#Monopoly pc board game

[oreganocure]

[probablybadrpgideas]

Weird bullshit meta monster powers.

Makes everyone swap characters with the other players

Translates your character sheet into another system to fuck with you, the more damage it does the worse the system.

It does no damage IC but when you fail a saving throw the GM roundhouse kicks you in the face

Forcibly makes your dice diagetic

Replaces a random word on your character sheet with "dog" every time it hits you

Is the monster causing the scheduling errors in your games. Try and stop it when you haven't found a shared evening in 2 months!

Hides in board games like monopoly so when you pass Go it does you 2d10 slashing damage

Makes your GM less good at GMing, that's their excuse and they're sticking with it

Personally insults you OOC

The GM is actually their PC in this game of Humans and HOAs

Actually a made up monster being improvised by a nerd in-universe and if you hit it the in-game GM cries and the game ends

[kunikiden]

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki Headcannons ?!

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki loves video games no matter the genre. However, he tends to prefer games that have a pvp aspect or are competitive due to the skill he holds towards these games. For example, Fortnite, Valorant, Mario Kart, etc.

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki always has Minecraft running in the background when gaming, so he can quickly switch to it if needed.

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki likes to mine the most in Minecraft. When he's not doing that, he's either exploring or killing off mobs. ( Building is NOT his specialty )

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki wears a soft pink headset that has interchangeable cat ears. ( It was a Christmas gift from Panda. )

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki has a headset that is designed to his likes and his gaming tendencies that also matches the color scheme of his setup, but still wears the ones Panda got him out of appreciation.

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki prefers gaming on his PC or his Xbox due to its easy controls, better privacy settings, and raw computing power. ( He is an avid Playstation hater. )

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki has both a regular Nintendo Switch and a smaller Nintendo Switch Lite he likes to bring on his person, whether in public or at school.

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki used to be a chronic DS & 3DS user as a kid, but now he keeps it preserved on display in his bedroom.

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki was always a big fan of the Pokémon franchise, and some of his favorites are Togepede and the Aloan Vulpix.

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki's favorite 'old' Pokémon game is Pokémon White.

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki thinks fire starter type Pokémon are overrated and always chooses the water types.

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki has a microphone for voice chat but only uses it when he is playing with his friends; aka people who understand his rice ball language.

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki wears your classic white boy t-shirts while playing. ( Eat sleep game repeat, I paused my game to be here, etc ) In addition, he has a collection of these but refuses to wear them outside his dorm or house

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki used to rage and go absolutely feral over Among Us in 2020

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki has accidentally cursed someone out of rage, forcing them to log off and delete their account.

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki bought a fancy gaming chair that can recline and have adjustable height ( as well as a secret massage mode ) that he can play/adjust by using a remote. ( Panda offered to buy him a toilet bowl attachment )

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki often drags his fellow second years out to arcades in competition to see who can win by getting the most tickets by the end of the night. ( He always wins, but Yuta comes close due to Rika's help ( she's cheating ))

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki has a YouTube channel for gaming that he will occasionally post a vlog on

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki first started posting videos in his rice ball language but realized after a while that the reason he wasn't getting likes was because people couldn't understand him. Shortly after, he stopped talking and just started adding subtiltes/captions.

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki has built his own PC with the help of Yuta. ( All he did was be emotional support as Toge rambled on about it and went with him to shops to buy the necessary parts )

Gamer/Streamer!Inumaki is also really good at board games, but for some reason SUCKS at any type of Monopoly besides the cheaters version. ( and chess, he is horrid at chess )

[spiderplanter]

I saw in your new intro that you have interest in games. What specifically do you like playing?

Thanks for asking!

I made it really broad because I like a multitude of games.

Video- Fortnite, Fall Guys, Minecraft, Diablo, Red Dead 1 (haven’t played the 2nd yet) I play on both PC and PS4.

Board- Hues and Cues, Life, Sorry, anything but monopoly. NEVER MONOPOLY!! I also like some domino games here and there! Moon being my favorite.

Cards- Cards Against Humanity, Spoons, Egyptian Ratscrew, Speed. There’s probably others but I can’t think of them right now lol.

[shariefaerie]

Doll Show! (and goodwill/my friend!!!) haul!!!!

This year the creator of strawberry shortcake was there. so there was a LOT of original strawberry dolls and toys, and a WHOLE LOT of ADORABLE costumes!!! I had strawberry shortcake toys as a kid in the early 2000s, but I didn't see any of those at the show.

Super happy with my purchases this year! I was also super lucky to have my tax return hit right before the show, so I went a liiiiitle overboard with the monster high dolls. Ghoulia and Cupid are grails, and Robecca and Spectra aren't grail status but they were right up there on the ISO list. Lagoona was just really pretty and had her fins and was only 15 bucks.

I got some skrm accessories as well, lagoonas knee pads and and wheel love gils knee pads, also ghoulias skates. skrm is so weird but one of my favorite lines, it's just so unique!

I got my very first (sort of) BJDs as well! I'll talk more about them in a bit because oh no i am in love.

Last thing from the doll show is an AG ballet outfit. it was only 15 bucks and something I'd been looking to get! so, yay!!! I had originally intended for it to be given to corinne, my (at the time) only American girl doll, but as you can see in the second pic, that has changed.

I have weirdly good luck finding AG dolls at the thrift, and today I got VERY lucky! I've actually found an Addy before, a PC one O_O but she went to live with my cousin, I was a bit sad to see her go so im happy to find another, this one is a 2008 but I really don't mind modern AG dolls, and shes so darling!!! I tried the ballet outfit on her last night and it belongs to her now x3 she's going to be a dancer.

Found another bratz board game! It's complete as well which is awesome. it wasn't used at all, for good reason, it's very convoluted, like monopoly but weirder. I now have Make Me Up, Mall Crawl, Passion 4 Fashion, Bratz Twister, and the 2015 bratz CIY Shoppe Game. even if i don't play them I like to have them for the boxes x3

My friend who I brought to the doll show with me gave me a few of her childhood hamtaros! some are fakies but they're all adorable! She and I also got the BJDs together, hers is the Sakura one and mine is the grey haired one, we ended up swapping faces for a while lol. I got one of the boy BJDs too, I definitely got my least favorite of the options but he is cute! He just needs new pants.

Overall, what an awesome day! I'm so happy I got to go buy pretty dolls and see my friends!!

[corner-stories]

raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

Leaky Houses. Thunderstorms. Bedtime Stories. Irey West. Jai West. Bart Allen. 2165 words. (ao3.)

The sound of raindrops had plagued the weekend at the Garricks. 

Irey and Jai had been promised a few fun-filled days alongside their grandparents. But what was supposed to be time spent outdoors in the sun was now time spent indoors just waiting for the torrential downpour to stop. 

While Joan distracted Irey and Jai with a few dusty board games, both Jay and Bart were running around the house trying to make sure that the dribbles of rain seeping through the cracks didn’t develop into something worse. 

