Semper Smart Games VOCABULICIOUS! The Vocabulary, Word and Conversation Game That Makes Mealtime More Meaningful.

VOCABULICIOUS! has quickly become a dinnertime favorite in our home. It’s such a clever way to spark conversation and build vocabulary without it feeling like homework. The prompts are fun, engaging, and thought-provoking—perfect for kids and adults alike. It gets everyone talking, laughing, and learning together, which is exactly what mealtime should be. Whether you're a family, a teacher, or even a speech therapist, this game is a simple and meaningful way to turn words into connection. Love it!

I bought this game for our family after my daughter saw it at a homeschool convention and asked me to get it. Both of my kids were hooked after one time of playing and now ask to play it regularly. It’s still a bit over the head of my just turned-7-year-old, but that doesn’t keep him from wanting to play, and I like that it’s something that he can “grow into”. My 10-year old does beautifully with it though, so I would agree with the “Ages 8+” recommendation on the box. It’s a fun (and often funny) way to introduce new vocabulary and get your kids to use it. I appreciate the 3-tiered leveling of the cards, because it allows players of different ages and ability levels to play together. I enjoy playing it as an adult and find it challenging too, and I think that it would be a fun “ice breaker” for a teen group (or even at a dinner party with other game-loving adults) as a way to get the conversation started and keep it going! Down the road I would love to see the game’s creator make some additional “menu” (question) cards and “appetizer/entree/dessert” (vocabulary) cards that could be purchased separately as an optional add in, because if you play the game often enough the words will get repeated. But on the other hand, that’s not a bad thing, since the more often you hear the words and use them, the more your vocabulary will grow, and the more likely the words will make their way into your daily conversation!

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Our family loves this game. We love the open-ended play and our kids (and us!) are already learning new words. We are also learning really funny things about them! Really gets everyone talking. The rules are simple and easy to follow and since the words have three different levels, all ages can play together. Gameplay is simple, choose a topic from the cute restaurant-themed menu cards and use your words in conversation. There are no winners or losers in this game. Just use as many or all of the word cards in conversation and have fun learning something new along the way. This game is now in our vacation game rotation!

I am an 8th grade Language Arts teacher, and former home schooler. I am always looking for great standards-related games to have in my classroom. I found this one and have tried it out with friends. With various levels of difficulty, both in the vocabulary lists and in the tasks, it is easy for students to self-differentiate. It encourages higher level thinking, listening and speaking skills, collaboration, and even some social-emotional learning. It will be great for extension activities, early finishers, and the occasional post-test game day. Listening in on student conversations gives the teacher an organic method for formative assessment. I'm really looking forward to using this in my classroom.