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« Reply #6060 on: 14:51:12, 12-10-2008 » |
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There's no doubt that games bring quality time to families. As Anty says, much better than X-boxes, Nintendos and tv, although they're ok in moderation.
I'm probably out of date here, since my family has been grown up for some time, but to me, it's conversation that brings quality time. You don't really communicate during a game. I suppose you could say there's time for both, but life is pretty busy for most people. We talk a lot of the time. During meals, which may arguably not be a good thing - talking and eating at the same time - but we all sit round the table for meals so that's a good opportunity. We talk in the car, we talk when we're not playing games....sometimes when we are.....communication is not a problem here. Life is busy for most people but if you're doing most of it together anyway, you can converse as you go along. I like him to wind down and have a bit of peace coming up to bedtime, so after we've done his homework and reading, I give him time to read on his own in bed until he goes to sleep. Peace and quiet are also essential at times for everyone. |
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« Reply #6061 on: 15:13:26, 12-10-2008 » |
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We talk a lot of the time. During meals, which may arguably not be a good thing - talking and eating at the same time - but we all sit round the table for meals so that's a good opportunity.
I like him to wind down and have a bit of peace coming up to bedtime, so after we've done his homework and reading, I give him time to read on his own in bed until he goes to sleep. Peace and quiet are also essential at times for everyone.
I didn't really doubt that you talked as well, Milly! Absolutely agree about the necessity of peaceful time alone, too. |
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« Reply #6062 on: 15:25:40, 12-10-2008 » |
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I didn't really doubt that you talked as well, Milly! Yes it would have been a bit difficult to believe if you thought I didn't....  |
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« Reply #6063 on: 16:02:25, 12-10-2008 » |
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We used to play board games when I was a child, mainly those mentioned above. I always liked Cluedo. I don't think I'm built for the fierce competition that Monopoly seems to inspire. I wasn't bothered how many hotels I had, none usually  I have never liked card games but this thread has reminded me of one called WHOT that we used to play. Can't remember a darn thing about it except that the cards had odd symbols. A bit of googling reveals  Did anyone else play this and can you remember what it was all about  It seemed great fun at the time. |
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« Reply #6064 on: 16:11:59, 12-10-2008 » |
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Never heard of that one, Mort. Was it an occult one?  Seriously though, I've googled as well and it comes up with |
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« Reply #6065 on: 16:21:44, 12-10-2008 » |
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this thread has reminded me of one called WHOT that we used to play. Can't remember a darn thing about it except that the cards had odd symbols. Yes, Mort! I'd forgotten all about that. Here's the rules... http://www.pagat.com/com/whot.html...I can't remember when it was we used to play it; but it's nice to know we were being brought up on the National Card Game of Nigeria. (Is there a 'Games' Room anywhere?) |
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« Reply #6066 on: 16:27:53, 12-10-2008 » |
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Gosh Martle, I'm glad I wasn't imagining it all!  Umm, there is a Games Room somewhere round here but it's whacking computer mosquitoes kind of thing. Not to say that you couldn't start something yourself ...  Right, Snap. Who's dealing? |
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« Reply #6067 on: 16:51:45, 12-10-2008 » |
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Happy Families isn't too bad......
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« Reply #6069 on: 17:50:05, 12-10-2008 » |
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That one's a classic BBM. I spent most of my A-Levels (study not exams) playing it!
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« Reply #6070 on: 18:00:32, 12-10-2008 » |
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You can tell I'm not a fan of card games, because whatever it is, I haven't heard of it. If that makes sense  Guess it must feature a word that's on the Board List of Naughty Words then? Which may narrow things down a bit ... |
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« Reply #6071 on: 18:30:20, 12-10-2008 » |
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An alternative version of the game is called 'Lucky'. Search for that on Wikipedia (go for the card game) and that will lead you to the original (which has a link to a set of the rules).
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« Reply #6072 on: 19:05:25, 12-10-2008 » |
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Ah, think I've found it via another route, hh. Hmm, yes I can see that perhaps the Vicar might look askance if asked to join in with a game of <name I can't type here> |
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« Reply #6073 on: 19:06:29, 12-10-2008 » |
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That of course depends on the vicar.
I have played that game in a theological college.
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« Reply #6074 on: 19:18:49, 12-10-2008 » |
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I once played a fab game I think it was called "Therapy" you'd LOVE it Mort....
Trivial Pursuit is my greatest dread 'cos I dont know nuffink,.
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