Educational games for ages 12 and up

We've created some of the best board games for kids at MindWare. Our Dizios is a colorful and exciting twist on the game of Dominos with an element of chance, problem solving and art all in one.

Our best-selling Qwirkle, a combination of Scrabble and Dominoes requiring tactical thinking and strategy. It's easy to learn and addictive for both kids and adults. Fun learning games like our hilarious PicWits strengthens creativity and language, while keeping gamers of all ages in uproarious laughter. Q-bitz offers three levels of visual challenges for kids of all ages and is the perfect game to engage multiple playing styles. Fast moving and fun Q-bitz will capture the attention of kids and adults alike!

The best kids board games often aren't on a board Chrono Bomb lets kids use clamps and strings to create a simulated lazer maze they navigate as they try to diffuse the ticking time bomb at the end. While Bing Bang Bounce uses a ball launcher and target obstacle course to teach kids about trajectories, angle, force and momentum.

Physics and Chess Chess Move. Christmas Math Riddles: Gifts. Matching Matrix. Online Lingo. Christmas Sudoku. Otter Rush: Exponent Expressions.

Logic Puzzle: Unlock the Christmas Present. Santa Sokoban. Parts of the Digestive System. Equilibrium Simulator. Within a few games he was already confident enough to play without the cards.

He still has a way to go, but this set has allowed him to enjoy chess, rather than be frustrated and quit learning the old-fashioned way. Settlers of Catan is intended for older kids and adults, with a suggested age range of 10 and up.

Your life will forever be altered. Watching YouTube videos to improve your game, bribing your children. The game involves strategy, making trade deals, and there are several ways to win.

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