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 …
Wreck Raiders
Wreck Raiders uses vibrant and cute artwork to introduce players to dice drafting and worker placement games. And like all KTBG games, Wreck Raiders works equally well for adults and …
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 …
Wingspan
Wingspan is an engine-building game set in the world of ornithology. The game has some complexities, but the approachable theme alleviates any teaching hurdles. The artwork is gorgeous, and the …
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 …
Adventure Land
Adventure Land, released by HABA, isn’t the most well-known game from designers Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling. However, simple gameplay with three unique modules makes Adventure Land an excellent family …
Trekking the World
Trekking the World seems like it’s been around forever, but this 2020 release offers simple gameplay with robust choices. Turns are straightforward, but managing your options is what drives this …
Summer Camp
Every once in a while, a game comes along that impresses you right from the start. Summer Camp is one of those games. Summer Camp introduces Deck-Building in a fun …
World’s Fair 1893
In addition to covering a prominent moment in history near the turn of the century, World’s Fair 1893 is a simple area control game that moves along quickly. The game …
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 …
Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure
Clank! is a fantastic game that brings the deck-building mechanism to a whole new level and offers multiple learning opportunities for middle schoolers and above. Your kids need to adapt …
Century: Spice Road
Century: Spice Road is a fast-paced, easy-to-learn family game that highlights the flow of production and trading. Players must efficiently manage and convert their existing resources to meet demand cards …
Sushi Go!
Sushi Go! is a fast-paced introduction to drafting games with adorable artwork and clever combinations. Each turn, players select a card from their hand and pass the rest. This simplified …
Bunny Kingdom
Bunny Kingdom is a card drafting game from famed designer Richard Garfield that features infinite replayability and tremendous spatial perception elements. Players must tactically select from the cards to expand …
Forbidden Island
Forbidden Island and the classic Pandemic were both designed by Matt Leacock, and the two games share structural DNA. However, Forbidden Island caters toward a younger audience with more accessible …