2023 has been the year of “Less is more.” I decided in the summer that I wouldn’t be participating in anything additional and, in fact, our family would be making deep cuts to our activity schedule. It was hard because it meant less time with other families and risking feeling left out of fun things. I stepped out of a leadership position in a scouting organization that I had been in for three...
This is the second post in a short series about why the Stubborn household has made playing games a priority in our home. If you missed the first one, check it out here. The second reason that we have chosen to make playing games a priority in our household is that tabletop games, weather they are card games, deck builders, heavy strategy games, word games, or simple roll and play, are uniquely...
When I tell people that our family’s big hobby is collecting and playing board games, we get a few different reactions. Sometimes we get the blank stares followed by a comment such as “You mean, like Monopoly?” And then I get to watch their eyes either glaze over as I talk about the different types of games we enjoy, or I see their eyes light up as they realize that this world...
We survived the holidays. Lots of boundaries. Lots of intentional time together, including enjoying new games of coarse. Limiting outside activities, which meant lots of saying “no” to possibly fun activities so we could say “yes” to peace. Oh, and a new kitten. His name is Chase and he is the fuzzy, warm balm to my weary soul. He’s primarily Ms. A’s kitten, and she is doing a fabulous job...
A fun head-to-head dexterity game purrrrfect for the whole family. Do you need a quick game to fill the 10 minutes in between teeth-brushing and bedtime? How about a game to pop in your purse to play at the restaurant while you wait for your food to come? Kittin by Alley Cat Games is a super fun, compact game that has a quick play time, but endless replay value. Ms. A is very good at this game...
Mr. E Loves Santorini Sometimes you need a good, quick, mind-bender to pull out before dinner, or in those 10 minutes before bedtime. Santorini is one of my favorites. It is simple in execution, but has levels of complexity depending on whom you are playing, and more if you add the god-powers. You might like Santorini if you like chess, checkers or other logic games. Today’s Game Recommendation:...
Neuro-divergent is part of who we are, and gives us strengths and character that we would not have if our family were without the challenges.
Skip to Game Overview Sometimes you just need to fight some ghosts. Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters is a family favorite. This 2-4 player cooperative game is engaging for everyone at every roll. Your goal as a group is to gather gems from the haunted mansion before it is completely overrun with poltergeists. It takes strategy, cooperation, and a little luck. One thing we really enjoy about...
Skip to Game Overview This one is a little harder to find here in the states, but it’s so fun. Der Verzauberte Turm is a hide-n-seek race to rescue the princess from the tower before the wizard intercepts you. The wizard hides a metal key in a cubby and covers it with a token that bears a simple symbol. The tokens can be randomized to add to difficulty. The Prince and the Wizard then take turns...
Game Overview Today’s Game Recommendation – Azul by NextMove Category: Puzzle strategy You might enjoy this game if you enjoy sequence, Rummikub, or Qwirkle. Ages – Child (out of choking hazard range) to adult If your child is able to understand pattern-making and multi-step directions, they will be able to play this game with appropriate support. Mr. D, age 5, loves this game and...
Wife, mother, chauffeur, referee, teacher, chef, caretaker, etc...All unto Christ.
