Popular board games for children
Up to 400 parlor games come onto the market every year. This is probably the best proof of how popular moving pieces is. At the same time, most of them certainly don’t think about the fact that playing has other positive qualities, especially for our children. In this article, we will introduce you to popular board games that will definitely have something for your family.
Board games for the whole family
Playing with the whole family is a nice play and learning experience for children of a certain age. On the one hand, the sense of community among each other, but also communication within the family is encouraged. When selecting the game, care should be taken to ensure that children also have realistic chances of winning and can play it themselves in order to have a sense of achievement.
monopoly
Have you always wanted to own countless hotels and houses? Then the classic board game Monopoly is exactly what you need.advertisement This game is suitable for children over the age of eight. However, if some of the rules are still too complicated, there is nothing wrong with adapting the level of difficulty to your children. This version also includes a speed die, which can be used to reduce game time. The game is perfect fun for all real estate fans
Activity Family Classic
The next classic game for your family is Activity Family.advertisementThe good thing is that there are very different requirements. Whether pantomime, explaining terms or drawing, young and old can contribute their individual strengths. The game encourages creativity, improvisation and spontaneity. It is also great as a game for a children’s birthday party, as up to 16 people can participate. Or with grandma and grandpa as a large family.
The most popular board games of 2016
Every year the most popular board and family games as well as new releases are chosen by the German Games Prize. That’s why we want to introduce you to the two most popular parlor games of 2018 and the most popular children’s game of the last year.
azul
Have you always wanted to try your luck as a hard-working tiler? Then “Azul” is the game of the year 2018,advertisementjust right for you. In this tactical tile-laying game, you have to please the architecture-loving Portuguese King Manuel I by decorating the walls of his palace with artistic tiles. The game is suitable for children from the age of 8, but is also very exciting for older players due to the tactical maneuvers. Attention, a great game with a high addictive factor!
Gaia Project
Fancy a space adventure? Then you come to the extensive strategy game “Gaia Project”advertisementguaranteed at your expense. As a peace-loving space people, you are in search of new, habitable planets. However, since different peoples have different ideas of a habitable planet, you have to change the environment of the planet with the help of so-called terraforming. A clever game that requires tactical finesse and is most fun for ages 14+.
sparkle treasure
Of course, we also have a suggestion for your little ones: 1st place in the children’s games 2018 was “Funkelschatz”,advertisementwhich is suitable for children from about five years of age. With a bit of luck, concentration and tact, the kids have to collect colorful gems, which the strong dragon papa and his fiery breath release from a massive ice column. With a playing time of almost 15 minutes per round, it’s entertaining fun that entertains the child wonderfully without losing concentration in between.
All of these games show that, in addition to fun and laughter, parlor games also include skills such as patience, logical thinking or being able to deal with defeat. Because being a good loser has to be learned
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