History of Games Books in Order
History of Games is a 5-book series by Kenny Abdo for ages 9–12, at a grades 3–4 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 5
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
History of Games Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most History of Games books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arcade Games 2024 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Console Games 2024 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Lawn Games 2024 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Online Games 2024 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Tabletop Games 2024 | Level 3-4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. History of Games (5 books by Kenny Abdo) lands at a grades 3–4 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All History of Games Books
Arcade Games
Kenny Abdo
Arcade Games
Kenny Abdo
Console Games
Kenny Abdo
Console Games
Kenny Abdo
Lawn Games
Kenny Abdo
Lawn Games
Kenny Abdo
Online Games
Kenny Abdo
Online Games
Kenny Abdo
Tabletop Games
Kenny Abdo
Tabletop Games
Kenny Abdo
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Questions about the History of Games series
- What reading level is the History of Games series?
- History of Games books are at a grades 3–4 reading level (average grade level 3.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the History of Games books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most History of Games books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Arcade Games (2024); Console Games (2024); Lawn Games (2024); Online Games (2024); Tabletop Games (2024).
- What age is the History of Games series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends History of Games for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.