Games For the Holidays

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Seal Squad 

SEAL SQUAD™ a card game that encourages teamwork, simple strategy, and decision-making.

Each player on their turn rolls the dice and moves any of the team’s seals the direction indicated on the Compass die and the number of spaces on the Number die. As a team try to collect as many fish as you can by landing your seal chips on the fish spaces. When the Walrus reaches the fish pile, the game ends and he gets all of the fish remaining in the pile! If your team collected more fish than the Walrus, you win!

This one is a lot about strategy and teamwork. A great game to play together as a family. Have everyone work together to collect all the fish and don’t let the walrus win! Fun for many.

You can buy your own game HERE.

Piggy Bank

The goal of my game is to force another player to ‘break the bank’ by putting too many coins inside the piggy.

Played by 2 to 4 players, each game starts by drawing a Piggy Bank card that sets the limit of coins the bank will hold for that hand. In the example below, the Piggy Bank limit is 25 coins. After being dealt five coin cards, the players take turns adding cards to a growing Discard pile until one player is forced to go over the piggy bank’s limit. In the sequence below it looks like the next player will be forced to break the bank’s limit of 25 coins.

But there are some surprises in store… the Pig Out and Oink-Oink cards.

My daughters really enjoy this game. I think it’s great for teaching them out to add and subtract as well. Both of my girls already know how to add and subtract, so this is a perfect game for us. Enjoy it together as a family.

Buy your own game HERE.

Shuffle Grand Prix

Shuffle Grand Prix is a Racing Card Game where fellow drivers battle in a fast-paced, strategic challenge to out-distance the competition

Just like your favorite racing video games, you select your drivers to take advantage of their unique abilities. Play cards to slow your opponents and protect yourself against sabotage. The person who travels the furthest distance by the time the distance cards run out takes home the checkered flag. It is everyone for themselves out there, so don’t be left behind.

With just the right amount of strategy, intense graphics and action to amuse and engage, Shuffle Grand Prix is a family-friendly game that appeals to the competitive side of us all. It’s also a great gateway into light strategy games!

• Age: 13+ 
• Players: 2-4 
• Time to Play: 30 Min

This is another great strategy game. All about racing and having fun. If you have a competitive side, then this may be the game for you. We love to be competitive in our family, so these kinds of games are perfect for us. Although we love to work together as well, sometimes being competitive can be a lot of fun when it comes to games.

Buy the game HERE.

The Monster Draw

The monster fun game of luck and creativity!

Take turns rolling the dice…watch your monster come alive! Be the first player to draw all six body parts of your monster and WIN!

Or work as a team to create monsters with cooperative play.

Draw a different monster every time!

Unlimited possibilities, unlimited fun!

Roll the dice, draw your monster!

• Fun for 1-100 players
• For ages 4-100
• Great for travel

Package includes:

• One monster draw dice
• A tablet of drawing paper
• A set of pencils
• Instructions for competitive play and cooperative play.

This is really fun for the younger kids. You can to draw a monster. It’s a lot of fun seeing how everyone draws their monsters. You can either work together or separate with this one. I love watching my kids draw and see what they come up with, so this is a fun one for me.

Buy your own game HERE.

Story Time Chess

Story Time Chess is a board game that teaches chess to young children using silly stories, vibrant illustrations, custom chess pieces, a unique chess board, and an engaging card game. The stories and supporting materials communicate the rules of chess to children ages 3 and up in a way that makes learning chess simple and fun. Best of all, no chess experience is required for parents or children to learn.

This game is great for helping teach others about playing chess. I honestly had no idea how to play chess. I never learned how to play the game. Even I could learn from playing this game. My youngest has been having a lot of fun with the story of this chess game. It is really amazing! We love that their is a story behind it and you get to learn how to play chess at the same time. A fun way for everyone to learn how to play!

You can buy the game HERE.

Spontuneous 

• Amazon Bestseller!
• Simple party game to play for all ages and musical tastes. A word is given and it’s a race to blurt out any song containing that word. No singing skill is necessary and play crosses generations! Ages 8 & Up, 4-10 players/teams recommended.
• Millions already do it – You hear a word, a song pops into your head, and you spontaneously burst into a TUNE! For example: Can you think of a song with the word “COWBOY” in it? How ’bout “HEART”? Blurt it out then! Don’t worry about your voice, let it rip!
• The object is to stump the other players, but if you do, you’d better be able to back it up with a song of your own!
• Award winning – Music Teacher Approved, Mom’s Choice Gold Award, Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Product, Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval, The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, Mom’s Best Hot Product Award, Creative Child Magazine Game of the Year, Play Advances Language Award. Includes Manufacturers Warranty.

If you love to sing, then this is the game for you. It’s all about singing in this game. Of course if you’d rather not want to sing, you can always shout it out instead. My daughters and I have already had a great time with this game. You are going to want to know a lot of songs when you play this game. Get ready for a game of fun and laughter!

