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My Mine by SimplyFun is a fun game for kids aged 6 and up, focusing on probability and predicting.

Award-Winning Games of 2024

From spatial reasoning to shape recognition and everything in between, these top-notch games were acclaimed and admired over and over again by industry experts in the parenting and educational space. 

Award-Winning Games of 2024

From spatial reasoning to shape recognition and everything in between, these top-notch games were acclaimed and admired over and over again by industry experts in the parenting and educational space. 

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well-made games for kids. Kids playing a high-quality educational board game

SimplyFun Games – Built to Play and Repeat!

Our educational games aren't just irresistibly fun. They are also built to last and are backed by a piece replacement policy. Ready to learn more? Game on!

SimplyFun Games – Built to Play and Repeat!

Our educational games aren't just irresistibly fun. They are also built to last and are backed by a piece replacement policy. Ready to learn more? Game on!

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Young girl and boy playing SimplyFun's spatial reasoning game, SlideAscope

Celebrating SimplyFun's Growth and Giving

At SimplyFun, our mission goes beyond creating memorable gameplay moments around the table, and we are most proud of our continued dedication to giving back.

Celebrating SimplyFun's Growth and Giving

At SimplyFun, our mission goes beyond creating memorable gameplay moments around the table, and we are most proud of our continued dedication to giving back.

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Top 10 Games of the Year

Top 10 Games of the Year

Let’s dive into the Top 10 Games of the year that have been lighting up living rooms, sparking curiosity, and creating hours of wholesome, screen-free fun!

Top 10 Games of the Year

Let’s dive into the Top 10 Games of the year that have been lighting up living rooms, sparking curiosity, and creating hours of wholesome, screen-free fun!

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Photo of planning and strategy game, ByPass by SimplyFun. A family game for ages 8 and up.

Go on a Road-Building Adventure with ByPass!

Use planning and strategy to build your road to victory!

Go on a Road-Building Adventure with ByPass!

Use planning and strategy to build your road to victory!

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Is or Isn't by SimplyFun is a fun game for learning synonyms and antonyms for ages 6 and up.

Vocabulary Board Games that Boost Language Skills

Vocabulary board games help build and enhance foundational language skills while providing a fun atmosphere to learn. Get ready to turn game night into a language learning opportunity! 

Vocabulary Board Games that Boost Language Skills

Vocabulary board games help build and enhance foundational language skills while providing a fun atmosphere to learn. Get ready to turn game night into a language learning opportunity! 

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Board Game Lovers Gift Guide

What’s a gift that connects family and friends through laughter and play? If you guessed board games, give yourself a pat on the back! No other gift can spark imagination,...

Board Game Lovers Gift Guide

What’s a gift that connects family and friends through laughter and play? If you guessed board games, give yourself a pat on the back! No other gift can spark imagination,...

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Meet Game Designer Phil Chase

Meet Game Designer Phil Chase

Let's get to know game designer, Phil Chase, designer of SimplyFun's award-winning Digger’s Garden Match and Team Digger! 

Meet Game Designer Phil Chase

Let's get to know game designer, Phil Chase, designer of SimplyFun's award-winning Digger’s Garden Match and Team Digger! 

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My Fun Shapes: A fun way to learn colors and shapes with 30 colorful wooden blocks that kids can stack and balance.

Stack, Balance, and Play with My Fun Shapes!

Delight little ones as they learn colors and shapes and build fine motor skills with My Fun Shapes!

Stack, Balance, and Play with My Fun Shapes!

Delight little ones as they learn colors and shapes and build fine motor skills with My Fun Shapes!

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Letter Slide by SimplyFun is a fun spelling game that teaches vocabulary, consonants and vowels.

Five Fun Letter Board Games to Try!

Learning your letters is as easy as A-B-C with these five fun, family-friendly letter board games.

Five Fun Letter Board Games to Try!

Learning your letters is as easy as A-B-C with these five fun, family-friendly letter board games.

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Young boys play Crystal Cup Rally by SimplyFun, a game focusing on decision making and adaptability for ages 7 and up

Family Board Game Night: 10 Fun & Educational G...

These 10 board games are perfect for players of multiple ages, from classic games with a twist to new ones that will become family favorites.

Family Board Game Night: 10 Fun & Educational G...

These 10 board games are perfect for players of multiple ages, from classic games with a twist to new ones that will become family favorites.

