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Fun Stuff: Making Games with Kids

Kid's Game - Climby's Tree House

Today I brought some of my game-making supplies along on a visit with my family. I have two young twin nephews (age 6) and we sat down for a bit to make games together. Here are two of the results.

HUNGRY JACK

This is my nephew's version of the simple dice game Hungry Jack, which I had taught them on a previous visit. This version uses a single six-sided die, but it's otherwise a faithful rendition. Note that the number 4 spot is - in his words - the dead spot, and chips go there until the end of the game.

CLIMBY'S TREE HOUSE

Personal: Bluffing/Deception Games

DISCLAIMER: this is a highly-subjective critique of game mechanics and tropes. Your mileage may vary. I'll likely not be interested in debating about this.

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I'm starting to have an issue, personally, with games that have high levels of player interaction and deceit involved. I don't like the idea of lying to one another to "get ahead."

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