Thanks, DeHe-- I didn't know about Castle Panic. We are doing well with collaborative games, so that's going on my list for DS's birthday.

Forbidden Island is great because it is exciting every time, it highlights how every person's different skills/jobs contribute to the win, AND it takes only 30-40 min. to play. It's good for squeezing in between dinner and bed.

The other thing that's been played all day today is the Harry Potter Hogwarts lego game. It is ingeniously designed, with moving staircases and cute little classrooms.

DeeDee