The complexity of UNO is given by special cards that can radically change the course of the game. “Skip a Turn” causes the next player to miss their turn, “Draw Two” causes two cards to be drawn from the deck, and “Reverse” reverses the direction of the game. The Color Change card allows the player to choose any color that will be next in the game. The game ends when one of the players gets rid of all the cards.

2. Svintus

In Svintus, players strive to be the first to get rid of all their cards, discarding them onto the deck according to certain rules. The deck contains cards of four suits with numbers from 0 to 9, as well as special cards with unique effects.

“Cottonhoof”, “Zahrapin”, “Tikhokhryun” – these funny names of Svintus cards reflect their unusual properties. “Cottonhoof” forces all players to hit the deck with their hand, and the last player receives penalty cards. “Zakhrapin” changes the direction of the move, and “Tikhokhryun” forbids everyone to talk until the next move.

One of the main features of Svintus is the ability to change the rules right during the game. Special “Polysvin” cards allow the player to come up with his own rule that everyone must follow.

3. Monopoly

Monopoly is based on the principle of buying and selling real estate and generating income from it. The playing field is a closed circle on which various areas, streets, train stations and utility companies are located. At the beginning of the game, each participant receives starting capital, which he can use to purchase real estate and develop his assets.

By rolling dice, players move around the playing field, acquiring plots and building houses and hotels on them. The goal is to bankrupt all of your rivals, becoming a monopolist in the real estate industry.

I learn to read

It is an educational game to learn to read, form words and spell them that uses a self-correcting system: only the token with the correct letter fits into the corresponding gap in the word. It contains 15 sheets to form up to 90 words and 90 cards with the letters of the alphabet, and a briefcase to store everything.

Sushi Go!

One of the most successful card games in recent years is  Sushi Go! , as simple as it is fun and entertaining. Designed for between 2 and 5 players ages 8 and up, it allows you to reinforce mathematical concepts, visual speed and the wonderful world of strategy and logic. In addition, the illustrations are tremendously fun and there is a tabletop version for up to 8 players.

Dixit

At the heart of Dixit is a deck of cards, each of which is a work of art filled with stories. Players take turns becoming storytellers, choosing a card and saying an association, which can be a word, phrase, sound, or even a gesture. The remaining participants choose from their cards the one that best matches the storyteller’s description, and all the cards are shuffled. The goal is to guess the storyteller’s card, but not to do it too obviously. If no one or, conversely, everyone guessed correctly, the storyteller receives no points, and the rest move forward. Thus, the game rewards for the subtlety and grace of associations, for the ability to balance on the brink of clarity and mystery.

I never forget a face

A very simple yet unknown game, designed for kids aged 5 and up. In  I never forget a face  we will have a series of cards that represent 24 children from different countries, with disparate features; Our objective will be to identify pairs of kids, something that will improve both concentration and memory. The drawings are also ideal illustrations to use with young people, which will make them pay their full attention to this game.

Mancala

Like chess or go,  Mancala  are a series of traditional African board games. There are several types, as described on Wikipedia, of which Kalah is the most common in the West, and although the game is quite complex – especially to get started with – there is a lot of material to learn. For example, this online Mancala that even includes a tutorial to take your first steps.

TimeLine Inventions

Card games have evolved to such an extent that they even allow us to learn about inventions and inventors, for example with  TimeLine Inventions . A very simple small deck of cards that we will have to study, combining several cards with each other to be able to beat your playing partners. And by the way, there are also other themes such as science and discoveries, historical events or music and cinema, all of them with the same game mechanism.

Robot Turtles

With the aim of teaching the basic concepts of programming to kids from the age of 3,  Robot Turtles  is one of those board games born on the Kickstarter platform that have achieved great success among the educational community around the world. Its operation is based on characters and cards with orders that we will have to use and combine effectively to satisfy missions and objectives.

Scrabble

Number of players : from 2 to 4
A classic American game known to us as Scrabble. But there are differences! You can use all parts of speech, the scoring is done differently and, suddenly, there is the letter e. And Scrabble also sounds more youthful: “Come to me, let’s play Scrabble” is a tackle from a bespectacled nerd, and “Come to me, let’s play Scrabble” is somehow cooler.

Conclusion:
Integrating board games into the classroom can enhance the learning experience, encourage teamwork, and foster critical thinking skills among students. By selecting the best board games that align with academic subjects, educators can create engaging and educational activities that appeal to diverse learning styles. Whether it’s improving language skills with Scrabble, exploring historical events with Trivial Pursuit, sharpening math abilities with Set, or tackling global health crises with Pandemic, board games offer a unique and interactive way to enrich classroom learning. So, why not bring the excitement of board games into your classroom today?