Tobago – tropical island treasure awaits
Is your family ready to embark on a tropical journey for hidden treasure?
Then head on down to Tobago and you can not only take part in finding treasure, but you also get to determine where it’s hidden.
Board Games
Board Game Podcasts that we enjoy
There are a lot of board game podcasts to choose from. We have a few favorites that we love to listen to while we’re driving.
Read moreWhy play board games as a family?
What’s the real reason behind playing board games and card games with your family?
Is it to teach them important life lessons or simply to have fun?
Roll Through the Ages – civilization building with dice
We’ve got another great family board game for you – Roll Through the Ages.
Just like the name suggests, this game has a lot of rolling in it. And rolling dice can make for a great family game because with dice, you know that luck’s involved. And when luck’s involved, you know that the kids have a chance to beat their parents – which can make a great family game.
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Wits and Wagers Family – award winning family fun
Have you heard about Wits and Wagers before? Well, if not you should know that it’s been an award winning party game since its release in 2005.
But the really great news is that North Star Games just created a new version tailored specifically for families – Wits and Wagers Family. So the big question now is: “Is it any fun?”
Read moreBaby Blues is always on the money
The creator of the Baby Blues comic strip really knows what it takes to keep a family going strong.
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Backseat Drawing – budding art directors abound
Let your inner artist out. Actually, it’s more like – force your brother’s inner artist out of him.
Since you can’t worry about driving when you’re young, you need to get down to more important things – like drawing.
So bring on Backseat Drawing and Backseat Drawing Jr.
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Repeat Pete – “Pete and Repeat were sitting on a fence…”
I’m sure you’ve heard that joke before – because with 4 kids, I think I’ve heard it at least 100 times in our house. For those that haven’t, let me enlighten you.
Child #1 “Pete and Repeat were sitting on a fence. Pete fell off. Who’s left?”
Child #2 “Repeat.”
Child #1 “Pete and Repeat were sitting on a fence. Pete fell off. Who’s left?”
Laughter ensues from both Child #1 and Child #2.
Carcassonne – a fun time in the countryside
If you haven’t played Carcassonne yet, then you’ve been missing out.
If the only family board games you’ve played are Monopoly, Life, Battleship, Chutes and Ladders, and the like, then you’ve got a whole new experience waiting for you.
Pandemic – Let’s all save the world together
Pandemic is fantastic family fun!
It’s a cooperative board game that has everyone trying to beat the game – you either all win or all lose. And believe us, there are many ways to lose.
Check out the Pandemic video review to see what it’s all about.
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