This post is sponsored by SimplyFun. We’re taking a look at SlideAscope, the new puzzly tile placement game designed by Reiner Knizia filled with delicious pattern creating, combo cascading fun!

This post is sponsored by SimplyFun. One of the tricky elements of playing games with your kids can be finding games that allow for both your younger and your older kids to happily play together. 

If the game is complex enough to challenge your older kids, the younger kids might struggle to keep up. Pick a game at the level for a younger player and your older players might find themselves bored. 

That’s why it’s always so exciting to find new games that work for our big family and we’re happy to say we’ve found two strategy games that do just that!

Looking for a way to work together with your kids instead of against each other? Cooperative Board games are great for this! 

When kids hit age seven, they’re really on the cusp of enjoying a large portion of the board games available.

Many games list age 8+ on the box and often times seven year olds can play the game just fine — especially towards the latter half of age 7. When choosing games for kids of this age, we try to think of where they are developmentally. On average, 7 year olds have a slightly longer attention span, are still beginning to read though many may be excelling in this area as well, and they are excited to try newer less “kid” feeling things as they start to feel more like “big kids.”

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite games to play with 7 year olds. Kids are all unique and develop at their own pace, so if your child isn’t ready to play these games yet, that’s okay! Also, please remember that these games are by no means only for 7 year olds and can be a great fit for kids both younger and older!

There are tons of great games kids can play on their own. Whether you are looking for a solo logic challenge they can work through or a board game they can play without adult supervision. These games are great for helping kids build confidence by allowing them to work through challenges on their own and for when mom and dad need a break.