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.
Castle Panic has been a part of our lives longer than The Family Gamers has existed, and this week we talk to its creators: Justin & Anne-Marie De Witt!
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Qawale is another abstract board game from Gigamic – but this game forces you to think further ahead!
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Are you ready for Something Wild?
A very simple card game that’s best for families who don’t play many games.
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It’s been a long time since we talked about US history and gameschooling. Now let’s talk about games that are newer, and games that are less US-centric.
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(No spoilers!) Despite a few shortcomings, all the Trekkies in our family enjoyed Star Trek: Cryptic. The story combined with the puzzles really makes me feel like I get to step into Starfleet for an hour or so.
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Step right up! Bid your way into assembling the best circus under the Big Top, a card game from Taiki Shinzawa and Allplay.
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We love Unmatched. But one thing we hadn’t done yet was dig into those branded Marvel sets. So that’s the question we’re going to ask this week. How does Unmatched hold up with super heroes?
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Danielle Reynolds is a project manager, game designer, podcast host, and general tabletop games volunteer… and friend of the podcast!
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If you’d like a chance to step away from the endlessly retread themes of the characters featured in the movies, but still love some old-fashioned comic-book brawls, you owe it to yourself to take a look at KaPow!
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We LOVE coffee. Does the card game Fika capture the cozy feeling of a coffee break with friends? Or is it a cutthroat competition between cafe owners?
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We are NOT at GenCon this week. Instead, let’s talk about games where everyone plays at the same time!
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I love fantasy animals and mythology. How about a game that is all about saving the animals and providing them a safe home?
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Nicole and Scott have been doing family-friendly review content since 2008 with their site SAHM Reviews. But they’re tied into the board game industry in many other ways…
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Miller Zoo is a great introduction to cooperative resource-management games and legacy games. The challenges will encourage players to try new strategies, while tempting them with more stickers to show their progress.
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Let’s go on an adventure! Roll and move to complete quests and find key pieces before defeating the Demon King!
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What does right-sizing your game collection mean in terms of size and maintenance? How do you determine what’s best for you?
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Move over, Modern Art! It’s time for Avant Carde, an innovatively simple deck-building game.
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Can you generate enough power for the cities? Or will you knock over the “carbon tower” and cause a POWER FAILURE?
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Clarence has designed one of our family’s favorite games. Where did Merchants of Magick come from, and what else is he working on?
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If your family likes dice chuckers and you’re looking for something a little more strategic than Strike or Roll For It, Dice Hunters of Therion might be just the ticket.
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