Are your kids dying to solve a Rubik’s Cube? Get tips on how to learn solving, plus what to do after they master that skill. Last December, my son decided he wanted to learn how to solve a Rubik’s Cube. Over the next few weeks, he practiced, researched solutions on YouTube, and finally memorized the …
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Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Splendor was introduced to us by longtime gamer friends and it quickly became a favorite for us this summer, mostly because it was a new theme for us–economy. I don’t think we have any other games like it! In Splendor, you pick up coins to buy gems and become the …
We have a new favorite game that has taken over our summer! It’s the card game Friday the 13th, created by one of our favorite game designers, Reiner Knizia, and published by Iello Games. This game is easy to learn and easy to teach–so we’ve taught it to everyone who’s visited this summer, ages 6 and up, …
Are your kids climbing the walls? Then they’ll love visiting ClimbZone USA in Laurel, Maryland. Last year, a ClimbZone USA opened in Laurel, Maryland. I kept hearing about it and hearing about it (all good things), but the cost always unnerved me (admission is $25/person). I finally bit the bullet and took the kids. WOW. …
Looking for a great family game? See why we love Love Letter! Love Letter is a fabulous card game that friends shared with us over the summer. It has quickly become a family favorite game. How can I tell? Because it’s played over and over again, it’s taught to all friends and family who visit, and …
Are you a board game family like us? We love spending time together this way, and I love sharing our Favorite Family Games with you, especially when they’re games you’ve never heard of. King of Tokyo has been a favorite since the holidays. It’s a great combination of strategy, pounding on each other (in fun), and dice rolling. Each …