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The Goonies: Under the Goondocks – A Never Say Die Expansion
8/10
In the base game we all wondered where Stef, Andy, and Brand were. The crew didn’t seem complete without them. Under the Goondocks brings them into the fold!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Sunset Over Water: Pocket Edition
Travel, paint, and sell landscapes in this compact card game. We think it’s best for older kids and adults.
» Read moreDisney Sorcerer’s Arena: Epic Alliances
9.5/10
Disney Sorcerer’s Arena: Epic Alliances might be a mouthful, but the mechanics aren’t. This fantastic game features familiar characters and the rules flex with your family as they grow. The gorgeous acrylic standees look great on the table, and the health dials, while a little fiddly, do their job well.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Aldabas: Doors of Cartagena
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Aldabas, of course! This abstract card placement game is themed around the real door knockers found in Cartagena, Columbia.
» Read moreRival Restaurants
7.5/10
Gourmet cooking, unorthodox business practices, and culinary sabotage fill this tasty game of speedy decisions with a dash of take-that.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Gurms
Gurms is a straightforward game: place a tile, try to match your type and make groups. But the strategy and tactics don’t match up with the simplicity of the rules.
» Read moreThe Quest Kids & The Trials of Tolk the Wise
9/10
SNAP Review – Word-A-Melon
Tall Tales: Story Weaving
6.5/10
As you can imagine, we’re no stranger writing and stories here at The Family Gamers. Tall Tales lets us do exactly that.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Pavlov’s Dogs
Pavlov’s Dogs is a game full of puns and psychology humor.
Are you ready to test your memory and your ability to follow directions?
Familiar Tales: Familiar Troubles
8/10
Take the role of a wizard’s familiar and play a story filled with magical adventure. Complete each challenge and avoid misfortune. Protect and help raise a young girl to become a powerful magic user! Familiar tropes blend with gorgeous visuals and a fully narrated and voice acted companion app to make Familiar Tales from Plaid Hat Games a rich, engaging
» Read moreSNAP Review – Master Word
Master Word is a cooperative word-guessing game that feels a little bit like 20 Questions and a bit like Mastermind. It’s a great fit for families!
» Read moreLost Kingdoms: Lost in the Rulebook
5.5/10
Tile-laying games are special to me because they were my first introduction to the wider world of board games beyond the Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers games of my youth. They promise more intriguing replay because it’s nearly impossible to build the same board twice.
» Read moreSNAP Preview – The Comic Book Bubble
Speculation isn’t just for stocks! In the early 1990s, a frenzy of speculation almost destroyed the comic book industry. Recreate these frenzied highs – and lows – in this brand new game from Scott Almes and APE Games.
» Read moreZoom in Barcelona
6.5/10
In Zoom In Barcelona, players compete in a photo contest to try to take the best snapshots of the city. Everyone travels by walking and taking transit to visit different destinations, capturing breathtaking landmarks, skylines, and… dragons?
» Read moreSNAP Review – UNDO: Cherry Blossom Festival
A man in his sixties is lying lifelessly on the floor of his living room. He has no visible injuries, but there is a broken wineglass and an old photo next to him. His cellphone is ringing. Can you undo his tragic death?
» Read moreThe Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance – When Stories Get Crazy
8.5/10
Bureau of Balance is a fun, farcical storytelling game designed to get everyone around the table laughing. It’s light on rules because it’s supposed to be. If you’re looking for a crunchy, min-maxing dungeon crawl adventure, pass on this one.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Disney Mad Tea Party
Gutenberg – More than An Ink-ling of Fun?
9.5/10
Many would say Gutenberg’s printing press is one of the greatest inventions in all of human history. Is the game Gutenberg also a great invention? How will it rank?
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