Comments on: Best Non-Board Board Games for Kids and Families

By: Carrie Adams

Carrie Adams — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:55:35 +0000

Would you please remind me of what "build your own board game you recommend?" Thank you!

By: Jennifer Murphy

Jennifer Murphy — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:51:52 +0000

I would add Othello and Sequence, two of my family's favorites.
Thanks for the list!

By: Erica

Erica — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 13:10:58 +0000

In reply to Norah in Toronto. If he is an experienced game player I think it might be alright. Since Forbidden Island is a cooperative game he will be working with the other players to determine each move. Gamewright recommends the game for ages 10 and up, which I think is too old, unless only children are playing. My youngest son was playing with us when he was 6-almost-7. I hope this helps!

By: Norah in Toronto

Norah in Toronto — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 12:58:23 +0000

Hi Erica, I want to get some new games for Christmas. Just wondering....could my six-year old enjoy Forbidden Island? Should I wait a year or two or do you think it could be okay? (He can't read yet, but he plays Cribbage so he's a fairly sophisticated game player.)
Would love your advice. Thanks for sharing the things you love, which line right up with the things we love!

By: Erica

Erica — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 15:04:34 +0000

In reply to wendy. Happy reading!

By: wendy

wendy — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 14:16:31 +0000

stumbled upon your site from pinterest and found so many wonderful resources. i've just reserved a ton of your book recommendations at the library and am ordering some of these games on amazon. I'm considering pulling my 5yo out of montessori next year to homeschool first grade and websites like yours help to build my confidence that we can do it and do it well. thank you!