The Family Gamers - Beth Sobel

SNAP Review – Fika

August 11, 2023 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

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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2 players, 25th Century Games, Andrew, Anitra, Beth Sobel, Board Game Circus, card games, food, Pieter Van Gompel

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!

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, AllPlay, Andrew, Anitra, bees, Beth Sobel, butterflies, flowers, insects, meeples, Reiner Knizia, tile laying

SNAP Review – Sunset Over Water: Pocket Edition

September 17, 2022 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

Travel, paint, and sell landscapes in this compact card game. We think it’s best for older kids and adults.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, art, Beth Sobel, Card Game, card games, Dr. Finn's Games, Edo Baraf, Pencil First Games, set collection, small games, solo

SNAP Review – Subastral

December 3, 2021 Andrew Smith SNAP Reviews

We may be filled with wonder when we look up at the stars, but there are plenty of incredible things to see when we lower our gaze from the skies, as well.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, abstract, Ben Pinchback, Beth Sobel, Card Game, Matt Riddle, nature, Renegade, set collection, video

264 – Nature Games – The Family Gamers Podcast

October 11, 2021 Updated: September 15th, 2022 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

What games make you think of “nature”? We discuss our top games with a nature theme.

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AEG, Andrew, animals, Anitra, Beth Sobel, Blue Orange Games, Grand Gamers Guild, IDW, Keymaster Games, Kids Table Board Gaming, Lucky Duck Games, Michigan, nature, North Star Games, Pandasaurus, Renegade, Stonemaier Games

Endangered: A Wildlife Journey

August 24, 2020 Updated: September 15th, 2022 Anitra Smith Reviews

Save the tigers and the sea otters in Endangered, a cooperative game for up to 5 players. Slow habitat destruction, encourage wild animal breeding, and sway ambassadors to vote for your cause.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, animals, Anitra, Beth Sobel, cooperative games, Dice Rolling, Education, educational games, Endangered Species, gameschooling, Grand Gamers Guild, nature, solo, Variable Player Powers, worker placement