You can buy your own game HERE.

Little Friends Dogs & Cat (Nintendo Switch)

It’s time to meet your new Little Friends! These adorable puppies and kittens can’t wait to meet you in the first pet training game for Nintendo Switch™!

Play with up to 3 pets at once and own up to 12. Get to know their personalities and feed them their favorite food. Play with your pet using their favorite new toy or take them out for walks and compete in the flying disc tournament, using the Joy-Con™ motion controls or Nintendo Switch touch screen. Each pet has its own personality, behavior and looks. Look after your pet to develop a bond and grow your friendship. Dress them up in more than 600 stylish accessories to make them look their best. Care for your new furry friend to develop a long-lasting friendship.

Pet breeds available: Toy Poodle • Shiba • Chihuahua • French Bulldog • Labrador Retriever • German Shepherd • Japanese Cat • American Shorthair • Scottish Fold

I think this is the perfect game for kids who love animals. Both of my daughters have such a love for animals, so this is perfect for them. They get to look after their pets and play with them. An all around great game for kids to play. It can really teach them about friendships and taking care of pets.

Head over HERE to get your very own game.

Forager

Forager is a 2D open world game inspired by your favorite exploration, farming and crafting games.

– Gather, collect and manage resources.

– Craft useful items & structures.

– Build and grow a base out of nothing. Buy land to expand and explore.

– Level up and learn new skills, abilities, and blueprints.

– Solve puzzles, find secrets and raid dungeons!

– Achieve anything you want! The choice is yours, you set your own goals to work towards!

Start small and improve your base, skills, equipment, network of friends (and enemies!) and build your future as you see fit!

Now this is a great game for those who love to build. Both of my daughters love building when it comes to games like these. I would suggest this one if you have kids who love building as well. What a fun way for them to be able to build! Buy some land and start building!

Head over HERE to get your very own game.

Ben 10

Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max once again have their cross-country road trip in the Rust Bucket cut short by super villains and their evil, world-threatening plans.

As Ben Tennyson, it’s up to you to save the world. Take on some of Ben’s most infamous enemies, including Zombozo, Queen Bee, and the Weatherheads. Unlock and transform into all ten of Ben’s incredible alien forms. Use each alien’s powerful combat moves – including Ultimate Attacks – to lay the beat-down on enemies with devastating combos, and solve puzzles with each alien’s unique abilities as you unravel exciting new stories in three all-new playable episodes.

Being a hero can be hard work…but it’s a whole lot of fun!

If you have ever watched Ben 10 before, then I’m sure you’re going to love this one. I remember watching the show myself. Perfect for any child who loved the show. Even if you haven’t seen the show, kids are sure to love this game.

Head over HERE for your very own game.

Heist 

With a playtime of 5-15 minutes, Heist: One Team, One Mission is a fast-paced, action-packed team challenge. The team of 2-4 players works together to open the electronic safe before time runs out. Players take on the roles of the different characters, each of whom has a job to do. There is the Money Man, Hacker, Lookout, and Explosives Expert — who work together to open an electronic safe in minutes and grab the $50 million heist.

• Get the $50 million: can you and your team pull off the Heist of the century in 5 minutes or less?
• Choose your role: select either the explosives expert, hacker, money Man or lookout
• Follow the commands to perfection: think fast and watch out – three false moves trip the alarm! Like playing Simon says
• Complete the mission: Congratulations, you have opened the safe and won $50 million. Time to level up!
• 5 progressive game levels: beat all of the levels to become the Heist Champions.

Now this is a great team challenge game. I personally love games that are more challenging and you can work together on too. Work together to open up that safe! I also really enjoy that there are five levels to the game. That makes it even more exciting.

Head over HERE for your own game.

Bee Simulator 

See the world through the eyes of a bee! Explore a world inspired by Central Park where you can take part in bee races, collect pollen from rare flowers and defy dangerous wasps.

Play with friends or family in three game modes, including co-op and PvP on split screen.

The hive awakens as the sun’s first rays warm the horizon. It’s time to test your wings, receive orders from the Queen and begin your first mission. And that’s just the start of your adventures. Humans want to cut down the tree that holds your hive, so your fate – and that of the whole swarm – rests on your tiny shoulders!

I thought this was a great game, especially for kids. This was definitely a game for my daughters as well as myself. I love these kinds of games, and do do my daughters. There are a lot of fun activities you can do with this game. It’s really a fun one for the whole family. I really like that you can see the world through the eyes of a bee. Really neat game!

This game is available on Xbox 1, PS4, PC and Nintendo Switch.

You can head over HERE to order your own game.

Clack! 

• The magnets connect with a satisfying “clack”
• Constant action—every player plays on every turn
• Magnets are safely sealed inside of the discs

This is a great game for everyone, especially kids. My daughters had so much fun with this one. You get to connect all them like magnets to see who becomes the winner. Whichever person gets the most pieces, wins! This is a really nice game for kids, but parents may love it too. I like playing this one with my daughters. Makes for a good gift for kids this year!

