SNAP Review – Back Stories: The Emerald Wedding Anniversary
We played the first Back Stories – and it was awesome! We hoped our kids would enjoy this second spy-themed mission.
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Star Trek: Cryptic
(No spoilers!) Despite a few shortcomings, all the Trekkies in our family enjoyed Star Trek: Cryptic. The story combined with the puzzles really makes me feel like I get to step into Starfleet for an hour or so.
» Read moreSNAP Review – UNDO: Cherry Blossom Festival
A man in his sixties is lying lifelessly on the floor of his living room. He has no visible injuries, but there is a broken wineglass and an old photo next to him. His cellphone is ringing. Can you undo his tragic death?
» Read moreUNDO – Forbidden Knowledge
Reveal pieces of the Story and make choices with limited information. Can you stop a Lovecraftian horror from escaping?
» Read moreSNAP Review – The Cupid Crisis
The Cupid Crisis is an 18 card mini escape room that takes about an hour to play. We review it in 4 minutes!
» Read moreEXIT: The Cursed Labyrinth – A-Maze-ingly Difficult
As you can tell from the title, you and your friends are stuck in a mysterious labyrinth. You must find your way out through a puzzling series of twists & turns. But is this EXIT a worthy puzzle, or just an impenetrable maze?
» Read moreEXIT: The Sacred Temple – Puzzles with Puzzles
EXIT boxes continue to be excellent cost-effective family entertainment, and The Sacred Temple does not disappoint. The jigsaw puzzles make this more expensive than a standard EXIT box, but we think it’s worth it.
» Read moreSNAP Review – The Independence Incident
It’s nearly the fourth of July, so naturally you head to the American History museum. But things aren’t quite as they seem. Can you solve the mystery?
» Read more245 – Jonathan Chaffer – The Family Gamers Podcast
Jonathan designed several of our family’s favorite games, including Filler, Stroop, and The Kringle Caper. He tells us a bit more about those, and about his newest micro-escape room, The Independence Incident.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Deckscape: The Mystery of El Dorado
After years of research and seraching, you have concluded that the legend of El Dorado is in fact, just a myth. But wait! The Amazon holds one last clue to: The Mystery of El Dorado!
» Read moreSNAP Review – EXIT: The Enchanted Forest
Cross the river and escape the Enchanted Forest! A spoiler-free review of this family friendly, fairy tale inspired, EXIT adventure.
» Read moreSNAP Review – The Kringle Caper: A Christmas Mystery
The Kringle Caper is an escape room / mystery game with just 18 cards. We think it’s a perfect way for families to wind down after Christmas dinner.
» Read moreScooby Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion – Help Out those Meddling Kids!
It’s difficult to put a finger on one specific thing this game does differently that helps it rise above its competitors. From Jinkies to Meddling, this is a well-crafted game with an appropriate story and clever challenges. The group control and character investment is probably the element that made our kids so immediately eager to dive back into the world of Scooby Doo.
» Read moreFamily-Friendly EXIT Boxes
Are EXIT: The House of Riddles and EXIT: The Haunted Rollercoaster good for families? We tried them both with our kids (ages 8 & 11). The following review will have pictures of some of the interior content, but should not spoil any of the puzzles.
» Read moreClever Kids Mysteries: Fun for Young Detectives
On a recent rainy day, we received a mystery box from Clever Kids Mysteries – the Mystery at the Lux Museum. Opening the box, the kids were immediately interested in what this mystery might be, and how they could solve it!
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