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Post by HelenaJole on Dec 9, 2017 23:13:40 GMT
Looking for something for 3-4 people that can also be played with 2, that's interesting but doesn't take an hour. Ages 8+. Any recommendations?
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Post by malibou on Dec 9, 2017 23:17:41 GMT
Doodle Dice
Snorta
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Post by colleen on Dec 9, 2017 23:28:34 GMT
Rummycube or Blokus.
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Post by Belle on Dec 9, 2017 23:32:44 GMT
Apples to Apples
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Post by mnmloveli on Dec 9, 2017 23:41:56 GMT
Chinese Checkers
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Post by digirlwiz on Dec 9, 2017 23:52:37 GMT
Pass the Pigs
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Post by littlemama on Dec 9, 2017 23:54:39 GMT
Apples to Apples
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Post by catmom on Dec 10, 2017 2:33:29 GMT
I put together a small list for you of games that are known to be good with 2-4 players and be good for families including children, without being terrible for the grownups. At the bottom I added some other great games that play well at 4 but not 2. These are all available on Amazon, Cool Stuff Inc and Miniature Market - shop around for the best price. Amazon is very unreliable for availability and pricing, at least in Canada.
The top games are great for adults and children, starting at quest for El Dorado they are more geared toward kids, but still enjoyable for adults. I bolded some of the ones I think are probably the best for the range of ages.
Games that work well for 2 or more:
Splendor - One of my favourites. Set collection. <30 minutes. Simple.
Pandemic - Great co-operative boardgame. 8 is borderline too young, depending on the board games they are exposed to.
Forbidden Desert Another great co-operative boardgame, just a bit simpler than Pandemic and good for 8+
Pandemic: The Cure Pandemic in a dice game. One of my favourites.
Clank! A Deck Building Adventure Borderline for 8, but above that should be great.
Quest for El Dorado Starting here the games are designed a bit more specifically for kids - but good for gown-ups.
Karuba
Adventure Land
Potion Explosion
Great games that aren't great at 2
Sushi Go
King of Tokyo
Bang! the Dice Game
Ticket to Ride
Zooloretto
Stone Age
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Post by Skellinton on Dec 10, 2017 3:19:28 GMT
Apples to Apples Is great, but cannot be played with only 2 people.
Watching this thread though, trying to find games for only 2 people is difficult.
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Post by catmom on Dec 10, 2017 3:24:56 GMT
Apples to Apples Is great, but cannot be played with only 2 people. Watching this thread though, trying to find games for only 2 people is difficult. There's actually many games that are fantastic for 2 people. Let me know if you want some suggestions. But finding games that are good for 2 to 4 with various age groups down to 8 - still lots of games but a bit more challenging. |
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Post by peajays on Dec 10, 2017 3:40:04 GMT
Our family enjoys skip bo
My great niece is bringing crokinole (sp?) this Christmas
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Post by Layce on Dec 10, 2017 4:02:35 GMT
SEQUENCE!
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Post by padresfan619 on Dec 10, 2017 4:04:30 GMT
5 Second Rule
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Post by dexter on Dec 10, 2017 4:38:52 GMT
I bought Speak Out (the one with the funny mouth things) and 5 Second Rule for the family this year!
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Post by ellen on Dec 10, 2017 4:44:03 GMT
My fourth graders like to play Boggle, Yahtzee, headbands, and Scrabble. Most adults are happy to play those games too.
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Post by Skellinton on Dec 10, 2017 5:30:34 GMT
Apples to Apples Is great, but cannot be played with only 2 people. Watching this thread though, trying to find games for only 2 people is difficult. There's actually many games that are fantastic for 2 people. Let me know if you want some suggestions. But finding games that are good for 2 to 4 with various age groups down to 8 - still lots of games but a bit more challenging. Yes, please, ones for mid twenty couple into Edgar A. Poe, Alice and Wonderland, and zombies would be a bonus! |
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Post by rodeomom on Dec 10, 2017 5:55:49 GMT
OH watching this thread ! Would love some games I could play with my DGS age 9.
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Post by HelenaJole on Dec 10, 2017 6:13:33 GMT
Thanks everybody! Good suggestions!
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Post by vjlau on Dec 10, 2017 6:18:49 GMT
Exploding Kittens is a really fun fast game. My 10 year old thinks it's hilarious. We are getting the expansion pack for Xmas this year (from Santa!)
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Post by georgiapea on Dec 10, 2017 12:25:36 GMT
It's a Squirrels Life is the one I just ordered.
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Post by Anna*Banana on Dec 10, 2017 14:41:54 GMT
We played Speak Out during our HappyGivingMasKah, that we just had (we meet when we can and celebrate it all at once 😂). Hands down, one of the funniest games we have ever played. As in we literally laughed so hard it became a problem to play. It would be perfect for little kids too as it's quite silly.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Dec 10, 2017 14:54:58 GMT
I just ordered Rivals of Cataan. It got great reviews as a 2 person game.
I'm not sure but I think it is only for 2 people. We love Settlers but there will just be my daughter and I so I figured it was a good xmas gift.
We love Rummicube and it is good for all ages. Also Qurikle
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Post by librarylady on Dec 10, 2017 15:05:57 GMT
Our family played triominoes for years.
Small children can play as well as adults.
2 can play, but more fun with several people.
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Post by Linda on Dec 10, 2017 15:11:47 GMT
we like Skipbo, Uno, Mille Bourne for mixed ages and anywhere from 2-5 people. None require reading so worked even with 4s and 5s but are fun for teens/adults on their own as well.
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Dec 10, 2017 16:25:27 GMT
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Post by shamrock on Dec 10, 2017 16:33:05 GMT
We got Timeline last Christmas. My boys (13 & 11) loved it! We got the Historical Events version. Unfortunately, it got packed up in preparation for our move. My boys have asked about it more than once. |
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Post by auntkelly on Dec 10, 2017 17:48:03 GMT
I'm a huge fan of Bananagrams. It's a simpler, faster version of Scrabble.
The game is fun w/ several players, but works well for just two players. You can even play a solitaire version!
Best of all, it's cheap and very portable. You can order it on Amazon.
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Post by catmom on Dec 10, 2017 18:27:01 GMT
There's actually many games that are fantastic for 2 people. Let me know if you want some suggestions. But finding games that are good for 2 to 4 with various age groups down to 8 - still lots of games but a bit more challenging. Yes, please, ones for mid twenty couple into Edgar A. Poe, Alice and Wonderland, and zombies would be a bonus! Okay, any preferences on length? Also, what games have you played before (in general, just to get a sense as some board games are a bit more complicated or rules-heavy)? |
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Post by Skellinton on Dec 10, 2017 18:42:10 GMT
Yes, please, ones for mid twenty couple into Edgar A. Poe, Alice and Wonderland, and zombies would be a bonus! Okay, any preferences on length? Also, what games have you played before (in general, just to get a sense as some board games are a bit more complicated or rules-heavy)? No preference, it is not actually for me, but for a gift. They just really like games and live pretty remotely, so need ones they can play as a couple and when they have company. They have all the classics, so looking for something new and unusual. |
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Post by JoP on Dec 10, 2017 18:45:50 GMT
Okay, any preferences on length? Also, what games have you played before (in general, just to get a sense as some board games are a bit more complicated or rules-heavy)? No preference, it is not actually for me, but for a gift. They just really like games and live pretty remotely, so need ones they can play as a couple and when they have company. They have all the classics, so looking for something new and unusual. I’d be interested as well please. We don’t live remotely but there are only two of us. We have the majority of classics and as we retired earlier this year I’d like to start a weekly board game day/night Thanks catmom and for asking Skellinton |
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