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8 Mind-Blowing Board Games That Will Make Your 12-Year-Old Put Down Their Phone!

Board Game Reveiws, Kids Games, Reviews / Charlotte

The Secret to Connecting with Your Almost-Teen Few things are more enjoyable than playing a board game with your 12-year-old. At this age, kids are navigating the transition between childhood and adolescence, making friendships, independence, and self-discovery more important than ever. A fun game night with family or friends can offer a welcome break […]

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Exploding Kittens Board Game Review

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If you’re looking for a fun game that brings a little excitement, with a lot of giggles, (not to mention the opportunity to prevent your fellow players’ victory with a loud “NOPE”), you can do no wrong with Exploding Kittens. The wacky, Russian-roulette-style card game promises unpredictable outcomes, hilarious cards and actions, and minor explosions

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Best Board Games for 11 Year Olds

Kids Games, Board Game Reveiws / Charlotte

This is part of our series on the best board games by age. For more recommendations check out the comprehensive guide. At the age of 11, children are becoming more mature and independent, finding their own feet a little more and beginning to care more about their place in the world. How they’re seen

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Dragomino Board Game Review

Reviews / Charlotte

If you’re in search of a family-friendly, light-hearted, and easy-to-play game, Dragomino is an excellent choice. Familiar with Dominoes? Then you already know the basics—except instead of matching numbers, you’ll be pairing elements like sand or ice. Plus, there’s the added excitement of possibly uncovering a dragon along the way. Players take turns drafting domino

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Dixit Board Game Review

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The board game Dixit lures you in by simply offering a taste of its gorgeous artwork on the box – and then it delivers far more inside. Dixit is a lighthearted family game that uses illustrated cards to draw you into finding a story within surrealist artwork. It’s easy to learn how to play Dixit,

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Ticket to Ride Board Game Review

Blog / Charlotte

Ticket to Ride has risen to the status of a modern classic in the gaming world, significantly impacting the board gaming community by showcasing the engaging and thematic elements of gameplay. It has ushered countless gamers deeper into the hobby, earning its reputation as an ideal gateway game. The concept of laying train tracks to

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Codenames Board Game Review

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Codenames challenges you to gauge how well you understand your friends, and when that understanding falls short – to rely on astute guessing. Recognized as a great party game, Codenames excels in bringing people together with its capacity for large teams, straightforward rules, quick rounds, and endless replayability, all while fostering a collaborative and lively

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A Quick and Curious Quilting Contest – A Patchwork Board Game Review

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Can you make the best quilt in the game with Patchwork? Patchwork, an enchanting board game that invites players to craft their own quilts, has become a classic. Ideal for those seeking a cozy, tranquil gaming experience, Patchwork offers an unparalleled opportunity to create a beautiful quilt for points. The game also shines as a

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My First Carcassonne Game Review

Board Game Reveiws, Kids Games / Charlotte

The board game Carcassonne stands as a modern classic in board gaming. Though the concept of laying tiles to construct the landscape of medieval France may seem simple, it has captivated a dedicated audience and inspired numerous expansions. While Carcassonne is family-friendly, its complexity makes it ideal for players aged seven and up. This opens

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Kingdomino Board Game Review

Reviews / Charlotte

There’s something that feels automatically familiar about Kingdomino game, the tile laying board game. Perhaps it’s the illustrative artwork that reminds you of a children’s picture book, or perhaps it’s the reference to dominos, a game that has transcended through generations. Either way, it’s an easy game to get off the shelf and out on

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