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By China at 3:18 PM

Games are a great way to pass the time. I am always surprised when someone, especially a child is unaware of how to play a board game. I think it is amazing when I try to play a game with a group of kids, and they don't understand certain basic board game playing rules, such as how we take turns and the person who rolls the highest number goes first. Stuff to me that seems like a basic understanding of game playing.

I grew up playing games with my family. I remember playing games like Boggle and Monopoly as a kid. Even as a young adult, whenever I would return home for a visit, at night we would pull out a board game and play. I think it is a great way to have fun and some family bonding time all at once. Unlike being in front of the TV together, playing a game gives you time to talk to one another, and to just have a genuinely good time together. Now as a parent, I enjoy playing games with my family. My kids being all different ages, sometimes it is difficult to find a game where everyone can participate without getting frustrated. Once I came across the new Cranium games I fell in love. They are the best family games I have ever seen, and the great thing is that from youngest to oldest anyone can win. We play on teams in some of the Cranium games and we have a blast. They are very active games, having you make things out of clay, draw things, and sometimes even go on a scavenger hunt for stuff. If you are trying to find good family games that even the playing field definitely try these games, they are for you.

I think with the introduction of a less person type of game play such as online games and even video gaming consoles, the main things that are missing are the level of personal interaction that allow you to really experience a good time, which in my opinion includes interactions with other human beings. Learning to play board games encourages children to learn basic turn taking, reading skills, and being a good sport. With the addition of all other types of gaming, be sure not to let the good old board game vanish into the woodwork. Take the time to play with your kids and I assure you, you will be glad you did.