Apparently, Jay had been in the process of fixing the roof anyways and had been caught off-guard with the sudden rainstorm. Had he known the storm was coming, then he would have gotten things done a lot faster. Plus, Bart wouldn’t have to run around the living room with a crock pot trying to stop the rain from ruining Grandma’s favorite chair. 

At least things were mostly under control, as the house only leaked in the corners of the second floor and not in the bedrooms. 

Fortunately, Irey and Jai seemed more interested in Monopoly than laughing at their older cousin and Grampa Jay’s antics. In fact, they seemed to understand the rules a lot better in five minutes than Joan had during her entire lifetime. 

The baby was even quite calm during the whole thing, as little one-year-old Johnny Tyler opted to nap in his playpen than be enthralled in the chaos of the leaky Garrick house. Although, Bart did prop up a beach umbrella over the pen, just in case. He didn’t want to know how angry Jesse would get if her son got rained on. 

It seemed that whatever higher power existed in the world was keen on making rain that weekend — literally — but only if all the babies of the Flash Family were gathered under the same roof. No exceptions. 

A rainy afternoon turned into a rainy dinner of pot roast and mashed potatoes. Then later on, it turned into a slightly less rainy evening as the Garricks entertained their younger grandchildren. 

But as much as Irey and Jai enjoyed schooling their grandparents in Scrabble, they couldn’t help but sense the downsides to their current predicament. Their parents had only a few rules when dropping them off for the weekend — make sure Jai eats all of his vegetables and limit screen time for both of the twins.

Jay and Joan seemed to interpret that as eliminating all screen time for the kids. Irey and Jai couldn’t even sneak into Bart’s room to take advantage of his gaming PC, as their older cousin had been preoccupied all day with watching Jesse’s little Hourbaby. 

And in addition to that, Bart was not willing to risk the twins seeing his search history and using it to blackmail him into doing their bidding. He certainly wasn’t going to go through that for a third time. 

Nonetheless, at least convincing Grampa Jay that “sussy” was a word to win a Scrabble game could go down in history as Irey West’s greatest achievement. 

…

…

…

One downside to staying at the Garricks was that Irey and Jai had to share the guest room. With little Johnny’s crib being set up in Bart’s bedroom, it was the only option the twins had.

While the two were used to occupying the same space, a thirteen-year-old Irey wasn’t exactly keen on sharing a room with her eleven-year-old brother. Her being in junior high while Jai remained in elementary school didn’t help that fact one bit.

At least Irey didn’t put up a fight when she and Jai discussed who would be sleeping on the lower mattress of the trundle bed. In fact, she was hoping that letting Jai have the upper bed would lead to him having to owe her later. It would be nice to have him cover for her the next time she tried to sneak out to the skate park. 

The sound of raindrops against the roof had yet to die down as Irey laid on her mattress. As she tried to ignore the sound of her brother journaling in the corner, she heard the distant echoes of thunder in the sky, then followed by a flash of lightning outside their dark window.

At first Irey thought the far-off booming would terrify her, but somehow it did anything but. Instead, the thunder melded with the sound of raindrops against the roof, creating a gentle blanket of noise that helped Irey close her eyes and drift off into an easy sleep. 

But less than an hour later, Irey felt herself being shaken awake — not by the sound of thunder, a bad dream, or even a lightning strike granting her new powers — but by her own brother. 

When she opened her tired eyes, she saw Jai with several blankets wrapped around himself as he hunched down on the upper mattress. He only dared to reach out with a single arm to prod his sister away. 

A very exhausted Irey could only blink. “...what now, Jai?” she asked, trying to stifle a yawn. 

At the tender age of eleven, Jai was keen on keeping himself hidden under the blankets. After reaching to the side of her mattress to grab her eyeglasses, Irey soon got a better look at her brother and the expression of utter terror on his face. 

Combined with the continued sound of thunder in the night sky, Irey sighed and figured that she should have seen this all coming. 

“Again, Jai? It’s just a little noise.” 

Jai scrunched his face into a frown, then took on a mocking tone as he replied — “Again, Irey? It’s just a little spider web.”  

Irey suddenly considered what the repercussions would be if she zipped her brother all the way to Antarctica and left him there.

“Hey!” Irey growled. “At least there aren’t multiple species of poisonous thunderstorms!” 

With a grumble, Irey threw the blankets off herself and sat up in bed. She grabbed Jai’s arm and tugged him with her as she got to her feet. 

“Alright, let’s go to Grandma and Grampa!” 

Jai looked confused as he kept the blanket over his head. “What? Why!?”

“What else can we do?” Irey asked, squeezing her brother’s hand. “Punch the thunderstorm?” 

Before Jai could seriously consider her suggestion, Irey dragged him out of the room. 

In her short life, Irey had been told that in all sibling groups there was usually a “smart one.” Considering how things were going now, she was certain that the “smart one” of the Wild Wests was definitely not Jai. 

It was a short walk from the guest bedroom to the room of the grandparents.

Once at the door, Irey calmly knocked three times on the wood and waited, side-eyeing her brother as she did so. The way he kept the thick blanket over his shoulders and back made him look less like a frightened eleven-year-old boy and more like a terrified potato. 

When the door opened the two were greeted by Joan in an off-white nightgown. The second her eyes settled on her grandchildren, Joan could immediately sense that something was wrong. 

“Oh dear, what brings you two here?” asked Joan, kneeling down slightly. 

“Grandma, Jai’s a widdle baby who’s scared of thunder,” Irey quickly answered. 

When an annoyed Jai elbowed his sister, Irey rolled her eyes and corrected her words. 

“I mean Jai’s scared of thunder.” 

Jai let out a grumpy huff. “I’m not scared, I just can’t sleep!” 

“What’s going on, Joan?” came Jay’s voice. 

Irey and Jai peeped a little deeper into the room to see their Grandpa Jay sitting on the bed, aptly clad in a set of plaid pajamas underneath his night robe. He looked over at his grandchildren with the same worrisome expression that his wife wore. 

Fortunately for the twins, their grandparents didn’t hesitate to welcome them into their room. After Joan ushered the two inside, Jay had gotten out of bed and was helping his youngest grandchild onto the mattress. 

“What’s happening, kiddo? Not scared of a little thunderstorm, are we?” he asked with a warm, playful smile. 

Jai shook his head, yet refused to part ways with the blanket over his shoulders. 

“No! It’s just hard to sleep with all the noise.” 

Jay let out a chuckle while Irey rolled her eyes again. She climbed up onto the mattress as well and settled at the foot, while Jay and Joan remained near the headboard to comfort Jai.

“Oh, I understand, sweetie,” said Joan in a soft, caring tone. “Sometimes you never outgrow things like this, but you can learn to live with them.” 

There was just something about the gentleness in Joan’s voice that brought a smile to Jai’s face. Even the snarky look in Irey’s eyes had managed to fade into a genuine smile. 

“You can sleep here if you need to,” Joan continued on. She then looked up to meet her husband’s gaze. “Right, honey?” 

