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, …
Savannah Park
Savannah Park is another great game from the design duo of Michael Kiesling and Wolfgang Kramer. This game encourages kids to concentrate, process frequently changing information, and flex their spatial …
Cascadia
Cascadia is an approachable thinker’s game full of crunchy choices that are understandable for inexperienced gamers. We love the fun theme and artwork that pulls you into the game and …
Similo
Similo is a cooperative game that utilizes a deck of thirty cards. There is so much game tucked into this tiny package! Similo requires kids to think about similarities and …
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 …
Honga
You can’t always get what you want. However, Honga does an excellent job of forcing your kids to balance what they want to do with what they may need to …
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. …
Raccoon Tycoon
Raccoon Tycoon is one of our favorite economic games primarily because it does such a great job of making complex topics such as supply & demand and market manipulation so …
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 …
Power Failure
Power Failure is a unique game that combines card-building combos with dexterity, but it works flawlessly. As players build and run power plants, they risk sending too much carbon into …
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 …
Silver & Gold
Silver & Gold is from one of our favorite game designers, Phil Walker-Harding. This small card game is full of depth and engaging gameplay. Gamers must use markers to cross …
Kingdomino
Kindomino is a simple game with huge spatial perception connections. Manipulating tiles to fit the parameters of the game provides a fun puzzle for younger and older gamers. Kids must …
Castle Panic
Castle Panic is one of the best entry-level cooperative games that works for the entire family. The gameplay is basic but rewarding while providing a unique experience on each playthrough. …
Splendor
Splendor is a classic engine-building game in which players get more efficient as the game goes along. Youngsters learn about escalating their abilities throughout the game, and the chunky gem …