We like Settlers of Catan.
We also like 'apples to apples' but can't make it work with just the three of us. Maybe an online version?
In our extended family we have a Monopoly custom. When one player become bankrupt, another player will offer to 'combine' with them and have them on their 'team.' It is particularly easy for the one who is owed the money. Often the younger one will lose interest and wander off, but without the tantrum. Later I hear the one who was 'bought out' asking, 'Did WE win?'
smiles,
grinity
