Family Game Night: Part Two
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As you venture into a new tradition of Family Game Night or continue on with your current tradition I have three more games to share with you. My family enjoys games that are fun, use skill, creative, and interesting. The following games fit the bill on all counts. Moreover, they are designed for a wide age group so the whole family can enjoy.
Line Up
LineUp is for those with memory skills down to the detail. A revealing game that is not only fun but improves observation skills the more you play. Having played this game many times I know this to be true. My kids did not need as much memory work as I did but I could see each of them paying closer attention to detail. The game is about picking a suspect out of a police line up. You get five seconds as an eyewitness before heading to the police station for an identification. Sounds easy? Sure the concept is easy but the game is challenging. This game is recommended for ages 8 and up. I allowed my 5 year old to play and often she did very well. However, I do think the game age recommendation is accurate.
Dizios
Dizios boasts winning several awards including Mensa Select Award, Major Fun Award, and the IParenting Media Award. Another game created by MindWare, this game is similar to dominos. You have 71 tiles of multi-colored swirls to match together in a domino fashion. As if the swirls were not a twist enough you score points based on the tiles you are next to and not the tile you play. This game brought out silence in all of us. We were very diligent in looking at our tiles and plan where to place them. This game was completely engaging. Do not mistake our silence for the game not being fun. We had a great time. It was like eating an excellent meal that you enjoy every bite when finally you look up and realize you had not spoken a word. The game is recommended for ages 8 and up. I allowed my 5 year old to play and she did not have much of a problem. I would not purchase this game for a five year old but if you have one in the mix (those precious little Kindergartners) this will still make a great game. You can also play solitaire.
Pix Mix
Pix Mix is a creative game unlike one I’ve played before. I have played many drawing games and games where you guess pictures. Pix Mix ups the ante and challenges you to breakdown and differentiate six line drawn images while stacked on top of each other. Each image is on a clear card which you stack with other images and place in a card holder. You then have 30 seconds to differentiate the images. There are three card holders for each round. This has quickly become a family favorite. The first time we opened the box we played four times in a row. The age recommendations are for 8 and up. My five year old did not like this game. The only way to include her was to give her three cards stacked in one card holder just for her.
Having Family Game Night sponsored by MindWare was one of the most fun times we have had as a family. We play a lot of games and own more than we care to admit. I own plenty of educational games as well. However, the kids get tired of the educational games. The games from MindWare sharpen skills but the fun level is through the roof so the games do not lose appeal. These are games will be playing for years!
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