199 – Our Families Play Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
We welcome Mik and Starla from the Youtube channel Our Family Plays Games. Why are they making videos, and how do they get their teenager to play?
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SNAP Review – Valley of the Vikings
We don’t know why Vikings go bowling, but the goal of the game is to collect the most coins. You do this by… pushing other people off the dock? It doesn’t have to make sense.
» Read moreOur Thoughts on Current Events
Today is Juneteenth, a holiday we didn’t know much about until very recently. But as a celebratory moment in the fight against slavery in the US, it’s important to a huge percentage of Americans…
» Read more198 – Summertime Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
Our kids are out of school (or “school”), so that means (for most intents and purposes) it’s summer! We’re hoping this means a lot more gaming. First, we learn about the radioactive gold isotope AU198. Then, thanks to our sponsor, First Move Financial, for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. What We’ve Been Playing Unmatched: Cobble & Fog (Restoration Games).
» Read moreKarak – Intro to Dungeon Crawling
This simple dungeon crawl plays in about 45 minutes with a random layout every time. If you’re a parent looking for an easy game to dip your toe into fantasy dungeon crawls, Karak may be just what you need.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Metro X
Flip cards and write Xs into your transit stops to fill your train lines and get passengers all the way to the end. Colorful and bright, Metro X always leaves us saying “let’s play again!”
» Read more197 – Back the Comeback! – The Family Gamers Podcast
Back the Comeback is a movement to encourage people to get back into their friendly local game (and comic) stores. We’re joined by Brandt Sanderson who works at The Portal game store in Manchester, Connecticut.
» Read moreShip Shape: Smuggling and Succeeding
We love this game that combines bidding for resources with a 3D puzzle. It’s simple to understand but hard to predict, and works well for all ages.
» Read more196 – Top Games for Remote Gaming – The Family Gamers Podcast
As our state slowly comes out of lockdown, we want to #BackTheComeback and support our local game store. What board games will support playing remotely when we’re stuck at home in the future?
» Read moreDownforce: Danger Circuit & Wild Ride – Remaking the Review of a Remake
Remember our Downforce review? Restoration Games has released two expansions since 2017. The time has come for more Downforce reviews. Do Danger Circuit and Wild Ride amp up the fun?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Paranormal Detectives
Warning: This SNAP review touches on death and the supernatural. One player takes the role of Ghost, and all other players work to determine how the Ghost met their untimely demise.
» Read more195 – The One with One Board Family – The Family Gamers Podcast
Welcome back Ric from One Board Family! We talk about what games we’ve been playing and what it’s like teaching during a pandemic.
» Read moreBlank Slate – Where ____ Minds Think Alike
Blank Slate is a party style game in which players try to come up a word that completes a cue card and matches exactly one other player. My gaming tastes don’t really lean towards party gaming at all, but I did find Blank Slate to be enjoyable for certain occasions…
» Read moreSNAP Review – Keys to the Castle
We’d recommend Keys to the Castle to families who are looking for a game with some player agency and some strategy that won’t be overwhelming for the younger end of your crew.
» Read more194 – Quick Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
What do you turn to when you want a quick game to help your brain take a break? Whether it’s with your spouse, or with your kids, you want something with limited setup and a quick play time.
» Read moreAnimal Kingdoms
Gain the most influence in the Animal Kingdoms by placing Noble Beast cards that match each kingdom’s (randomly-chosen) Decree. Animal Kingdoms feels very “adult” but is definitely approachable for kids.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Yum Yum Island
Rescue all the animals on Yum Yum Island by feeding them food tokens. But don’t let the giant steal it! We’ll tell you all about this cooperative dexterity game… that involves blindfolds.
» Read moreEncore! Roll and Write, Again and Again
In Encore, players roll dice, pick a number and color, then fill in those spaces on their sheet. Everyone races to complete columns to score bigger points.
» Read more193 – Evolution: Education Edition with Scott – The Family Gamers Podcast
We’re going to talk about Evolution: Education Edition with Scott Rencher. Why bring this award-winning boardgame to digital? And what makes it educational?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Abandon All Artichokes
Get the artichokes out of your hand of cards! That’s the concept behind this unique “deck-wrecking” game.
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