{"id":193536,"date":"2021-07-22T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/?p=193536"},"modified":"2021-07-13T13:49:55","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T13:49:55","slug":"summer-gaming-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/au\/kids-club\/entertainment\/general-entertainment\/summer-gaming-heroes\/","title":{"rendered":"SUMMER GAMING HEROES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">These <strong>travel-friendly board games<\/strong> can not only be played <strong>anywhere<\/strong>, but each play-on-the-go game can be learned and played in <strong>under an hour<\/strong>! Amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">ANOMIA<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Anomia-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Anomia-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Anomia-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Anomia-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Anomia-2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Anomia-2.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Frazzle your brain with this <strong>hilarious<\/strong>, fast-paced <strong>word game<\/strong>. When the <strong>symbol <\/strong>on your card <strong>matches <\/strong>your opponent\u2019s, <strong>shout out a word <\/strong>that fits <strong>their category <\/strong>before they shout out one from yours. Will you be <strong>lost for words<\/strong>?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a312.99 \/&nbsp;<strong>Ages:<\/strong>&nbsp;10+<strong>&nbsp;\/ Players:<\/strong>&nbsp;3 \u2013 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/travellingman.com\/products\/anomia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Travelling Man<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">QWIRKLE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/quirkle-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/quirkle-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/quirkle-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/quirkle-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/quirkle-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/quirkle-1.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Mix, match, score and win in <strong><em>Qwirkle<\/em><\/strong>! Match <strong>colours <\/strong>and <strong>shapes <\/strong>in a row or column to score points \u2013 a bit like <em>Scrabble<\/em>, but <strong>without the words<\/strong>! Easy to learn and play, <em>Qwirkle <\/em>is a must-have for any <strong>family gaming party<\/strong>. Cool!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a322.99 \/&nbsp;<strong>Ages:<\/strong>&nbsp;6+<strong>&nbsp;\/ Players:<\/strong>&nbsp;2 \u2013 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happypuzzle.co.uk\/family-puzzles-and-games\/qwirkle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Happy Puzzle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">SUSHI GO!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Sushi-go-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Sushi-go-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Sushi-go-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Sushi-go-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Sushi-go-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Sushi-go-1.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Can you tell your <strong>tempura <\/strong>from your <strong>sashimi<\/strong>? Grab the best combo of <strong>sushi <\/strong>dishes as they whizz past so you can declare yourself <strong>sushi master<\/strong>! But be sure to leave room for <strong>dessert <\/strong>or else you\u2019ll <em>eat <\/em>into your <strong>score<\/strong>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a313.99 \/&nbsp;<strong>Ages:<\/strong>&nbsp;8+<strong>&nbsp;\/ Players:<\/strong>&nbsp;2 \u2013 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamescrusade.co.uk\/product\/sushi-go-card-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Games Crusade<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">BANDIDO<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bandido-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bandido-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bandido-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bandido-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bandido-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bandido-1.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">A <strong>prisoner <\/strong>is trying to <strong>escape jail <\/strong>using <strong>tunnels <\/strong>beneath their cell \u2013 don\u2019t let them get away! You\u2019ll have to use your skills of <strong>instinct <\/strong>and <strong>cooperation <\/strong>as you <strong>join forces <\/strong>\u2013 and <strong>cards <\/strong>\u2013 to stop them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a310.99 \/&nbsp;<strong>Ages:<\/strong>&nbsp;6+<strong>&nbsp;\/ Players:<\/strong>&nbsp;1 \u2013 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/toyvilleshop.co.uk\/product\/bandido\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Toyville<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">THE MIND <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-Mind-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-Mind-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-Mind-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-Mind-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-Mind-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-Mind-1.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Ever get the feeling you know what people are <strong>thinking<\/strong>? In this terrific <strong>telepathic game<\/strong>, try and guess which <strong>number cards <\/strong>your friends have laid down, using only the power of your <strong>mind<\/strong>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a310.99 \/&nbsp;<strong>Ages:<\/strong>&nbsp;8+<strong>&nbsp;\/ Players:<\/strong>&nbsp;2 \u2013 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterstones.com\/product\/the-mind-card-game\/5060377424194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Waterstones<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">KINGDOMINO<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Kingdomino-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Kingdomino-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Kingdomino-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Kingdomino-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Kingdomino-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Kingdomino-1.