Amusement with Childrens Board GamesChildrens board games are created to fit every childs skills and choice because children have inborn intuitions to play. These games are also a great means of having fun with the entire family. These types of games would be great methods to promote sportsmanship also good, friendly and healthy competition in children. Whether you want to huddle up on a cold winter day or just wanted to stay indoors, board...more
Party Board GamesThe Game for the Whole Brain as others would love to call it; Cranium is composed of 4-16 players. Each player must possess a multitude of talents and skills since the game has many activities involved. Published and made known to the public on 1998 by inventors, Richard Tait and Whit Alexander. The players are divided into groups of 2to 4 with each team having a mover and begins at the Planet Cranium starting space where the...more
In this ongoing look at significant moments in the history of video game design, we have already taken a look at Nintendos Kid Icarus, Bethesdas Fallout 3, Valve Softwares Half-Life 2 and several others. The goal of this series is to go beyond simple gaming magazines and iPhone Apps, and take a closer look at what defines memorability and quality in game design. In this thirty-first part of the series we will examine some more of those classic moments where video game designers undoubtedly got it right and delivered a memorable, enduring and progressive gaming experience.Donkey Kong This is the game where Mario was introduced to the world, where the giant gorilla Donkey Kong made his first appearance and it was the first entry in a series that has endured for almost thirty years. Donkey Kong, on the surface, is quite a simple game. The bad guy (gorilla) has captured the girl, and it is the job of a simple plumber to get her back. Playing as Mario, the player must ascend a series of floors until they reach the top of the level, at which time Donkey Kong grabs the girl, climbs up, and the player must start over again. During this ascent the player will have to overcome barrels being...more
Brain Busting Word Board Games Word board games include games that are about words of different types such as crossword puzzle types, bluff word games, word search and many more. Scrabble is the most famous of all the word games and is played by most people worldwide. There has been 29 language versions and has been sold in 121 countries. The...more
Action Filled War Board GamesBoard games that give a picture of a real or fictional military operation are sorted as war board games. These games have varying difficulty which could either be simple or high level simulation and strategy is required. First to be released in 1954 was the Tactics by Charles Robert which had two editions, Tactics II...more
Board Games Employing Physical AptitudesBoard games of Physical Skills otherwise known as dexterity games are those that necessitate physical and mental skills to triumph. They put the players on challenge since they need good judgment, nimbleness, and coordination. Examples of these games include Crokinole, an almost 140 year old game developed in Canada by Eckhardt Wettlaufer. The game which is a combination of English, French, East Indian, and German games consists of a board with three concentric rings corresponding to certain points and checker sized disks. In the game, which is played by two teams and each team consists of two to four players, the checker sized disks are tapped or flipped from the outer edge of the gaming board and with the intention of hitting the boards center but to hit the opponents disks that are already on the board otherwise the turn is considered foul. Some other board games that require physical skills are Subboteo, Kerplunk, Carabande, Twister, Jenga, Perfection, Topple, Carrom, and other board games that use physical skills. Participating in Two Player Board GamesThere are board games that are made exclusively for two individuals to play. ...more
The Iphone is a revolution in the world of mobile technology. There has been a craze about the Iphone from even before it came to the market and it is yet to die. So if you have not yet been blessed with a unique Iphone experience rush to a mobile...more
In this ongoing look at significant moments in the history of video game design, we have already taken a look at Nintendos Kid Icarus, Electronic Arts Mirrors Edge, Raven Softwares Soldier of Fortune 2 and several others. The goal of this series is...more
Exciting Auction Board GamesMany people are into exciting pastimes such as in auction board games that require each player to bid against one another to gain the things they need in order to win the game. Attentiveness and creativeness are...more
The Speedy Race Board Games One of the earliest board game created is the race board games which players contend to be the first to reach the goal. It entails moving game pieces on a game board following specific game rules and the player who...more
The Challenging Game of ChessChess is among the board games that can only be played by two people. Every players goal is to checkmate the king piece of the opponent where it has no room for moving without being attacked or captured. The game...more
Free online games have rejuvenated the lives of gamers by turning their dreams into reality. It gives a feeling of ecstasy if you come out as a winner and also helps in reducing your mental stress. Thus, we can always rely on free online games to...more