Jay didn’t hesitate to nod along — “Of course.”

Irey remained at the foot of the bed as she watched Jai settle in front of the headboard. Joan sat on the mattress next to him and even let him lean his head on her shoulder, something that certainly did more to comfort him than Irey referring to him as a “widdle baby.”

Before Jay could settle onto the other side of the mattress, the door of the bedroom burst open. With all the poise of the Kool-Aid man, the other babies of the Flash Family made themselves known.  

“Hey! Hey! Hey!” Bart yelped out in a panic. In his arms was a rather bored baby Johnny. 

“Okay, so the twins aren’t in their beds but it’s not my fault, but I got Johnny so if like… something got them then at least it didn’t get him and y’know… one out of three’s not that bad, right? But anyways, if they��re gone I’ll find ‘em, and whatever thing got them I’ll make it pay, and… and…”

The room went silent as the twins and the Garricks stared at Bart and the Hourbaby.

After a few more moments of silence, Bart blinked, then slowly nodded his head as he took in the scene in front of them. 

“... and they’re right here.”

Judging by the mildly confounded look in his eyes, Irey guessed that Bart was internally fighting the urge to smack himself on the head. 

“Well, don’t just stand there, get over here!” Joan said, gesturing for the teenage speedster to come over. 

Similar to Irey, Bart rolled his eyes but did what he was told. He closed the door behind him and took a seat next to Irey at the foot of the bed, keeping little Johnny in his arms as he did so. 

Bart’s embarrassment seemed to fade away quickly. When he next spoke, his voice took on a playful, slightly mocking tone — one akin to how Charlie Bucket would acknowledge his bedridden grandparents at the end of the day. 

“What is it, Grandma Joan?” he asked in a cheerful, comical tone. “Are you going to tell us about raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens?” 

Irey let out a chuckle and wondered if she should bring up copper kettles or woolen mittens. 

Joan looked amused. “I was actually thinking that Jay could run downstairs and pick-up that old story book.” 

Irey shook her head. “Naw, that book’s boring — they took out the cool parts of Cinderella.” 

“Well, yeah, most kids don’t wanna hear about the whole feet-cutting thing,” Bart remarked. “That shit’ll scar you for life.” 

After Jay shot Bart a quick disapproving look for cursing in front of the children, he looked back towards his wife with a gentle smile. 

“The storybook sounds fine, Joan, I’ll go get it.” 

“Uh… actually…” Jai soon spoke up. All at once, the attention in the room was placed on him. “There's a story that I wanted to hear from you, Grandma.” 

Joan perked up, both flattered and surprised. “Oh? And what story is that?”

“How did you and Grampa Jay meet?” asked Jai, sounding genuinely curious. 

In response to that Irey looked at her grandparents and nodded along. “Yeah, how did you?”

“I wanna know, too,” Bart added on. He adjusted his sitting position on the mattress, making sure to get comfortable in preparation for the tale. 

“Jay told me about the wedding night, but not this,” the teenage speedster continued on. He looked over to Jay. “How did you two meet?”

Jay smiled as he ran a hand through his grayed hair. “Oh, well… that was back in… what, ‘38?”

He looked to Joan to double check if the date was true, as at their age remembering certain things was becoming a chore. When she nodded in return, Jay’s smile became just a little bit wider. 

“Yeah, ‘38…” he continued on, the warmth of his voice melding with the sound of raindrops outside. “It all started one day in my junior year of college…”

[blazehedgehog]

Isn't Steam a paradox from an economic point of view? They have the first mover adventage, they have a de facto monopoly, but they are not at all greedy -- not to the point of being anti-consumer, at least. And the innovations they bring to the table are actually useful stuff (Proton above all). Valve is just.. there, operating their business, making good money with nobody really complaining.

It depends on what economic values you subscribe to. A lot of guys like EA want to take the shortcut to easy money. EA even tried to compete with Steam, remember. They had their "Origin" client. They gave away free games for over a year and still nobody would use it. The hope was to give them something comparable to Valve's firehose of money. An easy profit stream where they could get a cut of every game sold on PC just by the simple fact they existed.

Rather than just do good work, they hoped to pry people off of Steam with the promise of regular freebies... except it was a client nobody wanted to use and in a lot of cases actively hated. It lacked most of the features of Steam, was a little bloated, and came at a time where EA was starting to push increasingly aggressive DRM that limited how many "activations" you were allowed per-game. So, it struggled.

The same thing happened with Uplay. Ubisoft thought they could make their own Steam, but the greed was too evident and annoying. It was a hassle to work with, added nothing of real value, and nobody wanted to use it. So most people didn't, unless they were forced to use it.

That's the thing with these corporations, right? Nothing is ever enough. They can't just sell well on Steam, they have to make their own platform so they can have all the money. And the profit lines must not only always go up, it has to go up faster. More and faster and more and faster and more and faster until the wheels come off and everything breaks.

Then these board of director weirdos, now among the richest 5% of people on earth, pull the ripcord and parachute over to the next corporation and start over. All the money, more and faster and more and faster...

What separates Valve is that Valve never seems to have treated it like much of a race. Like, sure, they do things to boost sales (even recently had a really ugly "capitalism celebration" sale event) but they seem pretty comfortable being themselves and not cranking all the dials until they break off.

Some of that is arguably down to the fact that Valve never became a publicly traded company. Once you get listed on the stock market, investors enter the picture, and the whole dynamic of how a company exists changes. Publicly traded companies rely on investors for some amount of operating costs, and the highest ranking investors can even legally control some part of your company as if they were employed there.

But there's never any guarantee that an investor knows what is good for your company. They just gave you a lot of money and expect you to pay it back at some point (by increasing shareholder value). And its created this culture of people who race to maximize everything at the expense of the structural integrity of the company and its employees. It's like (spoilers for one of the most famous movie trilogies of all time) the end of Back to the Future 3, right, where they need to get this old 1800's locomotive up to 88mph.

Feeding it that much fuel, getting the heat up that high, it builds up extreme pressure in the boiler and the train will eventually explode. Except for a lot of these business types, exploding the boiler is the point. Exploding the boiler is a successful operation. Like I said: more and faster and more and faster, right?

Some companies need investor money to survive. But... not all do. Many of them still go public anyway, because the race to explode the boiler matters more than just being comfortable. We're still in the era of people starting companies just to sell them.

Valve got lucky. They established an emerging market, gave people exactly what they wanted, and became the defacto home for PC gaming. Steam was such a comfortable, welcoming platform that nobody even thought about competing with them until they had already gained too much momentum to ever be slowed down.

And the only reasons most people can come up with to compete with Valve is "We want more money." Valve wants 30% of my earnings? A whole 30%??? Unreasonable! I'll start my own storefront! With blackjack! And etc.!

As someone who works with Youtube and gets a 55/45 split, I guess I don't have perspective on how 30% is some kind of horrible offense. Only in my wildest dreams would Youtube give me 70/30.

