Listen along as Andrew and Anitra talk about games they played, games their kids played, and a weekly discussion topic.
Since it was recently Andrew’s birthday month, we decided to ask him about a few of his favorite games RIGHT NOW. What did he pick?
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Welcome back to Flip Florey, friend to family gamers everywhere! We talk about what we’ve been playing and the upcoming episode 100 of FFSSBGS.
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This show may make you hungry! There are many food-themed boardgames. Andrew & Anitra each pick 2 favorites, and 1 they’ve never played.
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This week, we’re talking to Kathleen Mercury, a middle school teacher who teaches game design(among other things).
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If you’re getting together with family, what games will you play? We recommend games that are good at 4-8 players and across generations.
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This week, we welcome Bruce Voge to the show! You may have seen Bruce before from our cricket-eating videos. We have a 209 fact that is baseball-related. As of recording time (8/28), the top 5 hitters in the major leagues have combined for 209 hits. Thanks as always to our sponsor, First Move Financial – they can help you with
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How can you add variety to your family game library without breaking the bank? We’ve got a few unusual games for under $20.
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We are talking to Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild this week, primarily about the expansion to their game Endangered. We learn about a major league pitcher with 207 wins – but he’s famous (or infamous?) for something very different. Look up Carl Mays and find out the gruesome details. Thanks again to First Move Financial for sponsoring this episode!
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We said last week we wouldn’t have any Gen Con interviews – but we have four! Listen to the compilation, plus what we’ve been playing this week.
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We interview the Burrell family, hosts and creators of “Kidsplaining” – a Youtube channel of game tutorials done by kids.
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Wondering how to introduce your kids (or non-gamer family) to engine builder games? We’ve got recommendations from easy to mid-level.
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We interview Carla Kopp from Weird Giraffe Games. Carla designed the solo modes for Animal Kingdoms and Fire in the Library; and is now working on an Animal Kingdoms roll & write, and a Fire in the Library card game.
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We’re excited for episode 200, and we’ve packed it full of giveaways, well-wishes, and as many fun segments as possible.
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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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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).
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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.
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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?
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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.
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