Posted by jean on July 20th, 2010 — Posted in Ages 10 to 12, Ages 12 to 16, Ages 3 to 6, Ages 7 to 11, Arts and Activities, Family Living, GAMES Cooperative! Challenging! NO REFEREE NECESSARY!!, Gifts and Holidays, Parenting
***GAMES MANUAL*** Many times when we didn’t have a birthday to celebrate and the kids wanted a party, we would have an “unbirthday party” and invite everyone’s friends. Each person brought a small gift costing less than $5 that would do for a girl or a boy. We played games and had ice cream and cake — complete with lots and lots of candles. Everyone helped to blow out the candles (picture it!). I wish we’d had this collection of games to use. This book has 170 co-op games and activities for ages 3 to 12. Little or no equipment needed; good for small or large groups. Most games can be played indoors or out. You’ll never do better than this for price or value. $4.50.
Posted by jean on July 20th, 2010 — Posted in Ages 10 to 12, Ages 12 to 16, Ages 7 to 11, Arts and Activities, GAMES Cooperative! Challenging! NO REFEREE NECESSARY!!, Gifts and Holidays
ZEN BLOCKS is a cube game for thinking and intuitive players. Easy games for the young and tough games for teens and adults. Many solutions to this puzzle. A good logic game. Play alone or with as many as 13. Ages 6 to adult. $29.00. Click on the image to see it enlarged.
Posted by jean on July 20th, 2010 — Posted in Ages 10 to 12, Ages 12 to 16, Arts and Activities, GAMES Cooperative! Challenging! NO REFEREE NECESSARY!!, Gifts and Holidays
MAZE. A cooperative form of chess. An intricate strategy game that is different every time you play. Wizards can make a veritable study of this game. Beginners can play an easier game. Basically a two-person game, but can be played alone. I find it fascinating. Ages 12 and up. $35.00. Click on the image to enlarge it.
Posted by jean on July 20th, 2010 — Posted in Ages 10 to 12, Ages 12 to 16, Arts and Activities, Family Living, GAMES Cooperative! Challenging! NO REFEREE NECESSARY!!, Gifts and Holidays, Parenting
UNTRIVIA. Finally! A game that asks practical questions about child-rearing, gardening, everyday law, travel, health, and more. It’s fine if you think you have the answer and maybe better if you discuss it before deciding. This is more the way our family always approached Trivial Pursuit. This game has “goof” tokens! A relaxing conversational game for older teens and adults. Highly recommended. Ages 12 to adult. 2 to 12 players. $24.00. Click on image for a larger view.
Posted by jean on July 20th, 2010 — Posted in Ages 10 to 12, Ages 12 to 16, Arts and Activities, GAMES Cooperative! Challenging! NO REFEREE NECESSARY!!, Gifts and Holidays
NEW AMERICA. Be part of a research and development team to redesign the socioeconomic system before it’s too late. The focus is on energy and resources, but many other fields are explored. Very suitable for thinking friends. Designed to provoke discussion. 2 to 4 players. $30.00. Ages about 12 to adult. Click on image to enlarge the picture.
Posted by jean on July 20th, 2010 — Posted in Ages 10 to 12, Ages 12 to 16, Arts and Activities, GAMES Cooperative! Challenging! NO REFEREE NECESSARY!!, Gifts and Holidays
OUR TOWN requires a higher level of strategies. Develop your city’s economy and avoid going bankrupt. You must decide what will work best as a private enterprise and what will be best cooperatively owned and operated. Rules for easy play and for a more advanced game. 2 to 6 players. $30.00. Ages 9 to adult. Click on the game image to enlarge the picture.
Posted by jean on July 20th, 2010 — Posted in Ages 10 to 12, Ages 7 to 11, Arts and Activities, GAMES Cooperative! Challenging! NO REFEREE NECESSARY!!, Gifts and Holidays
SKY TRAVELERS. You are a peaceful people who crash on an island. You must search the shore, sea, forests, and mountains for repair materials for your ship. You meet UTOC’s (ugly things out of control). You use your powers to deal with them, but you must not harm anyone. Dire consequences if you do! 2 to 4 players. $20.00. Click on image to see it enlarged.
Posted by jean on July 20th, 2010 — Posted in Ages 7 to 11, Arts and Activities, GAMES Cooperative! Challenging! NO REFEREE NECESSARY!!, Gifts and Holidays
INVESTIGATORS. Be part of a private investigating team. Solve cases of smuggling, theft, and blackmail. Move around the city avoiding guard dogs and tough guys, and try not to get tied up. Use a disguise or a special tool kit. This game moves quickly. Tricky but fun. 2 to 8 players. $20.00. Click image to see it enlarged
Posted by jean on July 20th, 2010 — Posted in Ages 3 to 6, Arts and Activities, GAMES Cooperative! Challenging! NO REFEREE NECESSARY!!, Gifts and Holidays
HUGS AND TICKLES will make everyone feel good. Just watch out for the Blues! Part of the game is to pass on a hug, tell a joke, dance, or sing a song. Fun for the family or a party. 2 to 12 players, ages 5 and up. $14. Click image to see it enlarged.
Posted by jean on July 20th, 2010 — Posted in Ages 3 to 6, Arts and Activities, GAMES Cooperative! Challenging! NO REFEREE NECESSARY!!, Gifts and Holidays
THE SECRET DOOR: One of the most popular with young children. Definitely a cooperative mystery game. Besides needing a bit of luck, you’ll need your memory and thinking skills. 1 to 8 players, ages 5 to 8. $14.00. Click on the image to enlarge it.
