Anitra Smith is the managing editor of The Family Gamers, and co-host of The Family Gamers Podcast.
Explore the reviews and podcasts she has contributed to.
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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The open ocean was both marvelous and terrifying… Sailing out of sight of land was only for the most desperate – and the most adventurous.
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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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In the original S’mores Galore, you pull ingredient cards from a 2-dimensional grid on your turn. You add them (in order) to your line. But in Roast and Write, every player is taking the same ingredients every turn and building s’mores on their own 2D grid.
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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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Step right up, step right up! We got an incredible amusement park here! You might even call it an AMAZEMENT park! Lands of Amazement is a solo game by Scott Almes, published by Button Shy Games. As with most Button Shy titles, Lands of Amazement is just 18 cards in a small wallet, and a full game takes 20-30 minutes.
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Especially given its small size and ease of portability, I think we’ll be taking Verdant Arizona out for a spin fairly frequently. Just look out for those spines! Ouch!
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Escape rooms let your family cooperate in new and interesting ways. But do you prefer a physical, in-person escape room, a video game, or a board game experience?
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We heat our home with a woodstove. After an unusually harsh winter, I appreciate the absolute necessity to keep the fire from going out.
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Every once in a while, we find games that are so well suited to very young children that they’ll pull them out and play them alone, without an adult’s help.
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How do you know when you’re done with a game and it’s time to get rid of it? Your kids have aged out of it – are you sure?
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Andrew & Anitra talk about their experience growing a gaming family, from toddlers to teenagers. Every kid is going to be different!
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I enjoy logical deduction, and the beauty and simplicity of Logic & Lore hooked me from the very first time I played.
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How about some card games? We recommend one for beginners, two for intermediate, and three for advanced players.
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For most families, I think Mr. Postmouse’s Picnic is going to be frustrating – unless you modify it to make it easier. But for fans of the series, it can still be a fertile ground for imaginative play.
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What games are the most popular among viewers and listeners who click our affiliate links? And what were our own favorite games this year?
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