2023 Board Game Gift Guide
We’ve compiled a list of great board games to help make your gift shopping a little easier.
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SNAP Review – CDSK
We 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 moreEpisode 357 – Spooky Games and Hidden Gems with Stephanie Nye
Today, we’re talking with the newest writer to join The Family Gamers, Stephanie Nye! What are some of her favorite games for the “spooky season”? And what games are awesome that not enough people talk about?
» Read moreHorrified: Greek Monsters – A Legendary Remix
The Horrified series has expanded! Work together to defeat legendary Greek monsters, finding their lairs and solving their unique puzzles. This is the most complex game in the series, best for players aged 10 and up.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Diced Veggies
“Diced Veggies” is a family board game for 2-4 players, designed by the Cappel family. While the game offers engaging mechanics and allows for strategic decision-making, it may take longer than the estimated 30 minutes playtime. Modifications for younger players are provided.
» Read moreSports Dice Hockey
As with the other games in the series, Sports Dice Hockey aims to capture the action of the real sport. Puck flying action is simulated by fast dice rolls and simultaneous turns.
» Read moreTop 10 Games for Kids Age 7-10
Between the ages of 7-10, we struggled to get our kids to play games, unless they loved the theme. So, let’s focus on some popular themes your kid will love.
» Read moreEpisode 356 – Top 10 Games for Kids 7-10
We took a break for a while from our age-segregated lists. But now we’re back at it!
Plus: CuseCon wrap-up, contest winner, and a new community announcement.
Valiant Wars
Valiant Wars is a unique deck-builder. Flip out cards one at a time to build your treasury and your strength to win locations and buy better cards… but don’t flip too many Dark Omens, or you’ll bust!
» Read moreSplito – Making the Family Share
If you need a little bit of help getting your family to share, it might be time to deploy Splito.
» Read moreKaPow! – Dice Combat
If you’d like a chance to step away from the endlessly retread themes of the characters featured in the movies, but still love some old-fashioned comic-book brawls, you owe it to yourself to take a look at KaPow!
» Read moreEpisode 352 – Top 5 Simultaneous Play Games
We are NOT at GenCon this week. Instead, let’s talk about games where everyone plays at the same time!
» Read moreMiller Zoo – Beginner Zookeepers
Miller Zoo is a great introduction to cooperative resource-management games and legacy games. The challenges will encourage players to try new strategies, while tempting them with more stickers to show their progress.
» Read moreTrekking Through History: Time Management 101
“It’s a much richer game than we were expecting, making it a hit across all age levels in our family.”
» Read moreSNAP Review – Key to the Kingdom
Let’s go on an adventure! Roll and move to complete quests and find key pieces before defeating the Demon King!
» Read moreEpisode 350 – Right-Sizing Your Game Collection
What does right-sizing your game collection mean in terms of size and maintenance? How do you determine what’s best for you?
» Read moreIlliterati – Leading the League of Librarians!
We love libraries. Who wouldn’t? Now the Illiterati are threatening the world with illiteracy. Can you build words to stop them?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Blob Party
Starry Night Sky – Cool Constellations
In Starry Night Sky, you get the chance to explore a completely new night sky, full of fabulous constellations with inventive names. The further afield you search, the more chances you have for points; but you’ll want to collaborate with other astronomers to complete the constellations so everyone can enjoy them.
» Read moreEpisode 344 – Top Games for Six Years Old
It’s time for lists again! We review our top recommendations for six year olds, after talking about the great games we’ve been playing this week.
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