16 Great Games to Give Your Mom for Mother’s Day My love of games today can be traced directly back to my mom. She is a sharp card player and so many of my childhood memories center around playing cards with her and our family. Sometimes I’ll play a new game, and I’ll immediately think “oh, mom is going to love this one!” Those are truly the ones I can’t wait to share, because there are few things more fun than time spent together. Games can be perfect gifts for Mother’s Day. Your mom truly just wants to spend time with you after all! Here is a collection of some excellent games that make wond ..read more

We’re sharing the best board games for four year olds! Updated for 2024. Check out all our age based recommendations Age 2 — Age 3 — Age 5 — Age 6 — Age 7 — Age 8-10 Four is truly an exciting year for children developmentally. Solidly in the preschool years, four year olds are testing their boundaries, learning to follow multi-step instructions, and likely talking up a storm! Playing board games can be a valuable tool for a child’s holistic development. Kids will be able to improve their concentration and focus — prepping their attention spans for the fast approaching school years, increase th ..read more

We’re sharing the best board games for three year olds! Updated for 2024.  Check out all our age based recommendations Age 2 — Age 4 — Age 5 — Age 6 — Age 7 — Age 8-10 Three is a big age for many kids! They are getting more and more independent, increasing their vocabulary, and learning to manage their emotions. Structured activities like board games are also something that many are beginning to take an interest in.  What to look for in Board Games for Three Year Olds Simple Rules: Rules should be uncomplicated and straightforward allowing children to confidently follow them on their ..read more

Gathering around the table for games isn’t just about rolling dice or playing cards; it’s about weaving bonds and crafting cherished memories. Our weekly game night tradition infuses our family with its own unique magic, fostering a sense of togetherness and belonging that’s truly special. This essence, I believe, lies at the heart of meaningful family traditions. Reflecting on my own upbringing, it’s the small yet consistent rituals like these that stand out—the daily or weekly routines that added a sprinkle of joy and stability to our lives. They formed the backbone of our family fabric, cre ..read more

This post is sponsored by SimplyFun. We’re taking a look at SlideAscope, the new puzzly tile placement game designed by Reiner Knizia filled with delicious pattern creating, combo cascading fun! How to Play SlideAscope In SlideAscope, you’ll try to score as many points as you can by placing a tile and matching its sides to the sides of other tiles already in the playing field. When you create a match, you collect the matched tile and remove it from the board. Then you’ll slide the tile you placed down to replace the tile you’ve taken. You then check again to the left, right, and below of your ..read more

Believe me, with seven kids, we know the power a travel game or puzzle can have for making a car trip go from unbearably loud to blissfully quiet. They can also help make a hotel stay more enjoyable — put the baby to bed and then bust out a card game together! I’ve rounded up some of our favorite, tried and true games and puzzles for travel. Many of these has saved us during our travels. On long drives, I like to keep them in a bag and slowly reveal them throughout the drive. Never giveaway all the tricks you have up your sleeve at the beginning. Keep each one hidden away until they really nee ..read more

Believe me, with seven kids, we know the power a travel game or puzzle can have for making a car trip go from unbearably loud to blissfully quiet. They can also help make a hotel stay more enjoyable — put the baby to bed and then bust out a card game together! I’ve rounded up some of our favorite, tried and true games and puzzles for travel. Many of these has saved us during our travels. On long drives, I like to keep them in a bag and slowly reveal them throughout the drive. Never giveaway all the tricks you have up your sleeve at the beginning. Keep each one hidden away until they really nee ..read more

Tokyo, New York, Monster Island, Oh My! With so many games in the King of Tokyo series by IELLO games, it is hard to know where to start. We’re taking a closer look at each game and expansion to help you find the right monster brawler for your family! King of Tokyo  The first game in the series is best described as “Kaiju Battle Yahtzee.” The original King of Tokyo is a  push-your-luck dice-rolling game. It supports up to six players who will fight for the title of top monster by rolling dice to either earn fame or eliminate their rivals.  Turns are simple. Players will  ro ..read more

Looking for more board games like The Quacks of Quedlinburg? We’re sharing some of our top recommendations for what to play next! The Quacks of Quedlinburg is a fun, family weight game where players will draw chips out of a bag to add to their cauldron. Players will push their luck to add as many chips to their cauldron as they can so their potion is worth more, but if they draw too many cherry bombs it will explode. During the game players are able to use what they’ve earned from their potion to purchase more chips to add to their bag, customizing their ingredients to hopefully earn more with ..read more

Learning to read is a journey, and board games can be powerful tools to help emerging readers. They can take the process of learning to read and help turn it into a fun and exciting experience. I’m a big believer in finding ways to make learning fun, particularly through play. Reading is one of those skills that comes to each child in their own time and their own way. For some children it clicks early and without much effort, for others that’s not the case. For those that are struggling, it can particularly be a hit to the confidence. Finding ways to incorporate play to both boost their self-e ..read more