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What kids are saying about the game:

"It was so fun, I forgot it was educational!"
~ Simon, 13 yrs old​
"Byron’s game is a great family game. It helps you learn how to say countries and know what continent they're in."
~ Laurel, 10 yrs old
"What I like about Byron's game is it helps me learn to pronounce the different countries." 
~ Colin, 7 yrs old
"It's fun because it's made by a kid."
~ Peter, 9 yrs old
"I like to play with my sister, my mom, and my dad."
~ Nate, 8 yrs old
"I really like the game because the maps were accurate, and I like how it is split into different categories, so it makes it a family game, so that everybody can play. The instructions were pretty straightforward. It was easy to understand and overall the game was really fun to play! "
~ Evan, 14 yrs old

What teachers are saying about the game

"My name is Marquita Curry, and I'm the assistant principal at a charter school on the west side of Chicago. My students had the opportunity to play Byron's game the last week of school, and they absolutely love it. Some of my third-grade teachers tried out the game with groups of their students and the students loved it. They said they learned so much and that they could not wait to learn more about some of the continents and countries that they were introduced to in the game. They also were really excited that a kid their age created the game. They thought that was so cool. And they wanted to know what other games of Byron's that they could try!"
Marquita Curry, Assistant Principal, Chicago Public Schools
"I am a second-grade teacher, and I’m also a parent to two school-aged boys, ages seven and eight. I played the game with six second grade students. Once the children picked up their country cards, they quickly realized that the countries’ cards were color-coded to match the continent that they were in. As an educator, this is an amazing feature to this game, and it allows younger kids the ability to play the game; it's accessible to them as well. Those children who need it a little bit harder also had the opportunity to do something that’s a bit more of a challenge to push them.
I would highly recommend Continent Race to both families and teachers. As a mom, this is on the top of our family game night list, and as a teacher this is definitely going to be integrated into my geography unit to help supplement that unit. I also will use this game to promote cooperative learning. I hope that you will enjoy the game as much as I did and my kids did and my students did."

Adrienne Ward, 2nd Grade Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
"What I really enjoyed about playing the game with younger children was the fact that the cards and continents are color-coded, so that made it so much easier for me as a teacher to help the younger children figure out which color they would need or which continent they would need. The great thing about the game is that immediately the children were learning so much about the country names and the continent names. Lots of repetitive vocabulary is a key way to get that knowledge to stick.
So I really enjoyed playing the game, the kids really enjoyed playing the game, [they] had a great time, [and] wanted to keep on playing as long as they could, and that was great—even children at seven years of age can do that. And that's very reassuring for those of you out there who maybe have a family with younger and older children. There are ways of making it even more difficult for the older children and also you could play with the younger kids as well, and it's a great family game, so if you haven't done so already, get out there, buy the game, and enjoy it."
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Andy Smith, Primary School Teacher and Owner of Andy’s Hub, Chicago

What adults are saying about the game:

"Continent Race has become a family favorite game in our household. My husband and I are absolutely thrilled that our 10-year-old daughter and our eight-year-old son absolutely love playing the game. Through playing, they have learned not only the countries and the continents but how to pronounce them. We also love the backstory of how this game was created."
~ Debbie G.
"It's terrific for the kids, it's educational, lots of fun! They will really enjoy it. But I'm here to tell you, you will enjoy it as well. It's a great adult board game, and you get to learn about places on this globe that, well, I for one didn't even know existed. It’s a great vacation planner as well. So if you can get it away from the kids for your adult party night, I suggest you do that. You'll enjoy it as well." 
~ Joe B.
"We had such a good time playing Byron's geography game. Everybody enjoyed it in different ways. It just was a lot of fun but we were all learning, and the boys really liked that it helped them to pronounce the different countries. Of course, they like the challenge round and had a good time trying to name all the countries that you could within the continent. It was pretty great to be able to do something educational while you were having a good time. It was really a lot of fun. Can’t wait to play it some more!"
~ Michelle S.

