Animix – Set Collection in the Wild
It’s time for a safari with Animix! Collect animals of different types and make sure the ones still on the table are arranged in their favorite patterns.
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Animal 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 moreAndor: The Family Fantasy Game – Fight or Flight?
Legends of Andor is an awardwinning lightweight adventure. But what if players need something simpler, more approachable for young children?
» Read moreAncestree: Fiddling with Families for Family Fun
“My family is better than yours!” That’s the premise behind Ancestree, created by Eric Lang and published by Calliope Games. Draft tiles and build a dynasty worth commemorating! Or will your lineage be merely mediocre?
» Read moreÁgueda: City of Umbrellas – Showers of Colors
Águeda does a masterful job with sequencing. Within each sequence of the game, there are only a few decisions to make…
» Read moreAdventure with Brandon the Brave
In a game like Brandon the Brave, kids also get the chance to practice strategy, to stretch their brain muscles as they decide which quest they want to complete first.
» Read moreAdventure Party – Rolling Role Playing!
I suspect almost every game-loving parent has had experiences similar to mine. I used to play Dungeons and Dragons with my friends…
» Read moreAdventure Mart – Competitive Convenience Stores
Manage your own Adventure Mart franchise in this deck-building card game. Buy stock, fixtures, and hire staff, then sell your stock for the best price to passing adventurers! Best for gamers who enjoy min/maxing with lots of discrete information.
» Read moreAdventure Land: May the Bravest Win!
Call fellow adventures to the table and prepare for epic battles! Protect the realm from the dangers that lurk within the fog surrounding the banks of the great river. On your way, gather swords from the mountains and medicinal herbs from the forests. Will you heed the call to Adventure Land?
» Read moreA Nice Cuppa: Focused Relaxation
In one of the most stressful times of my life, A Nice Cuppa is exactly what I need to slow my racing thoughts and spend a few minutes on something that is just for me.
» Read more99 – The Family Gamers Podcast – E3 Preview with Stephen Duetzmann
Next week is going to be a big week in video games: The Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3. We brought in Stephen from Engaged Family Gaming to tell us what to expect.
» Read more98 – The Family Gamers Podcast – More Outdoor Games
About a year ago, we talked about games to play outside (episode 54) and camping-themed games (episode 58). We thought we’d revisit this topic, including a little bit of input from the kids…
» Read more97 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Fun UnFavorites with Flip Florey
Claire joins us to interview our amazing special guest this week: none other than Flip Florey, host of Flip Florey’s Super Saturday Board Game Serial! Flip is also a former panelist from the Flip The Table podcast.
» Read more96 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Top Games for Mom
In honor of Mother’s Day, we talk about games to play with your mom. What do our own kids think Mom (Anitra) would like to play?
» Read more95 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Fire Tower
On this show, we have a special guest interviewer, our son Asher! We talk to Sam Bryant and Gwen Ruelle, also known as Runaway Parade Games, about their game Fire Tower, on Kickstarter now.
» Read more94 – The Family Gamers Podcast – House Rules
House rules! Love them or hate them, everybody has played some games not quite as written. When done well, house rules can help equalize skill levels or make a game more fun. We ask our listeners for some of their favorites.
» Read more93 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Dobbers Quest with Darryl Jones
On this week’s podcast, we interview Darryl Jones about his game Dobbers: Quest for the Key.
» Read more92 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Games to Get You Moving
Spring is here, but that doesn’t always mean great weather. We look at some tabletop games that can get your family moving, even if you’re stuck inside.
» Read more91 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Screen time with Max Davie, Games 4 Families
Today we’re speaking with Max Davie, a paediatrician in the UK who treats a lot of kids with ADHD or autism. He sees a lot of kids who use screens A LOT and wants to share some common-sense advice on screen time.
» Read more90 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Top 8 Games for Multi-Generational Play
Happy Easter! Did you come up short looking for games that would work for your whole family this holiday weekend? Andrew and Anitra suggest 8 games (or types of games) that can work well across several generations.
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