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Doodle a Droodle Review + Game Giveaway

I received Doodle a Droodle for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Family game night just got more fun with an all new game from the Purple Cow – Doodle a Droodle.

Think pictionary but without knowing what you’re drawing. With Doodle a Droodle, you pick a card depicting some random lines. Place the card on your board and turn the doodle into a picture.

According to The Purple Cow, a Droodle is a cross between a doodle and a riddle. The riddle is in the card and your job is to doodle it out until someone correctly guesses your riddle or the time runs out.

We have had so much fun with this game. I’ve talked about how Lincoln doesn’t enjoy coloring and the games we’ve played to encourage it. This is one more we have been thrilled with. Since there are no words, I can play it with him easily, and he actually enjoys doodling different pictures and having me guess them. The one above he said is me.

I know I said the lines on the card were random, but they actually aren’t. Inside the instruction book, all the cards are listed out with the inspiration behind each droodle. It’s really fun to look through after you’ve finished playing and see how many you may have matched with the original inspiration.

Now who wants to play Doodle a Droodle with their family? One reader will win a copy of Doodle a Droodle to add to their family collection. Open to US 18+ Ends 9/11/2017

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September 1, 2017
Our Top 15 Family Favorite Games #ATVIFamGames
*I was compensated with an activision gift package to help promote this event. All opinions are my own, and not influenced in any way. I received this opportunity as a member of Business 2 Blogger. This post contains affiliate links.

Before sitting back to relax and watch the Live Activision Family Game Summit, I thought I’d take a moment to tell you our families Top 5 favorite Games!

The Kids Top 5
1. Hide and Go Seek. A total riot in our house! I love the minimal work I have to put into finding as I reach 10, and Princess C jumps out of her hiding spot “Here I Am!!!”
2. Kick the can. Oh man, sometimes I wish Mark hadn’t taught them this one yet. We had an empty #10 can flying around our living room for a couple days, until I confiscated it for Halloween candy. I see many future games of this, but played outside when the weather is warm.
3. Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey
  for Wii. We bought this for Princess V a couple years ago, and she really loved it. Now all 3 Princesses enjoy playing it. We found out there’s even a 2 player version, which leads to a lot of fun for Princess V and Princess C.
4. Hungry Hungry Hippos, for Ipad. Mark recently downloaded this, and the girls have had a lot of fun playing it. We used to have the actual game, but half the hippos were falling apart, and the little balls were getting thrown around. I may need to look into finding a new one.
5. Chutes and Ladders. A classic, easy game for all of us to play together. I especially like that this game teaches us turns, and that we don’t always win.
Mom’s Top 5
1. Scrabble. I’ve always enjoyed a good old game of scrabble. Building vocabulary, and finding just the right spot to squeeze in a word and win major points!
2. Abstracts. Probably my favorite game of all time! I grew up with this one. I was so excited a couple years ago when I found a used copy at our local thrift store. This is one I think everyone should have. It helps build teamwork, and because of it’s date, you can learn about some interesting things/people/places.
3. Clue. Always a favorite! Once I learned how to keep track of all the clues, it became even more fun.
4. Imaginiff. This has quickly become a favorite over the last few years. Finding out what you’re family really thinks of you, can be hilarious!
5. Risk. This is one I always enjoyed playing with my brothers…for days on end. We’d set it up, and then become very protective of it as we played for days on end, between chores, school and homework. Some nights, especially on vacations we would stay up all night just to finish playing.
Dad’s Top 5
1. Mario Kart Wii. Who doesn’t love this? Especially when you can party with the whole family.
2. Scene It DVD. Always a fun one, and there are so many versions you can find the perfect fit for your family. I’m partial to the Disney Scene It
3. The Great Dalmuti. One of the best card games ever. We attempted to make and market our own version once, based on biblical authorities.
4. Life. Again, a classic. Driving through life, getting married and having kids pop into your car whether you wanted them or not.
5. The Legend of Zelda(All of them). You do know why we named our son Lincoln right? So we could call him Link of course! Well, that’s one reason at least. A fun clean game for the family, with a princess to round out the genders. For the time being the kids enjoy asking Daddy to play so they can watch.
What are your Family Favorite Games?
November 13, 2012
Renew Family Game Night with Activision #ATVIFamGames

This Tuesday join in on Activision’s Family Game Summit. If you live in or around New York City, you can attend the LIVE event!! (and they even have childcare provided!)

If like me, you live on the other side of the country, you can attend the event online. How cool is that?

In case you can’t read all that tiny writing, here is what you need to know

RSVP/Register online at www.activision.com/family

Date/Time: Nov 13th at 1pm. If you’re going in person, the doors will open at 12:30.

Located: Metropolitan Pavilion, 2nd floor

Online? Follow @ATVIFamily and #ATVIFamGames

Hope to “see” you all there next Tuesday! Let’s bring back family game night!

I personally love family game nights. My family could always, and still is found sitting around the dinner table playing games. Some of my favorites as a kid were scrabble, Parcheesi, clue, and snirts.
I’ve found it difficult to play games with my kids now, though, because of their age, and desire for more technology. Our oldest loves playing on the Wii, and at 6 years old, is pretty good at manipulating the remote. Our 4 year old loves computer games (we like starfall, and PBS kids). What I really love though is that they all like to play together. Even if they only play one at a time, they will gather around and watch and wonder when it will be their turn. I’m hoping to learn of some more kid friendly games that my kids can all play together, as well as ways to get the whole family in on some fun!

Do you have a family game night?

November 10, 2012