kristine asked:


Change One-tracked Poker Nights into All-around Game Parties

Poker night is an addicting game and a good reason to get together with friends and family; but the game is more of an adult game that younger ones will not be eligible to join in on the fun.  Making get-togethers more flexible by adding game options or changing into activities like other game boards meant for both adults and children is a way to have an all-around game party.

There are different board games that involve strategy and logic enjoyed by all ages, and hosting a party of games is a good way to keep friends and families close to one another and learn a little more about each other.  With the right combination of games, you can transform your venue into a non-gambling casino in no time.

1.    Backgammon:  This game can serve as a warm up in the party for the approach is slow and you will not figure out who is winning until the 3/4th part of the game.  Since this Turkish game is one-on-one, having around three or four cases can be good for guests who want a less-stressful challenge. Backgammon can also be played by any age that a kindergartener can skillfully play against a 70-year old man.

2.    Trivial Pursuit:  For the brainy guests, Trivial Pursuit is a good exercise to test knowledge against each other.  Nowadays, you can get different versions which made the game suitable for different areas of knowledge and ages.

3.    Scrabble:  Scrabble can be a good way to enhance vocabulary; pairing adults with children can give way for passing on information and knowledge from adult to kid.  A game of Scrabble makes spelling, strategy, and learning fun and easy.

4.    Monopoly:  For guests with entrepreneurial spirits, Monopoly is the ultimate game where you can learn the basics in money investment and real estate.  Younger guests can also enjoy spending and losing money and somehow see a different view in handling and managing their allowances.

5.    Taboo:  This new game is another brain-exercising activity that tests you on general pop knowledge.  Teenagers and young adults will most likely fit into this game for most of the items come from their generation.

6.    Pictionary:  For the visually-inclined, Pictionary can exercise creativity in expressing words through actions.  With bigger groups divided into two, the whole crowd of your party can join in on the action-guessing game.  Pictionary can be the last game on the menu since the setting is a fun way to bond by doing and saying silly stuff to one another.

Scheduling weekly nighttime game parties helps guests loosen up from their stressful daily activities.  You can keep this habit going by making your venue’s ambiance more conducive for playing through printing print posters with mob-type, casino style, or mug shot designs to taunt losers, instill challengers, and recognize all-time winners.  You can also build a Hall of Fame fun wall and post cards with postcards of regular and special guest players.

CG231231 asked:


Is there more than natural-born ability for a chess player to become a master, on the level of the greatest. I would imagine that while I may be looking 4-5 moves ahead, they could possibly see the entire game unfold, while executing their strategy…. And, if there is something more than natural ability, where can I start my search to determine those factors?

Thanks!

Gene Marshall asked:


Free backgammon is a term most internet savvy players will be familiar with, due to the amazing growth of online backgammon gaming sites. But for anyone not familiar with the world of backgammon online a little explanation is in order. What is generally meant by “free backgammon” is not a distribution of actual backgammon games free of charge, nor is it a reference to free membership at the local backgammon club. What we’re referring to is the backgammon software downloads that are available at no charge to the player from internet backgammon sites. With a basic Internet connection and a computer that can support the high-quality 3-D video backgammon software the player can download and play the game as often as they like for free. It’s a great way to learn the game, practice your strategy and just play non-competitive backgammon for free.

The vast majority of the players who download the free backgammon software are not simply interested in free gaming. In fact the main reasons for accessing backgammon Internet sites and downloading their software isn’t necessarily the interest in backgammon gambling but the ability to simply play for free, have fun and meet other avid players from all around the world. It’s like the world’s biggest backgammon club right at your fingertips.

But other players also see free games as a chance to practice for the big tournaments. The online backgammon industry has developed a reputation for hosting regular backgammon tournaments with high value prizes. These competitions are arranged at all levels, and even a player that doubts they have the skills to get to the final round and win the main prize, can hope for winning a substantial secondary prize if they are eliminated from the tournament in one of the higher qualifying rounds.

In addition to the skilled games, or those who hope to join their ranks, the businessperson who looks forward to play backgammon for relaxation, or to make a small gamble now and again, also finds the online sites a valuable resource. These players find it hard to find the time to go to their local backgammon club and they appreciate the chance to play the game when it fits in with their schedule. For example, if you finish a busy meeting in the early hours of the morning and wish to unwind over a game of backgammon, you will find someone to play against online or, if you prefer, you can play against a backgammon computer.

Another important group of online backgammon players are the new players to the game. A good proportion of these will want to access the articles and instructions available online to learn the backgammon rules. They will also look forward to the chance to practice how to play backgammon against one of the powerful backgammon computers where you can select a game at a level that suits your skills. Later they can find human opponents of a similar or slightly high skill level to further improve their play.