We bring kids together around the table to build critical thinking, social skills, and logic โ one game at a time.
Every roll of the dice, every card played, every strategy debated โ it's all secretly a lesson in life skills children carry forever.
Games challenge kids to plan ahead, weigh options, and think through consequences in a safe, low-stakes environment.
Turn-taking, sportsmanship, teamwork, and reading the room โ the game table is a social classroom.
From counting and probability to pattern recognition, games make abstract concepts concrete and fun.
Learning to win gracefully and lose graciously builds resilience and empathy that last a lifetime.
We curate age-appropriate games proven to build skills while keeping kids completely hooked.
Gaming Unplugged started from a simple belief: the best lessons happen when kids are having too much fun to notice they're learning.
We are game enthusiasts and community builders who saw something magical happening every time children gathered around a board game. That magic, curiosity, and collaboration is exactly what we've set out to spread to every child.
We gathered around the table for game nights with our friends and siblings and saw how our communication, patience, and problem-solving flourished. We wondered what would happen if every child had the same opportunity.
We partnered with our local library in Parkland, Florida, brought in a dozen games and watched 20 kids transform. Parents noticed the difference immediately!
We started conducting monthly game days at the library. We are now working on partnering with other libraries in the Broward County area. If you're interested in hosting a free gaming event in your community, school, place of worship, or library, reach out to us.
Gaming Unplugged is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Florida.
The visionary who turned a love of board games into a movement for children everywhere.
Connects every game session to real learning standards and developmental milestones.
We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers. Reach out to us.
From after-school clubs to weekend workshops, we meet kids where they are โ and bring the games to them.
We partner with teachers to bring curated board game sessions directly into the classroom. Each session is mapped to curriculum goals โ math, language arts, social studies โ so every game played is also a standard covered.
Ages: 4โ12 | Duration: 60 min per session
Our flagship after-school program runs 3 days a week at community centers and schools. Kids progress through a fun "Game Master" track, earning badges as they develop and demonstrate key skills.
Ages: 5โ14 | Duration: 8-week sessions
We host monthly community events where entire families play together. We provide the games, snacks, and a trained facilitator โ families bring themselves. It's free, inclusive, and a whole lot of fun.
Ages: All ages | Duration: Monthly events
Moments of joy, learning, and play โ captured from our events and programs.
A few pictures from our gaming events
Helpful links and tools for parents, teachers, and game lovers to explore the world of educational board games.
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Whether you're a librarian interested in bringing games to your library, a parent curious about our programs, or someone who wants to volunteer โ reach out. We respond within 48 hours.