Not about writing, about board games
If you're thinking of giving a board game(s) as a gift, you might want to check out those offered by Family Pastimes.
Family Pastimes makes games with a slightly different slant. They make COOPERATIVE games. So, it's the players working together to beat the game. You can imagine how this totally changes the tone of table talk! Two that have been favourites in my family are: The Secret Door and Investigators.
Family Pastimes has been around for about thirty years now. It's a family-run business in Perth, Ontario. They have a workshop where family members, summer students and others manufacture the games.
If, after checking out their website, you have any questions, just phone them. That's what I did.
Click HERE for the link.
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Sounds perfect! Thanks for the link. Will a three-year-old be able to cooperate, or should we team her with "the game"?
ReplyDelete(We tried to play Memory with the three-year-old this weekend. Talk about learning experience.)
Those look really fun! I'm eyeing the theatre one and the mystery one. Thanks for the recommendation! (And thank you for stopping by my blog.)
ReplyDeleteFamily Pastimess are a SPIFFY company!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip - I'm going to check out that site. I'd rather give a board game as a gift than a video game.
ReplyDeleteI guick perused the site and will go back. I like the idea of playing together collaboratively than "winners-losers" games. This is a nice change. Thanks for the heads up. :)
ReplyDeletewhat do you know. A company right in my back yard that I didn't know about. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeletewow, thanks! what a great idea --they should pay you :0).
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the link! It's interesting since I've not come across Family Pastimes before. I'll have to contact them since they carry a lot of Children's board games which are something that we find most of the major companies lack.
Co-operative games are few and far between, even among the more modern board games we find. So that's a good sell too.
That's what I need with all these combative women running around my house. Sisters are much friendly when they work together.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to check this site out.
Thanks.
How fascinating! I'll have to bookmark that. I love, love, LOVE board games!
ReplyDeleteHi PJ! Love the thought of a 3 y.o. + a memory game. Ha! Actually, I'm sure you can find a Pastimes' game where you and your 3 y.o. can be on the same team. :) Like The Secret Door.
ReplyDeleteStacy, I'm eyeing the mystery one myself! Maybe we can figure out a way to play online. And thoroughly whomp the game!!
ReplyDeleteBeck, they are so spiffy. :)
ReplyDeleteBeth, I agree. A decent board game makes an excellent gift.
ReplyDeleteShari, you're very welcome. I think you'll be happy. Let me know how it goes.
ReplyDeleteHi Chantal! I wonder if you can actually go there to shop? I've only ever done it via mail.
ReplyDeleteKim, I will email them and mention this. Ha!
ReplyDeleteTao, I took a peek at your website too. You've got some great games as well. I'm curious to know how it goes with Pastimes for you.
ReplyDeleteHi Brian! May your children play cooperatively and quietly while you get loads of writing done!
ReplyDeleteSpyscribbler, don't you think the mystery one looks really good?
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