Remember when we used to go on holiday and there was no TV, no handheld electronics and no Internet? It is very hard to replicate it. We've had a family property in New Hampshire until this year where we have tried to give this experience to our children. My sister and I have banned all modern forms of entertainment for our children, until cocktail hour when we'd put a DVD on the laptop for them (no need to be monastic!).
But, we have had a great time playing an assortment of 15 minute games around the dining room table on rainy mornings or late at night. Here are a few family favourites that you may or may not know about. Click on the name of the game to go to the Amazon.co.uk site or go to the Amazon list below for the US version:
Bananagrams: Really fun and completely addictive game. Great for all ages.
Blokus: Really fun and quick strategy game. Great for spacial perception.
Quoridor: My children beat me at this regularly. Think empowerment!
Tantrix: A bit more complex, but keeps them busy a bit longer!
Uno: I loved playing this with the children when they were very young. Still fun!
Rory's Story Cubes: You don't need these to play the story game, but it sure is fun to roll the dice!
Hoyles Card Game Rules: This book and a deck of cards will keep you busy for weeks.
For more information on these games, look at my list on Amazon.com: 15 Minute Games
And if all else fails, get them to the table with the After Eights game.
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