The PPT Award for best game goes to:
#3 Forbidden Island. Forbidden Island is a game where you work together to capture the four sacred treasures before the island sinks. The water continue to rise and you need to work with your teammates (not against them like in most games). We had to read through the directions closely the first time and our first game was really slow, but after that, we figured it out. The entire family loves it (and it really requires us to THINK), but my only complaint is that as family of 5, it's really only made for 2-4 players. We make playing with 5 people work but we have to adapt the rules a bit (like only having 4 cards in your hand instead of 5). The game won the 2010 Mensa Favorite Brainy Games Winner (so obviously I feel smarter playing it). Buy it here for around $20: http://www.amazon.com/Gamewright-317-Forbidden-Island/dp/B003D7F4YY
#2 Dixit. Dixit was the surprise hit of the season. It's a game for 3-6 players where each player gets 6 beautifully illustrated cards. One person chooses a card from their hand and then comes up with a word or phrase that alludes to their card. The other players pick a card from their own hand that could match that word or phrase and then everyone guesses which card was the original inspiration. Points are awarded and the players advance on the game board. My kids LOVE this game and request to play it all the time. I love that it makes them think and improves their communication skills. It also helps their critical thinking skills (without them even realizing it). I also like that expansion packs are sold so if you are bored of seeing the same cards, you can add new ones to your game. It's best for 4-6 players and it's very easy to learn. This game costs a bit more, but it's been in heavy rotation in my house. http://www.amazon.com/Dixit-Cover-Art-May-Vary/dp/2914849656/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1451673019&sr=1-1&keywords=dixit
#1 Exploding Kittens. Exploding Kittens is a ridiculous card game that works for kids and grown ups. There is an explicit content version and obviously as a mom, we are playing the family friendly version. It's for 2-5 players (up to 9 players if you combine two sets) and each game is full of tension and laughter! My husband and I find ourselves playing a quick pick up game of Exploding Kittens after the kids go to bed just because it's a fun way to connect and laugh together. Even the 70+ year old grandparents played it and were laughing and trying to defuse their exploding kittens! Exploding Kittens was the most backed project in Kickstarter history and I can see why. It's a silly game, but one that we've played multiple times every day, has caused us to laugh, helped my kids handle losing (because once you are out, you are out), and caused great battles of who really is out to get one another (and it's me-- I'm always the mean one). Buy it here for $20. http://www.amazon.com/Exploding-Kittens-About-Explosions-Sometimes/dp/B010TQY7A8/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1451674070&sr=1-1&keywords=exploding+kitten
Have fun! And if you need a new home to play these games in, I'm here to show you the way home!
Jamie Hering
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