SNAP Review – Fika
We LOVE coffee. Does the card game Fika capture the cozy feeling of a coffee break with friends? Or is it a cutthroat competition between cafe owners?
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Blazon – Design a Heraldic Shield
I’ve always been a fan of the medieval time period for its astonishing castles and Arthurian lore. Blazon focuses on one aspect of medieval history; heraldry.
» 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 moreBonsai – Peaceful Potted Potensai
Bonsai – The ancient Japanese art of cultivating miniature trees in pots becomes a captivating tile-placement board game!
» Read moreSNAP Review – River Wild
I love fantasy animals and mythology. How about a game that is all about saving the animals and providing them a safe home?
» Read moreEpisode 351 – SAHM Reviews with the Bradys
Nicole and Scott have been doing family-friendly review content since 2008 with their site SAHM Reviews. But they’re tied into the board game industry in many other ways…
» 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 moreAvant Carde
Move over, Modern Art! It’s time for Avant Carde, an innovatively simple deck-building game.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Power Failure
Can you generate enough power for the cities? Or will you knock over the “carbon tower” and cause a POWER FAILURE?
» 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 moreEpisode 349 – Up and Coming Games with Clarence Simpson
Clarence has designed one of our family’s favorite games. Where did Merchants of Magick come from, and what else is he working on?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Dice Hunters of Therion
If your family likes dice chuckers and you’re looking for something a little more strategic than Strike or Roll For It, Dice Hunters of Therion might be just the ticket.
» Read moreVelonimo – A Whacky Race to the Summit
Velonimo is a bicycle-themed game where players race to the top-most summit of a mountain, scoring points by shedding cards from their hand in each round. The prize for winning this grueling race is the coveted Leader of the Pack Jersey!
» Read moreEpisode 348 – Our 5 Favorite Magical Games!
SNAP Review – Stampfarm
Stampfarm is a roll-and-write game without the “write”. Instead, you’ll place stamps into your farm.
This fairly simple game is intended for kids, but is it fun?
Episode 347 – Board Games with BoardGamingMama!
Welcome to Heather, the Board Gaming Mama! 347 Fact There’s evidence oil wells going back to 347 AD! Chinese drills made of bamboo got to over 200 meters deep. Sponsor One of the first concerns from prospective clients is whether they can afford to work with us. If you want to see an estimate of what your fee would be
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