Itzi is a new fast-paced word game from the creators of Tenzi. (Which is a favorite game we LOVE!! My review of Tenzi is here.) You know when you want to get off screen time or take a break from homework but don't have a lot of time? Itzi is the answer -- at least for us! Itzi is for 2 to 8 players, ages 8 and up. The benefit of more players is it takes a bit longer. However, my … [Read more...]
Brain Connect is a Fun, Fast-Thinking Puzzle Game
Disclosure: Blue Orange Games sent me a complimentary copy of this game. All opinions are my own. Does your family enjoy puzzles? How about games? If so, keep reading because Blue Orange Games combines the two in their new game, Brain Connect. It's the perfect fit for my own kids -- competitive puzzle playing! You have to think fast and use fine motor skills to solve this sliding puzzle … [Read more...]
New Game from Bananagrams: Cobra Paw
Check out Bananagram's latest game --Cobra Paw! It's a ninja title game for 4 - 6 players ages five and up. Ninja because you must move fast to spot the right tile and grab it first. It's fast and fun. The only thing my daughter doesn't like is that it's not longer. (If that isn't an endorsement, I don't know what is!) New Game from Bananagrams: Cobra Paw How to Play: Place all the … [Read more...]
Suction Cups and Thinking Required in Game Akin
You got to think fast to play (and win) the game, Akin from Funnybone Toys! See if you can spot cards with qualities and objects that are RELATED (akin) to each other and make sets. If you're like us and love playing family games, this is a fantastic new addition for families with kids ages 8 and up. My kids loved playing this game! Buy It HERE. Suction Cups and Thinking Required in New Game, … [Read more...]
Clever Logic Race Game: Dr. Microbe
Ready for a new family game? You're going to love this clever new game from Blue Orange. It's called Dr. Microbe. It's a fine motor, visual perception, and logic game using microbes in a petri dish. Clever Logic Race Game: Dr. Microbe The Dr. Microbe Game is for 2 - 4 players, ages 7+. (The box says age 8 plus but I am positive younger than 8 kids can easily play this game with modified … [Read more...]
Family Fun with Utter Nonsense: The Hilarious Accent Game
You are going to LOVE this hilarious, family-friendly card game called Utter Nonsense Family Edition: The Hilarious Accent Game. I was sent a review copy and my kids couldn't wait to try it out. It didn't disappoint. We are now addicted to Utter Nonsense! and think you'll love it, too. The game, for ages 8 and up and up to 20 players, includes 50 accent cards and 450 phrase cards. … [Read more...]
New in Board Games: Hive Mind
Your goal in Hive Mind, an exciting new board game for 3 to 12 players ages 8 and up, is to think like the other "bees" or . . . get kicked out of the hive. My family had a blast playing this party game! We love playing games together so it's awesome to find a game like Hive Mind that is both easy to play and spans a wide age range. Tabletop game fans will be interested to know that Hive Mind, … [Read more...]
Loud, Hilarious, Fun: Happy Salmon Game
We found the BEST game -- it's called Happy Salmon. It's loud, it's silly, and it's tons of fun!! Not to mention, that kids over six up to adult will LOVE this game! We love this so much it's in my Games Holiday Gift Guide for Kids 2016. Loud, Hilarious, Totally Fun: Happy Salmon Game Players grab a colored stack of cards. The cards contain four actions: Pound It!, Switcheroo, High 5, … [Read more...]
Games & Puzzles Holiday Gifts for Kids 2016
Giving games and puzzles as gifts a time honored tradition in our family. Each year I look for new games that my kids and your kids will love to play -- usually with an educational or learning angle. Here's your Games and Puzzles Holiday Gift Guide for Kids 2016! See last year's Games and Puzzles Gift Guide here. Games & Puzzles Holiday Gifts for Kids 2016 Mudpuppy Cats Meow Color-in … [Read more...]
Favorite Harry Potter Games
Are your kids Harry Potter fans? Have you tried any of the Harry Potter games? These five favorites games of ours keep our HP love going strong. (Not to mention it hones our attention to detail.) I must add that I LOVE that my kids still are fans even as teens and tweens! I don't think they'll ever grow out of Harry -- and that's fantastic news. The longevity of the story speaks highly to why … [Read more...]
Oddly Obvious Word Game for Kids
Want a learning game that is totally fun? Oddly Obvious is a family word game that is so engaging that kids don't even realize how much they're thinking and learning. But trust me, they will be thinking! This game forces players to think about puns and word play in order to guess the correct word and win. Oddly Obvious Word Game for Kids One Oddly Obvious player reads the other players … [Read more...]
Creative Family Game, Schmovie
Schmovie is a clever family game for ages 8+ requiring creativity to win trophies for making up the funniest, best movie titles. My kids and I love it -- partly because if we play it at night, I'm hopeless at creative movie titles and they ALWAYS WIN. :) Schmovie is meant for 3-6 players or, if you have more people, you can play in teams. Creative Family Game, Schmovie One person judges the … [Read more...]