JLMoran Posted June 21, 2017 Report Posted June 21, 2017 Just read the live blog from @Scatmanjack about his family's cruise on Independence, and was intrigued by his coverage of the game room and how his family brought along some board games for family time. Made me wonder, as we're doing the cruise nerd signs / "it's been too long" signs thing. I mean, there are rainy days from time to time that keep everyone indoors. So... What board games would you bring / have you brought on a cruise? If nothing else, it'll give everyone a little more insight into the folks on these boards. ? So I'll start off, with the games I think I'd bring for our upcoming family cruise on Freedom: Carcassonne Settlers of Catan Apples to Apples (maybe, looks like this might be a standard on the ships) Cards Against Humanity (more my older daughter on this one, in case she meets any like-minded teens on board) Apart from that, if Freedom has Cribbage in their game room I'd be happy to play some other passengers. ? Vwjo and tkltomp 2 Quote
rjac Posted June 21, 2017 Report Posted June 21, 2017 Board games? Why bring a board game when you can have a drink package? MotleyCruiser, Hutcherl, tmp916 and 8 others 6 5 Quote
pops946 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 Heh, heh, heh ... you can't go wrong with Battleship, Walk the Plank or Rum and Pirates. pops Vwjo 1 Quote
JLMoran Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Posted June 22, 2017 3 hours ago, rjac said: Board games? Why bring a board game when you can have a drink package? Because if you do both, then you can have a drinking board game! "Dad, why are you gulping your margarita every time we play a tavern tile in Carc?" teddy and HighlandBoy 2 Quote
RestingBird Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 Risk. But then again, it would take the whole cruise to finish the game. How about Twister! Quote
mom2mybugs Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 All of a sudden my family has begun playing pictionary! Since i have no artistic talent, that could be hilarious with the drink pkg. Jane Quote
DocLC Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 I've been on 25 cruises and have somehow survived and have passed the time without taking board games. I did play backgammon once on the Monarch of the Seas, though. I'd likely load then on a tablet to save weight if I we're going to and would stick to classics like Life, Monopoly, and Battleship. Quote
pamw Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 Cards, Dominoes and Scrabble. Vwjo and Neesa 2 Quote
BrianAlt Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 13 hours ago, rjac said: Board games? Why bring a board game when you can have a drink package? Board games and drinking go along perfectly. In my younger days we would play drinking games with people we met. On the Harmony TA I brought along my CAH and that was fun! Quote
KLA Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 I'll usually bring at least a deck of cards - it makes for a nice low-key night at the pub on the promenade to have a few beers and play a few card games (or learn a new game!) Neesa and Vwjo 2 Quote
function12 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 Cards Against Humanity with strangers is always fun!!! Quote
BrianAlt Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 1 minute ago, function12 said: Cards Against Humanity with strangers is always fun!!! Definitely interesting. Having the drink package always helps. Then again, we won the Love and Marriage Game Show. So it's not so bad. function12 1 Quote
coneyraven Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 Beer Pong Battle Shots (same game as battle ship only using shots of whatever instead of ships) DocLC 1 Quote
jce2 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 I would probably not bring and trye "board" games as I wouldn't want to transport them. I think my whole family likes "Flux" so I would probably bring it. Since a large emphasis on this trip is relaxing with my wife on our bacony I might bring along cribbage and Backgammon. JLMoran, I have never played Settlers of Catan but suspect I should try it sometime Vwjo 1 Quote
FManke Posted June 23, 2017 Report Posted June 23, 2017 My wife once told me when she was a kid, they used to have a board game called The Plot to Assassinate Hitler! That sounds like a fun family game. Quote
FManke Posted June 23, 2017 Report Posted June 23, 2017 On 6/21/2017 at 9:29 PM, RestingBirds said: How about Twister! That goes well with drinking! Quote
DocLC Posted June 23, 2017 Report Posted June 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, FManke said: That goes well with drinking! 15 minutes ago, FManke said: My wife once told me when she was a kid, they used to have a board game called The Plot to Assassinate Hitler! That sounds like a fun family game. There's a computer game called The Ship where you have to kill another passenger without getting caught and also avoiding getting killed yourself. RestingBird 1 Quote
whitsmom Posted June 23, 2017 Report Posted June 23, 2017 My family likes to play L-R-C (Left, Right, Center). It is small, fast play, and easy even for the youngest to join in. Not sure if we will even play it with so much to do on the Oasis; however, I keep it in my travel bag so I will be taking it. Vwjo 1 Quote
