A few years ago, all we had in our game closet were the old classics – Chutes and Ladders, Candyland, those games that kids enjoy but parents hate! Kingdomino was one of the first games we got once I realized there was so much more to the game world! We loved it then and we … Read more
If you’re on the hunt for some Christmas gift ideas, look no further than Ravensburger games available at Target! These three games span an entire family’s worth of ages from Strike for kids as young as 3 or 4, to Rush Hour for the middle aged kids (8-12 at least), and Marvel Villainous for teenagers. … Read more
Kids are builders. It’s just in their busy, curious blood, and I think this is why they love games like Tiny Towns, a game for 1-6 players ages 10+ (box says 14 but I play with my kids ages 6-13 just fine) in about 45 minutes. The goal of Tiny Towns is to build a … Read more
Playing games to go along with our history rotation has been so much fun. A game makes a unit fun and memorable, and if it’s the only thing they remember?? That’s just fine with me. Childhood is made up of the intentional passage of time. We don’t remember much from our childhoods but general feelings … Read more
I have a house full of boy who love to build things, and what could possibly be more fun than building your own amusement park?!? This new Blue Orange game called Meeple Land challenges players to create an amusement park with a variety of rides and all the convenient services little Meeple People would want … Read more
We’re studying the stars this month as part of our Well Educated Heart history rotation and this week we are focusing on Space! I’ve gathered a handful of excellent outer space themed games that I’m excited to share with you, starting with One Small Step, a simulation style game that recreates the space race between … Read more
Tsuro is a game puzzle lovers will especially love! It has the feel of chess but is so much simpler and easier to play. It’s a beautifully designed game with a very eastern zen feel, which we all need a little more of in our lives right now, am I right?!? Players each choose one … Read more
If you’re planning a unit study on or near Africa in the near future, Carcassonne Safari is not to be missed! It’s another fabulous game in the Carcassonne family – there’s the original version and lots of expansions to add on to it, and this game is a standalone bonus version that doesn’t require any … Read more
For all my Builder Buddies out there, here’s another fun way to work on all those great tactile skills that building toys and games help kids develop. It’s called Cloud City and it’s a new game from one of our favorite game makers, Blue Orange Games. The goal of the game is to create a … Read more
If you’re ready to up your Gameschool Game, Instanbul (an economic strategy board game) is a great choice! Visit the beautiful, bustling, Grand Bazaar in the city full of architecture, spices, fabric, warehouses, mosques, and more. The first player to collect 5 rubies wins. To have a chance, merchants must be quick. The first … Read more