tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9319479.post113507452228113697..comments2024-03-07T15:32:53.014+02:00Comments on Yehuda: The Backlash EffectYehuda Berlingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16038826060312027387noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9319479.post-1135156825042795692005-12-21T11:20:00.000+02:002005-12-21T11:20:00.000+02:00On Gone Gaming, all I mentioned was that you can t...On Gone Gaming, all I mentioned was that you can take Candyland and play it differently: either by having each plyer play with two pawns, or by having players hold a hand of three cards. The rest of the post won't really help you :-) : http://boredgamegeeks.blogspot.com/<BR/>2005/11/designers-rules.html<BR/><BR/>The above two suggestions will make ANY children's game better, including Snakes and Ladders, Pachisi, and so on.<BR/><BR/>I don't have a definitive list of "best" children's games, yet. Of course, when I was four, I started learning Bridge (I kid you not). Maybe I'll make one sometime.<BR/><BR/>YehudaYehuda Berlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038826060312027387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9319479.post-1135155921502882502005-12-21T11:05:00.000+02:002005-12-21T11:05:00.000+02:00Fair enough. As I have a 4 year old (and Candylan...Fair enough. As I have a 4 year old (and Candyland) I'm always on the lookout for appropriate games. I check out Gone Gaming for the others you suggest, unless you want to let me off easy and tell me here. =-)AdamChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460031165477502427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9319479.post-1135106205523195462005-12-20T21:16:00.000+02:002005-12-20T21:16:00.000+02:00Actually, I don't completely agree with you. There...Actually, I don't completely agree with you. There are better games for 4 years olds than Candyland. As I noted on Gone Gaming, even Candyland with two pawns, where you have to decide which to move, is better than straight Candyland.<BR/><BR/>YehudaYehuda Berlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038826060312027387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9319479.post-1135106090751842582005-12-20T21:14:00.000+02:002005-12-20T21:14:00.000+02:00Adam: I completely agree with you, which is why I ...Adam: I completely agree with you, which is why I advocate for a multiple criteria rating system instead of a simple numerical one. But does anyone listen to me?<BR/><BR/>YehudaYehuda Berlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038826060312027387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9319479.post-1135102589137171082005-12-20T20:16:00.000+02:002005-12-20T20:16:00.000+02:00Candyland is a terrible example of a 'bad game', i...Candyland is a terrible example of a 'bad game', it's just not designed for older kids or adults. It's the ultimate first game. It teaches the basic mechanics of gaming to the youngest possible audience. No reading, no counting. Try to make a better game that a 4 year old can play.<BR/><BR/>I'm certain Candyland is more fun to you than Puerto Rico is to a 4 year old. Which is the better game?<BR/><BR/>The answer is both games are great...when played by their intended audience.AdamChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460031165477502427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9319479.post-1135083687392079492005-12-20T15:01:00.000+02:002005-12-20T15:01:00.000+02:00A figure of speech. I wasn't talking about "your" ...A figure of speech. I wasn't talking about "your" grandchildren, specifically. But some games are, and always will be, fun, challenging, and timeless, will they not? Even if not everyone plays them throughout his or her life.<BR/><BR/>Go comes to mind. Bridge. Some would add Chess. My other 10s are Cosmic Encounter, Puerto Rico, and Magic: the Gathering.<BR/><BR/>YehudaYehuda Berlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038826060312027387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9319479.post-1135083083919267672005-12-20T14:51:00.000+02:002005-12-20T14:51:00.000+02:00"Now, I assume that your 10s are only the real all..."Now, I assume that your 10s are only the real all-time classics that you expect even your grandchildren to enjoy."<BR/><BR/>I agree with the sentiment of this article, but why should I expect my grandchildren to love the same games as me?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com