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SNAP Review – Trio
Trio is a light family card game that combines matching, memory, deduction, and a bit of luck. We think it feels like a classic card game, in the best way.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Diced Veggies
“Diced Veggies” is a family board game for 2-4 players, designed by the Cappel family. While the game offers engaging mechanics and allows for strategic decision-making, it may take longer than the estimated 30 minutes playtime. Modifications for younger players are provided.
» Read moreEpisode 352 – Top 5 Simultaneous Play Games
We are NOT at GenCon this week. Instead, let’s talk about games where everyone plays at the same time!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Blob Party
Top 10 Games for 5 Year Olds
Five year olds usually have more patience for rules and competition. Here are 10 games we recommend for five year olds.
» Read moreTop 10 Games for 4 Year Olds
Top 10 Games for 3 Year Olds
Three years old encompasses a very wide range in a young child’s life. But here are our very favorite games that emphasize turn-taking, stacking, memory, and pattern matching.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Gurms
Gurms is a straightforward game: place a tile, try to match your type and make groups. But the strategy and tactics don’t match up with the simplicity of the rules.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Flip-Pix!
Flip-Pix! is a fast-moving card game where players match letters with pictures and vice versa. Race to get rid of all your cards!
» Read moreEcologic Puzzle: Respect the Earth
Ecologic Puzzle: Respect the Earth comes with 12 two-piece puzzles showing two versions of the same action. The left-side puzzle piece shows an action that is harmful to the earth. The right-side, green-edged puzzle piece shows a more earth-friendly approach.
» Read moreSlap Down! – The Unfriend Maker
There’s no Mr. Nice Guy in this all out player vs. player vs. player war to find & slap card pairs. Collect the most pairs! Become the champ!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Disney It’s a Small World
We thought this might be a Disney-themed Candy Land… but we were surprised! This game is an absolute delight, and perfect for young children to play with their families.
» Read moreEcologic Memory: Animals at Risk!
The following is a guest post written by Sara Tedrick Parikh. Matching memory games are a rite of passage for pre-schoolers, and Adventerra Games has hands-down the cutest one I’ve seen on the market. Seriously, I considered just linking directly to their website shop with a “d’awwww!” caption and calling it a day, but I decided to push through with
» Read moreSNAP Review – Off to Bed!
It’s time for bed, and we’re going to use a game. But Andrew’s too old to help with this review – so we get Elliot instead!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Rhino Hero Junior
Anitra reviews this game for very young children. They’ll practice stacking, matching, memory, and sequencing.
» Read moreBye Felicia! – Where Great Minds Must Quickly Think Alike
Bye Felicia! is one of the few party games that makes the cut to stay in my library. It’s light and easy to teach, but gets your brain working.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Hedgehog Haberdash
The baby hedgehogs are playing dress up, but they don’t have spiky quills like mom and dad. How can they dress up and pretend to be adults? Maybe with this bag of pointy leaves?
» Read moreSNAP Review – In A Flash Firefighters
Race to match the hoses and put out the fire! Which firefighter can untangle the hoses and reach the fire first? In A Flash Firefighters is a speedy puzzle game from HABA, best for younger players.
» Read moreSNAP Review – 5er Finden
5er Finden is an unusual roll-and-write search game designed by Jürgen Grunau. Up to four players can play, including a solo mode. Published by HABA, the recommended age range is 7-99 and it plays in about 20 minutes. Search for shapes on your personal board that contain all five colored shapes rolled on the five dice. Flip the timer if
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