Jon, great montage of the games. Just about everything you covered, was a few games my family had too. I think our collection included that noisy pop bubble to spin the dye. It had 4 sets of 4 differently colored pieces per player. You popped the dye and moved one of your four pieces around the board per the number on the dye. First player to get all four pieces into their finish lane won. For the life of me I can’t remember the name. Thank you and great video. I always love the flashbacks!!
@@RetroDaze 😒 Duh, and kiddies that’s what you call The GenX Alzheimer’s shuffle. Actually I’m one-year from being a GenX, I’m GenW. Can I stay subscribed? 🥹
Yep, I concur with all like statements! One of my most favorite channels! I have a feeling we are VERY MUCH alike lol. I’ve been here a while, but have been quietly watching until recently…I couldn’t take it ANYMORE!!! Aghhhhh!!!! Lol.
Such a fun, enjoyable video RetroDaze! I remember playing Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect Four, Candyland, and Perfection with my family. We would order takeout and play these together. Unfortunately, these were loat during the move. But i I feel inspired to re-buy these and play 'em again.
I was a big D&D kid, so any games with a RPG element I gravitated towards. Some of my favorites were Cloak & Dagger, Hero Quest and Key to the Kingdom.
Right on man! I still have some of the books, materials, and dice from the 70’s and 80’s. I had lot’s of fun playing the game loosely, as in “quick roll” character generation and games mostly in Boy Scouts on camping trips. There weren’t a whole lot of people that were into it enough to play strictly by the rules. The fun of it was all in the imagination anyways. Do y’all also remember the “choose your own adventure,” small hardcover D&D like library books? Those were neat until you read all the endings lol. Of course I have to stick in the computer games while I’m at it, really going off on a tangent from where we just were (I could go on forever about that, figurines, cartoons, holy cow I loved those days!). The arcade D&D game was a flop at home on everything except the Amiga if I remember correctly, with the worst version on the Commodore 64…Load *, 8,1…just a few minutes now before the game begins…ok a little more…brrrrrrrtttt buuuaaaarrrrt brrrrrttt…just a little longer!!! wait what?! insert disk 3?!?!, but just a difficult unplayable game no matter what platform…I had enough “nerd” friends in the early days of the eighties to have all the different systems available between us all…even going as far as a powerful Digital workstation because my best friend’s dad was one of the top brains in that emerging industry. Anyways, aside from D&D I loved adventure games and when the IBM clones started to be available, wow! Fun times! Even better when HIMEM.SYS anyone? Lololol. I loved all Sierra games, following all the text version adventure games first of course…talk about some all nighters trying to figure out the next phrase! Yep, Sierra…King’s Quests, Space Quest, Police Quest, and of course Leisure Suit Larry…there were a few others they made that were good too. There was a weird cinematography like game company that made a few cool ones that I played on both Commodore and IBM, like Rocket Man?, and the Three Stooges, oh man, what about Zac Mackracken and the ?time benders?! Lmao. Oh and wow! For space battles, Space Commander! Holy crap that was a good one! Oh wow, anyways, between Atari, Coleco, Intellivision, Tandy, Apple, IBM, Commodore, Commodore Amiga, and then Nintendo, Sega, fricken Neo-Geo (which I couldn’t afford, but man was it a blast), then Sony later…I dropped out before Xbox…my guys I could just go on FOREVER reminiscing! Lot’s of late nights with good friends, stinky fart filled bedrooms because of ice cream snacks and chips n dip and soda into the little hours…maybe with TV on…oh that’s a whole other thing! That D&D really opened up a pandoras box lol!
I used to play my Hungry Hungry Hippos so much as a kid. A couple of years ago, though, I was gifted the MTV's Remote Control board game, and oh man. It's awesome.
If Candy Land was the first board game I played, Chutes and Ladders had to be the second. Landing on those Chutes led to kid fits 😂Parcheesi also stands out from my childhood. A Gaddis family favorite
Stratego and Risk were my go to games. Stratego was a thoughtful game between two players that preceded Chess for me. Risk was like Stratego with more players and the randomness of the dice. The problem with Risk was (and is) the steamroll effect when one player starts getting more and more army’s per turn. We moved from Risk quickly to Axis and Allies when that appeared
Some of the board games that I used to own when I was a kid included, but not limited to, Perfection, Connect Four, a Berenstain Bears board game, Chinese Checkers and an old electronic version of Battleship that was very bulky. Speaking of retro board games, I have a board game for Retro Manic, made by our very own Tony Grate. I still haven't played it though. My current board game collection includes the aforementioned Retro Manic board game, a couple of Scene it DVD board games, including a Disney themed version, a two-player version of Jumanji meant to be played on the go, and a board game for It's the Great pumpkin Charlie Brown that I won from playing the Retro Manic stream on this very channel.
@@RetroDaze thanks! I also have pictionary, a wheel of Fortune board game, a colorforms version of Battleship, a Lilo & Stitch DVD board game, a sampler version of the logo board game, and a cheap rip off of Jenga.
