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My Game History: Tannah

By tannah.solly

  • Birth

    I was born!

  • Paddocks (dots and boxes)

    Paddocks (dots and boxes)
    Dots and boxes (or paddocks) was first published in the 19th century. I used to play this game with my great-grandfather every Thursday after school. It used to be so competitive that we would take the game with us to the toilet so the other person couldn't cheat! Édouard Lucas 19th century, La Pipopipette, board game.
    An almost unschooling mom 2014, super-sized game of dots and boxes, viewed 28 Feb 2023. http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/2014/07/summer-fun-2014-super-sized-game-of.html.

  • Minecraft

    Minecraft
    Minecraft was released in 2011 and is a 3D sandbox game that is fuelled entirely by the creativity of the player. I remember how excited I was when I discovered that my best friend at the time also had Minecraft! From there we would have sleepovers every weekend dedicated to playing together on a LAN server! Mojang Studios 2011, Minecraft, video game, PC, Mojang Studios.
    Mojang, Minecraft cover art, viewed 28 Feb 2023. https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Minecraft.

  • Tanks! (Wii Play)

    Tanks! (Wii Play)
    Tanks! was a minigame that featured on Wii Play. I used to stay up until ridiculous hours with my best friend from QLD playing; whenever we would play together it was really special as I only saw him once every few years! We never managed to finish all the levels. Nintendo 2006, Wii Play, video game, wii, Nintendo.
    EndlessGoblet 2018, Tanks! Gameplay, viewed 28 Feb 2023. https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/985ol8/i_cant_be_the_only_one_who_remembers_this_game/.

  • Sims 4

    Sims 4
    Though released in 2014, I was late to the bandwagon and purchased my copy of Sims 4 in late 2016. Buying this game was a very significant moment in my life as it is the first game that I had purchased with my own money- I remember walking out of Target with the disk in my hand, and a grin on my face! Electronic Arts (EA)/Maxis 2014, Sims 4, video game, PC, EA.
    Steam, Sims 4 cover art, viewed Feb 28 2023. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670/The_Sims_4/.

  • Cluedo

    Cluedo
    Cluedo was initially released in 1949, however, my first ever game was at my year 12 graduation after party with a few of my high school best friends. Since our humble beginnings, my friends and I made Cluedo a fortnightly session. Pratt, Anthony E. 1949, Cluedo, board game, Hasbro & Parker Brothers & Waddingtons.
    Steam, Cluedo cover art, viewed 28 Feb 2023. https://store.steampowered.com/app/794800/ClueCluedo_The_Classic_Mystery_Game/?l=russian.