But really, that's all this is. Valve did good work and got themselves into a position where they now can't really be out-spent into obsolescence. I mean, Epic Games is currently trying to do that, and they're burning something in the realm of $275,000,000 a year (according to this website I am unfamiliar with and have never read before today). By Epic's own statistics, most people registered to the EGS client spend less than a dollar on the platform (723m users apparently spent $820m).

Valve has so much momentum with Steam that they can (and often do) just coast, granting them a reputation for taking a very long time fine-tuning most of their products until they are perfect. Gabe Newell is so rich he owns and operates multiple fully-staffed private yachts. Not by more and faster, but by getting to the race track before anyone even knew it was open and just doing the job so consistently they are now ten laps ahead.

To compare with what happened with Netflix, which also established an emerging market: Netflix also didn't want to just coast. Movie disc rentals by mail became streaming movies. That turned into streaming TV. That turned into Netflix wanting to make their own original content so they wouldn't have to pay to license anyone else's movies. That turned into Netflix wanting to offer games. And lest we forget, the founder of Netflix specifically has a vendetta against theatrical movies and continues to deliberately erode that market.

There is no "coasting" for Netflix. There is only more and faster. Netflix put out 17 original films in 2016. Last year, 2023, Netflix put out 153 original films, 49 original documentaries, 11 TV specials, 11 short films, 28 stand-up comedy shows, and at least 26 new original TV shows. The aim is not to maintain a good platform, the aim is to dominate and make all the money there is to make in multiple industries. The line must always goes up until the boiler explodes.

Anyone could just do what Valve did, but nobody wants to because it's too slow and takes too much actual work (and luck) making genuinely good products. It also theoretically leads to a "dead end" where growth slows or even stops. That means the line doesn't go up anymore, it just levels out and stays there. Outrageous! You mean the man who owns a fleet of yachts doesn't want make infinitely more money forever? The nerve of some people.

It's easier to crack the whip on someone else and crank up the heat until the boiler explodes. Especially when that's what all the competition is doing, too.

[theinternetisfulloftrash]

Do you play games?

All kinds!

Are you talking about like video games? board games? Group sports? Rolleeeeeeplaying games... ;)

All jokes aside, I am what you would call a 'gamer', I suppose? I've been playing video games since I was a kid and still play them now (PC and console, but more often PC these days). I love board games of all types, but my favourites are collaborative. I love pub trivia and escape rooms because I have a brain full of useless knowledge that needs an outlet of some kind. I like minigolf, and other silly little fun physical games like that. But yeah. Uh.... I play games.

TLDR; games are fun and I like most of them. Except for manipulative mind games and Monopoly because fuck that game.

[nikoalasblog]

social gaming 🎮

What is gaming? Ok for those who live under a rock, gaming in simple words is playing and having fun. Games can come in different forms such as board games (Monopoly, Chess etc.), card games (Uno, Poker etc.), hand games (Rock paper scissors), mobile games (Among us, Pubg), PC games (Valorant, Fortnite), virtual games (Sims 4, Second life) and many more. According to Collins dictionary, a game is an activity or sport that typically requires skill, knowledge, or chance where the goal is to defeat an opponent or solve a puzzle while complying with a set of predetermined rules.

Do I play any games?

The answer is yes. I used to play those popular games like Pokemon Go, Minecraft, Among Us, and Plants vs Zombies but that was ages ago. The more recent games I would occasionally play are Sims 4, Animal Crossing, Genshin Impact and 8 ball pool. If you count the Google Dinosaur game that pops up when there's no connection then yes I play that too when I'm bored (shut up).

Other than that, I wouldn't say that I am an active gamer. My favourite type of game would be virtual games because I love how you get to customise your characters, houses etc. and meet people virtually online. Some people find virtual games lame since there's no actual competition or a clear "winner" but I simply just enjoy chill games because games with competition make me anxious and my anger issues can't stand losing lol. I'm also really bad at it anyway.

Are gaming communities becoming more toxic environments for some?

In my opinion, there is definitely toxicity within gaming communities especially when it comes to women. Where do I even start? First of all, there have been a similar amount of men and women participating in the gaming industry. According to statistics, women made up 48% of American gamers in 2022, an increase over the 45% of players who identified as female in the previous year (Clement 2022). A lot of toxicity has emerged as a result of the explosion in video games and the increased participation of people in the gaming industry. Despite having almost an equal representation in the gaming industry, women have always had to deal with some retaliatory behaviours. This has been connected to a few negative social encounters (Karki 2020).

The majority of women have been viewed as sex objects or prizes—victims who are more suited for feminine roles than heroic action figures. According to a survey, just 15% of video games feature female action figures or heroes, and those that do tend to be hypersexualized (Downs and Smith, 2005 as cited in Karki 2020). Since seeing female action characters is so uncommon, the "Lara phenomenon" has been coined to describe it. It mentions the presence of a strong, capable woman in a position of authority (Mou & Peng, 2009 as cited in Karki 2020). Even these "leading positions" follow beauty standards and are hypersexualized in traditional ways. Therefore, it's important to note that playing sexualized video games contributes to gender stereotypes (Behm-Morawitz and Mastro, 2009 as cited in Karki 2020).

Ideas that drive women into stereotypes and self-fulfilling prophesies include the notion that women play video games for attention, which is related to the concept of an e-girl. A phenomenon known as the self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a person/group's expectations of another person/group might cause the other person/group to act in ways that support the expectations. Examining the situation of gamer girls can help to explain this process because these women may be expected to engage in sexualized ways as a result of the over-sexualization of women. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy when they do. Friendly behaviour on the part of females may be interpreted as flirting due to the notion that women exist solely to court attention from men. "I have a boyfriend" is a cliché frequently used to reject advances from guys (Khandaker, 2019 as cited in Karki 2020).

When it comes to gaming, stereotypes and discrimination against women are common. Because of this, it can be challenging to feel welcomed in the community. Some people adopt the "gamer persona" by adopting characteristics common to men who play video games (Shen & Ratan, 2016 as cited in Karki 2020). While contributing to the narrative of gaming's association with masculine ideals, this also makes women feel more welcomed in the gaming community. Some frequent preconceptions that women encounter when interacting in the workplace include "you play like a girl" and "I'm not like other girls." When they win, they are reminded that "I'm not like other girls," and when they lose, it is verified that "you play like a girl" (Khandaker, 2019 as cited in Karki 2020). Whatever the result, female players are likely to experience unfavourable stereotypes the most (Karki 2020).

This may come off as being biased, but most of the time it can be frustrating for girls to game in peace without judgment or being sexualised. Although I do think that some gamer girls purposefully present themselves in a way where they can easily be sexualised. Take the example of Belle Delphine, who sells her bathwater. Another example would be e-girls saying "uwu" and doing the face. I find these really cringe but it's true that although women are sexualised a lot in the gaming industry, there are some who enjoy the attention.

That's all for week 11! It's a bit long but I hope you enjoyed reading it.

References:

Collins (n.d.), Definition of 'game', Collins dictionary, viewed 4 December 2022, <https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/game>.

