Listen along as Andrew and Anitra talk about games they played, games their kids played, and a weekly discussion topic. Odd numbered podcasts have interviews with guests. Special event (convention) interviews can also be found separately.
The Family Gamers Podcast
220 – 5 More Games for 5 Players – The Family Gamers Podcast
One hundred episodes ago, we created our most popular podcast ever – our top 5 games for five players. We’ve got five more games that we’d highly recommend for this player count. These are games we really like with a fifth player, not just games that are “okay” at five.
» Read more219 – Funny Board Game Moments with Grant Lyon – The Family Gamers Podcast
Our guest this week is Grant Lyon, comedian and board game designer! His game Curmudgeon is coming out soon.
» Read more218 – Room to Grow: Tile Laying Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
A continuation of our Room to Grow series. If you’re interested in tile laying games but you’re not really sure how to bring kids in and then grow them into more complex games, we’ve got suggestions for you.
» Read more217 – Kids Table Board Gaming! – The Family Gamers Podcast
We sit down with Helaina and Josh from Kids Table Board Gaming and Burnt Island Games. What makes their games special?
» Read more216 – Halloween Traditions, Old & New – The Family Gamers Podcast
This week is spooky games and Halloween traditions, especially since Halloween is changing for a lot of people this year.
» Read more215 – The Art of the Pitch – The Family Gamers Podcast
We talk about gameschooling and game design with kids. What about when the game is “done”? It’s time to pitch!
» Read more214 – Andrew’s Favorite Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
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?
» Read more213 – Flip Florey – The Family Gamers Podcast
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.
» Read more212 – Favorite Food Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
This show may make you hungry! There are many food-themed boardgames. Andrew & Anitra each pick 2 favorites, and 1 they’ve never played.
» Read more211 – Long Distance Teaching and Game Design with Kathleen Mercury
This week, we’re talking to Kathleen Mercury, a middle school teacher who teaches game design(among other things).
» Read more210 – Party Games for Family Gatherings – The Family Gamers Podcast
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.
» Read more209 – Bruce Voge – The Family Gamers Podcast
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
» Read more208 – Games Under $20 – The Family Gamers Podcast
How can you add variety to your family game library without breaking the bank? We’ve got a few unusual games for under $20.
» Read more207 – Marc Specter / Endgangered Expansion – The Family Gamers Podcast
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!
» Read more206 – Play This, Not THAT – Dice & Apples – The Family Gamers Podcast
205 – Our GenCon Coverage! – The Family Gamers Podcast
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.
» Read more204 – Gen Con and other Virtual Conventions – The Family Gamers Podcast
203 – Kidsplaining – The Family Gamers Podcast
We interview the Burrell family, hosts and creators of “Kidsplaining” – a Youtube channel of game tutorials done by kids.
» Read more202 – Room to Grow: Engine Builders – The Family Gamers Podcast
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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