83 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Animo The Card Game
We interview Josh Patton, Josh Wegner, and Theresa Wegner. The three friends created Animo, a card game currently on Kickstarter.
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Listen along as Andrew and Anitra talk about games they played, games their kids played, and a weekly discussion topic.
82 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Role Playing Games For the Family
Welcome to the Family Gamers Podcast! This week, we talk about a few of our favorite role-playing games, as well as what we’ve been playing, backtalk, and Andrew’s most recent “for science!” adventure.
» Read more81 – The Family Gamers Podcast – The Mansky Caper
This week, we are talking to Chris Leder (Director of Fun at Calliope Games) and Ken Franklin (designer of The Mansky Caper). Listen in on our discussion of their new game The Mansky Caper as well as what both of their families do for fun.
» Read more80 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Fun and Games
What makes a game fun? Andrew and Anitra explore this topic. Although many games are enjoyable, we are trying to call out games that are fun in the moment.
» Read more79 – The Family Gamers Podcast – David Wilkinson
David Wilkinson is the designer of Castles of Caladale, a unique tile-laying game, designed with family play in mind.
» Read more78.5 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Announcements!
No interview this week, but we have some announcements we wanted to get out, so this is a very short episode.
» Read more78 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Top 10 (or so) Games of 2017
We’re back! As the first show of 2018, we wanted to share our top games from 2017. Return of special guests Claire and Asher, who share their favorites as well. Note: These games are our favorites of the year, not necessarily the most critically-acclaimed.
» Read more77 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Isaac Shalev, Seikatsu designer
This week, we talk to Isaac Shalev, co-designer of one of our new favorite games: Seikatsu.
» Read more76 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Screen Time, Travel Edition
On the road again… just can’t wait to get on the road again… We’ve talked before about screen time and setting limits. (All the way back in episodes 3 and 4!) But we’ve been doing a lot of traveling over the past month, and wanted to acknowledge that the rules change when we are away from home. Stay tuned for
» Read more75 – The Family Gamers Podcast – PAX Unplugged Interviews
This week, we’re bringing you all the interviews we recorded at PAX Unplugged. There are a lot of interviews, so it’s another extra-long show. But first, some special guests – Asher and Claire!
» Read more74 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Super PAX U Super Show
We have a jam-packed podcast for you this week! Tons of information about PAX Unplugged, plus a few extra games from before and after the convention.
» Read more73 – Brian and Jill Bollinger, Wild East Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
This week’s podcast, we talk to Brian and Jill Bollinger from Wild East Games. We have mentioned their games Pie Rats of the Carob Bean Farm and Pitman in previous episodes. They have a new expansion for Pie Rats, out on Kickstarter now.
» Read more72 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Holiday Gift Guide
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – time for board game presents! If you’re wondering what to get the gamer(s) in your life, we can help.
» Read more71 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Jason Kotarski from Green Couch Games
It’s time for another interview! This week, we’re talking to Jason Kotarski from Green Couch Games. Their new game Best Treehouse Ever: Forest of Fun is on Kickstarter now.
» Read more70 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Conventions with Kids – A Helpful How-To Guide
You love gaming so much that you want to go to a convention. Your kids love gaming, and you want to bring them too. What should you know? A good convention experience starts with good preparation, and that goes double when there are children involved.
» Read more69 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Top Video Game Gifts for 2017 – with Stephen Duetzmann
Welcome Stephen Duetzmann from Engaged Family Gaming this week! Since EFG has already released their holiday gift guide, we decided that Stephen would be an excellent resource for our listeners. We present our top ten(ish) video game purchases for your family this holiday season. What We’ve Been Playing Stephen has been really enjoying Tail Feathers with his older son (11
» Read more68 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Four Frightfully Fun Finds For Halloween
We’ve been looking for games that capture some of the spooky feeling of the Halloween season, without being too scary or too difficult for younger children. We cover four of our favorites, recommendations from our listeners, and give the run-down of what we’ve been playing.
» Read more67 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Scream or Die Interview
We have a great Halloween-themed game to share with you this week. Dennis Michael Sawyers from Amber Palace Games joins us. His game Scream or Die is a family-friendly dice game for 2-8 players.
» Read more66 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Dice, Dice, Baby! Our Top 3 Dice Games!
We’ve been doing dice game reviews, and we’ve got dice on the brain this week! Listen as Andrew and Anitra each list their top 3 dice games.
» Read more65 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Boston FIG 2017
It’s our favorite time of year! We discuss our favorite games from Boston FIG, with special guest, Corey Lagunowich. Then, listen to interviews from the show floor with Andrew.
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