Amazon Reviews

★★★★★ Feels just like a game but SURPRISE - you're learning!
March 28, 2020 | Verified Purchase
Really fun family game. We're a family of 4 and played in teams of 2 - 1 kid with 1 adult. We had fun searching the large map & individual country cards for locations and are learning so much about geography in a fun way. This game is a great way to make learning fun. The kids just think they're playing a game, my husband and I are making up for our world knowledge deficit so everyone wins!
★★★★★ A new family favorite!
March 28, 2020 | Verified Purchase
My kids loved this game! Easy for younger children to play as well since cards are color coded but challenging enough for big kids too!
★★★★★ Great learning game!!
March 26, 2020 | Verified Purchase
Great game to use with the kids while they're off.
1. Great for learning.
2. Good for younger kids.
3. A must have for anyone who needs to learn Geography.
★★★★★ Fun for the whole family!
March 12, 2020 | Verified Purchase
This is a really fun kids for kids and adults alike! Younger kids can match up the colors to the continents and as an adult, I definitely learned a few new countries as well. Great gifting idea for families that play games together!
★★★★★ Fun and educational
March 3, 2020 | Verified Purchase
Great game. Fun and educational grand kids love it
★★★★★ Family time game
March 1, 2020 | Verified Purchase
We are always looking for ways to spend more family time. This is a fun and great game to learn about countries of the world and to spend quality time with friends and family. The kids liked playing the game.
★★★★★ Our kids love it!
February 22, 2020 | Verified Purchase
What an amazing game to add to our collection. Love how each continent has its own card board that lists all the countries in alphabetical order that makes it easy to find the mystery countries. Well made and most of all, my kids who love geography want to play with this daily and don’t get tired of it. Must buy!
★★★★★ Best Educational Game for the Whole Family! 
November 20, 2018 | Verified Purchase
What a fun and low stress game for the whole family! This educational game teaches young and old all about the countries of the world. The boards and cards are bright and colorful and easy to understand. My 8 year old LOVED playing this game and left it out tonight so he can play again tomorrow morning. My 5 year old liked to match the country name on her card to the large continent cards. Perfect to practice her reading and budding geography skills. Absolutely buying a few more games to give to my children's school for rainy day classroom activities and for gifts.
★★★★★ Help your kids learn about different countries
December 28, 2018 | Verified Purchase
We gave this game to our daughters for Christmas and they have loved playing and exploring all the cards and maps. We love to travel so my husband and I have had fun using the game to help the girls learn about different countries. It’s very educational and at the same time fun and accessible for the kids. Highly recommended​
★★★★★ Family Game
January 15, 2019 | Verified Purchase
Fun family game that everyone wanted to play I would recommend highly recommend for a gift and there is a good bit of learning involved too!
★★★★★ A toy that teaches!
January 24, 2019  | Verified Purchase
Purchased Continent Race because I was looking for a game the whole family could enjoy that didn't involve a screen, I was not disappointed. This family board game is a fantastic way to encourage curiosity and learning and is enjoyable for kids and adults alike
★★★★★ Great, Verstaile Game
March 10, 2019 | Verified Purchase
I purchased this game as a birthday present for my (newly) six-year-old nephew, who has taken an interest in geography. While the game is a bit difficult for him to play, as instructed, there is a lot of room to improvise new ways of playing the game. He just enjoys organizing the cards by continent and finding each one on the continent maps that come with the game. It's a great concept and a lot of fun!
★★★★★ Truly great educational game
March 19, 2019 | Verified Purchase
My nephew loves this game. He's having so much fun leaning while playing with these. He's only 6 and he's super smart. His reading the cards locating countries and their capital
★★★★★ Fun! Helped my son with his geography skills
March 5, 2019 | Verified Purchase
My son and I really enjoyed this game, It's colorful, educational and fun. My sons loves geography and he had a blast learning new small countries that he has never hear of. I have to admit I learned a few things myself.
★★★★★ Fun and informative!!! A great gift this holiday season.
December 3, 2018 | Verified Purchase
Played this game with my brother and his children -- 9 and 11 years old -- and we all had lots of fun and learned something, to boot! A great gift this holiday season or anytime of year.
★★★★★ Educational and fun 
December 3, 2018 | Verified Purchase