Is it still common place to gift children board games for Christmas? 🤔 Thinking it'd be fun to gift everyones favorite childhood board game for next Christmas.
Despite advances in technology, board games remain an incredibly popular pastime. I'd say it probably does depend on the child and their interests, but I feel they still have a place, if for no other reason than it's a way to bring the family together that doesn't involve screens. 🙂
Some of my favorite board game's from when I was a kid are Electronic Talking Battleship (1995), Tornado Rex, Guess who?, Mouse Trap, TMNT: Tower of doom & MAD Magazine: The board game (think reverse rules of Monopoly, though with challenges included).
I think the game I played most with my parents was Spookslot, (which witch) Hotel, and then later Fireball island, Heroquest and Starquest (Space crusade) They are currently all still in my attic.
I didn't grew up in this era, but it would be nice to have games like The Snardvark game, Ring Around the Nosy, and other '90s games that only appeared once or in antique stores
This is my Favorite Retro channel! Excellent Content! 👍🏻🇺🇲
Thank you Z Man! We’re very happy to have you as a fan!
Thanks so much!
Jon, great montage of the games. Just about everything you covered, was a few games my family had too. I think our collection included that noisy pop bubble to spin the dye. It had 4 sets of 4 differently colored pieces per player. You popped the dye and moved one of your four pieces around the board per the number on the dye. First player to get all four pieces into their finish lane won. For the life of me I can’t remember the name.
Thank you and great video. I always love the flashbacks!!
That might be “Trouble”… the game you’re referring to.
@@RetroDaze 😒 Duh, and kiddies that’s what you call The GenX Alzheimer’s shuffle.
Actually I’m one-year from being a GenX, I’m GenW. Can I stay subscribed? 🥹
@@smittyt414ify Heck yeah! Gen X is an inclusive bunch!
Yep, I concur with all like statements! One of my most favorite channels! I have a feeling we are VERY MUCH alike lol. I’ve been here a while, but have been quietly watching until recently…I couldn’t take it ANYMORE!!! Aghhhhh!!!! Lol.
Quiet is fine, but we are partial to the occasional (and frequent) outburst of praise. 😆
Such a fun, enjoyable video RetroDaze! I remember playing Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect Four, Candyland, and Perfection with my family. We would order takeout and play these together.
Unfortunately, these were loat during the move. But i I feel inspired to re-buy these and play 'em again.
One or two vintage board games might make for great birthday presents. 😉
Tip for winning Monopoly ... Be the Banker ;-) Keep up the awesome work!
Ha! Nice tip. Why didn’t I think of that?
I was a big D&D kid, so any games with a RPG element I gravitated towards. Some of my favorites were Cloak & Dagger, Hero Quest and Key to the Kingdom.
Very cool. Nowadays there is a seemingly endless array of choices for you in that regard.
That is true.
Right on man! I still have some of the books, materials, and dice from the 70’s and 80’s. I had lot’s of fun playing the game loosely, as in “quick roll” character generation and games mostly in Boy Scouts on camping trips. There weren’t a whole lot of people that were into it enough to play strictly by the rules. The fun of it was all in the imagination anyways.
Do y’all also remember the “choose your own adventure,” small hardcover D&D like library books? Those were neat until you read all the endings lol.
Of course I have to stick in the computer games while I’m at it, really going off on a tangent from where we just were (I could go on forever about that, figurines, cartoons, holy cow I loved those days!). The arcade D&D game was a flop at home on everything except the Amiga if I remember correctly, with the worst version on the Commodore 64…Load *, 8,1…just a few minutes now before the game begins…ok a little more…brrrrrrrtttt buuuaaaarrrrt brrrrrttt…just a little longer!!! wait what?! insert disk 3?!?!, but just a difficult unplayable game no matter what platform…I had enough “nerd” friends in the early days of the eighties to have all the different systems available between us all…even going as far as a powerful Digital workstation because my best friend’s dad was one of the top brains in that emerging industry.
Anyways, aside from D&D I loved adventure games and when the IBM clones started to be available, wow! Fun times! Even better when HIMEM.SYS anyone? Lololol. I loved all Sierra games, following all the text version adventure games first of course…talk about some all nighters trying to figure out the next phrase! Yep, Sierra…King’s Quests, Space Quest, Police Quest, and of course Leisure Suit Larry…there were a few others they made that were good too. There was a weird cinematography like game company that made a few cool ones that I played on both Commodore and IBM, like Rocket Man?, and the Three Stooges, oh man, what about Zac Mackracken and the ?time benders?! Lmao. Oh and wow! For space battles, Space Commander! Holy crap that was a good one! Oh wow, anyways, between Atari, Coleco, Intellivision, Tandy, Apple, IBM, Commodore, Commodore Amiga, and then Nintendo, Sega, fricken Neo-Geo (which I couldn’t afford, but man was it a blast), then Sony later…I dropped out before Xbox…my guys I could just go on FOREVER reminiscing! Lot’s of late nights with good friends, stinky fart filled bedrooms because of ice cream snacks and chips n dip and soda into the little hours…maybe with TV on…oh that’s a whole other thing! That D&D really opened up a pandoras box lol!
