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Oh the Games we Will Play: 9 Dr. Seuss Board Games You Should Try

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I must admit: I do not in fact like green eggs and ham. Regular eggs and ham, sure…but something about greening my egg turns me off. But what I do enjoy is new games. And so does my six year old daughter, but for her, she particularly enjoys thematic games that draw on books she has read or movies and television shows she has watched. My personal observation is that it helps … [Read more...] about Oh the Games we Will Play: 9 Dr. Seuss Board Games You Should Try

Enter Ye Lover of Reading: List of Book and Library Games

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In case you are not aware, being quiet in the library is a thing in the past. And don't get me (or librarians) started on common librarian tropes. Replacing the absolute quietness is a wide array of services: makerspaces, audio/video recording equipment, and much more. In addition to all of that is the circulation of non-standard library items, including board games; though … [Read more...] about Enter Ye Lover of Reading: List of Book and Library Games

Board Games that Start with A

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Welcome to the first letter of the alphabet: A is for apple, and all that! This is not an exhaustive list of all games that begin with the letter A. Instead, we have tried to only include popular, well-reviewed, and much-enjoyed board games. The list will change over time as more (and better?) games are released. We'll give you some basic information about each game, as … [Read more...] about Board Games that Start with A

You Must Enter Alone: A List of the Best Solo Card Games

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I personally love getting together with people and playing board/card games. Whether it is diehard gamers who want to break out deep strategy games or just friends drinking and enjoying a party game. All that said, sometimes it's just nice to be able to sit at the table in your pajamas and play a game. Or, if you're like me, you have work and a family that sometimes prevents … [Read more...] about You Must Enter Alone: A List of the Best Solo Card Games

Look No More: 5 Word Search Board Games to Add to Your Collection

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Word search board games are a great addition to any collection since they are generally easy for people who rarely play games to immediately jump in and enjoy. Straightforward mechanics and a simple concept--finding words--ensure everyone can fully participate and have a chance to win. Surprisingly there are not that many word search games, not to be confused by the many … [Read more...] about Look No More: 5 Word Search Board Games to Add to Your Collection