Space Lab

If you have a space enthusiast in your family, or simply enjoy games that combine strategy, card drafting, and clever decision-making, Space Lab is worth checking out! Published by Pandasaurus Games, this strategy game puts players in charge of building their own international space stations by recruiting specialists, completing objectives, and working toward prestigious space research projects.

With a relatively short playing time and plenty of opportunities to make strategic decisions, Space Lab is an interesting addition to a gameschooling collection.

Coloretto: A Colorful Card-Collecting Challenge

 Coloretto by Rio Grande Games is a clever little card game that turns collecting colors into a surprisingly strategic challenge. The goal sounds simple: collect sets of colorful cards and score points. But there's a catch—you can only score positively in three colors. Every other color you collect will count against you!

That push-and-pull makes Coloretto a wonderful gameschooling game for practicing math, probability, decision-making, and strategic thinking. It's easy to learn, quick to play, and full of those moments when you have to decide whether to take what you have or risk waiting for something better.

Red or Yellow by The Op Games - Pick a Color, Read the Room!

How well do you really know the people around your table? Red or Yellow by The Op Games puts that question to the test! Players choose between two options, then try to predict what everyone else will pick. It sounds simple, but between surprising answers, unexpected agreements, and some hilariously questionable predictions, things can get pretty entertaining. It's a lighthearted party game that gets everyone thinking, guessing, and talking!

Friday: A Solo Survival Adventure

 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!

Catch the Cards, Claim the Points! A Clever Little Game of Scopette

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!

 

Panda-monium at the Table! Building the Ultimate Dice Team in Panda Royale

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.

Dad In Chad - Gameschooling Review

 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.

Dinosaur Volcano Battle - A Volcanic Showdown!

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.

A Lotta Axolotls

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!

 Numeroso: Making Math Add Up to Fun!

Who says math has to feel like math? Numeroso from Joyful Mathematics is a clever little card game that turns number sense, factors, and prime numbers into an entertaining challenge for the whole family!