Anitra Smith is the managing editor of The Family Gamers, and co-host of The Family Gamers Podcast.
Explore the reviews and podcasts she has contributed to.
Roll to the Top is a race. Your goal is to be the first person to fill all the spaces on your board, using the numbers rolled on the dice each round.
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Welcome Matt Faulisi from Skybound Tabletop! We talk about a few games he saw at GAMA and what’s coming from Skybound this year.
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We’re continuing our lists with our top recommended games for four year olds. What game do (or did) your kids love at this age?
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The scenarios in Home Sweet Home (or not) were cute, but the game is missing something to make it great.
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I’ve tried other space-exploration games, but they never capture the same wonder, excitement, and humanity that I really wanted. Starship Captains pays homage to my favorite sci-fi and makes exploring the universe interesting.
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We talk with James about Wonderland’s War, Tidal Blades 2, and what else is coming for Druid City Games.
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What’s the difference between a body builder and a zombie? One says “No pain no gain, and the other says no brain no pain!”
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Three years old encompasses a very wide range in a young child’s life. But here are our very favorite games that emphasize turn-taking, stacking, memory, and pattern matching.
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A stage magician faces off against a legendary magical creature; find out who is the true master of escape in Unmatched: Houdini vs. The Genie.
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There’s a huge difference between what kids can play at 36 months old and what they can do at 47 months. Our top picks for 3 year olds.
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How do monkeys help in a pirate battle? Find out in Pirate Blast! – a simple game for kids.
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This week, we’ve got interviews from PAX East 2023, with Amigo, Gem Blenders, Resonym, Pocket Paragons, and Phase Shift Games
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I expected Her Story to fall in the usual “educational game” mold. But what I found was a game that’s simple enough for an 8-year-old, plays quickly, and invites you to learn more about each historical woman without being preachy.
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Let’s talk about the most popular games played in the Smith household. These aren’t necessarily our favorites. They just make it to the table the most often.
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Are we there yet? Keep the road trip fun and ditch the hassle with this family card game.
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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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