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Flip-Pix! is a fast-moving card game where players match letters with pictures and vice versa. Race to get rid of all your cards!
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We love the area control game Viral. Does this expansion make a good game even better, or bog it down with too much to do?
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When Restoration Games released Unmatched: Battle of Legends Volume 1 in 2019, the first thing I noticed was how quickly the game played, and how simple the gameplay was, with exciting, new characters. The second thing I noticed was the subtitle of the game – “Volume 1”. Restoration released seven characters across three sets in 2019. They followed this up
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Looking for a family-friendly detective game that really feels like gathering clues to solve a crime? The Key series might be a good choice. It uses a logical deduction matrix puzzle along with the ability to choose which kind of clues you need.
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CGE has relaunched Galaxy Trucker in a new edition with new art, new components, and a few gameplay tweaks. Can you teach a 15 year old game new tricks? Let’s find out.
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Maul Peak is a standalone sequel to one of our favorite battling games, Skulk Hollow. What does it add to this game style? Is it the right fit for your family?
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Neoville is very family friendly because everyone is working to build their own personal city.
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The Op did a great job distilling skill and attack mechanics into a simple, narrative-driven system that kept the family’s nose out of their stat sheets and looking at one another, telling a story. That is, after all, what family gaming is all about.
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Up to four readers solve mysteries and puzzles in this graphic novel adventure. But can you really play without all four books?
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Legends of Andor is an awardwinning lightweight adventure. But what if players need something simpler, more approachable for young children?
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We love the style of Cuphead, and the way this dice game preserves the frantic feel of the video game. But is it right for family play?
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Become the overlord you’ve always dreamed to be; flip the script by taking on the role of an Evil Lord. Invite goblins and dragons to join your ranks, gathering resources and looting human kingdoms.
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What does 7-year-old Elliot think of the new Kids Chronicles game? We think it’s best for kids right around his age.
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Land vs. Sea takes the foundations built by Carcassonne and carries the torch forward to create a new modern classic.
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Kingdomino can feel a little flat due to its simplicity. But Kingdomino Origins provides a way to ramp up the challenge for familiar players while also providing a simple mode to introduce beginners.
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Race to Stupid is a party trivia game that is surprisingly good for anyone who can read, write, and make up funny statements.
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Chai is perfect for playing in a casual group. We can talk while we play, and our kids won’t spill it like they might with a real cup of tea.
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We generally like two player battle games. The setup here of facing-off across a “rift” felt familiar, but with a new deck-mash-up mechanic that is very cool.
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Explore a brand new archipelago and bring back prestige and resources in this language-independent game.
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