I used to play my Hungry Hungry Hippos so much as a kid. A couple of years ago, though, I was gifted the MTV's Remote Control board game, and oh man. It's awesome.
Hmm. That sounds intriguing. Does it come with your very own Adam Sandler?
@@RetroDaze No. All I got was my own Colin Quinn. What a rip off.
@@Dorelaxen Lame.
If Candy Land was the first board game I played, Chutes and Ladders had to be the second. Landing on those Chutes led to kid fits 😂Parcheesi also stands out from my childhood. A Gaddis family favorite
A nice trifecta of cardboard entertainment!
Stratego and Risk were my go to games. Stratego was a thoughtful game between two players that preceded Chess for me. Risk was like Stratego with more players and the randomness of the dice. The problem with Risk was (and is) the steamroll effect when one player starts getting more and more army’s per turn. We moved from Risk quickly to Axis and Allies when that appeared
Yeah that steamroll effect in Risk are the games much shorter for us, as at some point we’d just surrender. 😆
Snakes & Ladders was the first board game I ever played.
Snakes and Ladders! There’s one that dropped off the radar. Fun game for sure.
Some of the board games that I used to own when I was a kid included, but not limited to, Perfection, Connect Four, a Berenstain Bears board game, Chinese Checkers and an old electronic version of Battleship that was very bulky.
Speaking of retro board games, I have a board game for Retro Manic, made by our very own Tony Grate. I still haven't played it though.
My current board game collection includes the aforementioned Retro Manic board game, a couple of Scene it DVD board games, including a Disney themed version, a two-player version of Jumanji meant to be played on the go, and a board game for It's the Great pumpkin Charlie Brown that I won from playing the Retro Manic stream on this very channel.
Ooh perfection was definitely a childhood favorite.
Nice collection there APO!
@@jacqueline7938 Not to mention a very anxiety-inducing one!
@@RetroDaze thanks! I also have pictionary, a wheel of Fortune board game, a colorforms version of Battleship, a Lilo & Stitch DVD board game, a sampler version of the logo board game, and a cheap rip off of Jenga.
Is it still common place to gift children board games for Christmas? 🤔 Thinking it'd be fun to gift everyones favorite childhood board game for next Christmas.
I know I myself would be very happy getting a vintage board game!
Despite advances in technology, board games remain an incredibly popular pastime. I'd say it probably does depend on the child and their interests, but I feel they still have a place, if for no other reason than it's a way to bring the family together that doesn't involve screens. 🙂
I think it's a cool idea! With so many new versions and games out there, board games would be a neat gift
Some of my favorite board game's from when I was a kid are Electronic Talking Battleship (1995), Tornado Rex, Guess who?, Mouse Trap, TMNT: Tower of doom & MAD Magazine: The board game (think reverse rules of Monopoly, though with challenges included).
MAD Magazine board game!? This must be Googled!
I had the blue with red and yellow disks plot 4 game as a kid. It was called vier op een rij. Four in a row.
'80s board games 💯🤟🤟🤟🗽🗽🗽🌃🌃🌃🌉🌉🌉😼
I think the game I played most with my parents was Spookslot, (which witch) Hotel, and then later Fireball island, Heroquest and Starquest (Space crusade) They are currently all still in my attic.
That’s a great selection of games.
Great video!!! I grew up in china and played an entirely different set of board games so it's great to know how boardgames developed in the US!!
What types of games?
2 favourite games I remember growing up in the UK (don’t think either got released in the USA) where The Crystal Maze board game and Hero Quest.
Awesome! Always fun to learn of the alternatives that could be found across the pond. Need to go research these. 🔬
Hero Quest my brother in law had. We all grew up in NY, so it must've been released domestically.
I didn't grew up in this era, but it would be nice to have games like The Snardvark game, Ring Around the Nosy, and other '90s games that only appeared once or in antique stores
Definitely not heard of either of those you mentioned.
@@RetroDazeme either… but we need these games back
Does anybody remember the milk man game? You had a little delivery van w/ little bottles of milk? I loved that game. Had to be in the 60’s
Time to Google this one. Sounds interesting!
One of my favorite games was "Bermuda Triangle" and "Jaws"
Bermuda Triangle? Must Google this!
You mentioned Candy Land but you forgot to add Chutes & Ladders
Ahh, but we saved Chutes & Ladders for its very own video! Seen here: ua-cam.com/video/faNXiHO48nA/v-deo.htmlsi=77ulj-7mFnuV4WMA
If you play with the real rules. Monopoly doesn't take long.
@@littlesongbird1 Makes you wonder how many read the rules anymore, with the game having been around so long.
Can you do a video about Shark Attack by Milton Bradley?
What a fun game! We’ll try to work that in somewhere down the road in a video.
I always lost statego
It definitely took some getting used to in order to figure out winning moves.
Battleship?
We cover that one more in the "Electronic Board Games" video that was a follow-up to this one.