Episode 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.
SNAP Preview – Forage
I think I like Forage even more than Grove. It’s fast, and compact, and gives me more options for how to layer the cards and gain points.
» Read moreValiant 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 moreSNAP Review – Castle Panic: Crowns and Quests
“This is the most important expansion that Fireside Games has ever released for Castle Panic. It adds so much, it changes so much, but it retains the core of what Castle Panic is.”
» Read moreSNAP Preview – Game Design in a Box, with Running Out of Time
What if I told you there was a game you could play, but it would also help you with the design process and how to become a better board game designer, all at the same time?
» Read moreCastle Panic Second Edition: What’s New?
We’re going to look, piece-by-piece, at all of the updates to the game, from the game board to the rulebook. Let’s see what we find!
» Read moreCastle Panic: A Love Letter
When I first picked you up, I had absolutely no idea what I was getting into. You’ve been part of my life for so long now it’s honestly hard for me to believe you’re only 14 years old…
» Read moreEpisode 355 – Panic Time! With Justin and Anne-Marie De Witt
Castle Panic has been a part of our lives longer than The Family Gamers has existed, and this week we talk to its creators: Justin & Anne-Marie De Witt!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Qawale
Qawale is another abstract board game from Gigamic – but this game forces you to think further ahead!
» Read morePrehistories Evolutions – A Welcome Expansion
When I originally reviewed Prehistories, I noted it was very family friendly and would appeal to folks who enjoy tile placement games. This is still true, but I enjoyed it even more with the addition of the Evolution modules!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Something Wild!
Are you ready for Something Wild?
A very simple card game that’s best for families who don’t play many games.
» Read moreEpisode 354 – History Games
It’s been a long time since we talked about US history and gameschooling. Now let’s talk about games that are newer, and games that are less US-centric.
» Read moreStar 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 – Big Top
Step right up! Bid your way into assembling the best circus under the Big Top, a card game from Taiki Shinzawa and Allplay.
» Read more3 Ring Circus
Take on the role of a circus director who tours the United States at the end of the 19th century.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Unmatched: Marvel Teen Spirit
We love Unmatched. But one thing we hadn’t done yet was dig into those branded Marvel sets. So that’s the question we’re going to ask this week. How does Unmatched hold up with super heroes?
» 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 moreEpisode 353 – Danielle Reynolds Does It All!
Danielle Reynolds is a project manager, game designer, podcast host, and general tabletop games volunteer… and friend of the podcast!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Nerd Words: Science
Review science terms and stretch your brain in Nerd Words: Science – a party word guessing game for nerdy folks like us!
» 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!
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