When I first introduced a photo of my Boggle game board as part of a weekly photo challenge, several bloggers asked if I would post another photo again so they could “play” online.
So, no, we will not be playing a game of “thermonuclear war” as depicted in the 1983 Sci-Fi movie War Games.
But first, I would be remiss if I did not use this as a leisure education opportunity for Leisurely Thursday.
Why do we play board games?
Board games are not just for children, although children greatly benefit from the variety of skills that can be learned from the choices of games available. Games, involving the creation of words, build both reading and writing skills, while having fun in a competitive, entertaining environment.
Playing board games with family and friends is fun for all ages and builds much needed face-to-face relationships.
History tells us that the Ancient Egyptians played Senet, believed to be the oldest board game known to exist. The original rules have been lost, but the goal seemed to be to move the game pieces across the board, probably using sticks as dice. Other ancient board games include Mancala and Tafl. For more about ancient board games, click here.
Another benefit is the kinesthetic component of touching, feeling and manipulating game pieces. Sadly, many of us are used to the two-dimensional environment of online games and we have forgotten that our other senses are involved in playing real board games. With Boggle you set the word die in the tray then replace the cover and SHAKE! It’s fun and noisy. And all part of the experience.
The goal of Boggle is to form as many words as you can from a random assortment of letters in three minutes. For a quick intro on how to play, click here.
Since we are readers and wordsmiths, let’s make this more challenging and look for words that have a minimum of four letters.
And, now, if you are ready? Shall we play a game…of Boggle?
Let’s set the virtual timer for three minutes, and ……………..GO!
Tell me in the comments which words you found. Yay!
Pan
Ail
Cob
Thanks Terri! Fun!
Janice
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Thanks, Janice, for playing! 🙂
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I grew up in a family that played games. Card games, board games, any games there were. One of the great tragedies of my life is that I married a woman who doesn’t play games. Her idea of entertainment is to sit in front of the TV for hours. And my kids have, more or less, followed her lead. So, game playing has disappeared from my life. 😦
SOFA
TIES
TEES
FAIL:
FLAT
THIS
HITS
HILT
FOIL
FOILS
OILS
SLAT
SLIT
FLIT
TAIL
TAILS
FAILS
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First of all, how great that you had that childhood. It really is a shame that your partner does not play. She is missing out. And secondly, awesome list and thank you so much for playing!
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Love, False, Toilet…
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False, Sofa, Tails, Flat, This, Lost
I tried for more with four letters and so wanted to use that ‘V’
Great fun, Terri. We should play games far more often.
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Thanks, Hugh! Great words! It is just too easy to sit in front of the TV.
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I used to play this game all the time because I was an only child and didn’t always have playmates!! It was one of my favorites:
fail, sail, lost, list, salt, solo, fatties—thanks for the fun memories….I could spend hours doing this!! jodie
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Yay! Good ones, Jodie!
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I too enjoyed a childhood filled with different board games. We still enjoy playing games. A few words I found that weren’t listed already are:
FOES
THEE
TILTS
STILT
FLOES and my favorite
LATTE 🙂
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Good ones!!
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I used to love Boggle and played it all the time in my 20s. I need to find my game and play with hubby!
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Thanks for stopping by Carol! It really is fun!
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What fun Terri. I will have a go.
tail, fail, tile, late, vile, health, lost
Kathleen,
Blogger’s Pit Stop
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Good ones, Kathleen!
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I need big boggle. Words are escaping me today. I will share though because I KNOW this is a good idea even if I can’t access it. I’ll come back when I am more fun.
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MIss Madison and I play word games all the time. Although she won’t play me in Scrabble due to my slight Words With Friends addiction.
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