we can’t claim that our game closet has always been organized either. In fact, we didn’t start out with a board game closet even on the list. Our current board game closet was actually built to be a storage closet. And we planned for a cabinet in the family room where we’d place our games so we could easily pull them out to play. But then the family board game bug struck and before you know it, we got carried away.
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This month The Dice Tower podcast released 2 episodes focused on the Best Board Games of 2011. The great thing about this source for a “best of” listing is that contributors from around the world weigh in on what they believe the best games of 2011 were.
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Many abstract strategy board games have the objective of getting 5 in a row. And in that regard, Pentago is like many other games. However, there’s a twist to the game that makes Pentago unique – quite literally a twist.
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What defines a board game or card game?
In our view, the whole definition of a board game or card game revolves around it being something physical that you can touch, feel, and move around. Playing board games is all about the social interaction of sitting around, face-to-face and moving stuff around on the table or from hand to hand.
Our family had a great time playing lots of new board games and card games in 2011!
We also had a great time playing games that we’ve had for years.
In fact, it’s very relaxing to play a board game that we’re familiar with rather than always learning rules to new games
Are you ready to test your dice rolling skills?
And how fast can you roll, spot, and match your dice?
Pretty quick?
Then you may be ready for Ligretto Dice.
With so many great new family board games coming out every year, it’s hard not to put a few of them on our Christmas wishlist.
The games we found this year under the Christmas tree this year were fantastic.
Take a look at what they were.
Spot It is a great family card game that’s also great as a party game. See how fast you can find matches and keep everyone else on their toes.
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Fastrack is a terrific dexterity board game that’s perfect for families of any age. And when kids can beat the parents in a true match, you know it’s a great family board game.
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Martian Dice is a great family board game that challenges you to push your luck. Find out which members in your family like to take risks.
Just a fun, light dice rolling game with great images on the dice.