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love2learn.net Classic Family Games
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Hi Ho Cherry-OHi Ho Cherry-O
Buy new: $9.83
Simple game of luck and counting (lots of small pieces - plastic cherries that are moved from the trees on the gameboard to little buckets).
Original MemoryOriginal Memory
Buy new: $11.21
Memory is a fun game that can be played by all ages together. Non-readers can compete with readers (and sometimes are more focued in remembering where the pictures are).
Trouble Board GameTrouble Board Game
Buy new: $16.99
A very simple, easy to use board game. Good for getting young children started on playing games - taking turns, counting out places, being a good sport, etc.
Connect FourConnect Four
Buy new: $11.40
A fun three dimensional tic-tac-toe, requiring four in a row and with a much bigger board.
Wood Chinese Checkers GameWood Chinese Checkers Game
Buy new: $12.99
Chinese checkers is a great classic game that can be played by six people!
Uno Card GameUno Card Game
Buy new: $6.95
A fun, simple to understand card game where you try to get rid of your cards by matching numbers or colors.
OthelloOthello
Buy new: $12.05
Another simple-to-learn game with lots of levels of strategy.
Rack-O Card GameRack-O Card Game
Buy new: $19.98
This sort of rummy game in which you have to collect number cards that follow a sequence. Really fun!
Wood Chess SetWood Chess Set
Buy new: $8.57
Everyone should learn chess. Good social game, good for thinking skills, fun anyway.
Pictionary JrPictionary Jr
Buy new: $42.99
Everyone knows how much fun Pictionary is. It's not bad to start out with a junior version so kids can develop the concept better.
BoggleBoggle
A clever word search game with special letter dice.
Tournament BackgammonTournament Backgammon
Buy new: $14.75
Backgammon is another classic game that everyone should learn.
MastermindMastermind
Buy new: $9.60
Good deductive thinking game. Try to guess your opponent's color scheme with logical clues about right color and/or right place.
SKIP BO Card Game Blister (Refresh)SKIP BO Card Game Blister (Refresh)
Buy new: $5.48
More complex card game from the makers of Uno - can be played with partners and involves a lot more strategy. Fun!
BattleshipBattleship
Buy new: $38.99
Classic strategy game using coordinates and tracking to find your "enemy's" battleships. Great game (lots of little pieces).
MonopolyMonopoly
Buy new: $17.98
Fun for the whole family.
Scrabble Crossword GameScrabble Crossword Game
Buy new: $15.99
The classic word game. This can be used with a wide variety of ages. You can also come up with variations with a different language, theme, etc.
Stratego-Milton Bradley Board GamesStratego-Milton Bradley Board Games
Buy new: $46.99
Excellent strategy game for two. A little complex at first for young children, but lots of fun afterwards.
ClueClue
Buy new: $41.99
Excellent mystery-solving strategy game. Lots of deduction practice and many levels of clue-finding possible. Surprisingly simple to get started.
Pictionary GamePictionary Game
Classic picture-clue version of Charades.
RiskRisk
Buy new: $114.99
Classic battle strategy game. Learn a little geography while conquering the world.