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Just what do I get the Kids for Christmas this year??!!

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newmanfamilyvlogs:
Used to love electronics project kits too.. I had a couple that were second hand sets, so they didn't come with wires, and the books were a little worn.

My dad found around 20 feet of about 50 pair twisted copper that had been discarded. I think we used that as a source for wire for several years for many projects.

garwil:
Can one of you lot please adopt me. My parents never spent that much on me!

Vigo:

--- Quote from: Hoopz on November 17, 2010, 11:48:43 pm ---We do games every year too.  Board, card, book games etc.  At least two for each.  My stepson and I play Spy Alley a lot, Stratego (star wars version but with the regular rules), Drakon board game etc.

We have a boutique style game store that I go in and browse stuff.  It's overpriced but I try and support small businesses that are local...

Perudo, Farkle and a few others like that are good for older kids (8+?) and teach good math skills to boot.  For the boys group I work with, we had 80+ play Perudo in one sitting.  It was fun to watch (at least the end of it was...).

The Cranium games are always good. 

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Haha, I'm also one to play Star Wars stratego with regular stratego rules.

Also, I would recommend getting "The A-Maze-ing Labyrinth" if you see it for a good price. Simple game for kids 6+, but there is a lot of critical thinking skills that the game develops, and it is equally enjoyable by adults. It's overall just a really fun game to play!

http://www.amazon.com/Ravensburger-26448-Labyrinth/dp/B00000J0JF

Hoopz:

--- Quote from: Vigo on November 18, 2010, 09:36:51 am ---Haha, I'm also one to play Star Wars stratego with regular stratego rules.

Also, I would recommend getting "The A-Maze-ing Labyrinth" if you see it for a good price. Simple game for kids 6+, but there is a lot of critical thinking skills that the game develops, and it is equally enjoyable by adults. It's overall just a really fun game to play!

http://www.amazon.com/Ravensburger-26448-Labyrinth/dp/B00000J0JF

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I'm adding that to my list to give to my mom for my stepson.  Thanks!

shmokes:
Probably the best board game I've ever played is Settlers of Catan.  It's more a less a board game version of a turn-based strategy game.  It's all about resource management and building cities and settlements, controlling important parts of the map, etc.  It's an excellent game.  If you're going to get a board game, get that board game.  It's not for kids under 10, though.  It's also not inexpensive.  It's like $30+

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