tiny260 Posted June 23, 2017 Report Posted June 23, 2017 Has anyone tried the "Escape the Rubicon" on Harmony? I was on Harmony but couldn't get a time that fir my schedule, so I missed out. Quote
DocLC Posted June 23, 2017 Report Posted June 23, 2017 @tiny260 @Matt has. Check out this blog post https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/12/24/experiences-escape-the-rubicon-royal-caribbeans-harmony-of-the-seas or this podcast episode https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast/episode-198-interview-puzzle-breaks-nate-martin Matt 1 Quote
Christie Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 We bring bananagrams every trip. Super easy to pack. Quote
RestingBird Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 On 6/23/2017 at 9:49 AM, DocLC said: @tiny260 @Matt has. Check out this blog post https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/12/24/experiences-escape-the-rubicon-royal-caribbeans-harmony-of-the-seas or this podcast episode https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast/episode-198-interview-puzzle-breaks-nate-martin Just read the Rubicon article, and if it really is $9 per person, that's not bad at all. Rooms on land range from $20-$50 per person for an hour. Quote
Jaime Dyson Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 Why, Bruise Cruise of course! https://bruisecruisegame.com. It's set in the Caribbean and teaches you lots of facts about various port cities while still being a very fun, mostly casual board game. You cruise around the Caribbean docking at your destinations while avoiding missiles and torpedoes. (It's set in 2042, after the world has gone mad.) JLMoran and danv3 2 Quote
teddy Posted October 15, 2019 Report Posted October 15, 2019 My wife and I bring a small travel Scrabble set. We like to sit and play while we people watch. It also helps for layovers when flying to/from the port. We just got off Vision and there were some games in with the books (no "proper" library on her). On each day, there were a couple hours set aside for "Informal Cards and Games" in the Portside Dining Room. Also had Family Wii Sports in the Schooner Lounge each day. Vwjo 1 Quote
Vwjo Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 On a rainy, windy sea day we were thankful my brother packed domino's. 3 kids, Grandma and 3 adults pass the afternoon drinking (virgin and not so virgin Pina Coladas) and playing Mexican dominoes! Good Times. JLMoran 1 Quote
CGTLH Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 When I think of cruising only one game comes to mind now... Jenga Matt, KathyC and JLMoran 1 1 1 Quote
flamtapgt Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 There are a couple card games we have that we really enjoy playing as a family: "Five Crowns" and "Wacky Six". (both are variations of games you can play with standard decks.) We like them because they don't take up much room, and they're quick to teach to new players (unlike Settlers or many other board games). These are best for adults or teens. flamtap CFL and JLMoran 2 Quote
FManke Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 On 6/21/2017 at 5:30 PM, rjac said: Board games? Why bring a board game when you can have a drink package? Something to do while you wait for your next round of drinks? JLMoran and rjac 2 Quote
kittysoul Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 On my NYE cruise, with my aunt and cousin... we will also have a 5 yr old with us... 4 adults and a 5 yr old... and all of us are big time game nuts... we always have games at our NYE parties and other holidays and so we had planned on bringning UNO and a couple other games... but we thought we would be the only ones... pleasantly suprised that others do too! Quote
CoupleOfCruisers Posted October 17, 2019 Report Posted October 17, 2019 When we travel with friends we take board games especially if we have a lot of Sea days. Sequence is a favorite Quote
Mrs. RoyalMoyal Posted October 17, 2019 Report Posted October 17, 2019 Uno. Apples to Apples is on the ship. We go find it, then take it to the Diamond Lounge. It is hilarious with drinks! Quote
KathyC Posted October 17, 2019 Report Posted October 17, 2019 Exploding Kittens and Mexican Train Dominoes JLMoran 1 Quote
Ray Posted October 17, 2019 Report Posted October 17, 2019 On 6/21/2017 at 11:30 PM, rjac said: Board games? Why bring a board game when you can have a drink package? Im with you on this one Quote
packercruising Posted October 17, 2019 Report Posted October 17, 2019 Lot's of board games on the ship. Live dangerously and try one instead of bringing your own. Quote
YOLO Posted October 17, 2019 Report Posted October 17, 2019 While not a board game, I love to seek out Table Tennis on the ship. Truth be told: I have my own racket which often cruises with me. Its a great way to meet new people and have a good laugh. BTW, this game does not mix very well with the DBP. JLMoran 1 Quote
Vlgg Posted October 19, 2019 Report Posted October 19, 2019 On Holland America they had Rummiekube and we played that some. We will pack a couple of decks of cards but we like to play trivia on the ship so we keep busy doing that along with trying to do everything else. We never get bored! I love to read too so I load a book on my Nook and take it for quiet times. Quote
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