6 Fun {and Educational} Geography Games
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I remember geography being one of the most boring subjects in school. It was just memorization with little to no connection to real life. It doesn’t have to be that way! These geography games help make geography fun, while still being educational.
There are a few ways to use these geography games:
- Incorporate them into your geography lesson plans
- Play the games during family game night
- Host a geography themed game day for your homeschool group
- Include the games into boredom busting baskets
6 Geography Games
The ages listed are the manufacturer’s recommendations, but you know your family best. Forming teams can be a great way to include younger children.
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Players: 2+
Ages: 7+
The goal of this award-winning geography game is to be the first to collect continent sets first. A continent set contains any 4 countries within that continent. The cards are color-coded to help the littlest players, but there is also a color map to reference.
- The Whimsical, Mad-Dashing Geography Game
- Based on Laurie Keller’s hilarious story book
- A fun way to enrich your basic knowledge of U.S. geography with this madcap game of observation and quick reflexes
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Players: 2 – 4
Ages 8+
The Scrambled States of America is a fun game that teaches kids all about the United States. Players will choose a state that starts with a certain letter, is in a particular geographic location, is closest/farthest from a state, etc.
My family has owned this game for a few years now and really enjoy it. Each round is pretty quick.
- FAST-PACED STRATEGY: Race to build your train routes across iconic American cities in this award-winning board game.
- COMPETITIVE FUN: Challenge friends and family in a 2-5 player game, where every move counts.
- COLLECT TRAIN CARDS: Strategically gather train cards to claim routes and earn points.
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Players: 2 – 5
Ages: 8+
The goal in Ticket to Ride is to have the points at the end of the game. Players can earn points by using all of their train cars and completing train route cards. This game helps players identify large cities around the country.
There are versions for other countries, but my family’s favorite is the original board, set in the United States.
- Race Around the World – Move across the map, pass famous landmarks and use country facts to reach the finish first; a 40-minute family game for ages 9+
- Learning Geography Naturally – Practice flags of the world, capitals, continents and map locations while playing; made for beginners, geography fans and…
- 194 Countries of the World Included – Country card shows flag, capital, area, population, GDP per capita, highest point and neighboring countries…
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Players: 2 – 5
Ages: 8 – 12
Kids will learn the flags, capitals, and locations of 194 countries while playing this game. It is rare to see a geography game that includes so many countries around the world!
The cards can also be used as geography flashcards (although that isn’t nearly as much fun). Each country card contains the capital, the area, the population, the GDP per capita, the highest point, how many countries it borders, and a color image of the national flag.
- Educational Journey: Embark on an exciting educational journey with the Scholastic Race Across the USA Game. Explore the diverse geography of our country…
- State-Hopping Adventure: Visit six states, answer geography questions, and race back to your home state to claim victory! The game combines learning and…
- Grade-Appropriate Questions: Tailored to each player’s grade level, the game ensures that questions are suitable for their educational stage. Enjoy a…
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Players: 2 – 4
Ages: 8+
The goal of Race Across the USA is to be the first player to visit 6 states and get back to their starting location. At each stop players will need to answer a geography question. The question cards come in two levels, making it easier to tailor the difficulty to the age and geography experience levels of the players.
Passport to Culture, Travel Edition
- The World Culture Game.
- Travel the Earth with over 1,000 new and unique questions on every country in the world!
- Challenge your CQ (Cultural Intelligence) while discovering fascinating cultural facts.
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Players: 2 – 5
Ages: 8+
Geography doesn’t have to be just learning the physical attributes of a country, it can always include studying the culture and foods. This geography game contains multiple-choice cards that quiz players on all sorts of cultural matters.
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