Head over HERE to get your own.

Deblockle

• Abstract strategy: with unexpected in-game choices, at every turn of the block, deblockle is the perfect game to hone player’s spatial reasoning, strategic planning, and forward thinking. Will you get your blocks off the board in time?
• Solid wood game – the colorful teal and gold blocks and unique Laser cut board are all made of solid wood, making this a high quality game like chess or checkers for anyone looking for wood gifts for women or wood gifts for Men
• Chic Home décor – with solid wood parts and compelling game design, This game is a beautiful home decoration when it’s not being played. Look chic and Smart with a game that goes beyond traditional knick knacks home decor
• Games that teach: deblockle can easily be adjusted for higher or lower difficulty, allowing young children and adults alike to develop and hone their special recognition, planning, and problem solving skills.
• Family favorite: deblockle is a fantastic game for families, as it can involve a wide range of ages, from children to adults. It only takes a few moments to explain, so new players such as family or your child’s play dates can jump right in and play.

This is a fun game about strategy. This is such a great game to play with the family too. This would be a great game for those who like more of a challenge and like to problem solve. Definitely one for the entire family to play together.

Head over HERE for your own.

Mission X-Code 

• Creates togetherness–all players win or lose together as a single team
• 10 levels of missions get progressively more challenging to solve
• Contains two sealed card boxes with secret challenges–players crack the seals to reveal them
• An action-packed cooperative game (honest!) that plays in 3 minutes

This game great for those who love something challenging. You will be trying to figure out a secret code with this game. My daughters love games like these, so that was no surprise that they really enjoyed this one. We love being able to do some fun challenging games like these.

Head over HERE to get your own.

Fruit Punch

• More than 11 million units sold worldwide
• Features a squishy banana-shaped squeaker
• Used in schools to improve counting and math skills

I thought this game was great to play with the family, but the kids especially love it. You get to bop the banana! I think that is the part kids will love the most too. If you spot the five, then you want to bop the banana. A very simple, yet fun game.

Head over HERE to get your own.

True Genius CURATED Collection

• LEARN SPATIAL REASONING – A clever assortment of puzzles in which you must take everything apart and then figure out how to piece them all back together again
• SOLID METAL & WOOD PUZZLES – this brainteaser puzzle is constructed from solid wood, making this a high quality puzzle for anyone looking for wood gifts for women or wood gifts for men
• HIGH QUALITY GIFT – Whether you’re a student who could use lsat logic games, looking for a birthday gift logic game, or you think your friend would enjoy this as one of their housewarming gifts, this wood puzzle is a great choice for you
• HISTORIC INSPIRATION – all brainteasers from the True Genius line are inspired by one of five different ancient civilizations including Rome, Greece, China, Egypt and the the ancient Aztec empire
• CHIC HOME DÉCOR – with solid wood parts and design, this puzzle is a beautiful home decoration when it’s not being played. Look chic and smart with a game that goes beyond traditional knick knacks home decore

These puzzles are a lot of fun and very challenging. We’ve gotten a few of these, but not all yet. My family really enjoys puzzles like these that are very challenging. We are still working on getting a few of them, but we’ve gotten a couple. These are great for those who love a great challenge with puzzles. I remember doing some others like these when I was a lot younger, and they were always a lot of fun. Great for everyone during the holidays too!

Head over HERE for your very own.

Chroma Cube

• ONE PLAYER GAME – Chroma Cube is one of those deduction puzzles that challenges solvers to use their deductive reasoning skills by showing the position of some color cubes, and giving clues that can be used to deduce where the other colors go
• SOLID WOOD PUZZLE – The 12 colorful blocks and unique laser cut tray are all made of solid wood, making this a high quality puzzle for anyone looking for wood gifts for women or wood gifts for men
• CHIC HOME DÉCOR – with solid wood parts and colorful blocks, this puzzle is a beautiful home decoration when it’s not being solved. Look chic and smart with a game that goes beyond traditional knick knacks home decore
• EASY TO HARD DIFFICULTY – the first few puzzle cards in this 25-card set offer easy puzzles that can be solved quickly and make great puzzles for kids, but each puzzle gets harder and will make challenging puzzles for adults
• LOGIC GAMES – Whether you’re a student who could use LSAT logic games, looking for a birthday gift logic game, or you think your friend would enjoy this as one of their housewarming gifts, this wood puzzle is a great choice for you.

My daughters and I have been having a lot of fun with these puzzles. Some of them can get really challenging too. You have to try to get them all in the right order by only using the clues shown. As you keep going up, they get harder and harder. We absolutely love challenging ourselves, so these were perfect for someone like us.

Head over HERE for your very own. In case it sells out on Amazon, head over HERE to get one.

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