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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas DVD Giveaway

March 9, 2009 by GreatDad Writers 104 Comments

Burbank, California, January 2, 2009—A touching and unforgettable tale of a forbidden friendship between two children divided by war, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas comes to DVD on March 10, 2009 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Set during World War II, the story is seen through the eyes of the eight-year-old son of a concentration camp commandant, whose pact with a Jewish boy has heart-wrenching consequences. Bonus features, including an exclusive look at the creation of the film, add to a powerful and poignant movie experience.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas stars Asa Butterfield as eight-year-old Bruno, with Vera Farmiga (The Departed, Nothing But the Truth), and David Thewlis (Kingdom of Heaven, the Harry Potter franchise) as his parents, and Jack Scanlon as his friend, Shmuel. Farmiga earned a Best Actress award from the British Independent Film Awards and the film collected two additional nominations for Most Promising Newcomer (Butterfield) and Best Director for Mark Herman (Little Voice, Brassed Off). It received the Audience Choice Award at the 2008 Chicago International Film Festival. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is based on the internationally bestselling novel by John Boyne. 
 
 When his father (David Thewlis,) a high-ranking Nazi officer, is assigned to oversee a farm in the countryside, eight-year-old Bruno (Asa Butterfield) misses the excitement and camaraderie he knew in his hometown of Berlin. Lonely and bored, Bruno secretly explores his new surroundings and discovers the farm is surrounded by barbed wire. When he sees Shmuel (Jack Scanlon), a boy his own age, working behind the fence, he strikes up a tentative friendship, playing checkers and catch through the barbed wire. As Bruno slowly realizes that his new friend is Jewish, he becomes confused by the Nazi doctrines his tutor espouses and suspicious of the real purpose of the farm. When Shmuel needs his help, the boys form an outrageous plan that comes to a devastating conclusion. Intelligent, thoughtful and haunting, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is an unforgettable portrait of a child trying to navigate in an increasingly complex and shadowy adult world.

 BONUS FEATURES
 

  • Friendship Beyond the Fence—This behind-the-scenes featurette shows how filmmakers balanced the tale of Bruno, the lonely son of a Nazi officer, and the sensitive reality of one of the darkest periods in world history to create an unforgettable motion picture.
  • Deleted scenes—With commentary by director Mark Herman.
  • Audio Commentary—Director Mark Herman and author John Boyne discuss the film.

GreatDad Contest

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the contest, simply tell us which is your favorite video game for both dads and kids and why. Send in your answers using the comment
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Contest Update: The contest is closed. See the winner’s page.

 

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  1. Beverly says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We like the Wii Bowling game. The movie looks really good. Thanks for having the contest!

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  2. Marie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    The best game on Wii is the bowling game. Its so realistic and really gets everyone going.

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  3. Renee says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I bought Wii Sports video games because they looked so good now I have to buy a Wii.

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  4. Lily says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I love Tetris because it’s so addicting!

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  5. Charlene says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Guitar Hero

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  6. Pamela says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My men love Wii sports. It keeps them all active and give them a chance a bond.

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  7. john says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I never saw this movie. Please enter me. Thank you.

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  8. Timothy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I never saw this movie.

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  9. Terri says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My husband and kids enjoy playing Chicken Shoot on the DS and trying to beat each other.

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  10. Vicki says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    don’t really play video games so I wouldn’t know. Think its better to go to a museum or do a project together

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  11. sue says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Oh I would have to say the original mario brothers.. the kids love to play with daddys game he had when he was their age.

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  12. Jeff says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Pacman is the only one I know how to play.

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  13. krissy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Mario Kart. It’s fun for all ages so the Dad and son can both enjoy it without getting bored and the Dad wont feel like he’s playing a childs game =)

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  14. Angela says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Rock Band is good.

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  15. desiree says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I would like to see the movie

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  16. Gus says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My kids love Lego Star Wars because you never die, so you’re given multiple opportunities to win the game.

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  17. Gianna says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Super Mario 3.. so many different fun levels that everyone enjoys 🙂

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  18. Marcy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    With all the new fancy games…..the kids favorite is Duck Hunt on the Old Nintendo game unit!

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  19. Kimberly says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    This movie was sooooooooo good!

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  20. Sarah says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We have the most fun with the Wii Bowling game. Thanks for the contest.

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  21. RICHARD says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Guitar Hero is fun playing with the kids. WE always have a blast doing it.

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  22. mike says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My daughter and I love to play Scooby Doo with her V.Smile gaming system.

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  23. Terry says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    we like Ms. Pacman and digdug

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  24. James says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I like to play the Wii sports with my boys. It’s non-violent and helps they with their coordination. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  25. Doug says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Guitar hero, cause it gives us all a chance to sing

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  26. Richard says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Pac Man does it for us – easy & fun.

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  27. Deborah says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We are all Mario Kart nuts. IN our house, the kids play the adults, and usually win! Thank you!

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  28. Crystal says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Me and my dad like playing racing games – Gran Turismo, Need for Speed, Road Rash, ect.

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  29. Landy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Wii sports games because both can enjoy it. My kids are too young to play now, but in the future I hope they spend quality time with Daddy.

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  30. mindy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    WII sprots thanks for the giveaway

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  31. Jennifer says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    enter me

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  32. bob says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Interesting question given the subject matter. Anyway, let’s go with donkey kong.

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  33. Belenda says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    No children, and I don’t play video games, but the movie sounds interesting.

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  34. Christina says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Guitar Hero on the Wii makes everyone happy!

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  35. christopher says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    baseball on the wii

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  36. Jay says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We like racing games, such as Mario Carts. We can all play, and the kids seem to be able to beat me pretty regularly.