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have you got what it takes to build and rule the biggest <strong>kingdom <\/strong>in the land? Expand the <strong>territory <\/strong>around your <strong>castle <\/strong>by connecting your <strong>domino terrains <\/strong>\u2013 including wheat fields, lakes and forests. All hail the <strong>mighty ruler<\/strong>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a318.99 \/&nbsp;<strong>Ages:<\/strong>&nbsp;8+<strong>&nbsp;\/ Players:<\/strong>&nbsp;2 \u2013 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaoscards.co.uk\/prod\/k\/kingdomino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Chaos Cards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">KING OF TOKYO&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/King-of-Tokyo-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/King-of-Tokyo-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/King-of-Tokyo-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/King-of-Tokyo-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/King-of-Tokyo-2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/King-of-Tokyo-2.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">All kinds of giant beasties have descended on <strong>Tokyo<\/strong>, from <strong>mutant monsters <\/strong>to <strong>massive robots<\/strong>. Choose your creature, then <strong>roll the dice <\/strong>to gather <strong>energy<\/strong>, <strong>heal <\/strong>your monster or just slap the others down. Who\u2019ll win the <strong>battle to end all battles<\/strong>?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a332.99 \/&nbsp;<strong>Ages:<\/strong>&nbsp;8+<strong>&nbsp;\/ Players:<\/strong>&nbsp;2 \u2013 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firestormgames.co.uk\/king-of-tokyo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Firestorm Games<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">ZOMBIE KIDZ EVOLUTION<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Zombie-Kids-Evolution-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Zombie-Kids-Evolution-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Zombie-Kids-Evolution-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Zombie-Kids-Evolution-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Zombie-Kids-Evolution-2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Zombie-Kids-Evolution-2.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">On no, <strong>zombies <\/strong>have invaded <strong>school<\/strong>! And with everybody legging it, it\u2019s left to YOU to beat back the living dead\u2026 Can you lock <strong>all four doors <\/strong>before the zombies take over? Complete <strong>special missions <\/strong>to unlock <strong>tricky new challenges<\/strong>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a321.99 \/&nbsp;<strong>Ages:<\/strong>&nbsp;7+<strong>&nbsp;\/ Players:<\/strong>&nbsp;2 \u2013 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/thirstymeeples.co.uk\/products\/zombie-kidz-evolution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Thirsty Meeples<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">FORBIDDEN ISLAND<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/forbidden-island-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/forbidden-island-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/forbidden-island-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/forbidden-island-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/forbidden-island-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2021\/07\/forbidden-island-1.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Head off on an adventure in the danger-filled paradise of <strong>Forbidden Island <\/strong>to capture <strong>four sacred treasures<\/strong>. Work together to <strong>collect the loot <\/strong>before the island <strong>sinks <\/strong>\u2013 you\u2019ll need to <strong>escape <\/strong>before you vanish into the watery abyss. Yikes!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a319.99 \/&nbsp;<strong>Ages:<\/strong>&nbsp;10+<strong>&nbsp;\/ Players:<\/strong>&nbsp;2 \u2013 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/rulesofplay.co.uk\/products\/forbidden-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Rules of Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">WIN ALL NINE GAMES!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&nbsp;We\u2019re giving away <strong>all nine <\/strong>of these exciting games to <strong>one lucky reader<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/competition\/win-nine-summer-boardgames\/\">Click here to find out how to enter.&nbsp;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These travel-friendly board games can not only be played anywhere, but each play-on-the-go game can be learned and played in under an hour! Amazing! ANOMIA Frazzle your brain with this hilarious, fast-paced word game. When the symbol on your card matches your opponent\u2019s, shout out a word that fits their category before they shout out &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/au\/kids-club\/entertainment\/general-entertainment\/summer-gaming-heroes\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">SUMMER GAMING HEROES<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2391,"featured_media":193945,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"christmas-category":[],"class_list":["post-193536","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-entertainment"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>SUMMER GAMING HEROES - National Geographic Kids<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get ready for a summer of fun with these brilliant, best-selling and travel-friendly board games! 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