The Amish know something about enjoying family time without the use of electronic entertainment. Falling in love with the game of chess could fill many slow summer afternoons for years to come. Make sure you have learned the rules well (I must admit I never did) before teaching them to a child so that it doesn’t become too confusing or discouraging during the teaching/learning process. With origins dating back to eastern India in the 1 st century and identification as a sport with competitions starting in Europe in the 1800s, chess has long proven itself as a game that can entertain for hours while teaching strategy, concentration, and even mathematics. If your kids are ready for a game of real strategy and skill, or you’re looking for some concentrated one-on-one time with a child, join the time-honored tradition of playing Chess. A game with such proven history would surely be a hit with your family too. There is archaeological evidence of the game that dates as far back as the 6 th and 7 th centuries. To do so, each turn, a player “sows” the seeds by taking the seeds from a hole and placing one in each of the following holes around the board. “Seeds” are placed in the different holes with the objective to collect the most seeds. There is a board with holes organized in rows. The concept of the game is like sowing seeds. Mancala is the name for a group of similar games with about 200 variations. The goal of the game is to be the first to get your pieces into the opposite star corner on the board. The game uses marble pieces and is in the shape of a six-pointed star. It is relatively easy to learn so is a good option for younger children or as a game to introduce strategy before moving onto more challenging games such as Chess. Deceptively named, the game is not a variation of checkers and is of German, not Chinese, origin. Chinese CheckersĪnother great game for breezy summer evenings is Chinese Checkers. With a board made of wood and marbles, it won’t fly away like cards on those breezy evenings. Designed for four to six players, this game can bring the whole family together around the patio dining set for warm evenings full of fun and a little competition. AggravationĪggravation was first developed in the 1960s, which may not seem so old to some of us, but it is a variation of Pachisi, which originated in ancient India. Get the kids (and adults) away from the TV or video games with old-fashioned board games that offer some face-to-face bonding time as well. We have many happy memories of school break and time spent interacting with friends or family before the distractions of electronics detached us to different corners of the house. Summer is nearly upon us, and it’s time to think about keeping the kids entertained through steamy summer days. Family bonding old-fashioned board games summer entertainment
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