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Brainy Games for Kids

Children looking for activities that will challenge and broaden their intelligence can look to brainy board games. These games can bring an experience that not only entertains but also provides knowledge to kids in areas like history, geography and pop culture.

Trivial Pursuit for Kids
- Trivial Pursuit for Kids, a take-off of the traditional board game that requires answering trivia questions correctly to make progress, provides questions that suit a young demographic. The game&'s six categories—"All About Nature," "Fun & Games," "Music, Moves & More," "Today & Tomorrow," "Whatever" and "Yesterday"—play to the curriculum of kids ages 8 and older. The game involves two to six players, and a wedge is awarded to fill a player&'s gamepiece when answers are given correctly.
Professor Noggin&'s: Geography of the United States
- Professor Noggin&'s: Geography of the United States gives kids the chance to learn various aspects of U.S. geography, including physical and social attributes of cities and states. Relying on dice and illustrative cards, players can gain knowledge of mountain ranges on the East Coast or landmarks in California. The game, part of the Professor Noggin&'s series, is intended for players ages 7 and older.
Don&'t Quote Me: Time for Kids
- Don&'t Quote Me: Time for Kids, created for two to five players, relies on 1,000 questions and quotes from from 255 game and event cards. Each topic deals with various subjects that children study, including history and the world around them. The puzzle gameboard builds as progress is made in the game. The game is intended for kids ages 10 and older.

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