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What game are we ready for?

Next time you play together, watch for three things. Pick what you saw and you'll get a place to start, and the games above and below it. This is about the games, not about your child: any game on the ladder is a good game, and you can move up or down whenever you like.

What did you see?

When you play together, what happens with turns?
When a game does not go their way, what did you see?
How many rules can they keep in mind while they play?

  1. Games where nobody loses

    Taking turns and talking, with nothing to lose yet.

  2. Short games with luck

    Turns and a little losing, where luck shares out the wins.

  3. Games with a little planning

    Holding a couple of rules and thinking about the next move.

  4. Strategy games

    Plans, threats and a fair head start between you.