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In Criss Cross, you’ll roll two dice and write the pair of symbols anywhere on your player sheet. Make groups of matching symbols in rows and columns to get the best score.
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Dungeon Academy is a real-time path-finding game for 1-6 players. It’s a blast for ages 10+, and playable by younger kids as well.
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We have adored The Grimm Masquerade since we first saw it. It’s easy to learn and accessible, appropriate for a wide range of players. Whether you love social deduction or hate bluffing, you owe it to yourself to try it.
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Dizzle can be played over and over again without feeling the same, due to the randomness of die rolls and the various layouts of the score sheets. Each level has a different layout that plays to the special fields included.
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Similo is a simple cooperative card game. It’s incredibly easy to explain, quick to play, and it will fit into a purse or a pocket.
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We would recommend Welcome To… if you regularly find yourself wanting a game that can play six or more players simultaneously without a lot of time pressure or player interaction. For smaller groups, there are so many more games available, that we wouldn’t reach for this one.
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Join Elliot on the Isle of Monsters in this short audio review. Capture and train monsters to win the scare competition!
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Pack your lucky socks and get ready for an adventure in the world of Dragonwood. Explore Dragonrealm: A Game of Goblins and Gold!
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Heist is an electronic game from University Games. Can your team pull off the perfect heist? Elliot tells us all about it.
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I love dragons. The new game Incubation promises that I can hatch their eggs and see the cute little dragonets pop out, making this game seem like a must-have for dragon lovers.
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I’m not a fan of water games (especially inside) but Narwhal Free for All won me over. Five-year-old Elliot will tell you about this frantic ring flipping game.
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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.
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A portal to another dimension has opened, and monsters are
pouring out. What do you do when you encounter a monster? You SLAP IT! – a fast-paced game for 2-8 players.
Call fellow adventures to the table and prepare for epic battles! Protect the realm from the dangers that lurk within the fog surrounding the banks of the great river. On your way, gather swords from the mountains and medicinal herbs from the forests. Will you heed the call to Adventure Land?
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Ready to go back to school? The Trapper Keeper Game is for 2-5 players ages 8 and up, and it takes about 20 minutes to play. Published by Big G Creative, it even comes in a miniature Trapper Keeper holder, in three possible designs…
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Dreams of Tomorrow is a gorgeous game with mechanics that are not too difficult, but our family’s experience clearly shows that it’s not a great game for everyone. And that’s OK! We hope this review can help you make a decision whether Dreams of Tomorrow would be a good choice for your family.
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The Hearmees are building their city; perk up your ears and listen carefully to the instructions the supervisor issues via clawky-talky. If you finish your neighborhood first, you could become the new mayor of Hearmee City! We’ll tell you all about it in just a few minutes.
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Brainwaves games challenge you to remember details about previously-revealed cards. But each stretches your working memory in a different way.
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CABO, a partial information memory game, is fast, easy to teach, and very portable. We love the art and the simplicity of play.
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Push your boat and collect treasure, but beware of hidden whirlpools! Nick and his kids tell us about Bermuda Pirates, a game simple enough for kids to play without adults.
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