Great game to play with the family and a good holiday gift!
★★★★★ Be prepare to have fun and learn
January 13, 2019 | Verified Purchase
Awesome educational board game for kids and adults…
★★★★★ My 10 yr old loves this game 
December 21, 2018
We love to travel and pride ourselves on having a pretty good sense of world geography, but we learn so much more playing this game. Nothing better than having fun with your kid and knowing they are getting an education in the process. I just ordered another one to give as a gift Highly recommend!​
★★★★★ Wonderful game! 
March 17, 2019
We're not generally a board game family, but this was gifted to us and our youngest BEGGED to play, so we did! Before we knew it, all 5 of our family members were involved and enjoying the challenge of playing (and learning! Shhhh!). It was a great evening. Definitely recommend!
★★★★★ If you want to get your kids to talk, this is one of the best. 
March 3, 2019 | Verified Purchase
My children really enjoy this game for family time.
★★★★★ A great game for people who want to learn Geography
February 21, 2019 | Verified Purchase
Our family loves this game, I have a degree in Geography and I wanted to share my love of the world and its cultures with my children. But, learning Geography starts with the basics of knowing where everything is before you can understand how environments and the people who reside there interact, and how conflicts arise from that. I wish I’d had this game to prepare for my location tests in college; studying would have been a lot more fun. Keep in mind that this game is NOT a mindless entertainment game. If you're not interested in learning Geography, this game will be tedious.
★★★★★ Entertaining and instructional​
March 29, 2020 | Verified Purchase
We sent this game to our 9 year old twin grandchildren to keep them busy during the Coronavirus 19 pandemic. They played it right away and also played it with their parents. They really liked the game.​
★★★★★ That my granddaughter learns while playing a game
March 31, 2020 | Verified Purchase
I bought this for my granddaughter for her birthday
She lives in another state so I have never seen the game
★★★★★ Great game for our new homeschooling lifestyle
March 28, 2020 | Verified Purchase
My kids have enjoyed playing this game, it is fun, educational and easy to pick up on. It has been a great thing to add in the mix as I figure out new ways to incorporate daily learning now that schools are closed for the foreseeable future! Thank you!!
★★★★★ Educational and fun!
March 29, 2020 | Verified Purchase
This game was very easy to learn. My 11 year old and 9 year old caught on very quickly after playing a few times. My 7 year old teamed up with me until he grasped the concept. So far so good! We’ve already learned things that we hadn’t known previously!
★★★★★ Fun to learn
March 26, 2020 | Verified Purchase
My daughter wants to be an explorer so she truly enjoyed this game
★★★★★ Great game! Kids are learning!
March 26, 2020 | Verified Purchase
Great game! My fifth graders enjoy it. We've made up some of our own variations, too.
★★★★★ Fun way to learn
March 10, 2020 | Verified Purchase
This seems like a fun way to learn about the world! I currently have a 3 year old so we are not actually playing the game but im using the game board to teach her the name of each continent. im also using it as a matching game; it comes with the world map board game and nice thick 9x13 images of each continent so i can point to a continent and ask her to find the matching one. Their are many different ways to use this game for younger kids! The instructions are clear and the game is well made including the box to hold the game.
★★★★★ Continent Race Game
February 29, 2020 | Verified Purchase
I’m a homeschooling mom and my 6 year old son is really into learning about Countries right now. This game has so much detail and it’s so bright and colorful that it really caught his attention. He was so excited when we got it that he opened it right away to play. He caught onto it pretty quickly and our older children ages 8 and 11 are really into it as well. Fun for the whole family.
★★★★★ Aspie fun!
January 26, 2020 | Verified Purchase
Great way for kids to learn! Keeps the grandkids interested.
★★★★★ The perfect family game!
November 26, 2018 | Verified Purchase
I was so excited to share this game with my entire family over Thanksgiving and it was hit all around. We had ages ranging from 6 to 76 playing at one point and I’ve never heard so much laughter and friendly competation coming from the living room! This would be great Christmas or birthday gift for any child. We can’t wait to have more continent races in the future!
★★★★★ Fun Fast Family game that teaches you a thing or two! Bonus it-supports children’s charities!
November 23, 2018 | Verified Purchase
