Remember spending hours in the 1980s trying to solve that Rubik’s cube you got for Christmas? Well, let me introduce you to the brain teaser puzzle for your kids’ generation. Moon Spinner! Moon Spinner from ThinkFun is an ingenious puzzle that consists of rotating circles. The mission, should your kids choose to accept it, is…
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Games
Kids learn all sorts of skills by playing games. We have family game night at least once a week and the kids spend a lot of time playing by themselves, too. Here you will find both DIY games, especially math games, as well as our games of the month which include instructions and tips for playing with younger kids at the table.
We are especially fond of DIY games from around the world, you can view all our traditional games and instructional videos here.
How to Play Queah: An Abstract Strategy Game from Liberia
Queah is a traditional board game played by the Queah people in Liberia. It is a capture-type abstract strategy game that has some similarities with checkers or draughts. It is a great boredom buster for kids and families no matter where in the world you live. We love playing these traditional games, like Kaooa from…
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Game of the Month: My First Rush Hour
ThinkFun’s Rush Hour brand now has a new version of their popular logic and problem solving game made especially for preschoolers and I am totally here for it! My First Rush Hour, designed for ages 3 and up, gives young kids the same brain-boosting, playful experience as the original but in a new, age-appropriate format….
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Old-Fashioned Games Modern Kids Love
Let’s all get nostalgic for a moment and remember all those old-fashioned games we used to play as kids. Those games stood the test of time long before we played them and now it’s our children’s turn to enjoy some good old retro fun and games! You can find lots of traditional, centuries-old DIY games…
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Tsoro Yematatu: 3-in-a-Row Game from Zimbabwe
Three in a row games are great fun. Who doesn’t love a quick game of tic-tac-toe when you’re bored? But sometimes you need to switch it up and that’s where Tsoro Yematatu, a 3-in-a-row game from Zimbabwe comes in. Watch the how to play Tsoro Yematatu video, or continue reading for written instructions! Add Tsoro…
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Fun and Simple Multiplication Dice Game
Want an easy multiplication dice game that kids can play at home or in the classroom? This fun math practice game requires neither specialty dice, nor complicated game boards and printable worksheets. All you need is one die and a pen and paper to keep score! I do have a free printable score card if…
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Fun Pen and Paper Games to Cure Boredom
Everyone should know how to play pen and paper games! They make great icebreakers, waiting games, quick boredom busters, and fun activities for gatherings with friends or family. And best of all? All your need is a pen or pencil and paper to play! Fun pen and paper games come in several types. There are…
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Game of the Month: Minecraft Magnetic Travel Puzzle
Minecraft! Does your kid love to spend hours building worlds in the popular sandbox video game? Would you like them to peel their eyes off the screen once in a while but can’t figure out how without whining and tears? This Minecraft Magnetic Travel Puzzle is the ultimate solution and will entertain your kids without…
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Mexico Dice Game: Strategy & Luck for Families!
I don’t know what this dice game has to do with Mexico, but “Mexico” is what it’s called! I’ve seen it called “Mexican Dice Game” and referred to as either a gambling or a drinking game, often played in bars. But hey, there’s no reason to steer clear of our family-friendly version of the Mexico…
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Picaria: 3-in-a-Row Game from the American Southwest
You can find numerous examples of traditional 3-in-a-row games in different cultures around the world. Modern children in the west will be most familiar with tic-tac-toe but PICARIA is an entertaining version of a 3-in-a-row game that originated in indigenous communities living in the geographical area known as the American Southwest. As with similar 3-in-a-row…
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