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.
I don’t think Hero Hockey could be simpler if it tried. Set up your magnetic hero, then try to knock the ball into your opponent’s goal.
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Beyond these great mechanics, wonderful art, and it’s script-flipping hero-in-distress motif, Rescuing Robin Hood is a game that got us *talking*.
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We always talk about playing games with your kids – but what about playing games designed BY kids?
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Who doesn’t want to be a Ninja? Ninjas are cool. They’re mysterious, deadly, and silent. But what happens when we match up ninja heroes tactically on a battlefield?
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Each member of our family picked a favorite game to play at Halloween. What’s in your top 5?
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We had a great time on this interview and couldn’t stop laughing! Listen for yourself and find out why Chris Leder is the “Director of Fun” for Calliope Games.
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This week, we’re talking about board games on screens, whether that’s app-assisted, pass-and-play adaptations, online games, or virtual board games that couldn’t exist without the advantages of technology.
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It’s boardgame convention season. We’re not actually attending GenCon or Origins this year, but we’ve still got some interviews with some of the creators of hot new games.
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We explore Thunderworks Games history and future with Tim Virnig. In this episode: Roll Player Adventures, Cartographers Heroes, Cape May, and a little preview of what’s coming in 2022.
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This week we welcome Vince Vergonjeanne, one of our “favorite human beings in board games”, and the founder/CEO of Lucky Duck Games.
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An unusual memory game for 1-4 players, ages 5+. Turn the Inspector and listen for criminals sounding the alarm as they try to escape! Can you figure out which criminal was last in the cell where the escape tunnel was dug?
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What is action selection? We talk about this wide family of board games and pick a few that should help you and your family learn and grow.
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Andrew dresses up with his fancy plumage – but I’m not sure that will work to attract Anitra.
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This week, we’re discussing games that have been sized down, either for portability or for a faster & simpler experience. Are these smaller games worth it?
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EXIT boxes continue to be excellent cost-effective family entertainment, and The Sacred Temple does not disappoint. The jigsaw puzzles make this more expensive than a standard EXIT box, but we think it’s worth it.
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This week on the show, we have a dear friend of ours who has been making a name for himself on TikTok in a crazy way – pipe organ videos!
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