Do you need a great party game? Or do you want to encourage more creative thinking in your kids? Mad Gab may be just the game you need! It works best with bigger groups and people that are familiar with
Coup
Does your family enjoy quick games of strategy and subterfuge? If you enjoy Bluffaneer or Love Letter, you should give Coup a try! Coup is faster than Love Letter and more cutthroat than either Love Letter or Bluffaneer. However, since
Piratoons
Up until very recently, my son was obsessed with pirates (we’re talking about nearly a decade-long obsession!). There are quite a few pirate-themed games, so it was easy to find lots. Not only is Piratoons pirate-themed, it’s a fantastic resource-management
Codenames
Codenames is a game of clues, guesses, and out-of-the-box thinking. We have the Disney version, but there are others. Players divide into two teams and on each team is a clue master and at least one guesser. This post may
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
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
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
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
Learning to Socialize Through Video Games
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. A lot of people have a vision of video games being a solo activity. A lonely human sitting in
Story Line: Fairy Tales
Some people have a natural gift for telling amazing stories. Some of us, not so much. I fall into the latter category, and I need a lot of help to exercise this muscle of mine. This is where storytelling games
Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus is probably the hardest cooperative game we’ve ever played. In fact, the only times we’ve won, it’s because we cheated! (We just had to get that endorphin rush from winning, you know what I mean?) However, if you
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,
Gnomes At Night
If you find yourself really needing to work on your relationship with one specific child, or you have two kids that need to work on their sibling relationship, Gnomes At Night could be just what you’re looking for. It’s a
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
Tell Tale
You know how little kids can just tell these wildly imaginative stories without even trying? Or is that just my kids? Well, I’m not like that. I need some help. Tell Tale is perfect for giving me the help I
Love Letter
Love Letter is the perfect game for so many reasons! Fun, small size, quick gameplay, and good strategic thinking make this a winner with any crowd. However, it’s not a game that can be played cooperatively, and it does require
Bluffaneer
For those pirate fans looking for something a little different, Bluffaneer is it! The game first intrigued me when I saw it used bone dice. “That’s super cool,” I thought. “We don’t have any games that use dice like this.”
Sequence Numbers
Do your kids need more practice with addition and subtraction? If so, Sequence Numbers might be just the game for you! If nothing else, it certainly beats worksheets and flashcards! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click
1313 Dead End Drive
1313 Dead End Drive is a fun one, particularly if you both like Clue, and your family can deal with “take that” antagonistic game mechanics. There are definitely times my family can’t play this game; if anyone is feeling emotionally