It's family time tonight!
This game set is fairly small, considering it contains 7 full games, plus all the magnetic playing pieces you need for each game. I had a similar game to this as a kid and we practically wore it out we played so much! This game is certainly good for travel, but when you have a lot of siblings or pets, anything to help keep the game pieces on the board is great!
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For those with older kids, the Three-in-one Game Table from Overstock would make a perfect addition to the game room, extra bedroom, or dining room (it’s nice and flat, you could eat off the table!) Made out of good, solid wood, the table features table tennis, billiards and air hockey on one table, with a rotating top to make changing from game to game easy.
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Most importantly, the Melissa and Doug Froggy Ring Toss is fun. It’s colorful, sports cute froggy faces and worm stakes, and is high quality. But it also teaches your todder hand-eye coordination, gets kids off the couch and into the outdoors, and gives them a little exercise. It’s a win all around!
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This colorful croquet set is perfect for getting your toddler involved in a classic backyard game. Each flag, hoop and ball is colorful and decorated with a bug motif, sure to keep your little ones interested and having fun!
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I was hoping to find lawn darts (the old school ones with steel tips) but those don’t seem to be sold any more. Too bad. Lawn darts really put the fear of god into a little kid – I should know.
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Play a game of Blongo Ball with as few as two players or with two teams of as many players as you want, and even young kids can enjoy a game! Just throw the balls and attempt to hook them over the bars, scoring points based on which bar the balls land. It’s easy to learn, and fun to play!
Interestingly, there are currently 57 reviews for Blongo Ball at Amazon, and 55 of the reviews are 5 stars! That’s an amazing ratio that I haven’t seen from any toy or game.
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I’ll admit that I’d never heard of this game before, but it’s has 100% 5-star reviews on Amazon, and that’s a big deal. It sounds like it’s similar to bocce, but easier for kids. I’m going to try it out!
Jenga is one of the classic family games that everyone loves. While it is based on a simple concept, Jenga games are always different, and a lot of fun. Jenga is a fun party game, too – there aren’t many rules, and if a person starts winning a bunch of games, make them take a drink every time they win!
Wii Game Party is a party game for the Wii, centered around seven different mini-games. The seven games are popular bar, boardwalk or game room style games: Darts, Table Hockey, Shuffle Board, Hoop Shoot, Skii Ball, Ping Cup, and Trivia. You can play in multi-player competitions or as teams, and Wii Game Party keeps track of the scores and leader boards. Each of the games are easy to learn, so someone that has barely played the Wii can fairly easily become pretty good at the games.
Wii Game Party is for ages ten and up – unfortunately the games are a little to hard for younger kids. This is a great way to get almost everybody up on their feet at your next party!
Pictionary Junior is just like the adult version of Pictionary, but with a few twists to make it easier for younger kids. Not only are the clues a little bit easier, but teams also get a hint to the word being sketched. The game also comes with two-sided cards: the red side is challenging, the blue side is easier (for younger players). It’s recommended for ages 7-12, and is just as fun as the original!