Anitra Smith is the managing editor of The Family Gamers, and co-host of The Family Gamers Podcast.
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Mark & Janelle McGee are “How to Steam Broccoli”. We talk about their newest card game, Tether… and our favorite methods to cook broccoli ;)
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Gift of Tulips celebrates the promise of spring, with a competitive game that’s all about giving flowers away.
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For kids studying food webs and ecosystems, this new marine biology card game from Genius could really help to reinforce concepts. But will parents actually enjoy playing it?
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Every parent has some LOUD game that their kids love. Do you buy into the fun factor of noisy games, or do they drive you crazy? There are more games in this category than we thought…
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Players’ choices really matter in solo or cooperative legacy games – what you do changes aspects of the game permanently!
So how on earth can Button Shy Games make a legacy game with just 18 cards and a few stickers?
Tantrum Con in Charlotte, NC, is the most family-friendly convention we’ve ever attended.
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Monica runs a ton of board game events (and some non-board game ones, too). We talk about Tantrum Con, Meeples at Sea, and Proto ATL.
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We’re going to help the animals escape from the zoo, in this cooperative game that feels a cross between Liar’s Dice and a video game rogue-like.
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This week, it’s all about YOUR questions! What’s the best game for a deserted island? What kind of mystery games can we recommend for a 7 year old? What games can you play with a short attention span?
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We’re squirming with delight over this all ages game from Phil Walker-Harding. Can your scribbly gum larva collect the most food?
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Mike runs the CuseCon convention in Syracuse, is one of the co-hosts of The Full 42, and much more!
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Ignore the silly bird. We’d recommend Featherlight for couples or families with older kids who want a game that will engage your brain while staying light and fast.
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Several games we reviewed in the past year inspired me to come up with some real groaner puns. Share them with your friends!
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Does your family game night split into two groups? It can solve arguments, but it also creates some unique challenges.
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Welcome Chad Elkins, owner of 25th Century Games. He’s doing a ton of new games this year!
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Let’s play a game about wrestling beetles! Slide items onto the board and try to push your opponent off.
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Love dungeon crawl games like Gloomhaven, but aren’t sure where to start with kids? Three dungeon crawl games that build in complexity, perfect for playing as a family.
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So the goal of Mada is to have the most prickly pears in your winnings pile at the end of the game. Try your luck to get high values – but if you ever grab a lower value card by mistake, you lose the round!
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We look ahead to games coming in 2023: ones we’ve been anticipating for a while, ones that are new and we’re hyped for, and ones that we “want to want”.
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