The main intent here is to focus on games you can play with kids, not really “fun stuff to do.” So when I mention trebuchets and hovercrafts, which can be great learning experiences–I just happen to think they’re neat too. But card games and board games, well, to me that’s some real one-on-one time.
And I’m jumping around again, because here’s a story about a card game that doesn’t even exist. Yet. Found this one on KickStarter.com.
“Goblins Drool, Fairies Rule!” is a card game in-work. With an estimated delivery date of December, 2012, it will arrive as my boys are turning 7 and 3. The older one is going to love this.
“Goblins…” is a game using both logical reasoning and literary rhyming skills. Read the description at KickStarter. It’s a bit convoluted, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a short, 2-4 player game. On top of that, there’s a solitaire variant as well.
(In the interest of full-disclosure, I’ve pitched in to help fund the game–but it’s already far-exceeded it’s modest goal. If you wish to support it, the project cut-off is Sunday, June 17th.)