Clement, J 2022, Distribution of video gamers in the United States from 2006 to 2022 by gender, Statista, viewed 4 December 2022, <https://www.statista.com/statistics/232383/gender-split-of-us-computer-and-video-gamers/>.

Karki, A 2020, 'Why females suck at gaming, or maybe not?', Mindful Mesmerisms, 21 October, viewed 4 December 2022, <https://www.mindfulmesmerisms.com/post/why-females-suck-at-gaming-or-maybe-not>.

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"I Have Too Many Board Games: How to Decide Which Ones to Keep and Which to Let Go"

"I Have Too Many Board Games" is a common sentiment among enthusiasts of tabletop gaming, often expressed with a mix of pride, humor, and mild self-deprecation. This phrase reflects the passion and collecting tendencies of board game aficionados who find themselves accumulating an ever-growing library of games.

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For many hobbyists, the allure of new mechanics, themes, and artwork makes it difficult to resist adding to their collection. The variety of games available - from quick party games to complex strategy epics - means there's always something new to try.

However, this abundance can lead to practical challenges. Storage becomes an issue as shelves fill up and closets overflow. Finding time to play all the games can be difficult, leading to some titles remaining unopened or rarely played.

The phrase also hints at the social aspect of the hobby. Board game enthusiasts often enjoy sharing their collection with friends and family, hosting game nights, and introducing others to new titles.

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Despite the lighthearted complaint, most who utter this phrase aren't truly bothered by their extensive collections. Instead, it's often a way of acknowledging their deep love for the hobby and the joy each new addition brings, even if storage space is at a premium.

Board games are tabletop games played on a pre-marked surface, typically involving strategy, luck, or a combination of both. They often use pieces moved or placed on a board, with players taking turns according to a set of rules. Popular examples include classics like Chess, Monopoly, and Scrabble, as well as modern favorites like Catan and Ticket to Ride.

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These games offer a social, interactive entertainment experience, encouraging face-to-face interaction and friendly competition. They can range from simple children's games to complex strategy games for adults. Board games often incorporate various elements such as dice rolling, card drawing, resource management, or puzzle-solving.

In recent years, there's been a resurgence in board game popularity, with many new and innovative games being developed. They provide a screen-free alternative for family and friend gatherings, fostering social skills, critical thinking, and enjoyment across all age groups.

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Welcome to the World of Digital Board Games

Remember those rainy days spent huddled around the kitchen table, rolling dice, and moving colorful pieces? Board games have been a source of fun and laughter for generations. Now, thanks to technology, the world of board games is transforming enter the world of Digital Board Games

What are Digital Board Games?

Just like their classic counterparts, digital board games offer the same excitement, strategy, and friendly competition. The biggest difference is that instead of a physical board and pieces, you play on your computer, tablet, or even your smartphone. Digital board games are basically video game versions of your favorite board games.

Why Play Digital Board Games?

Digital board games offer tons of amazing benefits that traditional games might not:

Play Anywhere, Anytime: Forget lugging around big boxes—take your favorite games on the road with you! As long as you have your device and an internet connection, you're good to go.

Learn Without the Pressure: Many digital board games have tutorials and practice modes. It's a great way to master a game's rules before playing with your friends and family.

No Setup or Cleanup: Digital board games handle all the behind-the-scenes stuff like shuffling cards, setting up the board, and even calculating scores. That means more playing and less fussing.

Play Against the Computer (AI): Need some practice or just looking for a quick challenge? Many digital board games let you play against computer opponents. Some even have different difficulty settings to match your skill level.

Meet New Players: With online multiplayer, you can connect with board game lovers from around the globe. No more waiting around for game night to roll around!

The Wonderful Variety of Digital Board Games

The best part about digital board games is the sheer variety out there. You'll find digital versions of everything from all-time classics to modern hits:

Classic Favorites: Enjoy digital versions of timeless gems like Chess, Checkers, Monopoly, Scrabble, Risk, and Clue.

Card Games Galore: Get your fix with digital adaptations of beloved card games like Uno, Poker, Hearts, and even collectible card games.

Roll the Dice: Test your luck with games like Yahtzee, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, and Pandemic adapted perfectly for digital play.

Modern Masterpieces: Step into intricate new worlds with digital versions of popular games like Gloomhaven, Terraforming Mars, Wingspan, and so many others.

Where to Find the Best Digital Board Games:

Ready to dive into this exciting world? Here's where you can discover your next digital gaming obsession:

Steam: This popular PC gaming platform has a huge selection of digital board games, from indie darlings to big-name adaptations.

App Stores (iOS and Android): Your smartphone or tablet is a treasure trove of fun digital board games. Check out your device's app store and search for your favorites.

Board Game Arena: This web portal offers a fantastic collection of free-to-play digital board games. No downloads or installations needed! 

Are Digital Board Games for Everyone?

Absolutely! Here's why digital board games can be enjoyed by all:

Family Fun: They're a great way to bring everyone together for lighthearted competition and laughs, whether you're in the same room or miles apart.

Serious Gamers: Many digital board games offer challenges and depth that rival their physical counterparts. Perfect for those who love a good strategic battle!

Solo Players: Digital board games are amazing for some quiet "me time." Challenge yourself with puzzles or face off against computer opponents.

Tips for Getting Started with Digital Board Games

Free First: Start with some free-to-play options online or on your phone to see if you enjoy the concept. It's the perfect way to dip your toes in!

Embrace Tutorials: Take advantage of in-game tutorials to familiarize yourself with the rules and interface.

Start Easy: Begin with simpler games to get the hang of playing digitally before tackling more complex ones.

Join Communities: Many digital board games have active online communities where you can find players, tips, and even tournaments.

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Welcome to the World of Digital Board Games

Remember those rainy days spent huddled around the kitchen table, rolling dice, and moving colorful pieces? Board games have been a source of fun and laughter for generations. Now, thanks to technology, the world of board games is transforming enter the world of Digital Board Games

What are Digital Board Games?

Just like their classic counterparts, digital board games offer the same excitement, strategy, and friendly competition. The biggest difference is that instead of a physical board and pieces, you play on your computer, tablet, or even your smartphone. Digital board games are basically video game versions of your favorite board games.

Why Play Digital Board Games?

Digital board games offer tons of amazing benefits that traditional games might not:

Play Anywhere, Anytime: Forget lugging around big boxes—take your favorite games on the road with you! As long as you have your device and an internet connection, you're good to go.

Learn Without the Pressure: Many digital board games have tutorials and practice modes. It's a great way to master a game's rules before playing with your friends and family.

No Setup or Cleanup: Digital board games handle all the behind-the-scenes stuff like shuffling cards, setting up the board, and even calculating scores. That means more playing and less fussing.

Play Against the Computer (AI): Need some practice or just looking for a quick challenge? Many digital board games let you play against computer opponents. Some even have different difficulty settings to match your skill level.

Meet New Players: With online multiplayer, you can connect with board game lovers from around the globe. No more waiting around for game night to roll around!

