riotproof Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I think I want to try it, but I want it to be a good one.Any recs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonMyrtle Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 We have been playing a lot of Forbidden Island lately. My 6YO loves it. I like it because we all win or lose together. Very family friendly too.https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/65244/forbidden-islandFor older kids, Zombiecide can be a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bereckii Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Pandemic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leosmum Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 We also like Forbidden Island. My 10yo asked for a related game, Forbidden Desert, for Christmas and it’s also good - a bit harder than Forbidden Island though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Another vote for Pandemic, it's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Codenames is also good, I think there's also a more cooperative version Codenames:Duet.Hanabi is a good but tricky card game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RynandStompy Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 DH and DD like Mysterium but I'm less of a fan. We all like Zombie Kidz Evolution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4hunter Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Forbidden Island and Pandemic are both great. Some other options are:Castle PanicFlash Point Fire RescueElder SignTrogdor!I love playing all of these games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillipa Crawford Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Another vote for Pandemic.I was given Wingspan for Christmas. Not as cooperative as Pandemic (and we used a youtube tutorial to understand it) but you don't work against others at all and a lot if your actions assist them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitmincepies Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Another vote for Pandemic.I was given Wingspan for Christmas. Not as cooperative as Pandemic (and we used a youtube tutorial to understand it) but you don't work against others at all and a lot if your actions assist them. My brother and all his friends are passionate about playing wingspan. He’s been trying to convince me I need to get it, I’d love to but I just do not have the opportunity to play games. It sounds brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 Thanks for the ideas. I like the sound of so many of them. Are any simpler for younger kids? Dd is 6 and the one most likely to run off crying if she doesn’t get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4hunter Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Thanks for the ideas. I like the sound of so many of them. Are any simpler for younger kids? Dd is 6 and the one most likely to run off crying if she doesn’t get it. Castle Panic was probably the easiest for my young ones, followed by forbidden Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonMyrtle Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Thanks for the ideas. I like the sound of so many of them. Are any simpler for younger kids? Dd is 6 and the one most likely to run off crying if she doesn’t get it. We play forbidden island with our 5 and 6 year olds. The 5 YO doesn’t quite get all the rules and concept, but because it’s cooperative, it’s really easy to tell him what to do, almost take his turn for him. And instead I give him control of dishing out cards, or flipping cards over, or moving the flood gauge. As long as he has his own special task to do he is happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hills Mum Bec Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 We love Pandemic but might be a bit too complicated for a 6yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etcetera Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I agree with Castle Panic, nice and easy to understand but still exciting enough for older kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bereckii Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Thanks for the ideas. I like the sound of so many of them. Are any simpler for younger kids? Dd is 6 and the one most likely to run off crying if she doesn’t get it. We play forbidden island with our 5 and 6 year olds. The 5 YO doesn’t quite get all the rules and concept, but because it’s cooperative, it’s really easy to tell him what to do, almost take his turn for him. And instead I give him control of dishing out cards, or flipping cards over, or moving the flood gauge. As long as he has his own special task to do he is happy. Good solution. This works for us too. Forbidden Island would be better if you have a player from that age group.Our 6yo does join in with Pandemic sometimes (with special responsibilities like [mention]LemonMyrtle[/mention] suggested above), but she is a very chill 6yo and plays with at least 1x adult and 1x 12yo. I don't think it would work so well if you were just playing with a 6yo. You need at least 2 players who are properly engaging with the game for Pandemic to work. I think the eldest (now 12yo) started playing Pandemic at about 9yo. We got Forbidden Island for her from around 8ish I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bono67 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Dp have me the harry potter game from Christmas. I'm still trying to figure it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonMyrtle Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just remembered we have another cooperative board game suitable for young kids. It’s called Out Foxed. You have to guess who the thief fox is before they run away. Perfect for a 6YO.https://www.amazon.com.au/Gamewright-418-Outfoxed-Game-Board/dp/B00UB7P0XY/ref=asc_df_B00UB7P0XY/?tag=googleshopmob-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341772673153&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4687857487410226934&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9072144&hvtargid=pla-422978686933&psc=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 Thanks LM. That sounds good too, and I don’t think it would bore DS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etcetera Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Outfoxed is amazing. Such an excellent game. I'm still in trouble for selling it on even though we outgrew it a few years ago![mention]Bono67[/mention] do you mean Hogwarts Battle? If so, it's worth it, keep going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_mdn v2.0 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Loving this thread, thanks for posting. I've been planning to get pandemic for a couple years but was with on kids getting older lol. Good to hear can play it just with DH.And Forbidden Island sounds good for 8-12 yr olds, is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seayork2002 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Seeing this thread pop up again made me think of boardgames and I saw this (UK shop but will look for an Aussie stockists)Only just seen so not sure what age group suitable or is considered a co-operative game yethttps://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/professor-puzzle-escape-from-the-grand-hotel-escape-room-game/5056297201021.htmlADDED - Sorry I thought it was a straight board game it is one of those dress up escape room ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 I bought Outfoxed today. The guy in the shop said he loves playing it, so fingers crossed we all do. And I got Ds a 500piece adult puzzle since he’s been doing those lately. See how we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 Bumping up my own thread. this one looks cute. https://gamerholic.com.au/products/detective-charlie?_pos=6&_sid=c967c8c36&_ss=r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitmincepies Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 How have you found outfoxed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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