Category Archives: Board Games

Multi-generational Games for Family Fun at Christmas

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Ask Granny has some original  and fun ideas for  multi-generational games for  all the family.  Most likely you’ll have at least one gathering this holiday season with the entire family. Grandmas and babies, Great Uncles and Grand nieces all in … Continue reading

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A Grandparent’s Suggestions for Rainy Day Games and Indoor Activities

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The Ask Granny list of rainy day games and  indoor activities this winter. If you will be opening your home this winter to active grandchildren, you’ll need a stash of ideas to keep them busy on rainy days. Try one … Continue reading

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The Best New Board Games

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The Four Best New Board Games What makes a great board game? Well, it needs to be engaging enough to keep a group of adults and possibly children focused for at least an hour. It needs to have a clear … Continue reading

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Five New Card Games for Kids

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Card games are always fun when the gang gathers to play in the summertime. Card games are also good intergenerational activities as the littlest ones can team with an older member to join in the fun. There are always good … Continue reading

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Best Word Games for Grown-ups

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There’s just something about word games that tickles our brains in a good way. They are challenging and fun at the same time. Whether they are do-alone activities such as crossword puzzles or cryptograms, or games for two or more, … Continue reading

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A Birthday Coming Soon? Here are Five of the Best-selling Toys of Christmas 2010

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5 Best-selling Toys of Christmas 2010. You may be wondering which toys ended up on the best-seller list in 2010. It’s not surprising that one of them is a familiar building toy and another is a simple but fun word … Continue reading

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