Andrew Smith is the executive editor of The Family Gamers, and co-host of The Family Gamers Podcast.
Explore the reviews and podcasts he has contributed to.
What year is this, anyway? We go back and look at our top 10 lists from 2017. Would we still recommend those games today?
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Matt Leacock paired with Lisa Towell to create another cooperative classic. This time, you’re saving animals. And this time, the game’s got some toy factor.
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The Minister of the Imperial Hatchery has abdicated their role and the ruler of the land is in search of the next Minister. It’s up to you to build the best dragon hatching environment with the best territory tiles, artfully arranging the three elements to breathe life into your dragon eggs. Will you best your opponents and be placed in
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Lots of board games have a stripped down or re-themed version for kids. Are they worth it? Well… sometimes.
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ENTHRONE is a unique, abstract deduction strategy game for two players. You are the power behind the power. You are the silent hand and one of these unwitting 8 pawns will be your key to securing complete dominion. But your rival hides their own machinations to challenge you.
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Every so often a game comes along from an unheralded publisher that makes you stop and look. It might be incredible table presence, it might be gorgeous artwork, it could be two people bouncing between intense focus and laughter that you can’t help but ask what’s going on.
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Five classics of literature to introduce via board games. Whet your kids appetite, so that they WANT to read these books!
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Listener request today! We’re going to talk about ELA skills and board games to support them.
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Want to give a board game (or multiple board games) to a new highschool grad heading off into the world? Let’s talk about what might make a good choice.
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Blue Orange has managed to even shoehorn some personality into a game that could otherwise be fairly dry.
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We give our thoughts on Tidal Blades 2: Rise of the Unfolders, after our first, second, and third plays.
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What should you look for in a board game? Let’s look at five elements of games to help you choose.
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What is gamification? Does it have any relationship to board gaming? We examine the concept this week.
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Battle over influence, as both Hector and Achilles seek the favor of the gods to gain an edge.
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