The Loop
You won’t have to step into a blue box or twist your necklace to turn back time in The Loop. Do you have the wits to tread and retread ground to defeat Dr. Faux? Only time will tell.
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SNAP Review – Flip-Pix!
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!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Viral: The Hive expansion
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?
» Read moreUnmatched: Battle of Legends Volume 2
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
» Read moreSNAP Review – The Key: Theft at Cliffrock Villa
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.
» Read moreGalaxy Trucker: On the Road Again
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.
» Read moreSNAP Preview – Maul Peak
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?
» Read moreNeoville: City of the Future
Neoville is very family friendly because everyone is working to build their own personal city.
» Read moreQuests of Yore: Epic Quest or Epic Fail?
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.
» Read moreAndor: The Family Fantasy Game – Fight or Flight?
Legends of Andor is an awardwinning lightweight adventure. But what if players need something simpler, more approachable for young children?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game
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?
» Read moreLand vs. Sea
Land vs. Sea takes the foundations built by Carcassonne and carries the torch forward to create a new modern classic.
» Read more282 – Room to Grow: 2-Player Battles – The Family Gamers Podcast
Introduce your kids to direct two-player battle games, where you try to eliminate the other player. No reading? No problem.
» Read moreKingdomino Origins
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.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Race to Stupid
Race to Stupid is a party trivia game that is surprisingly good for anyone who can read, write, and make up funny statements.
» Read moreChai: Quali-tea? or Tea-dious?
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.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Riftforce
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.
» Read moreSmall Islands – Courageously Explore For Prestige
Explore a brand new archipelago and bring back prestige and resources in this language-independent game.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Yummy Yummy Monster Tummy
Scan object cards to “feed” the monsters and match the color of their fur in this app-driven card game.
» Read moreGroundhog Day: It’s a Doozy
the movie – then one of the best parts of this game is reading the quotes and reminiscing about the scenes they came from. But will you enjoy the game itself?
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