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
Prime Climb
Prime Climb is often lauded as an amazing game. It has such universally glowing reviews that I finally purchased it new from Amazon, as I was having no luck finding it used (though it does pop up occasionally). This post
Rainbow Math 3: Pirate Adventure
Rainbow Math 3: Pirate Adventure is the third game in a series of games. The first game is supposed to work on counting, the second works on addition and subtraction, and this game practices multiplication and division. When I purchased
Shut the Box
A game that we’ve been seeing on many of our travels at many historic sites is Shut the Box. Shut the Box is the perfect game for practicing a variety of math skills, no matter your skill level or your
Bugs!
Are you looking for a fun game to practice skip counting and multiplication? Bugs may be just the card game you’re looking for! While I’m not a fan of the premise of the game, that you’re trying to be the
Rat-A-Tat Cat
Rat-A-Tat Cat is another winner from Gamewright based on the classic Golf. If you’re not familiar with Golf, it’s a memory game played with cards in which you are working to get the lowest score. How to play After shuffling,
Sleeping Queens
Are you looking for more fun math practice for your kids? How about a game that can be used with kids from young to old? Sleeping Queens may be just what you’re looking for! This post may contain affiliate links,
Upwords
I picked up Upwords on a whim from the thrift store. I’d heard of it, and that it was good, but that was it. Especially if you don’t have any other spelling games, Upwords is a total win! This post
Scrabble
Everyone knows Scrabble, but it’s the best-known spelling game for a reason. And even better than that, you can work on your math at the same time that you work on your spelling! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning
Quiddler
Do you want a game to work on both spelling and math? Did you enjoy playing the game of Spoons as a child as much as I did? Then Quiddler is the perfect game for you! This post may contain
Cat Lady
This is another game that my husband ordered, and again, I was skeptical at first, but it’s totally won me over! If you love cats, logic, and want to sneak in just a bit of math, Cat Lady is the
Zeus on the Loose
Do your kids need to work on numbers up to 100? Zeus on the Loose may be the perfect game for you, as it’s as fun as it is educational! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click
Munchkin
If you love Dungeons and Dragons and are okay with “take that” sort of gameplay, then you definitely want to check out Munchkin! Full of puns, this game is hilarious and so much fun. This post may contain affiliate links,
Boss Monster
Do you, too, have a lover of D&D? Do you have as hard of a time as I do, getting your D&D lover together with a DM? Then you need to check out Boss Monster! Boss Monster is like Munchkin,
D&D: The Adventure Begins
Do you love role-playing games, but lack the energy for an entire one? Or maybe you have a kiddo who wants to play D&D, but you don’t know where/how to get started? Then Dungeons & Dragons: The Adventure Begins is
Dungeons and Dragons
When I was a kid, the kids who played Dungeons and Dragons were, well, nerds. And not in a good way. However, some friends of mine introduced me to it when I was in college, and I have been hooked
Trekking the National Parks
Underdog Games created Trekking the National Parks. Everything I have heard about any of their games is nothing short of amazing, so when my family decided to sell our farm and travel the country, I jumped on the opportunity to
Ticket to Ride
Do you love trains? Or geography? Or maybe you just love resource management games? Then Ticket To Ride is the game for you! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase I’ll
Wingspan
Wingspan is a big, beautiful game with a price tag to match. I absolutely love it, and am so glad we have it! If you love birds, then this is a must for you, too. This post may contain affiliate