puzzle game

Qwirkle Board Game
$34.99
I was trying to find a game to play with a client who has dementia and ran across this in an article. After I bought it I tested it out with my kids (25, 24, 19 and 11) and myself (47). We had so much fun!! It is one of those games that can be played at different levels. We started getting quite inventive on where and when to play to maximize our points and block our opponents.

I then played with my client. She and I did not keep score. We just made the chains with either shapes or colors and added wherever she first recognized a play. No trying to strategize where to build for future etc. We also played with both of our tiles up so we could talk about the best places to play. She likes this game and actually remembers having played before and wants to play again. The 'rules' have to be re-learned but the fun remains.

For one more note, we had a group of my daughters friends over and four of us played Quirkle. They were all 19 - 22. That got pretty cutthroat They all want to play again.

I HIGHLY recommend this game. I think I'm going to buy a 2nd one so more than 4 can play together (We played with 5 first night and it does work too).

Trouble Board Game
$16.99
This game was recommended by a friend as being a lot of fun and easy to play.
It's built of high quality materials and should last a long time with constant use.
I am using it as a occupational therapy aid device for a stroke victim with limited verbal communications.
At first I thought the "popper" would be a problem but it is working out as a great exerciser for the upper body!
Easy to set up, easy to follow the rules and a LOT of FUN!!

Professor Layton and the Curious Village
$29.99
I bought this game for my 8 year old boy because he loved puzzles and brain teasers. When it got here, he played it and them my girls, ranging in age from 12-18 also wanted to play it.

They were hooked! My 18 year old daughter could not put it down & they would barter over who would get to play it next. They loved the puzzles & brain teasers. It's clearly not a game just for small kids. I have to say, my kids are smarter than me when it came to solving some of those puzzles.

The story line was very clever also (won't spoil it for you by giving too much details).

We are buying the next Professor Layton game because the whole family can enjoy it and if it matches the quality of this game, we'll be fans.

Highly recommend this for anyone wanting a quality DS game. Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Color Sudoku Puzzle
$29.99
I love this game!! Very addictive. It would be nice if it came with a bag or something to hold the marbles, which are very easy to lose. This game is easy to learn and keeps your mind working :-)