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.
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.
This is a game about managing your cult full of space octopus worshipers. For some of us this was silly, but for others it was a little uncomfortable.
» Read moreOur holiday list is not ready, so we will be doing another podcast NEXT WEEK! Today’s podcast is just a smorgasbord of stuff.
» Read moreNekojima is a dexterity game with a lot of options to explore; find the right one for your family.
» Read moreIt’s the end of October, which means it’s time for a Halloween episode! We discuss our top five games for this season.
» Read moreThis might be the Uno-killer! We recommend Mojo as a fun family game that’s a bit more strategic.
» Read moreFootball Feud! is a great fast game for casual (and not-so-casual) fans of American football. Each “quarter” is a single turn, so choose cards to maximize your yardage for touchdowns – or slow down your opponents.
» Read moreThere’s not a lot of kindness to go around when you’re ninjas racing to protect your secrets.
» Read more0:00 Hello and welcome! This week, we’re talking about beautiful games – ones you would leave out on a coffee table – that are great for families to play. Fact for 381 We’re back to the Guinness Book of World Records, friends. The largest hand-held video game console party was on 12 October 2007, at the Parramatta mall in Sydney
» Read moreIt’s a fun simple game for pet lovers who like this really adorable style, but it’s definitely not a game for your hobby group. I’d stick with playing this with kids, probably around ages 6-10, or young teens or preteens that really lean into the cuteness factor.
» Read moreThis tight battle between two players changes dramatically depending on the style of play, and on which cards are revealed from the decks.
» Read moreWe usually talk about kids on this show. But our children aren’t little children anymore – so what about games for teens?
» Read moreThis is a game that’s a great way to get everyone around the table, whether you’re a family looking for something that feels a little more “grown up”, or seasoned players wanting an appetizer before a longer game.
» Read moreIf you like the idea of spending a few minutes with all of your beloved Star Trek friends across all the series, you should take a look at Star Trek: Chrono-Trek.
» Read moreLet’s talk about Board Game Arena. It’s not the only way to play board games online, but for us, it’s probably the most valuable. Why?
» Read moreI really like that this game is a net positive all the way around. There is only shared success in Secret Identity, which makes it a fantastic family game.
» Read moreWe’re hatching? Summoning? Herding? I don’t know what we’re doing to them, but it involves cute dragons!
» Read moreWe talked about date night games in 2020 – which ones would we still recommend now? Our new top six list has FOUR games that weren’t even on the old list!
» Read moreFlip Circus is a sort of memory duel against another player. If you like memory and deduction, this is going to be a great fit for you.
» Read moreTwo games in 5 minutes! Jinxx and Hijinks are Looney Pyramid games that feel like a classic 3-in-a-row with a few twists.
» Read moreWe waited an extra week for this podcast so we could bring you all the GenCon goodies with Nick.
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