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Knighthood games in all different forms have varying objectives, recommended ages and play levels. Many knighthood games encourage learning and comprehension of medieval history while children play the games, though several are also just for fun. Because of the violence that can be associated with knights, it is important for parents to read about how the game is played and the recommended ages before allowing the child to play it.
Board Games
Board games may not seem like fun for today's technologically advanced children, but several tried and true knighthood board games can spark you child's creativity and command his attention for hours. Board games such as "Warrior Knights" have players battling different medieval empires. In addition, the classic board game "Settlers of Catan" also has a special knighthood version of the game called "Catan: Cities and Knights." In this game, players have the additional ability of assigning knights to their settlements to protect them from invading barbarians.
Online Games
Online knighthood games allow children to play single and multiple player fantasy games with friends in person or online. The characters in these games must go through various challenges. For instance, in the Flash game "The Black Knight," the player must travel through a kingdom collecting taxes and battling dissenters. Additional games, including "The Rise of the Knight" and "Amazing Knight" allow players to work on their sword skills while battling dragons and other mythological medieval characters. Help your child select an age-appropriate online game by reading reviews.
Gaming Systems
In addition to numerous online games, there are also knighthood games available for children than can be purchased as discs and played on computers or gaming systems. For instance, there is a medieval-themed Scooby Doo adventure, entitled "Scooby Doo Phantom of the Knight," in which players travel with Scooby Doo's gang to battle ghosts and dragons. Older children may enjoy playing fantasy knight games on video gaming systems, such as "White Knight" for PlayStation 3 and PSP. In this game, the player becomes a knight who must save a castle and kingdom from evil invaders.