokerhappy....


myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (1072)  3 years ago

I love poker but only play it online, now. Thanks for responding.


myLot reputation of 83/100. ClassyCat (874)   ranked 3,676 out of 32,957 in life  3 years ago

I do enjoy board games, but cannot see well enough to plat them any more.

I did purchase some special large playing cards and dominoes, and once a year hubby & I go to some friend's house and play with those.

I did find some wonderful downloadable games for purchase - hearts, solitare, etc.
The cards in the game, and the gameboard is "lit up" making it easier for me to see, and I have kept the temporary version which allows me to play 'once every 8-10 hrs." The trial version is for 30 days and then if you want to pay $25 - it's yours to play anytime.

Just google: hardwood hearts and you'll find it. If I remember right, the website is at www.silvercreek.com

If I could find a way to play cards online with one other person, that would be great.

Have a great day.



myLot reputation of 83/100. ClassyCat (874)   ranked 3,676 out of 32,957 in life  3 years ago

Correction - - I just did a google search on the Hardwood Hearts, and here's the weblink:

http://www.silvercrk.com/

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10. myLot reputation of 91/100. sudiptacallingu (8859)   ranked 434 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

I play board games with my son. With holidays, it gets real boring with him and he’s quite hyperactive. So instead of the TV and computer all the time or plain yapping, we take out checkers or ludo or snake & ladders or mathemagic and spend some time together. I feel board games are a wonderful way of bonding without straining the eyes of children (like TV and computers)…I am planning to buy a few more games next holiday season.


myLot reputation of 99/100. Oceanblueeyes (1072)  3 years ago

Yes, I agree that playing board games is a great way to bond with our children. TV and computers have become such a big part of our lives that sitting down to an old fashion game of checkers or snakes & ladders is a great alternative. Thanks for your response.

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