Anitra Smith is the managing editor of The Family Gamers, and co-host of The Family Gamers Podcast.
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SNAP Review – Circus Flohcati
I was surprised and impressed at how simple this game was while being simultaneously incredibly fun to play. This is the kind of game that you lose and then it’s pretty easy to convince yourself you can win the next go ’round.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Green Team Wins: Holiday Party
Add some Christmas spirit to Green Team Wins with this holiday card pack, featuring the same categories (This or That, Best of Three, Fill in the Blank) with holiday-themed questions.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Dodo
This is a gimmicky kids game. But I was honestly really surprised at how well Dodo works even for adults.
» Read moreSanta’s Workshop – Holiday Fun for All
We are really impressed with Santa’s Workshop. It manages to work for two very different audiences in one box.
» Read moreBottle Imp – The Devil’s in the Details
It’s hard to put a twist on trick-taking that really feels new. Bottle Imp does this, but in a way that makes us work a little harder than we’d like.
» Read moreEpisode 386 – The Tabletop Inn!
Grace and Mike run a board game themed bed and breakfast in North Carolina. It’s perfect for a weekend getaway.
» Read moreSNAP Review – boop the Halls!
I saw the Christmas-tree board for boop the Halls and wondered if that was the only change, or if there was anything else that would make this game feel different than the original boop.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Mutton Bustin
Mutton Bustin is a speedy dice-rolling game for 2-4 players, ages 8 and up. Those folks would be too old to ride real sheep.
» Read moreEpisode 385 – Video Game Holiday Gift List
This week we’ve invited video game hype man Stephen Duetzmann (from Engaged Family Gaming) to go over his video game holiday gift guide.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Super Snipers
This is a game about dueling cybernetically enhanced snipers. If that theme appeals to you – this is a very cool game.
» Read moreDonut Shop
Every time we played Donut Shop, the first few rounds felt like everyone helping each other, as we collectively made one or two large groups of donuts. But once everyone picked up a few Order cards, it became a race to fit the best boxes.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Hamster Roll
Every once in a while a game comes along that makes you stop and look at it. You’re just moving along on the hamster wheel of life and something comes out that is so clever, and so simple, that you just have to marvel at it. It helps when it looks great, and draws a crowd.
» Read moreEpisode 384 – Board Game Holiday Gift List
2024 Board Game Gift Guide
We’ve compiled a list of great board games to help make your gift shopping a little easier.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Sheep in Disguise
Sheep in Disguise is a light family game with just a little bit of take-that. We did have some hurt feelings when players would “expose” another player’s sheep, which meant they were abducted when an attack card was played – but the game is light and moves quickly enough that we could pretty much get past that.
» Read moreEpisode 383 – Smorgasbord and Holiday Contests
Our holiday list is not ready, so we will be doing another podcast NEXT WEEK! Today’s podcast is just a smorgasbord of stuff.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Railroad Ink: Archipelago
These Archipelago boards match perfectly with the rest of the Railroad Ink universe… it’s just BIGGER. (And that’s good!)
» Read moreSNAP Review – Nekojima: Curious Cats and Currents
Nekojima is a dexterity game with a lot of options to explore; find the right one for your family.
» Read moreEpisode 382 – Top 5 Spooky Games for Halloween
It’s the end of October, which means it’s time for a Halloween episode! We discuss our top five games for this season.
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