Learn Physics, Discernment, and More: Animal Upon Animal Crest Climbers
Animal Upon Animal Crest Climbers is so much more than just a stacking game. It’s a great option for young gamers, because there’s so much to learn!
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185 – The Charity Boardgamer – The Family Gamers Podcast
Our guest this week is Chris Goodlet. Chris runs “The Charity Boardgamer”, raising money for charities while playing games.
» Read moreThe Power of Learning – Through Play (and Board Games)
You may have never considered the unbelievably powerful learning tool we have at our fingertips – play! But a company called HABA has.
» Read more184 – Play This, Not That – The Family Gamers Podcast
We introduce a new format on this show: Play This, Not That. We examine a few popular children’s games and suggest games that use the same concepts in a better way. We also try Wendy’s breakfast sandwiches… FOR SCIENCE!
» Read moreFluttering Souls
Fluttering Souls is a unique two-player game where players will compete to catch a kaleidoscope of butterflies. Score the most points each round to collect a White Butterfly.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Boom, Bang, Gold!
Lets’ go prospecting… with dynamite! In this fast paced game from HABA, you’ll throw wooden dynamite into the mine, then race to grab the revealed gold nuggets as fast as you can!
» Read more183 – NY Toy Fair with Engaged Family Gaming – The Family Gamers Podcast
This week, we are with Stephen Duetzmann and Linda Wrobel from Engaged Family Gaming. They attended New York Toy Fair 2020 – and brought Andrew along. What really stood out to the three of them?
» Read moreMiyabi : Gradually Growing Graded Gardens
Construct a terraced garden out of tiles in Miyabi. Maximize the decorative elements that can be seen, but don’t forget to keep a variety of objects all over the garden! Dave really DIGS this tile-laying game.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Astro Trash: Fast Flinging Fun!
Quickly rid your world’s rubbish by flinging Trash towards cosmic rivals and incinerating scraps with help from the Sun. Be first in the frenzy to clear your planet’s clutter, and rule the universe.
» Read more182 – Year of the Rat – The Family Gamers Podcast
It’s the Year of the Rat, and we offer up our top 5 games featuring mice and rats – and 5 more where rodents play a “supporting role”.
» Read moreThe Color Monster… And Emotional Intelligence
The Color Monster is all mixed up; he can’t tell what he’s feeling and his friend, the little girl, offers to help sort it all out. Work together to sort all the Color Monster’s emotions in the correct jars…
» Read moreSNAP Review – Kenny G: Keepin’ It Saxy Game
Get Kenny G to the end of his day without losing his groove in this cooperative game for 2-5 players.
» Read moreThe Walking Dead: Something To Fear Card Game
Survive nine waves of walkers and brutal villains while collecting supplies, weapons and taking encounters head on in the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead.
» Read more181 – George Kaponay & The Intuition Game – The Family Gamers Podcast
Our guest this week is George Kaponay. George and his family have been traveling the world for many years. They designed The Intuition Game to help families explore their superpower.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Adventure Games: The Dungeon
Escape the dungeon in a new interactive story from KOSMOS. Best for ages 12+, it’s approachable for younger kids with a little bit of help.
» Read moreBoard Game Valentines
180 – 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?
» Read morePasstally
Lay and stack tiles to make paths that pass through as many tiles as possible. “Tally” your “passes” after each turn and add up the points. A game for 2-3 players.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Bon Appetit!
Only the finest dishes are worthy of gourmet diners in Bon Appetit!, a short bidding game for 2-4 players from Strawberry Studio.
» Read more179 – Board Gaming with Education – The Family Gamers Podcast
Our podcast guest this week is Dustin Staats, from the Board Gaming with Education podcast!
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