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Joint present for 3 kids - help!

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ilovetosleep · 13/12/2015 14:43

I need to find a game or similar for a family to share - 3yo girl, 7year old boy, 9year old girl. I thought maybe a Christmas themed Lego set but actually that might be too difficult for them to share nicely. A board game perhaps - any suggestions? The 3 yo is nearly 4 and more advanced than most 3yodue to older siblings I guess.
Thanks in advance!

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AutumnLeavesArePretty · 13/12/2015 15:11

Does it have to be joint? A three year old and nine year old are worlds apart gift wise.

Only thing I can think of is a dvd and treats.

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shouldwestayorshouldwego · 13/12/2015 15:18

What about a co-operative game like Forbidden Island. Ds was playing from a similar age and because it is co-operative it doesn't matter if the younger one needs help.

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Gruach · 13/12/2015 15:19

They will fight ...

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TheWildRumpyPumpus · 13/12/2015 15:21

Twister? Fun for all ages.

I've bought Cranium Junior and Forbidden Island for 5 and 8 yr olds for this year but not played them yet.

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wannabestressfree · 13/12/2015 15:21

Family edition of trivial pursuit?

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MamaDoGood · 13/12/2015 15:36

Pie face.

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Cressandra · 13/12/2015 15:48

My 6 and 8 year old like Forbidden Island but it is better with an adult. I don't think a 3 year old would understand or have the motor control for all the card turning. I think maybe go for a whole family present - board game, big puzzle - pitched to include the 7 year old but not really the 3 year old. You could include a token for the littl'un in recognition that she won't get much of a look in. Light up bath ducks or something.

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MakemineaGandT · 13/12/2015 15:51

Set of face paints and book of ideas to create

Kite

Paddling pool for the summer

Jigsaw

Cookery book and some cutters/aprons

Box of assorted art and craft materials

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SweepTheHalls · 13/12/2015 15:51

Junior Monopoly?

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snowypenguin · 13/12/2015 15:51

Family ticket to the cinema.

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PerspicaciaTick · 13/12/2015 15:53

Connect 4?
Some sort of garden game?

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foragogo · 13/12/2015 15:54

Inhave three of similar ages. They would all play a board game, pie face woukd be good for all the ages, I agree. We alsi have surprising fun family games of The Shopping Game which is the youngest ones favourite. There are also some arts and crafts stuff they will ball do - they all like doing qixels or hama beads for example. A big jigsaw would also work i think.

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Squashybanana · 13/12/2015 15:55

Pass the bomb, junior edition.

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MTWTFSS · 13/12/2015 15:55

Movie Hamper!!!

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MakemineaGandT · 13/12/2015 15:57

Set of disco lights

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LaChatte · 13/12/2015 15:57

Ive just ordered a massive tub of Hama beads and boards as a joint present for my two (6 & 13yo).

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Rivercam · 13/12/2015 16:04

Mousetrap is good fun

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imsorryiasked · 13/12/2015 16:13

Games like frustration and kerplunk are good for all ages.

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comeagainforbigfudge · 13/12/2015 16:16

Puppet theatre

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throwingpebbles · 13/12/2015 16:19

Board game
Marble run
One of those domino run things?
Arty stuff like paints etc?
Some of the science museum kits are good?

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ilovetosleep · 13/12/2015 17:08

Wow so many replies, thanks! Will look into kerplunk, junior monopoly, pie face, maybe trivial persuit.

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