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Plundering Times by SimplyFun is a math game for ages 8 and up that reinforces multiplication and addition skills.

Sail the High Seas and Collect Shiny Treasure i...

Command your dragon pirate crew to plunder the Islands of Numbers in this thrilling strategy math game! Strengthen multiplication and addition skills to match or get closest to each of the island's...

Sail the High Seas and Collect Shiny Treasure i...

Command your dragon pirate crew to plunder the Islands of Numbers in this thrilling strategy math game! Strengthen multiplication and addition skills to match or get closest to each of the island's...

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Mom and daughter high-five while learning math concepts

Shifting Your Math Mindset

It is often not about our capability, but about how we learn and engage with math that determines our success in the subject. 

Shifting Your Math Mindset

It is often not about our capability, but about how we learn and engage with math that determines our success in the subject. 

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The Best Matching Card Games for Family Fun!

Matching Card Games Designed for Playful Adults

Our favorite matching card games for screen-free family fun!

Matching Card Games Designed for Playful Adults

Our favorite matching card games for screen-free family fun!

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Kids having fun outside with birthday party favors.

Summer Birthday Party Games Full of Energy

Our favorite affordable outdoor birthday party activities to make your kids' party unforgettable!

Summer Birthday Party Games Full of Energy

Our favorite affordable outdoor birthday party activities to make your kids' party unforgettable!

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Fossil Sweep by SimplyFun is a fun card game for ages 8 and up.

Strategic Card Games That Test Your Clever Moves

Strategy card games can help hone your strategic superpower while providing endless fun -- and a little friendly competition.

Strategic Card Games That Test Your Clever Moves

Strategy card games can help hone your strategic superpower while providing endless fun -- and a little friendly competition.

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Friends playing a stacking game on game night

Challenging Stacking Games

If you love stacking games, you'll adore these gravity-defying options that go beyond the classics!

Challenging Stacking Games

If you love stacking games, you'll adore these gravity-defying options that go beyond the classics!

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Young boy watches mother select a wooden game piece from SimplyFun's Asymbol, a 3D building game for ages 8 and up

Why Collaborative Learning Shapes Student Success

Learning to collaborate is a necessary skill in today’s world if we want to make a difference for tomorrow. 

Why Collaborative Learning Shapes Student Success

Learning to collaborate is a necessary skill in today’s world if we want to make a difference for tomorrow. 

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Our Commitment to Giving Back

Our Commitment to Giving Back

Over the past decade, SimplyFun has donated over half a million games to charities, schools, and other non-profit organizations that support children and communities in need. 

Our Commitment to Giving Back

Over the past decade, SimplyFun has donated over half a million games to charities, schools, and other non-profit organizations that support children and communities in need. 

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The Making of Fossil Card Game, Fossil Sweep!

The Making of Fossil Card Game, Fossil Sweep!

Curious about what it takes to design a game? Go behind-the-scenes with Fossil Sweep!

The Making of Fossil Card Game, Fossil Sweep!

Curious about what it takes to design a game? Go behind-the-scenes with Fossil Sweep!

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Fun with Fossils in SimplyFun's Latest Game, Fossil Sweep!

Fun with Fossils in SimplyFun's Latest Game, Fo...

Uncover the fascinating world of fossils with SimplyFun's strategy card game, Fossil Sweep!

Fun with Fossils in SimplyFun's Latest Game, Fo...

Uncover the fascinating world of fossils with SimplyFun's strategy card game, Fossil Sweep!

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Meet Fossil Sweep Game Designer, Joyce Johnson!

Meet Fossil Sweep Game Designer, Joyce Johnson!

Fossil Sweep game designer, Joyce Johnson, shares her creative process.

Meet Fossil Sweep Game Designer, Joyce Johnson!

Fossil Sweep game designer, Joyce Johnson, shares her creative process.

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Microlearning with Educational Games Help Kids Thrive!

Microlearning with Educational Games Help Kids ...

Why microlearning is an effective learning method for kids and how games can help make learning fun!

Microlearning with Educational Games Help Kids ...

Why microlearning is an effective learning method for kids and how games can help make learning fun!

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Games Can Beat the Summer Brain Drain!

Prevent Summer Brain Drain with Fun Learning

Avoid summer learning loss with these 10 categories of fun and educational games.

Prevent Summer Brain Drain with Fun Learning

Avoid summer learning loss with these 10 categories of fun and educational games.

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