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  • BEST OF 2022: Parenting 101: The best board games from Funko

    BEST OF 2022: Parenting 101: The best board games from Funko

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    Over the course of the last two years we have all been spending more time indoors with our family. One question that I’ve seen asked over and over again in social media parent groups is “can anyone recommend a family friendly board game?”. I get it, there’s only so much tv you can watch! My children and husband love board games, whereas I’d rather be reading, so it’s always great when we can find a game that appeals to all of us. I decided to reach out to Funko to do just that; find board games that appeal to gamers and non-gamers alike. Here are five games (plus an expansion) that are guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.

    Something Wild! (Ages 6+)- This is a card game that comes with a miniature Funko Pop character. There’s a huge variety of Something Wild games with different themes, from Disney princesses, to Star Wars and Marvel. The game is very straight forward which makes it easy for younger players and fun for older kids as well. You can also combine the sets to expand your game play. I can’t wait to bring a few sets along with us when we go camping this summer.

    Disney Pixar Toy Story Talent Show (Ages 6+) – Stuck inside on a rainy day with kids who have boundless energy? Then this is the perfect game to have on hand. The talent tricks that you can have to carry out are easy enough that younger children won’t get frustrated but still challenging enough that older kids will have fun. I also love that you collect carnival like tickets, making it reminiscent of being at a country fair.

    Disney Mickey and the Beanstalk (Ages 4+) – Out of all the games we tried out I think this one surprised us the most. The objective is easy enough, collect all the food items without the giant seeing you. My favourite thing about this game is that it’s a cooperative game. Everyone has to work together as a team to defeat the giant. It took us three rounds to finally win, but after every defeat there were no tears from the children, instead they would scream ‘again!’, determined to win a round.

    Disney Haunted Mansion – Call of the Spirits: Magic Kingdom Park Edition (Ages 9+) – Based on the beloved Disney parks ride, The Haunted Mansion, this spooky strategic game is hauntingly fun. The game set up and rules are a little more involved than the previous games that I’ve mentioned, however once it gets going it’s a lot of fun. One fun aspect of the game is the duel option! My youngest child used the duel often as his strategy and in the end he ended up winning. I recommend watching the quick instructional video on Funko Games website before playing.

    Funkoverse: Marvel 100 4-Pack (Ages 10+) – Calling all Marvel fans! If you love everything Marvel then you’ll love Funkoverse: Marvel 100 4-Pack. Before diving into this game I do advise taking a moment to thoroughly read the instructions and watch the gameplay video on Funko Game’s website. Once the game gets rolling it’s a lot of fun. This game is played in teams so it has the cooperative aspect that I love, along with a good competition. The age rating stands true and it can be a little more complicated for younger players.

    Funkoverse: Marvel 101 Expansion (Ages 10+) – If like me you don’t like the idea of playing against your favourite super heroes, then this expansion is perfect for you! Heroes unite and go head-to-head against the mighty Titan Thanos! This expansion pack must be combined with any Funkoverse 2-pack or 4-pack and is a perfect addition to your Funkoverse game play. It’s always fun to be part of team of heroes in defeating one of the greatest villains ever!

    Meredith is a Disney obsessed stay-at-home mom. When she’s not planning a trip, you’ll find her with her nose in a book.

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  • Parenting 101: The best Halloween card and board games

    Parenting 101: The best Halloween card and board games

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    If you’re planning a Halloween party and are looking for fun activities, look no further than the following Funko card and board games for the whole family.

    Something Wild! The Nightmare Before Christmas (Ages 6+) – Is it a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? In my house it’s both! If you’re a fan of the movie than this is a great card game for you. The game play itself is pretty quick, 15-20 minutes and it’s very straight forward. My kids both love this game, especially since they always beat me. I love games that are both simple and fun.

    Boo Hallow: Pumpkin Showdown (Ages 6+) – This card game requires a minimum of 3 players but would best be played with up to 6 players. The object of the game is quite simple, dodge the pumpkins. Don’t worry though, you’re not literally throwing and dodging pumpkins! This is a strategic game where players can strategically eliminate other players, with the goal of being the last player standing. My kids had a lot of fun with this one.

    Hocus Pocus: Tricks and Wits (Ages 8+) – It’s children vs witches in this fun card game that requires a really good poker face. There are two ways to win, either by being the team with the book card at the end, or the team with the 2 special cards. That poker face comes in handy when you score those cards (my kids cleverly jumped up and put face masks on to hide their smiles). I may have a hard time persuading my eldest to watch the movie, but he did have a blast playing the game.

    Return of the Headless Horseman Game (Ages 6+) – The goal of this game is quite simple; get Ichabod to the covered bridge without being caught by the Headless Horseman. I absolutely love co-operative games, so this one was fun to play with my kids, strategizing together and winning together. I always get a little nervous when I see games with fancy spinners, but the quality of this game is wonderful and the spinner worked flawlessly each time.

    Funkoverse: Universal Monsters (Ages 10+) – If you’ve played a Funkoverse game before and enjoyed it, then you’ll love this one. The Funkoverse games can be played as stand alone or expansions. The unique thing that stands out to me with this game is that it’s mostly in black and white. A few of the game play tokens have splashes of colour and there’s one red dice (the blood die) but everything else is black, white and shades of grey. This detail really elevates it as a Halloween game, setting that perfect spooky vibe. The game is for ages 10+, but the Funkoverse games can be a little tricker for 10-12 year olds. I recommend that when playing with that age group to make sure that you’ve read through the manual and can easily explain the game play to them so that you can dive right in a play. 

    Meredith is a Disney obsessed stay-at-home mom. When she’s not planning a trip, you’ll find her with her nose in a book. Follow her on Instagram.

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