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
263 – Chris Leder – The Family Gamers Podcast
We had a great time on this interview and couldn’t stop laughing! Listen for yourself and find out why Chris Leder is the “Director of Fun” for Calliope Games.
» Read more262 – Games on Screens – The Family Gamers Podcast
This week, we’re talking about board games on screens, whether that’s app-assisted, pass-and-play adaptations, online games, or virtual board games that couldn’t exist without the advantages of technology.
» Read more261 – Convention Interviews! – The Family Gamers Podcast
It’s boardgame convention season. We’re not actually attending GenCon or Origins this year, but we’ve still got some interviews with some of the creators of hot new games.
» Read more260 – Pirate Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
259 – Tim Virnig, Thunderworks Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
We explore Thunderworks Games history and future with Tim Virnig. In this episode: Roll Player Adventures, Cartographers Heroes, Cape May, and a little preview of what’s coming in 2022.
» Read more258 – Board Games at Recess! – The Family Gamers Podcast
Let’s talk about games kids can bring to school and play at recess! Small, quick, and easily replaceable (cheap).
» Read more257 – Lucky Duck Games w/ Vince Vergonjeanne – The Family Gamers Podcast
This week we welcome Vince Vergonjeanne, one of our “favorite human beings in board games”, and the founder/CEO of Lucky Duck Games.
» Read more256 – Room to Grow: Action Selection Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
What is action selection? We talk about this wide family of board games and pick a few that should help you and your family learn and grow.
» Read more255 – Board Gaming with Education, revisited – The Family Gamers Podcast
254 – Honey, I Shrunk the Game – The Family Gamers Podcast
This week, we’re discussing games that have been sized down, either for portability or for a faster & simpler experience. Are these smaller games worth it?
» Read more253 – Beyond Board Games with Wesley Hall – The Family Gamers Podcast
This week on the show, we have a dear friend of ours who has been making a name for himself on TikTok in a crazy way – pipe organ videos!
» Read more252 – Room to Grow: Drafting Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
Introduce your kids (or non-gamer grownups) to drafting with a series of games that grow in complexity.
What is drafting? A drafting game is one in which players pick something…
» Read more251 – The Tabletop Bellhop – The Family Gamers Podcast
This week on the podcast we have the Tabletop Bellhop himself, Moe Tousignant. What is The Tabletop Bellhop? How it can help you?
» Read more250 – The Quarter-K Show – The Family Gamers Podcast
This week, we talk about the games we’ve played the most this year (January-June). What is it we like about them & why are they played more?
» Read more249 – Gameschooling Interview – The Family Gamers Podcast
We continue our gameschooling series by interviewing the student himself, our son Asher. 249 Fact – “Lot No. 249” is a Gothic horror short story by Arthur Conan Doyle. Read it here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/Lot_No._249 Sponsor message: If you want to talk to First Move about other habits you can build to take that next step toward your goals, go to firstmovefinancial.com/familygamers to schedule a call. What
» Read more248 – Gameschooling (part 1) – The Family Gamers Podcast
Have you heard of gameschooling? We revisit what worked for us this year, incorporating games into our homeschooling.
» Read more247 – Board Game Mosaics with Katia Howatson – The Family Gamers Podcast
246 – Five Tips for App-Integrated Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
There has been huge growth in board games that also use mobile apps over the last couple of years. We’re seeing more and more of it. We have 5 tips for playing app-assisted family board games.
» Read more245 – Jonathan Chaffer – The Family Gamers Podcast
Jonathan designed several of our family’s favorite games, including Filler, Stroop, and The Kringle Caper. He tells us a bit more about those, and about his newest micro-escape room, The Independence Incident.
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