A few years ago, escape rooms and escape room board games were all the rage, but I was wary of trying an expensive one-time-use product. However, I’ve since had the opportunity to try a few different ones, and I wanted
Escape Academy
For the longest time, I was hesitant about escape room games. I was nervous about the single-use aspect as I’m someone who does best when I get a chance to learn how to play a game. However, I finally tried
Ultimate Werewolf
Do you have a large group of teens or adults you need to entertain? Is your teen having a birthday party with 20 of their best friends and they want a fun game to occupy their time? Do you have
Backyard Builders Treehouse
Friendly, low-key competition, some addition, strategy, and a bit of luck: that’s Backyard Builders Treehouse. No reading is required and only minimal easy addition in the scorekeeping, making this game ideal for younger players. The game was made by Crash
Habitat
Are your kids studying forest animals, food chains or webs, ecology, or do they just love animals? Habitat is a great card game for you to try! It can be hard to find, but I think Ecology is similar. This
Herd Your Horses
Like many girls, I caught the horse bug early. My big sister started horseback riding lessons when I was 7 or 8, and I started shortly afterward. I didn’t get my first horse until I was a teenager, so the
Latice
Calming, pretty pictures, matching, and light competition–yes, please! This is Latice, and my family really enjoys it! Lattice can be played by two to four players and has no reading, so can be enjoyed by your whole family. This post
EXIT the Game
Do you enjoy puzzles, logic, and riddles? Escape games may be right up your alley! My family recently discovered escape games, and I have to admit that I am hooked. EXIT the Game is one of the original escape board
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Game
How well do your family members know each other? Do you want to get to know each other better? If your family also enjoys Dr. Seuss, then you want to check out Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (It’s apparently not
Astro Trash
Does your family love fun, fast-paced games? Then you need to check out Astro Trash! Astro Trash has no reading, so it’s suitable for kids who are not strong readers. However, all players should be at somewhat similar skill levels.
Beep! Beep!
Does your family love a fast-paced, fun game? It’s time to check out Beep! Beep! In this game, you are driving a car down a highway and swerving around various animals. You swerve around them by matching colors or characters.
Homeschool Subscriptions
My family loves subscriptions! There’s just something wonderful about sending your kid to go check the mail and, like magic, they have a package! It’s like getting a little bit of Christmas every month. There are many different homeschool subscriptions,
Destination: Panama City
Do your kids love receiving mail as much as mine do? Do you love saving money and knowing that your kids are learning as much as I do? Then you need to check out these FREE letters from and about
195 Box
One of the things my family has missed since beginning our full-time travels is subscriptions. There’s just something magical about getting a box or even a letter in the mail. So, when we settle for somewhere long enough to get
Not Parent Approved
If your family enjoys Apples to Apples, and the adults in your family enjoy Cards Against Humanity, then you will enjoy Not Parent Approved. Get ready for a hilarious time that your kids will love! Apples to Apples is the
Dangerous Book For Boys Game
Don’t be fooled by the title; the Dangerous Book for Boys Game is great for all people! Challenges, resources, and storms–oh my! You’re stranded on an island with up to three other people and need to make your way off
Finders Seekers Escape Rooms
My family recently landed in our winter location and got a post office box for the first time since we left last spring. And right about the same time, I found out about Finders Seekers. These are escape room monthly
BetaBotz
BetaBotz is one of my son’s many favorite games. Robots, math, auctions, and challenges–what could be better? To begin, each player gets 3 Code Cards, 40 Bitz, 1 Player Board, 1 Bidding Marker, and 8 Attribute Value Markers. Phase 0
Chronology
If you would like a game to cover all of history, Chronology and Timeline are your best bets. While Timeline does not require reading as it is picture-based, Chronology does have lots of words and requires reading for some of
Magnetic Chess
Do you love 2-player logic games as much as I do? I enjoy lots of other games, too (obviously), but there is something so very satisfying about pitting my logic and strategy against someone else’s. Magnetism or Magnetic Chess definitely