DS-almost-4 likes Monopoly, Scrabble, Blokus, Battleship, and Katamino. I think he might like Clue, but we haven't played it yet. He's too immature for chess, but other kids at the same age might not be.

We bought Robot Turtles for him last Christmas, but it's bland. After one or two rounds, you've seen it all.

Pretty much any chance-based game that doesn't involve some degree of calculation or strategy is summarily rejected.

What is to give light must endure burning.