I'm a homeschooling, gameschooling, food-loving, Jesus-worshiping, wife and mama. I love sharing board game reviews, plus the occasional recipe, craft idea, and book review! I believe that all board games/card games have educational value. Come check out what we play!!!
What would you do if you were stranded on a deserted island with Robinson Crusoe? In Friday, a solo card game from Rio Grande Games, you take on the role of Friday and help Robinson develop the skills he needs to survive, overcome the dangers of the island, and eventually escape. But there's a catch: the longer Robinson stays, the older and clumsier he becomes!
If you're looking for a quick card game that packs plenty of clever decisions into a small package, Scopette from Pandasaurus Games is one to check out! Inspired by the classic Italian card game Scopa, Scopette combines card capturing, set collection, secret objectives, and a little bit of bluffing to create a fast-paced game where every card played can make a difference.
The interesting twist? Everyone is working toward shared scoring opportunities while secretly pursuing their own color objective. You'll need to pay attention to what's happening on the table, make the most of your cards, and try not to give away too much about what you're collecting!
If your family enjoys rolling dice, making clever choices, and a little friendly competition, Panda Royale from Last Night Games might be just the game to add to your collection! With more than 100 colorful dice, a quick-playing format, and enough player interaction to keep everyone involved, this game brings a whole lot of fun to the table.
In Panda Royale, players take on the role of panda elders assembling their own teams from seven different panda clans. Each clan has its own unique abilities, and choosing which dice to add to your collection is the key to earning the highest score. It's a fun combination of dice drafting, push-your-luck elements, and light strategy that keeps players making decisions throughout the game.
If you're looking for a geography game that gets players interacting with an actual map rather than simply answering trivia questions, Dad in Chad! Africa Edition is one to check out!
This geography-based board game takes players on a journey across Africa, introducing them to all 54 African countries through map exploration, route building, and a little friendly competition.
Rather than testing players on memorized facts, Dad in Chad makes geographical knowledge part of the gameplay. Players collect Country and Adventure cards, make matching pairs, and work to build a route that will get Dad home to Chad.
It's a fun concept for homeschool families, particularly those studying world geography or looking for ways to make map skills a little more hands-on.
If your family enjoys games that involve a little friendly competition, quick reactions, and plenty of silly fun, Dinosaur Volcano Battle by The Op is worth checking out!
This fast-paced dexterity game puts players in the middle of a prehistoric showdown. Dinosaurs are ready for battle, volcano launchers are loaded with lava fireballs, and the goal is simple: knock down your opponents' dinosaurs before they knock down yours!
With dinosaurs wearing Hawaiian shirts, flying lava balls, and plenty of action, this is definitely not your typical quiet family game.
If your kids love adorable animals, colorful cards, and a little friendly competition, A LOTTA AXOLOTLS, by Messy Table Games, might be just the game for you! This quick and easy-to-learn card game is all about matching axolotls and collecting as many of these cute little amphibians as possible.
Numeroso: Making Math Add Up to Fun!
Machi Koro Life: Building a Life Worth Rolling For!
What if, instead of building the perfect city, you could build the perfect life? That's the idea behind Machi Koro Life from Pandasaurus Games! This newest addition to the Machi Koro family takes the familiar dice-rolling and engine-building gameplay and gives it a fresh new direction.
Ninja Sloths: Slow and Steady? Not When There's Treasure Involved!
Who says sloths can't be sneaky? In Ninja Sloths, these slow-moving creatures have mastered the art of stealth, and they're ready to put their ninja skills to the test! This quirky card game from Boss Dog Games combines squad building, treasure hunting, and a little friendly sabotage to create a fun competition where being a slowpoke definitely doesn't mean you can't come out on top.
