Board Games

[Gemini]

Do you enjoy board games? Which ones do you play?
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I am fan I must admit. Playing these is part of our annual New years Eve get together, and we try to have friends round for games a couple of times during the year as well. We are doing so today and my aim is to make this a more regular event.

OH and I play Scrabble sometimes, just the 2 of us. GD, 8 quite likes it too. GS, 5, likes Ludo and Snakes and Ladders.

I am not a big fan of Monopoly, I find it boring. I love Cluedo, and various other games which I can't remember the names of. The 5 Second Rule is a funny game. It's surprising how hard it can be to think of 3 things in a certain category, when the 5 second timer is counting down. We have had some very funny answers! Logo, a game about brand names is a good one.

The firm favourite in our group of friends and with family is Sequence. A type of board game/card game. It seems to bring out the competitive spirit in us all, and we play it for ages! I am beginning to know who will be most useful on my team, and try to sit in the right position around the table so that I will be on their team

This is Sequence, for anyone who doesn't know it.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEQUENCE-BOARD-GAME-BY-WINNING-MOVES-AN-EXCITING-GAME-OF-STRATEGY-AGE-8-/191569099987

And 5 Second Rule

https://www.tesco.com/direct/5-second-rule-game/211-4607.prd?source=others

[Oma]

I love board games but don't get to play very often now ,we sometimes do on Christmas day but that's about it , sad really as I think it makes for some funny moments

[Grauntie Mag]

We like games of any kind here, especially cards. Othello, Monopoly, Shut the Box, Rummicub all get played from time to time. The older GCs have taught us a new card game recently which is favourite at the moment. I play scrabble on line too as OH doesn’t enjoy it.

[Plantaholic]

I play scrabble on line too GM, perhaps we could link up. I play Uno on line too. OH and I used to play our favourite card game Crib.

[Nanto2girls]

We never play board games now,although we do have quite a few from when the kids were little.

When we are on holiday,me and hubby sometimes have a game of cards.
It's surprising how many ask if they can join in.

[Daisy]

I have a love/hate relationship with board games. I'd never suggest a crowd of us sit down and play, but when we do I really enjoy it.

I quite like Scrabble, although I'm not tactical enough to get decent scores. I like the original Trivial Pursuit, draughts, and for some obscure reason, I like Ludo. The game we've had the most laughs with is Balderdash - it's a bit like Call my Bluff on speed!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balderdash

[Gemini]

I used to love Trivial Pursuit Daisy!
Grauntie, you and any other GRUers would be most welcome to one of our games nights or afternoons if you lived close enough ☺

[Grauntie Mag]

Thanks Gem, I’d need to sprout wings. 😆

[Grauntie Mag]

Plant, I tried to private message you but got a message saying you’ve used your quota, which I assume means your inbox is full! Happy to play. I use Words with Friends and also Word Chums. PM me when you get time.

[Plantaholic]

Right Grauntie, I will deal with it tomorrow

[Plantaholic]

Grauntie I have removed lots of messages now. I play Scrabble Mattel so does Ruth. I used to play Words with friends but don't now.

[Mimi]

Yes we like board games but we don’t seem to play them unless GC are here .
Monopoly is a firm favourite but I am hopeless at Cluedo , I have never won a game !
Some pubs now have board games for customers to use ..... not that I visit such establishments you understand

[Daisy]

Mimi - we understand, of course we do!!! (cough, cough)