Adulting can make gathering with friends throughout the year a challenge. That’s why a Friendsgiving party with festive games, seasonal fare, and great conversation sets the tone for a fun night that may be long overdue. A beautiful buffet with all the fixings? Check Cozy seasonal decor? Check A stack of fun Friendsgiving party games that liven up the festivities? Check, check and check ! Get ready to break out the fun because we’ve rounded up our favorite Friendsgiving game ideas that will get your whole party on the edge of their seat! Friendsgiving Party Game Essentials Ready, Set, Build ..read more

The change in season brings cooler weather, hues of orange and yellow, pumpkins, spooky celebrations, and better yet, cozying up with friends for gameplay! Looking for some fun and festive games to play this month? Here’s a spook-tacular selection of games to bring families together and keep little (and big) kids entertained. Learn Navigation while Collecting Buried Treasure Ships, sea, and buried treasure! In Phantom Seas, players take turns selecting navigation cards with compass instructions to direct their ships toward scattered treasure. The player with the largest bounty at the end of th ..read more

Let’s face it; kids love a good party! Fun games, friends, birthday cake, gifts, and whimsical decor! What’s not to love? Planning a kid’s birthday party can feel a little daunting to the parent who wants to host an epic kids’ party that is well orchestrated and unique. So how do you create a kids’ birthday party theme your kids will never forget? Make it an immersive experience with games that tie into the party’s theme! Ready to plan the best kids’ party this year? Then read on for 12 kids’ birthday party themes and the games to play! Kids’ Birthday Party Entertainment Grab a few sets of the ..read more

Ready to word game with friends offline? This two-person card game will be your next one-on-one card game favorite to play anytime, anywhere. Ahhhh yes….Summer is in the air, which means the outdoors have become our playground! If you are gleefully filling your social calendar with seaside picnics with your bestie, date night bonfires, or playdates with the kiddos, you’ll want to stash this word game in your bag! How to Play Chalk-A-Word is an interactive word game where players add letter cards to build off of words created by their opponents.  Let’s chalk up an example! Let’s say, the f ..read more

Ready to rock middle school? As your child’s workload increases and they grow more independent, let gameplay strengthen cognitive skills while keeping them entertained! Not to mention, playing board games is one of the best ways for families to spend quality, screen-free time together. Make game night an educational and fun experience with these best back-to-school games for middle schoolers. Bid-A-Letter 2-6 players • 40 min • 12 & up Skills Focus: Vocabulary, Sequencing, Planning Bid a letter for the timing of your turn and a chance to add to a word chain. As one of Simply ..read more

Homeschooling a high schooler can seem overwhelming when considering the complexity of the curriculum. One way to support your high school student’s academic development is with educational games! Why incorporate games into your teen’s homeschool curriculum? According to an ethnographic study, Harvard Researcher Sarah Fine claims “Intellectual Playfulness” is the missing element in High School education. This might explain why in a survey of 21,678 U.S. high school students, 3/4 reported feeling bored in their classes. Giving high school students an opportunity to play through c ..read more

Ready to chalk up your vocabulary, spelling, and memory skills? Then meet Chalk-A-Word, your next game night favorite that is oodles of F-U-N for everyone! Chalk-A-Word is an interactive game where players add letter cards to build off of words created by their opponents. Let’s chalk up an example: A player lays down S,T, A and R cards. The following player plays L, E and T cards spelling the word Starlet. The first player receives four points for STAR and the second player gets seven points for STARLET. Players can weave letter cards into the word previously played but cannot re-arrange the l ..read more

Game night board games have made a comeback, and for good reason. Whether played virtually or in-person, social board games encourage friends, family, and co-workers to bond over a little friendly competition. The result? Laughter, learning, and an opportunity to get to know each other that much better.  Social Games for Game Night Fun! Get ready to POP your favorite kettle corn and unleash the laughs with our SimplyFun Social Board Game Favorites. We promise they’ll be the star of your next virtual or in-person game night! Ready, Set, Build with Asymbol (Photo @blissbloomblah Instagram ..read more

What’s a gift that connects family and friends through laughter and play? If you guessed board games, give yourself a pat on the back! No other gift can spark imagination, social bonding, and cooperation, quite like a board game can while providing hours of enjoyment for years to come. Whether you are shopping for young learners, a strategy-loving neighbor, or social “game-night” players, we’ve got a board game for everyone on your holiday list this year! Ready to create some holiday memories? Game On! Board Game Gift Guide: Young Learners Give the gift of fun AND knowledge through gameplay. W ..read more

Strategy board games have been around for centuries. They sharpen critical thinking skills while friends and families enjoy a friendly battle of the wits. Whether it’s a one-on-one round of chess or a strategy game enjoyed with a group on game night, strategy board games offer a break from your computer screen while you explore different worlds and exercise creative problem-solving.  We’ve rounded up 5 popular SimplyFun strategy board games that will spice up your next game night. So, get your game-face on and get ready to play! Explore Different Planets with Planet Voyagers 2-5 players ..read more