The Wonderful Variety of Digital Board Games

The best part about digital board games is the sheer variety out there. You'll find digital versions of everything from all-time classics to modern hits:

Classic Favorites: Enjoy digital versions of timeless gems like Chess, Checkers, Monopoly, Scrabble, Risk, and Clue.

Card Games Galore: Get your fix with digital adaptations of beloved card games like Uno, Poker, Hearts, and even collectible card games.

Roll the Dice: Test your luck with games like Yahtzee, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, and Pandemic adapted perfectly for digital play.

Modern Masterpieces: Step into intricate new worlds with digital versions of popular games like Gloomhaven, Terraforming Mars, Wingspan, and so many others.

Where to Find the Best Digital Board Games:

Ready to dive into this exciting world? Here's where you can discover your next digital gaming obsession:

Steam: This popular PC gaming platform has a huge selection of digital board games, from indie darlings to big-name adaptations.

App Stores (iOS and Android): Your smartphone or tablet is a treasure trove of fun digital board games. Check out your device's app store and search for your favorites.

Board Game Arena: This web portal offers a fantastic collection of free-to-play digital board games. No downloads or installations needed! 

Are Digital Board Games for Everyone?

Absolutely! Here's why digital board games can be enjoyed by all:

Family Fun: They're a great way to bring everyone together for lighthearted competition and laughs, whether you're in the same room or miles apart.

Serious Gamers: Many digital board games offer challenges and depth that rival their physical counterparts. Perfect for those who love a good strategic battle!

Solo Players: Digital board games are amazing for some quiet "me time." Challenge yourself with puzzles or face off against computer opponents.

Tips for Getting Started with Digital Board Games

Free First: Start with some free-to-play options online or on your phone to see if you enjoy the concept. It's the perfect way to dip your toes in!

Embrace Tutorials: Take advantage of in-game tutorials to familiarize yourself with the rules and interface.

Start Easy: Begin with simpler games to get the hang of playing digitally before tackling more complex ones.

Join Communities: Many digital board games have active online communities where you can find players, tips, and even tournaments.

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Mastering Monopoly Go Experience Strategies Hacks and Social Play Universe and In Game Secrets :  

Monopoly Go has emerged as a digital powerhouse, transforming the classic board game into an immersive and fast-paced experience. In this extensive guide, we’ll unravel the intricacies of Monopoly Go, covering everything from gameplay strategies to the elusive world of cheats, the notorious “Go to Jail” card, and the sought-after free dice and rolls.

Monopoly Go takes the beloved board game into the digital era, maintaining the essence of property trading while introducing a dynamic pace that caters to the on-the-go gaming experience. As players navigate the virtual streets, strategic decisions and calculated risks become the key to emerging victorious in this modernized version of the classic.

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Far Cry 6 leads the charge as more Ubisoft games come to Steam soon

The publisher of the Tom Clancy games, Ubisoft, continues its return to Valve's PC gaming platform with a number of titles that will be available on Steam over the next two months, including Far Cry 6. The Division 2, Anno 1800, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla have all released on Steam since Far Cry 6's previous Epic and Ubisoft store exclusivity. The open-world game features Giancarlo Esposito, best known for his role as Gus Fring in Breaking Bad. Ubisoft’s leading series have been slowly making a return to the Valve storefront over the past several months, following a lengthy absence where Ubisoft games on PC were available only through Ubisoft’s own client or via the Epic Games store. This began with Assassin’s Creed Valhalla arriving on Steam on December 6 last year, which was later followed by Anno 1800, and then Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 in January. It seems the publishing giant isn’t done, however. Far Cry 6 now has its very own Steam page, with other games including tactical FPS co-op game Rainbow Six Extraction, extreme sports mashup Riders Republic, and Monopoly Madness, a unique spin-off based on one of the world’s most famous (or infamous) board games. Upcoming Ubisoft Steam release dates Here are all the upcoming Ubisoft games planned to release on Steam: - The Far Cry 6 release date on Steam is May 11. - The Riders Republic release date on Steam is June 8. - The Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction release date on Steam is June 15. - The Monopoly Madness release date on Steam is June 22. Currently, none of the Ubisoft games listed above mention Steam achievements on their Steam store pages. The lack of this particular feature on Ubisoft games has been a common complaint, and while Ubisoft did initially shut down any hope for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Steam achievements, it did later comment that this decision is “under review.” YouTube Thumbnail While Valhalla still lacks any Steam achievements, a recent update saw over 100 Steam achievements added to Anno 1800, so perhaps this is a sign that players’ requests are being taken into account. Based on the current store page I’d advise you not to expect to see any Steam achievements in Far Cry 6 at launch, however. Keep yourself busy until then by checking out more of the best FPS games on PC. Ubisoft has also just extended the ongoing XDefiant beta; the Call of Duty rival has been positively received so far despite numerous issues during testing, so perhaps it’ll be a contender to join the ranks of the best free PC games in the future. Read the full article

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058 of 2023

What’s your favorite accessory?:

My wedding ring.

What is the last article of clothing you bought?:

Yet another hoodie.

What does that article of clothing look like?:

Black with white sleeves, such a 90s vibe.

Which is better: candy necklaces or Ring Pops?:

What is Ring Pops?

What’s your favorite kind of soda?:

Coca Cola.

What program do you use to play your mp3s on?:

I use Spotify.

If you’ve taken the SATs (or PSATs/ACTs/etc), what was your score?:

I don’t know what it is.

How much wood can a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?:

Jesus Christ, what.

Do you honestly care how much the woodchuck could chuck?:

Not at all.

What time do you wake up every morning?:

It depends, but usually around 7am.

What was the last movie you rented or bought?:

I don’t waste my money on movies.

Do you play Dance Dance Revolution?:

Hell no.

If so, what’s your favorite song to play?:

N/A.

What do you think of the Kool-Aid man?:

I’ve never seen it and I only know this thing from American forum users.

Do you like Dane Cook (he’s a comedian)?:

I barely recognise him.

Have you had a song in your head today? What is it?:

For a change, no.

Have you ever humped someone to greet them in school?:

What?

Who would you rather have sex with: Prince or Billy Idol?:

No, thanks.

What was the last concert you went to?:

Shuriken II.

What is the next concert you are going to?:

Not planning to go to any.

What is your favorite board game?:

I’m not that into board games, but maybe Monopoly.

Do you think Jade Puget is really awesome?:

I’ve never heard of them.

What’s your favorite punctuation mark?:

Question mark. It could easily describe me.

What foreign language do you take in school?:

French and English, both mandatory.

Have you ever read any of the Chronicles of Narnia series?:

No, I’m not interested.

Do you hate Harry Potter as much as I do?:

Not hate, but not like either, and I’ve lost all respect to the author.

How many times have you seen the movies in the Star Wars series?:

Zero.

What is your favorite anime?:

None.

Do you own a lava lamp? Blacklite? Fiber optic lamp?:

There’s a lava lamp somewhere in our house, but it’s not mine. I’d like optic fiber lamp, though.

