The Best Educational Board Games for All Ages
Board games are a great way to provide some family fun while also sneaking in a little education. But with so many games on the market, it can be tough to know which ones are worth your time and money. That's why we've put together this list of the best educational board games for all ages, from preschoolers to adults. So break out the snacks and get ready for some fun learning!
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Chutes and Ladders
A classic game that teaches basic counting skills and simple strategy. Players take turns rolling a die and moving their piece along the board. If they land on a space with a ladder, they can climb up to the next space. But if they land on a space with a chute, they slide down to the next space. The first player to reach the finish wins!
Chutes and Ladders Game: Retro Series 1978 Edition
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Monopoly
A timeless game that teaches players about money management, stocks and investments, and real estate. Players compete to amass the most wealth by buying properties, building houses and hotels, and collecting rent from their opponents. The game ends when one player goes bankrupt or all players but one have been forced out of the game.
MONOPOLY Game, Family Board GameMONOPOLY: Star Wars Board GameMonopoly Junior Board Game
Scrabble
A great game for developing vocabulary skills. Players take turns building words on a board using lettered tiles. Each word must connect to another word already on the board. Points are awarded based on the length of the word and the rarity of the letters used. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins!
Scrabble Deluxe Edition GameScrabble Board GameScrabble Luxury Edition Wooden Game Board
Chess
A classic strategy game that has been around for centuries. Players take turns moving their pieces around the board, trying to capture their opponent's king. The game ends when one player checkmates the other, or if both players agree to a draw. Chess is a great way to develop strategic thinking skills.
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The Game of Life
A game that simulates the ups and downs of life. Players start off as college graduates and make choices that will affect their career, family, and financial stability. The game ends when players retire and are given a score based on their life achievements. The player with the highest score wins!
The Game of Life Game, Family Board GameThe Game of Life, Giant EditionThe Game of Life Junior Board Game
Risk
A strategic board game that simulates world domination. Players control armies and attempt to conquer the world by conquering territories and eliminating their opponents. The game ends when one player controls all of the continents or eliminates all of the other players. Risk is a great way to develop strategic thinking skills.
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Ticket to Ride
A cross-country train adventure where players collect cards of various colours in order to claim railway routes connecting cities in North America. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins!
Settlers of Catan
A game of strategy and resource management. Players must collect and trade resources in order to build settlements and roads on the island of Catan. The first player to earn 10 victory points wins the game!
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The Oregon Trail
A game that simulates a wagon train journey along the Oregon Trail. Players must make choices about which route to take, what supplies to buy, and how to deal with various obstacles and challenges along the way. The game ends when the players reach Oregon or if they all die en route!
Oregon Trail and Oregon Trail: Hunt For Food Games, BundleOregon Trail 4th Edition
Boggle
This is one of my family's favorite games to play. It is a great game for developing vocabulary skills. Players take turns shaking the Boggle board and then have a certain amount of time to find as many words as they can using the letters on the board. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins!
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Yahtzee
This is another family favorite. It is a simple game of chance where players roll five dice and try to get the best combination of numbers. The player with the highest score at the end of the game wins!
Whether you're looking for a way to entertain your kids or just want an excuse to sit down and unplug for a while, board games are a great option. And if you choose wisely, you can even sneak in a little education while you're at it! Learning math, science and strategic thinking skills has never been so fun. We hope this list of the best educational board games has given you some ideas for your next family game night. Happy playing!
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