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CrashMan on 05 November 2007

As a young kid, I LOVED Fireball Island.  For those who never played this game it was one of several 3d board games put out by milton bradley in the mid 80s and it was awsome.  You played as one of 4 treasure hunters trying to take a jewel from a fireball (red marble) spitting idol and escape the island.

 I actually bought this game on ebay a few years ago and its just as much fun now.  I highly suggest buying this if you find it at a yard sale.



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adajio on 05 November 2007

Mouse Trap is still one of the greatest games of all time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouse_Trap_(board_game)



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BengaBenga on 05 November 2007

Risk



albionus on 05 November 2007

My favorite game from my childhood years was the combo of Advanced Third Reich and Empire of the Rising Sun. Yes I played them at age 13 despite them having a combined 300 page instruction manual. http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/283 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_the_Rising_Sun



Entroper on 05 November 2007

This was quite possibly the coolest board game ever.



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CrashMan on 06 November 2007

I also loved 13(13) Dead End Drive. It was morbid but a lot of fun



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I strive to improve my living conditions by hoarding gold, food, and sometimes keys and potions. I love adventure, fighting, and particularly winning - especially when there's a prize at stake. I occasionally get lost inside buildings and can't find the exit. I need food badly. What Video Game Character Are You?

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Waltz Tango Jitterbug Bust a move Headbanging
Bunny Hop Mr. Trigger Happy Double Trouble Mr. Perfect Invincible
Almost Invincible No Coffee Break Air Shoes Mega Diet Encore
Peacekeeper Conservationist Farewell To Arms Gamer's Day Daily Dose
Whomp Wiley! Truly Addicted! Truly Hardcore! Conqueror Vanquisher
Destroyer World Warrior Trusty Sidearm Pack Rat Valued Customer
Shop A Holic Last Man Standing Survivor Hard Rock Heavy Metal
Speed Metal Fantastic 9 Fully Unloaded Blue Bomber Eco Fighter
Marathon Fight Quick Draw G Quick Draw C Quick Draw S Quick Draw H
Quick Draw J Quick Draw P Quick Draw T Quick Draw M Quick Draw X
ArtofAngels on 06 November 2007

OMG!!! Fireball Island!! I got this for my birthday (or Christmas) years and years ago, I can't believe this is the first time I remembered this from that long ago, thanks for posting that :)

I also like Mouse Trap (who doesn't), Game of Life, and the Goosebumps board game (the first one).



naznatips on 06 November 2007

Illuminati.



super_etecoon on 06 November 2007

I loved Fireball Island.  I'm surprised I haven't seen it re-released like every other game out there.

 

This game is called Atmosfear.  You watched a VHS tape while you were playing that would dictate so pretty catastrophic turn-arounds in the game.  The newly released version features a DVD that automatically shuffles the game, so it's different every time.  You can usually pick it up for about $12 at the end of a holiday, because that's the only time I have seen it for sale, and no one buys them. 

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sienster on 06 November 2007

I liked Rail Barron, an awesome board game dealing with Rail Roads. I also liked Risk and Monopoly.