Mostly Ghostly

My family was always big on board games. Several times a month one of us would choose a game and the entire family would sit down and play. Oh, there were the usual selections; Life, Monopoly, Cootie, Candy Land, etc. (depending on that age of the players).

On a shopping trip I noticed a game with skeletons on the box and, of course, I just had to have it. Mom caved in and I was the proud new owner of a game called Mostly Ghostly. I'll admit that at the point of purchase I had no idea how it was played. Nor did I care.

Distributed in 1975 (ugggggg - dating myself...again!) by Cadaco, it was similar to Cootie. The Skeleton consisted of five pieces - the head and torso, two arms and two legs. You would spin the spinner to determine which part of your skeleton you would receive. The first to assemble a complete skeleton won. Oh, and the best part? The skeleton and spinner would glow in the dark so it was lights out to play!

It was a simple concept and the rest of my family grew bored with the game. The moans and groans when it was my turn to choose a game could rival any haunt. No big deal as I would often get it out and play against myself.

Despite my best attempts to take care of the game it got pretty beat up. As I recall, an entire skellie went MIA, likely used as a Halloween decoration by yours truly.

I'm not certain whatever became of it. At one point it was just gone.To this day I honestly believe that there was a family conspiracy brewing and the game was quietly sent to the burn pile while I was occupied with other interests.

Recently I got my hands on a replacement Mostly Ghostly. Absolutely vintage, complete and ready for play. I still love it.

When the family gathers for the holidays we still play board games. The next time we meet I'll be sure to bring this along. I can hear the moans and groans already.

Haunt on!

Game Day

Now, now - just settle down! No need for panic. When we say game day we aren't referring to the Super Bowl or March Madness. We're talking about online Halloween themed games that can eat away an entire afternoon.

Personally, I don't play these things unless I've only got a few minutes before I have to be somewhere otherwise I'd get nothing done. Warning! These can be addictive.

First off is an oldie but a goody - Halloween Hangman:

Make sure you have some time on your hands before you try to conquer this one! M&Ms Dark Chocolates Hidden Dark Movies:

Grab your virtual shovel and smackdown the undead over at Ben & Jerry's:

Well, I hope you enjoy the games. I wasted half a day playing, uh, pulling up these links. This last one is called Halloween Nightmare. I could play it all day. Hmmmm, maybe I will.