My family tradition is to play a board game or two on Thanksgiving ang Christmas-adults and kids. Continent Race was this year’s choice. Not only was it fast miving and fun, but we all learned quite a bit of geography.
We especially loved the flags of each nation depicted on the cards! The kids won (of course) but so did the adults.
★★★★★ Sturdy, fun, educational game
March 18, 2019 | Verified Purchase
Board games at our house don’t last long enough because they are usually a bit flimsy, and we use them a lot. This game however is sturdy and looks to hoid up to a lot of use We have fun playing because it's not complicated so the kids can easily play. The best part is learning (and re-learning) where the world's countries are.
★★★★★ Fun learning game for the whole family
April 10, 2019 | Verified Purchase
Fun learning game for families! Much needed geography knowledge for my kids…elementary ages and high school, as well as adilts Quality materials, very well designed and executed. Would be great in schools as well.
★★★★★ New Game 
February 28, 2019 | Verified Purchase
This was a gift for a family in a different state. It arrived well packaged and timely… a day before expected. The game was well received and appreciated. It will be hours of fun for this family!
★★★★★ Fun for the whole family!!!
January 13, 2019 | Verified Purchase
We played this game over the weekend with our friends and their kids. We all loved it and learned so much! The kids wanted to keep playing it! We had such a fun time playing and exploring . New family favorite game.
★★★★★ Geography can be fun!!!​
April 20, 2019 | Verified Purchase
Learning geography facts in a traditional and fun way. It's a great way of retaining info, seldom seen while getting instant answers from internet. My niece who's  5 and half immensely enjoyed playing the game.
★★★★★ Fun game!
February 22, 2019 | Verified Purchase
★★★★★ Fun and educational!
March 29, 2019 | Verified Purchase
My family has really enjoyed this game – It is both fun to play and educational!
★★★★★ Fun way to learn about world 
November 30, 2018 | Verified Purchase
My kids love this game! It is a fun way to learn about geography and the world.
★★★★★ Educational AND fun!
January 19, 2019 | Verified Purchase
I bought this as a gift  for my friend’s kids and it’s been a huge hit!
★★★★★ Great for homeschoolers learning about geography!
March 7, 2019
Got it on Kickstarter, really attracted to the fact that it was invented by a young person! The game components have good quality; the map-work is very well done, even handling tricky "disputed" nations/territories well. Gameplay is easy to learn, with a couple variant rules/advanced play rules which allow for more challenge as your kids get smarter While your child does need to be able to read lin order to play by the basic rules), a child that cannot read can still play by collecting cards of the same color.​
★★★★★ Big Hit 
December 28, 2018 | Verified Purchase
This is getting a lot of play over winter break. Kisnd (and parents) both learning a lot! Definitely recommend
★★★★★ Great game 
April 18, 2019 | Verified Purchase
Lots of fun.
★★★★★ Simple and Competetive 
April 4, 2019 | Verified Purchase
My 7 year old grandson loved this game. He liked learning the pronunciation of the country names and locating them on the maps. It was a pretty simple game concept, but yet competitive in nature. Great educational game
★★★★★ My grandson loves the USA, its states, and intel about them.
March 28, 2020 | Verified Purchase
My grandson loves the USA, its states, and intel about them. He fell in love with the Great States game and mastered it in a couple of months. He love the format, which was asking questions about the states. The board provided answers and clues. To stretch his thinking beyond the USA, we searched for a game about the continents and countries. We found this one. We've only played once, but it appears he likes it. The requirement to state the countries name and continent is a good one. Pronouncing country names is a challenge and finding the continent that they are located is fun. I like the larger and country boards. He's using them as tools appropriately. The idea of achieving sets to win the game is less important. I'm not sure discarding cards is beneficial. Overall, we like it. I'm looking forward to playing with him again. I'm sure he'll have the continents, pronunciations and countries memorized soon.​

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March 16, 2020 | Tos Chareen
Do you want to raise a curious and creative child? Then I encourage you to check out Byron’s Games. Byron was a normal, energetic 6 year old when he was hospitalized for a month. During that time he came up with an awesome idea to help children who were going through the same thing he was! Enter Byron’s Games! These games and products are meant to enhance creativity. They have several options including a Connections Stationary Kit and the game Continent Race.​

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