You realize, of course, how much time this takes away from quilting? I guess this, too, will run its course playing less and less, not like now. You can, though, watch the O games while playing this. Judy in AZ living on her computer

jbtaz36 wrote:
Judy, there is no goal, as far as I know, except to get a higher score. You achieve different levels, titles, as you get further along.

JoAnne

Is there a goal to reach in Bookworm or is it just to make words and get rid of the red tiles and build up your score? Judy in AZ

Bookworm has been a favorite of mine for years, too. I seem to remember a time several years ago when it frequently deprived me of several hours of sleep per night!

Julie, sorry to hear about your gall bladder. Put yourself of the Prayer list thread if you haven't done so already. Keep playing the games. Judy in AZ

There you go Judy,just give it 10 or 15 mins a day and pretty soon your brain will think it's 13 again!I don't actually play all the time but I've not been feeling well,turns out I need gall bladder surgery and I can't get an appointment for a consultation til next week.This isn't the kind of thing I handle well,can't read,sew,play piano because I can't concentrate so I've been "vegging out" on the ds.And spending time on TQS,which always makes me feel better.Now, I think I'll go walk around the garden,see if I can pull weeds with my mind!Lynn,I love scrabble,its one of the few family games we can all still play together,along with Boggle.Its supposed to rain later so I'll ask my daughter to find Bookworm on the web for me.Thanks for chatting with me.And since this was a magazine thread(didn't mean to get off topic),I'm keeping my subscription to Quilter's Newsletter,shortened or not.I still like them best of all. Julie

I played Brain Age and instead of reading aloud for my brain age check, I solved the math problems. Now it says that my brain age is 42. That makes me feel a whole lot better. I knew there was something wrong as I was giving the right answers orally, it kept telling me to try again and my brain age was always 80. Not great for my self esteem. Judy in AZ

Book 53, I too love word games. Play solitaire Scrabble frequently. Found it on sale at 1/2 price books one day!

I went on Bookworm. Loved it. I must have played for 30 minutes. Of course, I clicked on the worm once, Big Mistake. I got burned a little until I figured out what to do. I play Free cell solitaire already. I didn't know about Bookworm. I did these little games while I was watching the Olympics. I should read aloud more. The Brain age math games get boring after a while but I guess I quit too soon. My brain age is still 80. Judy in AZ

Hi Judy,I'm not sure but I think you have to reach a certain level on the first games before your allowed access to the other ones.Each time you do well enough another game is introduced.If you need help,just ask a kid.I've asked my kids to please not snicker when I need computer/game help.We have BrainAge2 so I'm not sure about the first one.I actually like the math games because that's what I'm really bad at and where I need the most practice.And Karen I wouldn't run out and buy a ds,its just something to do with my daughter,who's 13.If you have 2 ds's you can play together,not that its a real challeng,she skunks me everytime!And Joanne,what is free cell and bookworm?I love word games,currently my daughter is busy beating me at Upwords.Also,free is always good. Julie

sanann wrote:
Sandi, I play Free cell everyday and also Bookworm at Yahoo. It's a great word game and very addicting. Free too!

My favorite magazine is Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting, a great value. that magazine just keeps growing!

JoAnne in so. California

Good advice Judy. I think I'll save my money and do puzzles and reading out loud.
Karen

Karen, that's okay to interrupt. I originally saw an ad on tv about Brain Age and how it is supposed to activate your mind as you get older. It has sudoko puzzles, reading aloud, brain training games which I can bring up. But if you do these things anyway, why spend the money. Nintendo DS is over $100 and you could spend that money on fabric. But if you travel, this would be a good way to spend the dead time. Judy in AZ

I don't mean to change the subject and I'm sorry to interrupt this conversation about the brain games but I just got a reply from Quilter's Newsletter. They will not send the full 20 issues for the two yr subscription but are going to extend it for two issues more only. I guess that's the best I can get but I'm glad I tried at least. Just thought I'd let you know the outcome.
I don't have a Nintendo but these games sound interesting. My brain could probably stand to get some exercise too.
Karen