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I found this a nice inspiration for those of us with kids and the little tradition this could spark which I think would be super healthy for the kids and also the relationship for when they are adults.

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RQG@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y (6 replies)

I think this is a great idea. However beware of what you are getting yourself into. I'm stuck playing UNO, Dobble and this mole dice game with my 3 year old daughter for hours on end. It doesn't get old for her but it is starting to get a bit stale after a few months of playing for me.

RootBeerGuy@discuss.tchncs.de · 7 pts · 2y (3 replies)

To be fair, that just describes about any activity with a toddler.

RQG@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Is 3 years old still a toddler? Also from my experience she will lose interest in most other acitivies after 20 minutes at most.

RootBeerGuy@discuss.tchncs.de · 5 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Depends on definition, but I admit I use the term liberally for small children (not a native speaker).

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toddler

RQG@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y

Also not a native speaker here. I was just curious as I always picture smaller kids when I hear toddler. Thanks for the Wiki link!

Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Buy new games with increasing complexity until you find yourself enjoying the game.

RQG@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y

That's the plan but the games we played are as much as she can handle and they are labeled 4 or 5 years and up. But time is on my side here. Overall I'm super happy that she enjoys boardgames and cardgames and in a few years we'll start to play games from my collection I'm sure. It's just. Have you ever played 2 hours of 1v1 UNO? It's something else.