Bordom Busters

We are heading over seas in 23 days. (not counting or anything!) I am trying to get together bits and pieces that will help to entertain James. We have the iPad and colouring in books but I wanted some 'throw it in just in case' games. I probably over think things. But it can't hurt. The criteria:

1. Light
2. Small amount of space in the bag
3. Not too many pieces to roll around the plane
4. Not too expensive

Looking around the shops there were a lot of games, but many were so expensive considering all they were essentially just bits of cardboard. Either that, or they were just too bulky. I do my best thinking in the shower. It was here that I realised that dice games could be good and small enough to chuck in an envelope. James is just getting the idea of a dice and dice faces. So I made up this game for him out of bits I had around the house. Cost me pretty much nothing. Though i am going to buy a bigger dice, one of the squishy ones so it can be safe for Ben and double as a toy for him. 

Monster Dice Game

2 or more Players

• Print off a picture. A picture of a favourite character or a photograph. or even cut up an old birthday card.
• Cut into 6 different strips the width of a thick paddle pop stick. (or just cardboard even) 
• Add a dice number picture for each stick.

Aim of the game

Each player has a turn at rolling the dice. Which ever number they get, they can get the corresponding stick. Without doubling up, the first person to get all six sticks to make their picture, wins! 

I am looking forward to playing this with James. Either on the plane, train or in a cafe waiting for lunch. It will be handy to have. Now to think of some more........