I love finding old games at the thrift store. Sometimes theyâre no good, often theyâre great, but the price is always fantastic! Probe fell into the category of âgreatâ old games. Probe can be played with 2-4 players, and as
Thinkfunâs Escape the Room Games: Secret of Dr. Gravelyâs Retreat
My family has tried a few escape rooms now and has really enjoyed them, so you can imagine my delight when I saw this game at a thrift store for less than $5! New, most of Thinkfunâs escape room games
Mad Gab
Do you need a great party game? Or do you want to encourage more creative thinking in your kids? Mad Gab may be just the game you need! It works best with bigger groups and people that are familiar with
Codenames
Codenames is a game of clues, guesses, and out-of-the-box thinking. We have the Disney version, but there are others. Players divide into two teams and on each team is a clue master and at least one guesser. This post may
Oh, the Places Youâll Go! Game
How well do your family members know each other? Do you want to get to know each other better? If your family also enjoys Dr. Seuss, then you want to check out Oh, the Places Youâll Go! (It’s apparently not
Not Parent Approved
If your family enjoys Apples to Apples, and the adults in your family enjoy Cards Against Humanity, then you will enjoy Not Parent Approved. Get ready for a hilarious time that your kids will love! Apples to Apples is the
Dangerous Book For Boys Game
Donât be fooled by the title; the Dangerous Book for Boys Game is great for all people! Challenges, resources, and stormsâoh my! Youâre stranded on an island with up to three other people and need to make your way off
Learning English and Language Arts from Video Games
Guest article by Chris Wright from Dadding on the Road. This article is part of our Gameschooling with Video Games series. Not all video games are jumping from platform to platform âfraggingâ nameless baddies. Many games out there are full
CAMP
Does your family enjoy camping or the outdoors? Do you enjoy learning new information and testing your knowledge? Then youâll love the game CAMP! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase
Story Line: Fairy Tales
Some people have a natural gift for telling amazing stories. Some of us, not so much. I fall into the latter category, and I need a lot of help to exercise this muscle of mine. This is where storytelling games
Typing Programs and Games
When I was in high school, one of the best, most useful classes I took was a typing class. I had been hunt-and-pecking for years, but this class really made a difference for me. Ever since I took the course,
221B Baker Street
Does your family love mysteries, clues, and logic? 221B Baker Street might be just the game for you! It combines Doyleâs Sherlock Holmes with Wellsâ Time Machine to give you crimes to solve in 20th-century America. This post may contain
Villainous
Villainous is a super cool game featuring villains from movies! If you are a little bit twisted and like the bad guys to win sometimes, this might be just the game for you! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning
Upwords
I picked up Upwords on a whim from the thrift store. Iâd heard of it, and that it was good, but that was it. Especially if you donât have any other spelling games, Upwords is a total win! This post
Scrabble
Everyone knows Scrabble, but itâs the best-known spelling game for a reason. And even better than that, you can work on your math at the same time that you work on your spelling! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning
Bananagrams
My kids LOVE playing with our Bananagram tiles! If your kids are interested in playing with letters, these can be an excellent option for you. Itâs easy to rearrange them to see how to create different words. This post may
Boggle
Can I tell you a secret? I donât think I like this game. Whew, Iâm glad thatâs off my chest! Boggle is an oft-recommended game for spelling, but itâs one we havenât really played yet. This post may contain affiliate
Quiddler
Do you want a game to work on both spelling and math? Did you enjoy playing the game of Spoons as a child as much as I did? Then Quiddler is the perfect game for you! This post may contain
Reading Better Together
Reading Better Together is a fantastic curriculum to help you teach your child how to read. Not only are there detailed lesson plans and books to use, but tons of support, how-to videos, bonuses, games, a private Facebook group, and
Snap It Up!
Looking for a fun game to work on basic spelling? Look no further than Snap It Up! You can either use it as a fun, fast-paced game to work on speed, or use turns and take your time a bit