The Family Gamers

Starry Night Sky – Cool Constellations

June 6, 2023 Anitra Smith Reviews

In Starry Night Sky, you get the chance to explore a completely new night sky, full of fabulous constellations with inventive names. The further afield you search, the more chances you have for points; but you’ll want to collaborate with other astronomers to complete the constellations so everyone can enjoy them.

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Episode 345 – Game Design with Emma Larkins

June 5, 2023 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

This week we talk to Emma Larkins, designer of Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and Squabblin’ Goblins.

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SNAP Review – Math Rush

June 2, 2023 Updated: August 7th, 2023 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

A math game where getting to the answer really matters, and helps you contribute to a larger cooperative problem. Math Rush is a math game that’s actually fun!

Episode 344 – Top Games for Six Years Old

May 29, 2023 Updated: October 2nd, 2023 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

It’s time for lists again! We review our top recommendations for six year olds, after talking about the great games we’ve been playing this week.

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Top 10 Games for 6 Year Olds

May 29, 2023 Updated: August 21st, 2025 Anitra Smith Games for Every Age, Resources for Parents

Six year olds have strong opinions and a variety of interests. Our top ten games covers many different styles and themes: you’re sure to find one your child will love!

SNAP Review – Yokai Sketch

May 26, 2023 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

Play cards to attract yokai (forest spirits) and sketch them. Maybe you can even lure them away from your opponent in this fast-moving game for 2 players.

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Episode 343 – Talking Games with Jeremy Howard

May 22, 2023 Andrew Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Welcome back to Jeremy Howard – we discuss all kinds of games that have crossed our radar recently.

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SNAP Review – Pollen

May 19, 2023 Andrew Smith SNAP Reviews

No, it’s not about allergies! Attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies by planting appropriate flowers. You’ll need a variety of different bugs to win!

Keep On Trucking: More Galaxy Trucker

May 15, 2023 Updated: August 7th, 2023 Anitra Smith Reviews

Every piece in this expansion is designed to make Galaxy Trucker more challenging and offer more strategy options for players.

Episode 342 – Games for Five Year Olds

May 8, 2023 Updated: October 2nd, 2023 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Lists! Lists! We move on to our top recommended games for 5 year old children.

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Top 10 Games for 5 Year Olds

May 8, 2023 Updated: August 6th, 2025 Anitra Smith Games for Every Age, Resources for Parents

Five year olds usually have more patience for rules and competition. Here are 10 games we recommend for five year olds.

SNAP Review – Roll to the Top: Journeys

May 5, 2023 Updated: August 7th, 2023 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

Roll to the Top is a race. Your goal is to be the first person to fill all the spaces on your board, using the numbers rolled on the dice each round.

Episode 341 – GAMA and Skybound Update with Matt Faulisi

May 1, 2023 Andrew Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Welcome Matt Faulisi from Skybound Tabletop! We talk about a few games he saw at GAMA and what’s coming from Skybound this year.

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SNAP Review – Numbsters

April 29, 2023 Updated: October 17th, 2024 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

Use the 8 “mouth” to eat all the number cards in this fast and portable card game.

Episode 340 – Top Games for Four Year Olds

April 24, 2023 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

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We’re continuing our lists with our top recommended games for four year olds. What game do (or did) your kids love at this age?

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Top 10 Games for 4 Year Olds

April 23, 2023 Updated: August 21st, 2025 Anitra Smith Games for Every Age, Resources for Parents

Our top recommended games for typical 4 year olds. Short, fun, and educational!

SNAP Review – Home Sweet Home (Or Not)

April 21, 2023 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

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The scenarios in Home Sweet Home (or not) were cute, but the game is missing something to make it great.

Starship Captains: Prepare to Launch

April 18, 2023 Anitra Smith Reviews

I’ve tried other space-exploration games, but they never capture the same wonder, excitement, and humanity that I really wanted. Starship Captains pays homage to my favorite sci-fi and makes exploring the universe interesting.