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.
Play Canopy to learn more about rainforests while enjoying lush tropical art from Vincent Dutrait. Technically a 2 player game, but we enjoy it better at 3 players!
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Andrew just got back from PAX Unplugged, and we’ve got a show for you! Interviews from Pandasaurus, SlugFest Games, CGE, KOSMOS, and Gamewright.
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Kim-Joy (of British Bake-off fame) and Skybound Games have teamed up to bring us a whimisical, adorable, and cooperative baking card game.
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We’re not following the regular podcast format this week, but we still have a few things to share: 4 giveaways, a FOR SCIENCE! and what to look for at PAX Unplugged.
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Most fantasy themed games put you in the role of the adventurer. Who doesn’t want to traipse around in dungeons or caves defeating nefarious villains? After your adventures, you return to town to barter your goods and perhaps buy new weapons from the local shop. But how do those shops get their supplies? How do merchants learn how to craft
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A large interactive map and a genuine hardcover book guide your multi-part narrative adventure as you and up to three friends live the lives of Robin Hood, Little John, Will Scarlet, and Maid Marian.
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We welcome Mr. Videogame himself, Stephen Deutzmann, to answer all our questions about video games for this holiday season. Skip to 38:00 to get right into the recommendations!
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We recently released our holiday game guide, and we review it on this episode of the podcast.
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Sometimes, we talk about things other than board games! This week we start with games Anitra played at CuseCon, then continue on to find out more about geocaching.
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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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