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  Games Like A Gentle Rain: 10 Calm, Cozy Picks

  by Kelsey Demers on April 9, 2026

  A Gentle Rain is one of my favorite games. It has a way of changing what you think a game can be. It’s not about winning or outplaying anyone, but rather about relaxing. You draw a tile, you place a tile, and you watch lily blossoms slowly open across a quiet little lake. The whole... The post Games Like A Gentle Rain: 10 Calm, Cozy Picks appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Best Board Games for 6 Year Olds (That The Whole Family Will Love!)

  by Kelsey Demers on April 8, 2026

  Updated for 2026! Six year olds are fast moving out of the little kid stage and feeling more and more like big kids every day. Usually in first grade, 6 year olds hit all sorts of developmental milestones: Kids learn so much through play, and finding the right games to meet them at this stage... The post Best Board Games for 6 Year Olds (That The Whole Family Will Love!) appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  The Best Seek and Find Board Games for Kids

  by Kelsey Demers on April 5, 2026

  After over 14 years of parenting one thing I’ve found to be true of literally all of my children is that they go bananas for a seek-and-find. Like they’ve never met one they didn’t like. Hidden Picture books? Gold. Spot the difference pictures? They’ll take ten. Scavenger Hunts? Say less. So naturally over the years... The post The Best Seek and Find Board Games for Kids appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Best Games and Puzzles for Easter Baskets

  by Kelsey Demers on March 20, 2026

  We’re sharing the best games and puzzles for Easter Baskets in 2026! Plus our simple family tradition for giving Easter Baskets. For many families, ours included, Easter is a special day. We head to church, take part in egg hunts, enjoy some candy eggs, and visit family for delicious meals and good company. We also... The post Best Games and Puzzles for Easter Baskets appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Finished Murdle? These Puzzle Books Are Your Next Obsession

  by Kelsey Demers on March 15, 2026

  Growing up I loved a good puzzle book, now as an adult I’ve become addicted to the clever, unique offerings found in this genre. For many Murdle was rekindled a love of logic puzzle books like no other with is witty through line story as you solved each logic grid. These books have that same... The post Finished Murdle? These Puzzle Books Are Your Next Obsession appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  How to Play Bunco (And Why Everyone Seems to Love It)

  by Kelsey Demers on March 6, 2026

  Growing up, I remember hearing my grandmother talk about her Bunco parties. She’d have all the best stories about the people at her table, the desserts they served, and sometimes even about the cash she won. It sounded like an excellent time. Naturally, I wanted to go. But apparently Bunco had an age requirement… and... The post How to Play Bunco (And Why Everyone Seems to Love It) appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  20+ Best Geography Board Games for Families (Map Skills & Spatial Thinking)

  by Kelsey Demers on February 19, 2026

  Geography board games are some of the most quietly powerful (and fun!) games on our shelves. Some help kids recognize countries and continents. Others build spatial awareness, map skills, and the ability to think about how places connect to one another. All of them invite curiosity about the world beyond our own backyard.  I recently... The post 20+ Best Geography Board Games for Families (Map Skills & Spatial Thinking) appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Best Board Games for Five Year Olds

  by Kelsey Demers on February 14, 2026

  We’re sharing the best board games for five year olds! Updated for 2026. Check out all our age based recommendations Age 2 — Age 3 — Age 4 — Age 5 — Age 6 — Age 7 — Age 8-10 — Teens Quickly shop our age based game recommendations on our Amazon Storefront! Five is... The post Best Board Games for Five Year Olds appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Everything We Did in Sanibel Florida

  by Kelsey Demers on February 12, 2026

  This Christmas Adam surprised me with the gift of a weekend away together. It would be our first in the 14 years since we began having kids so we were long overdue for a little time away.  I’ve always wanted to go to Sanibel. It’s known for having the best shelling in the world and... The post Everything We Did in Sanibel Florida appeared first on The Tabletop Family.

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  Easy Pen and Paper Games You Can Play Anywhere

  by Kelsey Demers on February 10, 2026

  If you’ve ever found yourself waiting at a restaurant, stuck in a doctor’s office, or trying to keep kids entertained during quiet time—this list is for you. These easy pen and paper games are fun, fast to learn, and require nothing more than a pencil and a scrap of paper. That’s it! From strategic showdowns... The post Easy Pen and Paper Games You Can Play Anywhere appeared first on The Tabletop Family.