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  37. Terra says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think Wii Sports is great for kids and dads because it allows them to interact with each other and have a good time.

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  38. Heather says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Mario Kart or any racing game for that matter. My fellas like Hotwhells racing

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  39. anna says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Pacman does it for us – easy & fun.

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  40. Gabriel says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My son and I play Guitar Hero together and he plays much better than me.

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  41. Sheila says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    would love to win this movie

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  42. Caroline says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    WII Sports. It’s a great family game.

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  43. Kelly says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Wii Sports is fun for sons and dads (and the whole family!). Plus it is nice that you can be active even while you are sitting/standing in front of the tv. Definitely makes the winter go by faster!

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  44. Teddi says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Our family loves Wii sports!

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  45. Chris says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Any of the Lego games, like Lego Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Batman!

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  46. LeAndrew says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My sons and I are big ‘Nascar’ fans and so the ‘Nascar Karting’ game for the Wii is a ‘BIG WINNER’ in our household! Thanks for the ‘great’ giveaway offering! Good luck to all!

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  47. Jillian says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Lego Indiana Jones is the best!

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  48. Jae says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite game to play with my sons is Wii Sports, they love to beat me at bowling.

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  49. Sue says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    PacMan

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  50. Edward says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I have to say taking my son to a hockey game. I don’t have custody of him but we enjoy our time.

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  51. Lisa says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My husband enjoys playing Guitar hero with my 9 year old son

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  52. Ed says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Wii bowling…we have the best time!

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  53. Lisa says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Wii bowling is perfect in our family because my sons and my husband can spend hours playing the bowling against each other and have so much fun spending the time together. Thanks!

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  54. Ryan says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Mario Kart is my favorite game to play with the kids. It is fun for all ages and there are many courses to choose from based on skill level.

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  55. Pat says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Mario Kart as my son can practice and beat everyone in the house. It is a fun time together. He is 7!

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  56. Molly says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Def Guitar Hero or Rock Band

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  57. Mike says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Wii Sports. It not only gets your kids moving, but it’s a lot of fun for both of you.

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  58. Chrysa says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think RockBand is fun for the whole family because it is interactive and energizing.

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  59. Wendy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Any of the Mario games because it is a character all ages can relate to

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  60. vivian says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    the game joust

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  61. Geoff says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think the new Wii Music game is terrific for dads and sons to play together – even if neither has a lot of experience with musical instruments or singing, the game is extremely educational, interactive, and tons of fun to boot.

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  62. Ken says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We could spend hours competing in Playstation’s Twisted Metal games. Fighting cars was fun. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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  63. Jason says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Mario Kart for Wii all the way

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  64. Pamela says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Guitar Hero!!!! Rock on!!!

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  65. s says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    i would say depends on age but wii carnival is fun for all ages and all came play fair and have fun ..bowling is fun too.

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  66. Cathie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My grandkids and their grandpa love to play bowling. It’s a game that grandpa has always loved and the kids love to tease him if he doesn’t do well on the video and then con him into taking them “real” bowling to prove he can still really bowl lol

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  67. Larry says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Pac Man because it is fun and teaches kids coordination and quick thinking

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  68. Andrew says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My son loves Lego STar Wars and it is fun for both of us.

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  69. Tara says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My family would love this. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  70. Chris says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Mario Karts. It’s something that I can play with all the kids, not just the older ones.

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  71. Floy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I’d like to see this movie

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  72. Denyse says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I like the old Ms Pac Man- it’s easy for me and the kids.

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  73. Geri says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Anything in the “Mario” universe is great for both kids and adults.

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  74. Albert says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Nice contest.

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  75. Toby says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    This is a good movie. Great prize!

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  76. Robert says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My daughter and I play Candyland on the computer together. She loves it

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  77. Sylvia says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I want to see this movie

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  78. leloni says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I cant wait to see this…

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  79. Denise says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We all enjoy playing “Mario Party 6”. It’s just a fun and competitive game that has us laughing at each other.

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  80. evelyn says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    enter me

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  81. Charlotte says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I would love to win this.

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  82. Judy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I would love to watch this DVD.
    I think it would be a great movie. Thank you so much

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  83. veronica says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I wanted to see this great prize

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  84. Angela says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    no favorite game, just would love to see this movie

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  85. Yvonne says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Thanks for this great giveaway.

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  86. CHARLES says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    thanks

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  87. Larry says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Pong

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  88. Erica says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    we love playing mario kart in our house…everyone gets so into it!

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  89. Monique says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    We all love playing Mario Kart on the Wii Together!! Thanks for the Chance. mogrill@comcast.net

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  90. Mike says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    i want to win

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  91. Miaelkaye says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Just about any type of puzzle game would work, like Bomberman or Tetris.

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  92. Tom says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I’m looking forward to seeing this

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  93. Jim says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I am terrible at video games, but play bowling and baseball on the Wii with my kids. I like the active part of the games.

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  94. david says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    would be a fun win

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  95. david says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    would be a fun win

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  96. Randall says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Love to win and see this movie

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  97. Karen says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Great Game 🙂

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  98. Lisa says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My bro and his son like the guitar hero game.

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  99. Deb says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Guitar Hero of course, interaction and quality time.

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  100. Kristy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My favorite would probably be Rock Band!

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  101. Holly says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My son and I love to play Rock Band and Guitar Hero together.

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  102. Gary says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Wooo Hooo Make me a winner!

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  103. Alan says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I’m not much of a game player, but have had a lot of fun with the girls playing Tetris.

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  104. Denise says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Chess or Monopoly

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