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.
Three years old encompasses a very wide range in a young child’s life. But here are our very favorite games that emphasize turn-taking, stacking, memory, and pattern matching.
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A stage magician faces off against a legendary magical creature; find out who is the true master of escape in Unmatched: Houdini vs. The Genie.
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There’s a huge difference between what kids can play at 36 months old and what they can do at 47 months. Our top picks for 3 year olds.
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How do monkeys help in a pirate battle? Find out in Pirate Blast! – a simple game for kids.
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This week, we’ve got interviews from PAX East 2023, with Amigo, Gem Blenders, Resonym, Pocket Paragons, and Phase Shift Games
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I expected Her Story to fall in the usual “educational game” mold. But what I found was a game that’s simple enough for an 8-year-old, plays quickly, and invites you to learn more about each historical woman without being preachy.
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Let’s talk about the most popular games played in the Smith household. These aren’t necessarily our favorites. They just make it to the table the most often.
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Are we there yet? Keep the road trip fun and ditch the hassle with this family card game.
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Mark & Janelle McGee are “How to Steam Broccoli”. We talk about their newest card game, Tether… and our favorite methods to cook broccoli ;)
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Gift of Tulips celebrates the promise of spring, with a competitive game that’s all about giving flowers away.
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For kids studying food webs and ecosystems, this new marine biology card game from Genius could really help to reinforce concepts. But will parents actually enjoy playing it?
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Every parent has some LOUD game that their kids love. Do you buy into the fun factor of noisy games, or do they drive you crazy? There are more games in this category than we thought…
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Players’ choices really matter in solo or cooperative legacy games – what you do changes aspects of the game permanently!
So how on earth can Button Shy Games make a legacy game with just 18 cards and a few stickers?
Tantrum Con in Charlotte, NC, is the most family-friendly convention we’ve ever attended.
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Monica runs a ton of board game events (and some non-board game ones, too). We talk about Tantrum Con, Meeples at Sea, and Proto ATL.
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We’re going to help the animals escape from the zoo, in this cooperative game that feels a cross between Liar’s Dice and a video game rogue-like.
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This week, it’s all about YOUR questions! What’s the best game for a deserted island? What kind of mystery games can we recommend for a 7 year old? What games can you play with a short attention span?
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We’re squirming with delight over this all ages game from Phil Walker-Harding. Can your scribbly gum larva collect the most food?
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Mike runs the CuseCon convention in Syracuse, is one of the co-hosts of The Full 42, and much more!
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