The Family Gamers

Episode 387 – PAX Unplugged 2024

December 23, 2024 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

We’re back from PAX Unplugged, and full of excitement for the games we saw there!

Andrew, Anitra, Asmadi Games, Bezier, Dr. Finn's Games, family, Hachette Games, Interview, Lucky Duck Games, PAX Unplugged, Phase Shift Games, Quinn Washburn, Red Raven Games, Th3rd World Studios, Tim Eisner, Weird City Games

Silver Bullet and Silver Dagger – Werewolves Coming to Town

March 18, 2024 Updated: April 24th, 2024 Ryan Smoker Hall of Fame Reviews, Reviews

This game is a gem! It’s worth the intial mental climb… It’s just so fun to play once you get the rules down.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, Bezier, card games, Family Gaming, Ryan, Silver, Ted Alspach

Board Game Valentine Puns 2024

February 13, 2024 Anitra Smith Resources for Parents

I'm on The Hunt for a Valentine like you.

All new terrible puns, inspired by family board games.

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25th Century Games, Anitra, Bezier, Flat River Games, Mandoo Games, Smirk & Dagger Games, Synapses Games, valentines, Weird Giraffe

Scram! Critters vs. Campers

January 15, 2024 Updated: January 30th, 2024 Nick Martinelli Reviews

Close up photo of Scram! box surrounded by critter cards

Scram! is a hit for our crew because it’s light, strategic, and without any mental overload. Turns go quick and kids will stay engaged. While we only were able to get four players to the table, it would be a hoot at six.

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3 players, 4 players, 6 players, animals, Bezier, camping, card games, Family Gaming, hand management, memory, Nick, Ted Alspach

SNAP Review – CABO

November 22, 2019 Updated: November 12th, 2020 Andrew Smith SNAP Reviews

CABO, a partial information memory game, is fast, easy to teach, and very portable. We love the art and the simplicity of play.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, Andrew, Anitra, audio, Bezier, Card Game, card games, fantasy, low score

75 – The Family Gamers Podcast – PAX Unplugged Interviews

December 4, 2017 Updated: January 20th, 2023 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

This week, we’re bringing you all the interviews we recorded at PAX Unplugged. There are a lot of interviews, so it’s another extra-long show. But first, some special guests – Asher and Claire!

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