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In the game Koi by Bill Lasek, you’ll compete with other koi fish to stay well-fed. As the pond changes with new features, whoever can eat the most over seven days will win – and maybe have a chance to become a dragon one day!
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Gather pollen to make the most valuable honey in this set-collection game. We’re pleased to review a game that looks so “grown-up” while remaining accessible to pre-reading kids.
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It’s difficult to put a finger on one specific thing this game does differently that helps it rise above its competitors. From Jinkies to Meddling, this is a well-crafted game with an appropriate story and clever challenges. The group control and character investment is probably the element that made our kids so immediately eager to dive back into the world of Scooby Doo.
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We don’t know why Vikings go bowling, but the goal of the game is to collect the most coins. You do this by… pushing other people off the dock? It doesn’t have to make sense.
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This simple dungeon crawl plays in about 45 minutes with a random layout every time. If you’re a parent looking for an easy game to dip your toe into fantasy dungeon crawls, Karak may be just what you need.
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Flip cards and write Xs into your transit stops to fill your train lines and get passengers all the way to the end. Colorful and bright, Metro X always leaves us saying “let’s play again!”
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We love this game that combines bidding for resources with a 3D puzzle. It’s simple to understand but hard to predict, and works well for all ages.
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Remember our Downforce review? Restoration Games has released two expansions since 2017. The time has come for more Downforce reviews. Do Danger Circuit and Wild Ride amp up the fun?
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Warning: This SNAP review touches on death and the supernatural. One player takes the role of Ghost, and all other players work to determine how the Ghost met their untimely demise.
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Blank Slate is a party style game in which players try to come up a word that completes a cue card and matches exactly one other player. My gaming tastes don’t really lean towards party gaming at all, but I did find Blank Slate to be enjoyable for certain occasions…
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We’d recommend Keys to the Castle to families who are looking for a game with some player agency and some strategy that won’t be overwhelming for the younger end of your crew.
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Gain the most influence in the Animal Kingdoms by placing Noble Beast cards that match each kingdom’s (randomly-chosen) Decree. Animal Kingdoms feels very “adult” but is definitely approachable for kids.
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Rescue all the animals on Yum Yum Island by feeding them food tokens. But don’t let the giant steal it! We’ll tell you all about this cooperative dexterity game… that involves blindfolds.
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In Encore, players roll dice, pick a number and color, then fill in those spaces on their sheet. Everyone races to complete columns to score bigger points.
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Get the artichokes out of your hand of cards! That’s the concept behind this unique “deck-wrecking” game.
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Be the best builder in Egypt! Place pawns carefully to claim tokens; use those tokens to build your four monuments for the Pharoah.
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This trivia game pits players against each other. Will you pick the right pack to brainstorm answers? Or are you confident in your ability as the lone wolf?
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Mountains encourages (and even requires!) cooperation. Though there is a final winner, the game structure means you’ll need to ask other players for help most of the time.
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Super Powered Smash Masters is a silly superhero brawling game that’s easy to play. Beat up your opposing heroes and become the smashiest master of all!
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Everyone Loves a Parade offers you a chance to design your very own parade floats! Decorate your floats with flowers, flags, and balloons, and lead them past the crowds for points and fame! A game for those who remember the glory days of small town parades.
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