So some states are hanging around at a party one day when Idaho and Virginia come up with a wacky idea: "Let's change places!" The other states start to think that they might like to see new parts of our great nation too, so they decide to pull a switcheroo. Next thing you know, Kansas has traded places with Hawaii, Nevada and Mississippi fall in love, and Minnesota gets a sunburn after trading places with Florida. This will not do. Eventually the states resume their original positions, glad to be home, yet happy for the adventures they've experienced.
This is the story of The Scrambled States of America, a book which is the basis for a fun family game by the same name. The creators, Gamewright, definitely know what they're doing when it comes to making enjoyable games that are quick and easy to play. But the reason this game merits being the Ideas and Inspiration post during America Week at Family Reads, is that it's a painless and entertaining way to learn about US geography. And for someone who pretty much loses any scrap of intelligence around a map, that's saying something! You can play the game in about 20 minutes and it's geared towards 2-4 players, ages 8 and up. When we were in our game-crazy phase, this one got pulled out of the closet often!
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