Celestia
Celestia is, most importantly, a fun game in which players must observe the actions of those around them and make prudent decisions with the information available. In what might be …
Tapple
Tapple is one of those rare unicorn games that fits just as well at a party as it does in a K-12 classroom. In this game, players must think fast …
Honey Buzz
Honey Buzz has an amazing theme, unique components, and skill-building opportunities for days! This game combines a handful of well-known game mechanisms such as worker placement, tile placement, and order …
Love Letter
Love Letter is a simple game with less than 20 cards. However, within that small package comes deep gameplay that is rewarding. Gamers will be asking to play this one …
Dragon’s Breath
Dragon’s Breath is a simple to teach game with quality components, which isn’t surprising considering the track record of the game’s publisher HABA. Dragon’s Breath combines a mix of risk …
Outfoxed!
Outfoxed! fits a sweet spot in gaming that provides a unique cooperative experience for players in the 5-10 age range. The choices are simple and the rules are easy to …
Machi Koro 2
Machi Koro 2 shares many of the details we love about the original game and improves on them. Machi Koro 2 features more streamlined gameplay, faster setup and takedown times, …
Deep Blue
Deep Blue is a risk-taking push-your-luck adventure that is fun for the whole family. This beautifully produced game lets young gamers compete as they traverse the oceans, assemble a crew, …
Fossilis
Fossilis is another excellent family game from Kids Table Board Gaming with high-quality production. This game makes you feel like an archeologist sifting through the sands of time with its …
Quadropolis
Quadropolis is an abstracted city-building game with rules not entirely based on tile placement. Of course, players score points based on where they place each tile in their cities, but …
Funfair
Funfair does an excellent job of introducing resource management and the “return on investment” concept. Players must manage their finances wisely while working toward goals. With the addition of risk …
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
The Quacks of Quedlinburg packs plenty of push your luck action in a complete game experience. Each time a player decides to pull a chip and add it to their …
Back to the Future: Back in Time
Even if you’re not a fan of the classic 80s movie, Back to the Future: Back in Time is an immersive experience that provides players with interesting choices and unique …
Zombie Kidz Evolution
Simple rules and speedy gameplay make Zombie Kidz Evolution an ideal candidate for gameschooling. Zombie Kidz Evolution encourages interaction and problem solving without the rules bloat of other co-op games. …
Potion Explosion
Potion Explosion plays like some of the mobile applications that tend to devour the hours of a day. This tactile game uses quality components, including a plastic marble chute, to …
Colt Express
Colt Express looks amazing on the table, but that splendor isn’t just a gimmick. Players must program their movements by playing cards, but they don’t always know their opponents’ plans. …
My Little Scythe
My Little Scythe does a fantastic job teaching advanced game mechanisms to young gamers. The production quality is impeccable, and the artwork draws gamers to the table. With an open-ended …
Downforce
From designer Wolfgang Kramer and adapted by Restoration Games, Downforce is a card-based racing game in which players bid for ownership of the cars in each race. However, it’s still …
World’s Fair 1893
In addition to covering a prominent moment in history near the turn of the century, World’s Fair 1893 is a simple area control game that moves along quickly. The game …