When I was small, we obviously did not have computers, or we did, but they were not in our home. The only time we would have a computer in our home was during the holidays, when my dad would borrow one from his work!
We all took turns playing it (me and my SIX other siblings!). We would play the Oregon Trail, and gosh, it was fun!
Besides the holidays and my dad bringing home a computer for us to play on, we would play board games. I have VERY fond memories of playing board games with my siblings and dad at the ‘card table’ in the front room!
We had some LONG nights of playing games there! And, on New Years Eve, we go to my parents house and on that SAME card table, we will play board games. I love it!
Now that I am a parent, I have bought MANY games for me and my kids to play! Not only board games, but other family friendly games to enjoy with my littles. One game that came recently for us to play as a family is the Bowl-A-Mania from Carrom!
This arrived and there was no assembly really required other than setting it up to play! No tools required! That is my kind of setup 🙂
It comes with ten hardwood pins, two bowling balls, an easy-to-use pin setter and score pad! It is all nice hard wood and I can tell this game will last a VERY long time. The play surface has screen printed graphics using lead-free ink, which is very nice!
This is a very fun, table top bowling game, great for the whole family. It says on the site that this is not a game nor should it be played by anyone 13 ages or younger.
But, my daughter, who is 6 and son who is 8 and me, had a blast in a half playing this for an hour or so the other night. So, maybe it says that because, without adult supervision, since it is such a nice game set, it should be put up?
That is my thoughts on it. And definitely should not be played with by little ones! There are the balls that could be choking hazards. So pay attention to that if you have a little one, like I do!
Once you have everything set up, the pins and bowling balls where they should be, you then can start the game! You put one of the bowling balls in the handy dandy launcher that sends the ball down the lane! And man does that ball go hard and fast! So much FUN.
Did you know that families who play together, stay together? It is true! That is why I always try to make time for my little ones and play games with them, like my parents did with me and my siblings!
Such fond memories of those times and I hope that my kids will remember the fond times we have, as a family, on our game nights!
Did you also know that on October 16th it is National UnPlug Night? That means, you unplug from your computers, laptops, phones, tablets and whatever else you are usually plugged into, and you spend quality time with your family!
Pull out those board games and family friendly games and just have some old-fashioned family time together! The dang computer can WAIT! Family cannot and should not have to wait! Kids are only little for such a SHORT time!!
I certainly don’t want my kids remember me always on the computer, shooing them away. That would break my heart into a million different pieces!
I want my babies to remember mommy WANTING to be with them, wanting to listen to them and wanting to be near them. I treasure each and every second I have with my sweet miracles and I always want them to know how important they are to me and their daddy!
Do you and your family unplug once in a while? If you do, what activities do you engage in?
Katrina says
This looks like such a cute game and i love that its simple and old school not electronic!
Felicia says
This looks like a lot of fun. We love to play games together.
OurOrdinaryLife.com says
This looks like awesome family fun. I love a classic game with a new twist!
Brett says
What a fun game! We may have to add this to our family game night collection.
Kathy says
That looks like so much fun. I love having a family game night.
Marina @ Mommy Snippets says
What a fun game night! WE’ve never had bowling at ours! We’re slacking! Lol
Camesha says
That bowling game looks really fun. I have been trying to implement a game night around here! Must make that happen.
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
I loved Oregon Trail! “Your axel is broken. You need to buy an ox.” This looks like a fun game too, but now I want to download OT to my phone 🙂
Tracey says
This looks like a really fun game. It would be great for family game night.
Everyday Living with Chrys says
When I was younger we played board games all the time. I still love to play but we don’t really have a lot of time to do it with everything else going on.
Kendra says
We need to try unplug night. We unplug but don’t really play many games. I’d love to have a full on game night for everyone.
Christie says
I love the classic games. Looks like a lot of family fun!
Carly Anderson says
This is my first time ever hearing of Carrom. It looks like they have a great selection of games that are fun for the whole family! It’s definitely important to our family to “unplug” every once in awhile and enjoy time together.
Rosey says
Well, that really does look fun. We love games in our family, and this would be a fun one to try.
Amber Conaway says
I have been talking to my husband about having an unplugged night! It’ll be hard for the whole family but we need it and I think it would be fun! This game looks like a blast!
Anjanette @MommaYoung says
What a cute little game set?! We love to do things as a family. I can’t wait for unplugged family night
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
What a sweet tiny little bowling game! This would be a hit at a party, too. Leave it on a coffee table with some snacks.
Shell says
What a fun game! We love to play games at my house.
Debbie Denny says
That Bowl-A-Mania looks like so much fun. I love board game also.
Betsy Mitchell says
This looks like such a FUN game! I love game nights with friends and family.
Debra says
We have a family game night where we play board games. My kids really like Life and Candyland but they also like playing Blokus.
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
That looks like a fun little game! I love the National UnPlug Night! We will be participating!
Erica says
Bowl-A-Mania looks like a really fun game. I’m sure my kids would really enjoy it.