Childhood games are an essential part of growing up, shaping the way children interact, learn, and develop important life skills. From classic outdoor activities like tag and hide-and-seek to imaginative indoor games such as make-believe and board games, these pastimes bring joy and excitement to young minds. Whether played in the backyard, schoolyard, or living room, these games remain a cherished and influential part of childhood. Speaking of which, my favorite childhood game has to be Baby Hazel.
Speaking of which, Gavin Johnson, a junior at Greenway High school shared his favorite childhood game.
“The game I used to play was called Midnight Club Los Angeles. This was my favorite game because it let me feel as if I had everything and with cars and motorcycles being my favorite things in the world, playing this gave me joy, being able to have every car and every vehicle you can think of.” He was also asked if he could travel back in time, would you play the game again like it was your first time playing it? “If I could travel back in time to play again for the first time, yes, yes I would. This was a time where I was so young and didn’t have any responsibilities. I could come home and go in the cabinet and grab some snacks, then be able to play my favorite game.”
Another question he answered was, would you play that game again for 1 million dollars? He answered, “If I had the chance to play my game for 1 million dollars, I would be a billionaire, no one knows how much time I put into that game and I know the routes inside and out. So yes, I would play it again for 1M dollars.”
Mia Acosta — also known as MJ — is a freshman at Greenway High school. She gave us an answer about her favorite childhood game.
“My favorite game as a kid had to be Princess Pets [Palace Pets]. I always spent hours on end playing that game everyday as a kid. My favorite pet had to be Cinderella’s dog. She’s just so cute and has always been my favorite since,” Mia said. “If I could travel back in time, I’d play that game and experience it again like it was my first time. I think it’d be so much fun and really nostalgic.”
She was also asked if she’d play the game for 1 million dollars.
“I’d definitely play Princess Pets for 1 million. Anything for that money!! Just kidding. But honestly, I could be so rich by just playing that game. It’s not an opportunity to miss it!”
Abigail Housner, also a freshman at Greenway, was asked the same questions.
“Strawberry Shortcake Candy Crush had to be my favorite childhood game. I still have an obsession with Strawberry Shortcake, so little me knew what was up. That game was really fun and entertaining, not to mention how extremely cute it was! If anything, Strawberry Shortcake will have my heart all day and everyday. Give me something that’s her theme, then we’ll be friends immediately.”
“If I could really go back in time to play that game again, I really would 100%. That’s all I’m going to say. No hesitation, no nothing. I’ll play it again like it’s the first time,” Freshman Abigail said. “I would also play the game again for one million dollars. Money is money, so I would certainly oblige with the bargain for sure!”
Kaliyah Davis, another freshman at Greenway High School kept her answers short and simple.
“My favorite childhood game was Trouble. Many already know that game, but I was a pro at playing it,” Davis said. “If I could travel back in time to play the game for the first time again, I suppose I would. When I first played it, it was really fun so if I was able to experience thatexcitement again, I’d enjoy it.”
“I wouldn’t play Trouble for the 1 million dollars. Shocker, I know.”
Ms. O’Keefe, a Special Education teacher was happy to answer a question about her favorite childhood game.
“I was a big fan of Monopoly! It would get heated, but not to the point of table flipping.”
Also, Ms. Gould, a Language Arts teacher was another teacher who was also happy to answer the same question about her favorite childhood game.
“My favorite board game as a kid was definitely Risk or Monopoly. My card game pick was always ERS. Videogame, you ask? Mario Kart 64. I can kick everyone’s butt at Mario Kart. You don’t even know what speed is until you see me absolutely destroying as Bowser on Rainbow Road 150cc.” Wow, quite a lot of games! She must’ve had the most competitive childhood!
Overall, it’s clear to see that the plethora of childhood games have made quite the splash when it comes to Greenway’s students and staff!
