Hungry Bins
Do you like getting your kids involved in sorting the recycling? Perhaps most importantly, do you like games that clean themselves up?
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Hoyle Play games: Catch’n Fish, Sharks are Wild, Piggy Bank
Hoyle, the familiar name in playing cards, is introducing its own line of original card games for kids, under the brand name Hoyle Play. Their motto is “fun with room for a lesson”. The Family Gamers were given three of these games to try. All three reinforce early math skills, but are they fun enough to keep playing?
» Read moreHow to Make Time for Games
Big toy companies have the right idea when they promote Family Game Night. Playing games together with our kids provides myriad benefits. Why Have a Game Night? We all know that games can help your kids learn and practice skills in a fun, low-pressure environment. Math, reading, writing, even history and science can all get a boost from playing tabletop
» Read moreHorrified: Greek Monsters – A Legendary Remix
The Horrified series has expanded! Work together to defeat legendary Greek monsters, finding their lairs and solving their unique puzzles. This is the most complex game in the series, best for players aged 10 and up.
» Read moreHonga: Are you worthy to lead the tribe?
Gather food, barter, attract mammoths, and protect your tribe – but don’t forget to pet Honga, the friendly neighborhood saber-tooth tiger! Read more about this excellent introduction to action selection games.
» Read moreHome Alone Giveaway
Enjoy our review of the Home Alone Game? Wishing you could play it this Christmas? You might, if you win our giveaway! Enter below… just don’t leave the water running… a Rafflecopter giveaway We want to get you your game in time for Christmas, so this giveaway is open to US residents only. Sorry, international friends! You can
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Holiday Gift Guide 2020
It’s been a long year. Maybe you have a better idea of what your family likes in board games? Or maybe you need some different, more accessible games. We’ve got your back, with board game gift suggestions for any age, player count, and experience level.
» Read moreHoliday Game Shopping Guide 2017
It’s that time again – time for holiday shopping. Need something new for the gamers in your life? Here is the Family Gamers’ guide to games your family will love.
» Read moreHifi – What Music Looks Like
Hifi is gorgeous. Everything you can see in this game evokes analog audio mixing: sliders, EQ knobs, record turntables, and all the various kinds of plugs and switches. Even the box and the rulebook add to this feel. But…
» Read moreHickory Dickory – Docked Down
In Hickory Dickory you’re the mice running up the clock! Ride the minute hand, jump off, and gather items. Deliver items to score points!
» Read moreHerbalism
Herbalism is a logical deduction game for 3-4 players. It’s easy to learn and rounds are quick to play. Constant player interaction requires focus from players to deduce which cards are available.
» Read moreHer Story: Iconic Women of History
I expected Her Story to fall in the usual “educational game” mold. But what I found was a game that’s simple enough for an 8-year-old, plays quickly, and invites you to learn more about each historical woman without being preachy.
» Read moreHaunt the House Giveaway
Haunt the House
Haunt the House is a well crafted Halloween themed game that mixes deduction, press-your-luck, and set collection really well.
» Read moreHarvest Hoppers – A Holiday in Greenbranch
Harvest Hoppers is Snowbright Studio’s new “cute but cutthroat” board game, delivering heartwarming fun for 2 to 6 players over 30 to 60 minutes. This strategy game with area control components comes with dozens of produce tokens, uniquely configured neighborhood maps, and a heapin’ handful of adorable Hoptop bicycle delivery antics.
» Read moreHarry Potter: House Cup Competition – Twenty Points to The OP!
Play as one of the four houses at Hogwarts. Be the best house at lessons and challenges to win the Hogwarts House Cup Competition! An introductory worker placement game in the Harry Potter universe.
» Read moreHarry Potter Hogwarts Battle for 45% off?
Check out your local Bed Bath & Beyond – ours has Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle (a great deck-building game for your Harry Potter obsessed family) for 45% off, making it less than $30. Although it appears to be full-price on the Bed Bath & Beyond website, ask at your local store… and don’t forget your coupon. ;)
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Happy City: Pick the Best Buildings
So often city building games don’t live up to my SimCity ideals. But Happy City does exactly what I have wanted in a competitive city building game. Here you build the best city you can with the resources you have.
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