Do you write it as “favorite” or “favourite”?:

Favourite. British English is more natural to me.

How many bracelets do you own?:

Some rubber ones that I don’t even wear. I’d like a chain bracelet, though.

How many bracelets are you wearing?:

None.

What’s your favorite flavor of Pocky?:

Never tried any.

What’s your favorite way to wear your hair?:

On hair gel or wax. I don’t like it lying flat on my head.

What brand of gum do you most often chew?:

Mentos. I bought the lemon flavoured one in France and I’m in love. Too bad it’s not available in Belgium.

Do you believe in the Zodiac somewhat?:

Not at all.

What’s your Zodiac sign?:

Taurus.

What’s your Chinese astrology sign?:

Horse.

If you were to attend an art school, what subject would you major in?:

Photography.

How old is your PC?:

My laptop is 3 years old. Almost 4, honestly.

Do you have any 16-bit video game systems in your house? (ie Sega Genesis):

Does the NES emulator app in my laptop count?

When was the last time you got some film developed?:

20 years ago? Not sure about this question.

What was on that roll of film?:

How should I remember?

If you were to get a tattoo tomorrow, what would it be of?:

This little triangle on my collarbone.

When you turn 18 (or already have), what did/will you do on your birthday?:

I hit 18 almost 15 years ago and I remember I was sick.

Can you use a hula hoop?:

Maybe I can, but do I want to? Nope.

What is the longest distance you’ve ever walked?:

10 kilometres. No problem for me, I walk a lot every day.

Do you wear eyeliner?:

No, I don’t.

Has anything been bothering you physically lately?:

Some neurological things last year.

How about mentally?:

Anxiety, but I got antidepressants and seems like they started working.

Do you already have an idea of what you wanna do for college?:

I graduated years ago.

What’s your favorite kind of fruity candy?:

Wine gums, if ever. Something like Haribo.

How long do you think you could do jumping jacks non-stop?:

I don’t know, not gonna try.

What do you usually use your tokens on at the arcade?:

I don’t go to such places.

What’s your favorite kind of fruit?:

Strawberry.

What’s your favorite kind of Coca-Cola or Pepsi (Vanilla, lemon, lime, etc.)?:

Vanilla. Too bad it’s not available in my country :( at least it is in France and I live about 60 kilometres from the border, so no problem for me.

What do you think of eyeball jewelry?:

...what? It doesn’t sound appealing at all, anyone really does such things?

What kind of deodorant do you use?:

Axe. Really. XD

Have you ever had a lemonade stand?:

Not a thing in my country.

What’s your favorite font?:

Typewriter or what’s the name again, but I love it.

What size and color do you use with it?:

Standard. Or default.

What’s better: glitter or rhinestones?

Rhinestones.

If you were given a $50 gift card to an art store, what would you buy?:

I live in the euro zone, I would have absolutely no use of dollars gift card.

Do you like taking pictures of yourself?:

No, I don’t. I just shoot my outfits sometimes, but without face.

Are you fairly photogenic?:

Haha no.

What was your first job?:

Fruit picker as a summer job, aged 16 to 20.

If you could have wings, what kind would they be (bird, insect, bat…)?:

Shitbird aka pigeon. I would freely shit on the cars of my neighbours.

What do you order at your favorite fast food place?:

I don’t really eat fast food.

What kind of sauce do you get with chicken nuggets?:

Barbecue is the best for that.

Do you like making sandcastles at the beach?:

I’m not that skilled in this XD maybe I liked it better as a child. We liked to make small pools of sea water that were getting warm from the sun, and then lie in them.

If you had a tricycle/big wheel when you were a kid, what did it look like?:

Apparently a green tricycle, but I barely remember it.

Did you have streamers in the handlebars of your bike?:

It’s the first time I hear about something like this. No, I don’t and I wouldn’t want to have.

Would you put streamers on your bike now?:

Nope. It looks girly.

What is your favorite McDonald’s toy you’ve ever had?:

Never had a toy from there.

What was your favorite toy that you broke when you were a kid?:

I don’t even remember.

How do you like your hamburger?:

With fish or chicken instead of beef.

What’s your favorite kind of juice?:

Orange and optionally apple, but it has to be 100% and without pulp.

What is your favorite belt you own?:

I don’t wear belts. I probably should, my trousers are all too big for mre XD

What is the most obscure thing you’ve found at a thrift store?:

Nothing particular.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen while taking a walk?:

Somebody’s underwear hanging on a tree. Like, how?

How often do you go for a walk?:

Almost every day.

What does your discman look like?:

I’ve never had a discman.

What is your favorite kind of Pop Tarts?:

Not a thing here.

When was the last time you colored in a coloring book?:

25 years ago or something?

If you were able to sell your soul to someone, how much would you charge?:

No, thanks. My soul is mine.

What would you buy with the money?:

No.

What instrument’s sound makes you smile?:

Piano, violin, cello, harp.

Do you like to be tickled?:

Hell no. I’m oversensitive.

Does tickling turn you on?:

Nope. unless I’m being accidentally touched I’m not gonna say where, but it’s a normal reaction that has nothing to do with attraction.

What brand of condoms do you usually use?:

Durex, I guess.

What was the last CD you bought that you really liked?:

Spectre by HRFTR. I use Spotify, but I bought physical copy as well, to support these guys.

When was the last time you had a papercut?:

Long time ago, but I remember how painful they can be.

Who’s one person you absolutely hate and why?:

I don’t hate anyone. I’m just not fond of some people.

What makes you think a person is absolutely obnoxious?:

Bragging about things, pretending to be smarter than everyone around, patronising, personal jokes with people they’re not even friends with, know-it-all attitude (don’t even tell me how to do my job if you have no experience in it!!!).

What was your favorite Pokemon?:

Purrloin. Such a cute kitty.

Did you watch the Power Rangers when you were little?:

I did, but I was never really into it.

What’s better: Ben and Jerry’s or Dairy Queen?:

I don’t even know Dairy Queen at all.

If you could go over to someone’s house right now, who’s and why?:

My parents because yes, check your grammar, by the way.

Are you good at playing ping-pong?:

I was decent, but it’s not my favourite sport.

Do you like to chew on things?:

Very much so. Even on my own nails, although nail biting is pretty gross and I’m aware of it.

What’s a nervous habit of yours?:

Biting my nails, I just said. Also, biting my lips sometimes.

Do you like to paint your nails?:

I see no reason why I would.

Would you be able to fit in a kiddie pool?:

Probably. I’m flexible and rather slender, so.

What makes you giggle with glee?:

Many things, but I can’t mention anything from the top of my head.

When you read the comics in the paper, what do you go for first?:

I don’t read comics.

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8 Different Mind Games For Children To Activate Thinking

1. Memory Match

Matching picture cards is a classic game. In International Schools in Bangalore they relies on memory recall and the winner is the one who remembers where the cards are and have the maximum pairs.

