L.L.A.M.A
LLAMA, from acclaimed designer Reiner Knizia, is one of those just for fun games we talk about. This is a great family game for up to six players, so everyone …
Ohanami
Ohanami, from designer Steffen Benndorf, is a compact card game that packs a big punch. This drafting game forces players to balance the risks and rewards of the cards they …
Kingsburg
Kingsburg is your gateway into more complicated strategy games. We’re not saying that Kingsburg is difficult to learn or overly complicated. Rather, it features the building blocks commonly found in …
For the King (and Me)
For the King (and Me), an updated version of Biblios, is special because the game features two unique phases which develop different skills. In the collection phase, players must use …
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 …
Roll Camera!
In Roll Camera!: The Filmmaking Board Game, your gamers have an opportunity to work together as a group, collaborate, and be creative. This game is dripping with a theme and …
Tsuro
Tsuro is a fantastic game that challenges players to think on their feet while also strategizing a turn or two ahead. The winding paths provide players plenty of opportunities to …
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 …
For Sale
For Sale is an easy to learn game that introduces gamers to the age old concept of buy low and sell high. The artwork is bright, fun, and always leads …
Picture Perfect
Picture Perfect is a quick-playing spatial puzzle that challenges your memory as you try to meet everyone’s needs. The rules are simple to learn and you’ll be immersed in no …
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, …
Welcome To…
Welcome To… is an excellent addition to any classroom and gets everyone involved. Although tabletop games and large classrooms don’t always get along, Welcome To… mends those fences. With this …
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 …