Educational Games Specials & More (Up to 45% off!) Kids, Tots & Parents!
Published:
April 6, 2013
Contributor:
Carrie
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I LOVE board games, don’t you? What I like even better is when I can “trick” my kids into playaing an educational game that causes them to LEARN, LOL. I found some great deals on really cool educational board games. Some are over 40%! I even found a few I added to my wish list (see the end of the post!)
The Settlers of Catan ~ List Price: $42.00 On Sale – $33.91 & FREE Shipping
The Settlers of Catan from Mayfair Games is an award-winning strategy game where players collect resources and use them to build roads, settlements and cities on their way to victory. The board itself is variable, making each game a little different from the next. Each round of The Settlers of Catan is intended to keep three or four players ages 10 and above engaged for up to 90 minutes.
Richard Scarry Busy Town ~ List Price: $24.99 On Sale – $18.26
7 Wonders Game ~ List Price: $49.99 On Sale – $34.52 & FREE Shipping!
You are the leader of one of the 7 great cities of the Ancient World. Gather resources, develop commercial routes and affirm your military supremacy. Build your city and erect an architectural wonder which will transcend future times.
Scrambled States ~ List Price: $14.99 On Sale – $12.08
Whoever said that learning about U.S. geography had to be boring must not have read The Scrambled States of America. We fell head-over-heels for Laurie Keller’s hilarious story and knew that it had the making for a great game. As with her book, we hope our game provides a fun way to enrich basic knowledge of U.S. geography. Players learn the names, capitals, nicknames, shapes and positions of the states through a myriad of visual teasers, language riddles and geography challenges. After playing, you’ll see that there’s more to the 50 States than meets the eye!
Carrom Game Board Large ~ List Price: $52.50 On Sale – $36.26 & FREE Shipping
This two-sized game board from Carrom offers more than 100 different games, including checkers, carrom, crokinole, billiards, and more. It features a solid 0.75-inch-thick wood frame and a 0.1875-inch-thick playing surface with coated paper graphics and a wood grain design. The board is also equipped with hand-tied corner nets. Included are 44 playing pieces, two cue sticks, number discs, and a complete instructions booklet. No assembly is required. This product is suitable for ages 13 and up.
Scrambled States of America & More Stories DVD ~ List Price: $14.95 – On Sale $10.21
SCRAMBLED STATES OF AMERICA (Narrated by Jon Carroll) The states are bored and long for a change so they decide to swap spots in hopes that each can get to see a different part of the country.
The Sci Or Fi Files TM ~ List Price: $15.99 On Sale – $13.38
Test your knowledge of science truths with this set of 480 strange science statements! Includes 200 double-sided cards with fun facts and scientific explanations 32 score chips and 18 answer cards in file-cabinet box. For 2-6 players.
Talicor Where In The World ~ List Price: $29.99 On Sale – $20.47
When and where in the World were introduced 16 years ago it launched the trend in geography games. Today, this game remains the most comprehensive world geography games that families and classrooms love. The game has been updated to include the latest facts about every country in the world including capitals, major imports and exports, languages and religions. With 6 games in one, it’s possible for players of all abilities to play together providing challenge and a world of fun for everyone. Ages 8 and up, 2 – 6 players.
Brainbox All Around The World ~ List Price: $19.99 On Sale – $13.85
This clever new memory recall game challenges players to memorize as many details as they can in just 10 short seconds. Turn the timer over, concentrate on the card and try to memorize as many details of the picture as you can. Players then roll the dice to determine which question will be asked and quiz each other on what they remember. Questions can be asked like how many stripes are on the skirt? What’s the capital city? Find the name of the famous person shown.
Perplexus Maze Game by PlaSmart, Inc. ~ List Price: $24.99 On Sale – $14.82
Flip, twist, and spin your way through the Perplexus Maze Game from PlaSmart. This Perplexus Original is a bendy, trendy, can’t-put-it-down challenge! With plenty of twists, turns, and barriers between start and finish, it will leave you perplexed. Once you try it, you won’t be able to put it down!
ThinkFun Math Dice Jr. ~ List Price: $9.99 On Sale – $7.65
Introducing Math Dice Jr., the perfect complement to ThinkFun’s ever-popular Math Dice. Simple rules and chunky, brightly colored dice make this game fun for early math learners. Ages 5 and up, 2 or more players.
Zanzoon Animap – Interactive Talking Animals of the World Map ~ List Price: $44.99 On Sale – $24.79
Learn all about the animal kingdom at the touch of a button with Zanzoon’s Animap. Ideal for children ages three and up, this map can be played with on the floor or pinned up on the bedroom wall. By pushing on an animal’s image, your child will be able to find out more than just what the animal sounds like. They’ll also learn about the creature’s habitat, diet, and find out fun facts–all of which they can be tested on afterward with Animap Interactive Talking Map’s “simple” and “super” animal quizzes.
Melissa & Doug Sandwich Stacking Games$29.99 On Sale – $21.67
Here are ten good reasons to play with your food. These unique activities use 4 bread-shaped gloves, which can self-stick to 14 sandwich filling layers and 20 sandwich cards. Race to match the sandwich on the picture card in Fast Food or try to toss a sandwich filling onto a bread glove in Service on the Fly. Inspiring children to burn calories while improving memory and matching skills will put fun on the menu every time. Instructions include variations on many of the games to extend the fun.
Something for Mom & Dad
I might even be able to get my husband to play these with me! We are major foodies here! :O
Foodie Fight: A Trivia Game for Serious Food Lovers ~ List Price: $22.95 On Sale – $20.21
Calling all food lovers! This addictive trivia game allows players to strut their culinary stuff and prove who is the smartest foodie of them all. With over 1,000 questions on topics ranging from culinary science and celebrity chefs to food history and exotic cuisine, each player is bound to get a full serving of food knowledge. But think fast, because the first player or team to fill in their game board wins!
Cooking Scrabble ~ List Price: $29.99 On Sale – $24.94
Serve up some fun with America’s favorite word game. The Cooking Edition of scrabble includes classic scrabble fun with a cooking twist allowing players to earn bonus points for words related to everyone’s favorite pastime. Recipe Cards are the perfect mix as players double and triple their scores with directives for all new custom game play.
Become the master chef as you spell your way to victory with tasty abbreviations and names of your favorite celebrity chefs. Can you spell D-E-L-I-S-H? Mini grocery bag holds all letter tiles. Custom game board stylized with cooking theme. 25 “Recipe Cards”. Custom tile rack designed to hold tiles and recipe cards.
Carrie
Carrie Fernandez is the founder of Homeschool Giveaways and owner of Daily Skill Building. She has been homeschooling for over 18 years, has two girls and works side by side at home with her awesome husband. She has been saved by grace, fails daily, but continues to strive toward the prize of the high calling of being a daughter of the Most High God.