Right from the time, my little girl was two, she was quite familiar with concepts such as animals and their young ones; animals and their homes, and so we started playing memory games. On one side we would place the cards with animal pictures upside down. On the other side pictures of animal homes/ their young ones/ their choice of food cards would be placed upside down. She had to find the right pair remembering the card which she picked on her turn as well as mine. What a fun way to sharpen memory and enhance recall!

This was later extended to other concepts too, like good habits, things that go together, etc. A memory match game is one that can be easily played in preschool too.

2.WHAT’S MISSING?/ Drawing From Memory (Visual/Auditory/Tactile)

Place a number of household items onto a tray (the more items, the more challenging the game so for younger children start with just 3-4 items and increase from there).

Tell your child to have a close look at the items on the tray. Name them together (the more you discuss the items the more likely your child is to remember them so you could ask them what colour or shape each item is or what it is used for).

Cover the items with a towel. Ask your child to close their eyes and as they do so remove one item from under the cloth. Ask them to open their eyes, remove the cloth and tell you what’s missing! Alternatively, In International Schools in Bangalore we ask them to list the items.

This game activates visual memory and is ideal for visual learners. It can be modified for auditory learners where instead of the items being displayed, you name the items/words The learner has to listen attentively and recall as many (in the same order to make it more challenging).

For kinesthetics learners, it can be modified by passing objects (in each one hand) in a circle and feeling each object and subsequently agreeing on a common name and finally recalling and listing all the objects.

3. Solving Puzzles

We the International Schools in Bangalore do a good exercise for the mind as children are engaged in putting together the pieces of a puzzle to form the big picture. Starting from a 4-6 pc puzzle for a Nursery learner moving to an 8-10 & then 10-12 pc puzzle, increase the challenge gradually. Don’t be surprised when one fine day your child has cracked a 30 pc or bigger puzzle.

Apart from picture puzzles, I have personally used puzzles of opposites, homonyms, things that go together etc initially to find the right pair and later as a memory match. Puzzles like What’s next, What’s missing, What’s different provide scope for thinking.

These puzzles can also be made by the teacher and used in class.

4. Bonding Over Board Games:

When my little girl was 4 -6 years, we would spend every afternoon playing board games. I would always be on the watch to add to her collection of educational games. Some of my all time favourites are Candyland, Mastermind, Plot/ Connect 4, Chinese Checkers, Guess Who, Monopoly, Kids on Stage, Colour track, Ludo, Scrabble, Cluedo and many more

Apart from spending quality time with your little one, these games build on life skills like critical thinking and problem solving, logical thinking, creative thinking, analytical skills, listening skills, etc.

For eg when you play Connect Four, it encourages players to plan ahead – looking out for opportunities to connect 4 discs. It also provides an opportunity to detect patterns. It instigates the prediction of the outcome of an alternative move.

While playing Chinese Checkers children learn how to strategize each move to reach your nine counters to the opposite side before any other player does.

Guess who is a game of elimination by description. You need to ask the right questions to be the first one to guess the right character. This can also be played as a classroom game. The children have to use good listening skills and work collaboratively.

Mastermind is a tool to help students develop logic skills, design effective experiments, and discuss scientific reasoning in the classroom or lab.

There are various board games which we have played in class too with variations like tic tac toe of sight words, sight word snakes and ladders, ludo of CVC words etc.

The International Schools in Bangalore will make them to benefits of playing board games are many! However, the top four benefits that I can think of are, increase in analytical thinking, developing and enhancing problem solving abilities, sharpening their memory and above all, learning key life lessons, such as, winning and losing is all part of the game.

5. On The Move Games To Improve Memory

While I’m out in the car or in the park, I find it the perfect time for playing games like I Spy and memory games like names of animals/ flowers/ birds/ ATLAS game for places etc.

Children have to name something which hasn’t been named earlier by any of the others. They also have to repeat what was named earlier adding onto the list. This builds their knowledge as well as memory power.

Tic tac toe is another game that can be played. It helps children apply their logic and develop a strategy at an early age.

As they grow around the age of 6 a classic game which most of us have played in our childhood days, Name, Place, Animal and Thing can be introduced.

In the later years, What’s the good word or Guess the personality in 20 Questions may hold their interest.

6. Rewiring Brains With Brain Games

In International Schools in Bangalore the Brain games improve memory and cognitive function. Classic Brain games that keep the mind active:

Brain-vita, Rubik’s cube, Rubik’s Race, Chess, Lego- blocks, architecture, Tangram, Electro board game- matching countries and flags

7. Stretch Thinking With Word Games

Word games (and puzzles, board games, and the like) grab our attention, get us to make new connections, and give us the chance to think outside of our mind’s box.

Word search, Crossword puzzle, Unscrambling words, Riddles, Scrabble, Boggle, Hangman, Taboo

In International Schools in Bangalore these games activate parts of the brain that deal with language and word finding, which forces the brain to exercise, work and be active.

At school as well, we use most of these to enrich learner-experience.

8. Embracing Technology

There is a plethora of online educational games I believe that technology cannot replace the teacher but can accentuate teaching/ Learning, but, why not save a few memory games and educational games related to the concepts? My pick is Kahoot for quizzes.

In International Schools in Bangalore Preschool, children learn the play way method. It would be ideal to include mind games which make learning enjoyable as well as activate thinking. These can be integrated in the lesson plan.

In class, we use Manipulative like logico piccolo, Fun-thinkers match frame, clever-cube games.

We include activities like Maze chase, finding the odd one out, Spot the difference, treasure/ scavenger hunt, Inter-table quiz.

Things to Remember While Playing Brain Games With Your Child

Children don’t always respond well to brain games. Sometimes, they just want to have fun. Here in International Schools in Bangalore there are few things you need to remember while introducing them to these brain games:

1. Be Patient With Your Child

The child may not understand the game at the first go, or might not like the game immediately. You may let him play another game and slowly introduce the new brain game after a few days.

2. Get More Participants

Sometimes, the number of participants can encourage your child to play a brain game. Create an atmosphere of fun with some lemonade and snacks and you are good to go.

3. Always Participate

At times, you will be tempted to leave your child alone to play a game and do something else. You can let him play alone once in a while, but if you continue doing so, your child might lose interest and do something else without you knowing. Your involvement is required for you to know how much your child is improving. So, ensure you always participate.

Conclusion

Analytical thinking ability is a must-have thing for every person living on the earth to live life to its fullest. Brain games enhance rational thinking capacity and propel kids to imply it in their daily lives. Therefore, Harvest International School prepares children with financial literacy and encourages them for implication in their regular life.

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Playing brain-boosting games can help your child learn and improve existing skills without really knowing that he is learning. Your little one will become more creative, and he will try to find different ways to solve a problem. By playing these games, your kid will also be able to concentrate better, and you’ll see a significant improvement in his observational and reasoning skills.

As parents, developing your child’s brain is your responsibility. However, if you force your children to do something they don’t like, they may not put effort into it. Just try and make your kid read the newspaper and see what happens! The solution lies in finding games that your child responds well to and getting yourself involved as well.