Classic board games for your Kindle Fire
I'm only 31 years old, but I have no interest in most video games or even game apps. I never was much for video games as a child either. Despite that oddity, I always enjoyed a good board game. We usually played these games when the weather was too bad to go outside or when the electricity was off. If you'd like to take a trip down memory lane with me, download these three board game apps to your Kindle. You'll be glad you did.
Checkers Free: I have fond memories of my dad and I playing checkers when I was small. We both loved the game. Some of the games could last quite a while, too, because we took it rather seriously. This version is a lot of fun. It has 10 levels of difficulty, and you can play with a friend or alone. If you're stumped, you can touch one of the checker pieces to see the options for moving. The graphics on this game are nice, but the ads can be a bit distracting.
Chess Free: This app accomodates 1-2 players and has 10 levels of difficulty. You have the option of using the chess timer if you'd like more serious game-play. This app could improve if you could play in landscape mode, but it only works in portrait mode on my device. My oldest brother (who was in the chess club in high school...yeah) tried to teach me how to play chess, but I stink at it. I'll admit that the computer has beat me every time I've tried to play this game.
Four in a Line Free: This game is very similar to Connect Four, which I loved as a kid. We played this many, many times during my third grade year at school. I don't know why we were playing board games at school; it was a different time then. Anyway, Four in a Line is fun in a nostalgic sort of way. Kids will like it because they can play against the computer or against each other. It does get a little boring the longer you play it. Some ads may be inappropriate for children, so be sure to monitor it or upgrade to the ad-free version.
What was your favorite board game as a child? Have you found an app version that you like?
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