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.
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.
The Hunt is an asymmetric duel war game. Can the German ship Admiral Graf Spee sink 5 freighters before the British navy can find it?
» Read moreWe often talk about new games. But let’s look back a little bit. We were excited for a lot of new games at the beginning of 2023 – how did they fare? Were all of them as great as we hoped?
» Read moreTrio is a light family card game that combines matching, memory, deduction, and a bit of luck. We think it feels like a classic card game, in the best way.
» Read moreAnother bird-themed word game? Yes! We recommend Words of a Feather when you want a beautiful setting for a light, casual word game.
» Read moreThis week, we are joined by the “Head Camper” at Happy Camper Games – Jason Schneider! We talk Trio and other upcoming games.
» Read moreThis is a game that encourages outside-the-box thinking, and also allows multiple players to be recognized for their answers and insight.
» Read moreSherlock Holmes and his associates star in this deduction game. Can you be the first to successfully discover the identity of the hidden criminal?
» Read moreLet’s wrap up 2023 with a Monthly Report, Year in Review, and our top ten games of the year!
» Read moreFind out more about The Tree Trimming Game, Sequitur, Jokkmokk, Marvel Remix, Unboxed, Crabs in a Bucket, Star Realms Academy, Caution Signs, Pack the Essentials, Maize Craze, and Mycelia !
» Read moreIt’s not as calming as the original Tokaido, but we recommend Tokaido Duo when you want a two player game that has tight competition without feeling super cut-throat.
» Read more“Drive” a blindfolded teammate with words – and by using their thumb like a joystick – to steer them around a racecourse on a dry-erase board.
We learned a lot about communicating with our kids through playing this game!
» Read morePurrfect Match is a tableau building game – your goal is to have at least two of each type of cat in your cafe, and there are six types of cat.
» Read moreVideo game time! We discuss the Engaged Family Gaming video game gift guide with Stephen Duetzmann.
» Read moreA mystery-solving adventure game set in the Zombie Kidz universe. Examine three Memories over several sessions to figure out the zombies’ plan and how to stop them!
» Read moreWelcome to the month of November! That means it’s time for our holiday board game gift guide.
» Read moreWe’ve compiled a list of great board games to help make your gift shopping a little easier.
» Read moreWe recommend CDSK for gatherings of family and friends, maybe as a nice post-dinner, pre-dessert activity at your holiday gathering. It’s best for teens and adults, but younger kids can certainly join on teams. We had a great time with our family.
» Read moreGamestormers is a creative, tableau-building card game where you take on the role of a game designer. But we found it hard to tell the STORY of a game.
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