My Top 10 Board Games
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My Choices for the Best Boardgames and Family Games
Settler of Catan: the Best Board Game you can play!
Be warned: this Catan Game is addictive!
This most addictive game is becoming all the rage these days. The perfect combination of strategy and luck of the dice, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat. The best thing about it is that it's over in an hour or so, which makes it perfect for playing a couple rounds in a night.To make it even more fun, get the expansion packs for 5-6 players, or one of the variations. My favorite by far is the Cities and Knights one.
Plus, you can hone your skills online and kick some butt with your friends in real life!
How to Play Settlers of Catan
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You can even Play Catan Online: Check out this site!
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Battleship: an Excellent Board Games for Kids
Battleship
Amazon Price: $6.98 (as of 06/03/2012)
The classic game for kids and adults. Place your ships on the grid and send bombs to your partner to try to sink their fleet before they do yours. Strategy and luck make for the ultimate combination.
Battleship Strategy for the Guaranteed Win
- Strategy #1
- Guaranteed to sink your opponent
- Strategy #2
- In case #1 doesn't work for you.
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- Board Game's Better
- ... the end of some grand adventure before the credits start popping onscreen. And the most mind-blowing part of this review is the fact that a $200 million dollar monstrosity is based on a board game?yet, that is literally the least stupid thing ...
Clue
Clue The Classic Edition
Amazon Price: $14.56 (as of 06/03/2012)
Mystery and Intrigue, accusations and lies. The perfect game for kids or adults. It's a thinking game that requires deductive thinking as you try to eliminate options by questioning your opponents and eventually find the murderer.
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- Chess is at the top
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- #1=Monopoly
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- #1= Connect 4. So fun!
Scrabble
Everyone loves Scrabble. It can be very basic when you're playing with kids, or you can be a world-championship level expert. Make some words, expand your vocabulary and make your brain work overtime. Great for advanced ESL students. Official Scrabble Site
The Official Scrabble Dictionary
- The site
- Need to settle a word dispute? Find the dictionary here.
Scrabble
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Hungry Hungry Hippos: a Kids Board Game that everyone loves to play!
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Amazon Price: $18.38 (as of 06/03/2012)
This brings back many happy memories of my childhood. Who has the fastest finger to grab the most food? You need to fatten up your hippo!
Hungry Hippos Fun or Obnoxious?
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Connect 4: a simple game for kids or adults
Connect Four
Amazon Price: $23.99 (as of 06/03/2012)
The ultimate strategy game that all ages can play. The difficulty level can range from very basic with kids to complicated and strategic with adults. The game is over in a few minutes so you can play endless rounds.
Monopoly: the Perfect Family Board Game
Monopoly
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 06/03/2012)
This family classic has been a favorite for years. It's a lot of luck but a good amount of strategy too. Buy or sell, when to trade, when to build. Are Boardwalk and Parkplace worth it? This was a favorite with my family for years and we still play endless rounds when we're home for Christmas.
Monopoly Strategy
- How to win
- From about.com
- A surefire strategy
- In case #1 doesn't work
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Risk: an exciting strategy-based game
Risk
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 06/03/2012)
The old strategy classic, this game is an oldie but a goody. Everyone remembers classic, epic battles continuing on until the wee hours of the morning. Take over the world, or just defend your territory. It's up to you!
Risk Strategy
- Strategy #1
- Increase your odds of winning
- Strategy #1
- Divide and Conquer!
Board Games 101
History of Board Games
- Wikipedia on Board Games
- Lots of interesting stuff here
- History of Board Games
- Did you know that they've been around for more than 4000 years?
- History of Board Games
- The earliest recorded board game was in 2500 BC.
Board Games on Twitter
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- Playing Where is Moldova? its such a good game I love board games haha
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- RayneCornelius
- RT @miaholee: I actually love playing board games!!
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- promopluc
- Myst Board Game (Game): UNIVERSITY GAMES "MYST" THE PUZZLING NEW BOARD GAME ADVENTURE, FOR AGES 10 AND UP, WITH ... http://t.co/J8ZrFyKF
Carcassone: a New Board Game that you're sure to love.
Build your empire with roads, settlements, farms and chapels. Watch out for your fellow players as they'll be trying to steal your stuff. How to Play Carcassone
Carcassone
About this Board Game Fanatic
What's your favorite board game?
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Mark Twain
Dec 16, 2011 @ 5:38 am | delete
- You seem to only list games from the US. You can get UK games here - http://theboardgamers.co.uk/
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Tipi
Jul 27, 2011 @ 10:51 pm | delete
- Scrabble has to be my favorite board game.
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avgsuperheroine
Jun 3, 2011 @ 8:52 pm | delete
- careers was my favorite
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AdrianaCopaceanu
May 17, 2011 @ 7:26 pm | delete
- Scrabble is my favorite: probably because I am good at it, LOL.
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CruiseReady May 11, 2011 @ 10:44 pm | delete
- I think my favorite is probably Risk. Or Scrabble. I can't decide!
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Some board games for the road
Apple iPad 2 MC984LL/A Tablet (64GB, Wifi + AT&T 3G, White) 2nd Generation
Amazon Price: $644.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
The latest model, complete with wifi and 3G internet.
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Perfect for some board games on the go.
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The original Ipad with 32 GB and wifi. There are plenty of free games for you to download, as well as some more interesting ones that you can buy.
