When my wife and I visit my parents, I often try to sneak in a game or two. Once my baby boy is put to bed and dishes cleared, it's more often than not time to bring out games.

My Mom is usually the one to suggest we "try one of Mark's games, although I'm sure I won't understand it." My Dad NEVER suggests it's time to try a game, but he always plays regardless. Of the two, it's my Dad who picks up the nuances of the game quicker than my Mom.

Since my parents are not your typical gamers, I've only introduced games with quick to pick up rules.

Let me also say, most of the time the games played will either be Euchre or Cribbage, which I grew up on, but then it's time to try out something new. I've listed games below I've tried with my parents as either a SUCCESS or a FAIL.

Go ahead and list games if you like of successes or failures you've had in introducing games to your parents.