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
Hnefatafl (Viking or Nordic Chess)
Chess, Othello, and the Nordic countries all combined. That’s Hnefatafl (nef-ah-tah-fel or nep-ah-tah-pel). And no, I can’t pronounce it, though you can check out our play-through video which required my husband to say it. This post may contain affiliate links,
Learning Math with Video Games
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. When it comes to math and logic, almost every game with an economy or some form of resource management
Clue
If you are also a lover of whodunnits, logic puzzles, and mysteries, then Clue is a no-brainer. There are many different variations, so it’s easy to choose a version that appeals to your family. Don’t like violence? No worries! Clue
221B Baker Street
Does your family love mysteries, clues, and logic? 221B Baker Street might be just the game for you! It combines Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes with Wells’ Time Machine to give you crimes to solve in 20th-century America. This post may contain
Covalence
Covalence is a great game for chemistry, but no prior knowledge is required. If your family loves logic games as much as mine, Covalence will be a great way to introduce your kids to chemical formulas! This post may contain
Single-Player Games
Single-player games are an integral part of our homeschooling and even daily life. Turn to single-player games when: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission at
Treasure Quest
Treasure Quest is another single-player logic game by Thinkfun. It’s great for those times when one treasure-obsessed child needs to be kept occupied, but no one else is free to play a game with them. Included in the game are
Cat Crimes
Do you have a cat-lover who needs more game time than you can provide? Or maybe they need something quiet to do that’s not on a screen? Cat Crimes is the perfect single-player logic game for them! This post may
Cover Your Tracks
Cover Your Tracks is another single-player logic game from Thinkfun. If you have a nature theme for your homeschool this year, this is the perfect game to include in morning baskets or when you need to occupy one child! Cover
Rush Hour
Rush Hour is a logic-building single-player game. It’s great for any time you need one person to occupy themselves for a bit. It’s created by Thinkfun, so you know it’ll be a winner. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning
Cooperative Games
My family loves cooperative games! They’re a great way to get lots of gameplay in while you work on strategy, logical thinking, relationships, and sportsmanship, too. We do have to be careful that one person (I’ll admit, I’m the usual
Back to the Future: Dice Through Time
I have a confession to make. I totally bought Back to the Future: Dice Through Time on a whim. My husband loves the movies (we all enjoy them), and I saw this game and bought it for my husband as
Forbidden Island
Do you need another cooperative game in your life, but your kids are outgrowing the little kid games? (Or maybe you’re just bored of them; I won’t judge!) Forbidden Island could be just the game you’re looking for. This post
Castle Panic
Castles, monsters, and fighting, all in a cooperative game! Castle Panic is sure to be a winner, and with three rule variations and multiple expansions, you can readily increase the difficulty or modify it to suit your needs. Castle Panic
Two-Player Games
As a family of 4, my family is kind of the poster child for family activities. We love that it’s so easy to find games and even “family deals” that are perfect for all four of us to participate in.
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
Mastermind
Mastermind will long be a favorite game of mine. If you want a game to play with just one child at a time that develops their logical thinking, then Mastermind is the game you want! This post may contain affiliate
Othello
Othello is another 2-player logic game. Even though we’re a family of four, oftentimes, one or more people are not interested in playing a game. This makes 2-player games super important to us! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning
