Forbidden Island is currently our family's favorite game. My kids range in age from 4 to 10. It is important to me that despite this wide difference in ages, we find ways to all have fun together. There are two aspects of Forbidden Island that make it perfect for kids of disparate ages. First, it is ...
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Zeus on the Loose
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My quest to make learning math facts fun through games continues with Zeus on the Loose. This one is another winner. Kids add single digit numbers on "Mount Olympus" until the total is over 100. They have to strategize to try and bring the total to a multiple of 10 in order to steal Zeus. With Zeus ...
Dragonwood
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Dragonwood has been a family favorite of ours for a couple years now. On my son's 6th birthday recently, he got to pick a family game to play and this one was his top choice. My kids love the concept of collecting enchantments and defeating monsters. I love that it requires critical thinking skills ...
Dixit
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Dixit is so creative and fun. My 7 and 10 year olds LOVE playing this game. My husband and I love it too. Since it doesn't require any reading, our 3 and 5 year olds can play with us. The younger kids don't typically win, but they can still score points, which keeps them interested. This is on of ...
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
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This is hands down my kids' new favorite game (ages 3 to 10). They got it for Christmas and we have played it several times in the past week. I'm not sure it would count as "educational" by any standards, but it definitely fosters family togetherness. It also allows kids to work on their attention ...
Sleeping Queens
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This is my new favorite game for family game night. The box says 8 and up, but my 6 year old can play independently and my 4 year old can play when he "partners" with his dad or me. It is a fantastic mix of simple strategy and luck giving even the youngest players a chance at winning, while still ...
Michelle has a PhD in Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor's Degree from the California Institute of Technology. 