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
Mancala
Do you need a two-player logic game, but you’re short on funds? Mancala is an excellent game, yet easy to DIY. It has a long history, too! This game is a hit with kids and adults alike. (I love games
Checkers
Checkers is perhaps THE best-known two-player logic game ever. And even better, it uses the same board as Chess, so you can get double the game-play taking up about the same amount of space. This post may contain affiliate links,
Chess
Chess is a classic, but it merits mentioning. This game is full of great strategic thinking and has a rich history. There are even a couple of different options for you and your kids to learn how to play it
Odin’s Ravens
Are you looking for a quick strategy game for just two players? Maybe you want to try a new game for date night. Are you traveling and need more small games? Whatever the case, Odin’s Ravens is an excellent choice!