Summer Games: Entertaining Board Game Classics for Your Kids

Entertaining Game Classics for Your Kids: Summer Games.

Are your kids hyper, mettlesome and precocious? Are you a parent, babysitter, grandparents or teacher who need a couple of aspirin, a prayer and a nap? Do you need your kids to be still, focus, be quiet and do something other than running around tearing up your house and reeking havoc? Well, rest assured, here are some games that will be sure to keep them quiet, and possibly keep them from killing each other and giving you a nervous break-down... The good thing is that you do not have to break the budget to entertain. You can find many of these games at discount depots. Be sure to determine whether the game contains small game pieces that may be choking hazards to small children or any child under the age of 8. Remember to monitor children while they play games that contain small pieces.

Description:
Game 1: Qwirkle:

Price: $10.00- $14.00

Age: 5-10

While Qwirkle is as simple as matching colors and shapes. It is a game that also requires tactical maneuvers and well-planned strategy. The game consists of 108-brightly colored wooden blocks with six different shapes in six colors. Players score points by connecting blacks that share certain attributes. Teaches kids to count as well!

Game 2: Connect 4 Spong Bob Edition!

Price: $15.00 - $18.99

Ages: 6-14... Endless age game

Milton Bradly

All you have to do is connect four disc of the same color, diagonally, vertically, or horizontally and you win! Very simple, but also teaches the player to focus. Many have said that this game is a lot like the classic game, Tic Tac Toe, being that you're connecting pieces and drawing the lines.

Game 3: Battleship

Price: $10.00 - $20.00

Ages: 6-16

Hasbro

Battleship, teaches kids about war, brain-storming, problem solving, and is a known favorite and classic favorite for kids and adults. It's about making strategies and sinking ships.

Game 4: Sorry

Price: $15.00-$20.00

Age: 6-12

Hasbro

Sorry is a game that makes kids use their brain. It's a game that teaches kids about life, luck and mishaps, while getting to back and forth from home. This games also shows children what life is like, when someone is in control of their plans and how to work around diversions and knock over walls...

Game 5: Twister

Price: $15.00-$20.00

Age: 6-Adult

Hasbro

Acrobats, maneuverability, even yoga, athletic moves, while learning discipline. Everyone loves twister! Everyone loves to twist, connect and enjoy life? Right? However, be careful because if you loose balance and lack agility, you may find yourself loosing!

Game 6: .Pictionary Jr.

Price: 15.00-$20.00

Age: 8-14

Hasbro

Everyone likes to draw right? Pictionary Jr. is a fun game that nearly all ages can play. Adults can also use this game to interact with children, as they help them select a card sketch. Kids must find ways to draw words and make them come to life in order to win.

If you're seeking more games, why not check out Amazon.com, where you can find games that are used, in great condition for a low-low price. Prices are as low as $4.99 on some games, which is a bargain. You can order on-line and have them shipped to your house.

Moving away from board games and onto the hands on activities that encourage art and creativity...

Here are a few games from the widely known and popular child's magazine periodical book company : Highlights. Many of the games are featured on a child friendly site called: Which Way USA? Check this site out at: www.whichwayusa.com

Below are the games that can be found at this site and it's very helpful too because most toys and games are ranked, according to age specific, so that you are not stuck in a rut, trying to figure out which games will fit your kids! Don't hesitate to spend time on the site browsing!

1.) Pallino Mosaic Machine

It's a pinball, game and marble game and colorful image creator wrapped in one.
Check at:
http://www.whichwayusa.com/jump.jsp?itemID=2551&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=9&iSubCat=103&iProductID=2551

2.) Illumino - Somewhat like the "Light Brite" plastic peg game from the early 80s.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
See game and order at:
http://www.whichwayusa.com/jump.jsp?itemID=2550&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=9&iSubCat=103&iProductID=2550

3.) Work Benches: Tools are not just for boys! teach your kids about wood working!
See game and order at:
http://www.whichwayusa.com/jump.jsp?itemID=2582&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C107%2C119%2C119

Be sure to also check sites like: ToysRUs, and to find kid games, use search words like: fun, borad games, play, brain games, and learning activities with games.