Duel for Cardia
This is not a game for a casual break. Play it when you’re ready for 10-20 minutes of intense tactics.
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Episode 407 – Our Favorite 15-Minute Games
We’ve been looking forward to making this episode for a little while. Sometimes you don’t have a lot of time to play games – so let’s talk about our family favorites that play in 15 minutes or less. 00:00 Fact for 407 This one is for Zach. on 15 November 2012 a new world record was set. The most people
» Read moreCabanga!
When I heard about Cabanga!, I knew I had to try it. The thrill of deciding whether to play a card that might cause me to gain unwanted cards adds an exciting layer of suspense, making every turn feel like a risky, strategic gamble.
» Read moreEpisode 378 – Top 6 Date Games
We talked about date night games in 2020 – which ones would we still recommend now? Our new top six list has FOUR games that weren’t even on the old list!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Flip Circus
Flip Circus is a sort of memory duel against another player. If you like memory and deduction, this is going to be a great fit for you.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Jinxx
Two games in 5 minutes! Jinxx and Hijinks are Looney Pyramid games that feel like a classic 3-in-a-row with a few twists.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Paper App Dungeon
Paper App Dungeon doesn’t look like any other dungeon crawl game. It’s this small notebook. Each page is a new floor of the dungeon, divided up into little squares with symbols representing enemies, treasure, traps, and more.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Kiri-ai: The Duel
I really enjoyed the tight, back-and-forth nature of this duel. Even with so few cards in your hand, you’ll have to work hard to predict what your opponent will do, and try to counter it, or try to surprise them.
» Read moreSNAP Review – A Gentle Rain
One of the calmest games I’ve ever played is A Gentle Rain, which I discovered in 2022, and is now back in print with a new publisher.
» Read moreEpisode 372 – Top 5 New Small Box Games
We chose five games from 2023 (and the first half of 2024) that come in small boxes but pack a big punch!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Tapple 10
Ten word games in a small box, with an intuitive card design. Is Tapple 10 right for your family?
» Read moreExplosion in the Laboratory
Explosion in the Laboratory is best for families looking for a more challenging press-your-luck game. It packs a lot of options into a small box with a really interesting ramp up of risk and reward.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Tin Spin
Ever spun dice while waiting for someone else to take their turn? Surprpsingly Fun Games takes that cure for boredom and turns it into a game: Tin Spin.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Wildtails: A Pirate Legacy
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?
SNAP Review – Winter
Winter is a tiny abstract strategy game for two players that captures the freeze and thaw cycle of a mid-winter day.
» Read more322 – Top Ten Small Games
SNAP Review – Sunset Over Water: Pocket Edition
Travel, paint, and sell landscapes in this compact card game. We think it’s best for older kids and adults.
» Read more278 – Top Travel Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
What makes a game good for travel? It depends on how you’re traveling! We give a few tips on what to look for, as well as a dozen of our favorites.
» Read more254 – Honey, I Shrunk the Game – The Family Gamers Podcast
This week, we’re discussing games that have been sized down, either for portability or for a faster & simpler experience. Are these smaller games worth it?
» Read more180 – Date Night Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and it got us thinking about games that work well for a date night. What makes a good game for date night? What are a few of our favorites?
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