User:HGW2023/Educational game

Board Games
According to Rachel Howatson, "There are plenty of board games around with an educational focus, whether it’s science, spelling, maths or history." In making this comment, Howatson seeks to prove that although not every board game is labeled as educational, there are many board games that have some form of educational aspect to them.


 * Battleship is a two-player game in which both players attempt to sink the other's ships. The game plays a role in building problem-solving skills along with enhancing concentration as the players make educated guesses as to where the other's ships are located.
 * Monopoly pins players against each other as they all compete to possess the most properties and earn the most monopoly money. The game teaches kids how to budget their money and aids in improving decision-making skills.
 * The Mind teaches kids teamwork and how to communicate their ideas without the use of words. Players must work together in order to beat the game.
 * Buzzlebox incorporates puzzle boxes in which players must collaborate in order to solve the problem. The game strengthens both investigative skills and problem-solving skills.
 * Photosynthesis is a multi-player game in which each player's goal is to grow his or her trees as tall as they can get while making sure to cut them down at the perfect timing. The game educates players on strategic thinking and decision making.
 * Articulate is a family game that improves kids' vocabulary. The object of the game is to describe the word in front of you, so teammates are able to guess the word. The catch, however, is that you are not allowed to say the word.
 * Chemistry Fluxx is an educational card game that teaches players about molecules and elements. The game enhances players' ability to adapt their strategies as the game continues to change throughout play.
 * Scrabble is a word game in which players compete against each other to form the largest words and gain the most points. The game upgrades kids' vocabulary and improves their spelling.
 * Wordsearch is an educational board game where players are pinned against each other as they compete to find the most words in a limited amount of time. The game teaches kids and adults how to function under pressure and how to work independently rather than in a group.
 * Chess is a classic board game where two players compete against each other in order to obtain the opponent's pieces. The ultimate goal of the game is to capture the king. The winning strategy involves thinking ahead and analyzing the board as you play. People who play chess on a regular basis tend to do better in math classes and on math tests.
 * Mobility Era teaches kids valuable information pertaining to taxes and financial responsibility. The game takes the players through a lifetime in which they learn how to manage their finances along with other necessary adult skills.
 * Go-Moku is similar to Connect 4 in a way; however, the game consists of two players competing to place five stones in a row before his or her opponent. The strategic game teaches kids and adults alike how to think and plan ahead before making a move.
 * Mancala teaches players how to think ahead and make educated decisions before they take their move. The game is played by moving marbles around divots within a small board where the objective is to capture the most pieces. Certain strategies can be used to obtain additional pieces from one's opponent.
 * Nine Men's Morris is similar to the game of tic-tac-toe; however, it is far more intricate. The board is set up in a grid format where each player receives nine pieces and aims to keep them all on the board. The game produces critical-thinking skills and helps players use different strategies to beat their opponent(s).