My husband and I used to play games with other couples all the time before we had kids but haven’t in so so many years until this year! 2020 hasn’t been all bad…for us, it has been The Year of the Games, and we have loved trying and playing new games this whole year. I’ve … Read more
Explorers, READY?!? You’re a Commodore of the Great Beyond in this game by Alderac Entertainment, a dice/card drafting game where players command a small fleet of ships that begin docked in their stations and then are deployed to sectors as new ships are acquired and assigned to help you gain credits, income, and ultimately, victory … 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
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
I’m always stating “The Best Thing About Gameschooling is…” well, here comes another best thing! Games contribute so much to a cultural and geographical study of a country or civilization. It’s like having a class party, playing themed games and being immersed in the topic, every day! We loved studying Ancient Egypt over … Read more
We love being outside and visiting National Parks and were so thrilled to see some of our favorite Jr. Rangerland card games at the Visitor’s Centers of 2 recently visited National Parks! Jr. Rangerland has a wide selection of nature and National Park themed games for kids of all ages. (My favorite online place to … Read more
Age: 8+ (box says 10+) Players: 2-8 Playing Time: 20 Minutes Category: Card Gameschool Area: History Price: $13.82 on Amazon Publisher: Gamewright Games I look for games with strong themes to add a little something extra to our history studies. We use The Well Educated Heart rotation schedule, and Months 1 and 2 include South … Read more