We love Zingo – and now ThinkFun What’s Gnu. This unique learning game is a great way to teach site words, vocabulary building, and reading. This word race game is easy to play. Players simply slide the clever letter getter to reveal two letter tiles. You then look at the tiles and try to make three-letter words by filling in the blanks on the Word-Starter cards. Spell the most words and you win! Perfect for family game night!

Ages: Age 3-5, Age 5-7
Categories: Board Games, Games

ThinkFun What’s Gnu - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

Nothing screams fun quite like a pinata! This Smiley Face Pinata is sure to get your guests grinning. Shipped out empty, this 15″ pinata is ready to fill with up to 2 pounds of treasures. Sure to be the hit of the party!

Ages: Age 3-5, Age 5-7
Categories: Games

Smiley Face Pinata - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

Family game night just got zanier with ThinkFun Zingo. This fast-paced Bingo game has two levels and teaches vocabulary, matching, memory, concentration, and social interaction. Simple and easy to catch on and really fun. Just match your tiles to the Zingo zinger and win!

Ages: Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Ages 10+
Categories: Games

ThinkFun Zingo - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

Kids love games like good old fashioned catch. This schoolyard favorite just got an update. The game Diggin Squap helps kids work on hand-eye coordination. Just toss the balls by opening up the mitt and catching by snapping the mitt shut. As an extra bonus, the balls store inside the mitt.

Ages: Age 7-10, Ages 10+
Categories: Games, Outdoor, Sports, Warm Weather

Diggin Squap - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

In our high tech world, sometimes it feels good to pull out an old school toy for the kids. Slinky Pik Up Sticks are colorful and super entertaining. We love that they look the same as when our parents played with them. Your kids will delight in playing the games their mom and dad grew up on.

Ages: Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Ages 10+, All Ages
Categories: Games

Slinky Pik Up Sticks - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

If you are looking for a fun way to work on colors and numbers with your toddler check out My First Brain Quest Ages 2 to 3 – 3rd Edition. This is one of our favorite traveling games. Kids will love answering questions trying to master the entire deck of questions. This edition comes complete with a parents guide, too.

Ages: Age 0-2, Age 2-3
Categories: Education, Games

My First Brain Quest Ages 2 to 3 – 3rd Edition - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

Fluent in texting? Challenge your favorite teen to a round of the LOL Text Messaging Game. In this innovative game, use lettered and numbered tiles to spell out text messages. Each player has 3 minutes to create a grid of text messages. Opponents can challenge any text that they feel is not legit. Let the kids know that you are hip by beating them at their own game. TTAFN!

Ages: Age 7-10, Ages 10+
Categories: Games

LOL Text Message Game - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

Looking for a fun indoor/outdoor game? Invest in a Cornhole Game. You will not be sorry! This simple yet totally entertaining game is perfect for tailgating or just hanging with the family. This board complies withe the American Cornhole Association regulations (who knew?). Just toss beanbags into the hole and voila you win…it is not as easy as it looks.  Serious Cornholer? Check out the apparel for a real giggle.

Ages: Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Ages 10+, Parents
Categories: Games

Cornhole Game - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

Give your future chess master the very best start with the Pavillion Games Chess Teacher Game. In this Chess for beginners game, each game piece is marked so you can teach children strategy to build their skills. Learn what direction the pieces can go and how many spaces your piece can cover. Comes with pieces, a board, and directions.

Ages: Age 7-10, Ages 10+
Categories: Board Games, Games

Pavillion Games Chess Teacher Game - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

Play dress up with your favorite princess with the Hasbro Pretty Pretty Princess Board Game. We love this simple board game because it teaches good sportsmanship and number recognition, while encouraging players to pile on the plastic bling. Collect all of your accessories and win the game! Simple yet perfect for toddlers just learning how to play board games.

Ages: Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7
Categories: Board Games, Games

Hasbro Pretty Pretty Princess Board Game - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

Knock ‘em down! The Melissa & Doug Monster Bowling Set is the perfect active indoor activity. This set comes with 6 silly furry monster bowling pins and a crazy-looking monster ball. The monster bowling pins are plush and have weighted bottoms. Fun for all ages! Stores easily in a zippered carrying case.

Ages: Age 2-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Age 7-10
Categories: Games, Sports, Toys

Melissa & Doug Monster Bowling Set - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

Work on colors with the kids in a super-fun and original way with Beleduc Games Schmetti Coloretti. Collect the foil butterflies and help the white butterflies get their colors with the roll of the dice. Your kids will love the game and you will love teaching colors with the brightly colored foil butterflies.

Ages: Age 2-3, Age 3-5
Categories: Board Games, Education, Games

Beleduc Games Schmetti Coloretti - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

Trying to figure out how to motivate the kids to help a little more around the house? The Chore Board: A Helping-Around-the-House Game is the way to convince (or bribe) the kids to get down and dirty with you. This fun game board has spots that kids can move forward by doing chores…get them to wash your car, do the dishes, bring you the paper…whatever your fancy. At the end, there is a reward of your choosing. Now sit back, relax and put those children to work!

Ages: Age 7-10, Ages 10+
Categories: Board Games, Books, Games

The Chore Board: A Helping-Around-the-House Game - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

Become Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger as well as other favorite characters when you play the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 game. Relive favorite Harry Potter memories LEGO-style. Have fun exploring places like Hogwarts castle, Diagon Alley and the Forbidden Forest to names a few. Your kids will love mixing potions, flying on broomsticks and attending lessons. It is is available for Wii, Playstation 3, XBox 360, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP and PC.

Ages: Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Ages 10+
Categories: Entertainment, Games, Video Games

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.

Mary, Mary quite contrary how does your garden grow? Be the first to fill up your garden and you win, when you play the eeBoo Gathering a Garden Board Game. Race around the board and collect flowers, herbs, trees, vegetables and birds. This game is made from 75% recycled cardboard and printed with non-toxic inks. Who has the greenest thumb in your house?

Ages: Age 5-7, Age 7-10
Categories: Board Games, Eco-Friendly, Games

eeBoo Gathering a Garden Board Game - Originally posted at Kidlantis.com.