Catan and Ticket To Ride are known pretty universally as gateway games. I know they were the first games I was introduced to when I ventured away from the well-known classics. And even though I generally do not bother investing
1313 Dead End Drive
1313 Dead End Drive is a fun one, particularly if you both like Clue, and your family can deal with “take that” antagonistic game mechanics. There are definitely times my family can’t play this game; if anyone is feeling emotionally
Mission Critical: Mars
I will be straight-up honest with you. I did not enjoy Mission Critical: Mars. We found it at the thrift store and thought we’d love it. (I mean, we love computers and cooperative games; what could go wrong? Apparently a
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: The Board Game
If you love whodunits like Clue and crime shows as much as I do, then this CSI board game might be just the thing to round out your collection. With a bit of modification, I do think this can be
Botley Coding Robot
Okay, no, Botley is not a game. It’s a programmable robot, perfect for preschoolers through early elementary. Robots, programming, and STEM/STEAM not only are hot topics in today’s world, but they’ve been keen points of interest in my house. So
Goldie Blox STEM Kits
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and has been all the rage lately. Goldie Blox STEM kits help with at least Science and Engineering. If you’d like to introduce your preschool or early elementary student to STEM topics,
Robot Turtles
Do you have a young child who loves robots, coding, or even turtles? Are you wanting to introduce your child to coding in a friendly, fun way? Look no further than Robot Turtles! Robot Turtles is a great off-screen introduction