Blue Orange Games
Photosynthesis: Under the Moonlight or Lost in the Dark?
Under the Moonlight is an expansion to Photosynthesis that promises complexity without adding randomness. Unfortunately, complexity is all that it brought to the table.
» Read moreAnimix – Set Collection in the Wild
It’s time for a safari with Animix! Collect animals of different types and make sure the ones still on the table are arranged in their favorite patterns.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Block Ness
Who can win control of the lake? Block Ness is a 3D area control game, and we review it in 5 minutes.
» Read moreMeeple Land: Build a Better Park
Design your Meeple Land theme park – full of fun rides and attractions for all kinds of meeples… Wait, where’s the bathroom?
» Read moreSNAP Review – StarLink: Sketch New Constellations
Create your own constellations in StarLink, a drawing-and-guessing game that manages to be puzzley while avoiding the frantic shout-fest common to other drawing games.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Dragomino: My First Kingdomino
Match land types to hatch dragon eggs. Can you find the most dragons in this “My First Kingdomino” game?
» Read moreCloud City – Puzzling Layers of Pathways
If you have a budding architect who enjoys puzzles and want a light family game to play together, Cloud City is a good choice.
» Read moreHoliday Gift Guide 2020
It’s been a long year. Maybe you have a better idea of what your family likes in board games? Or maybe you need some different, more accessible games. We’ve got your back, with board game gift suggestions for any age, player count, and experience level.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Cupcake Academy: Are you the Star Baker?
Cupcake Academy feels like a successor to Dr. Eureka, even though it is cooperative and is not really a dexterity game. We found playing Cupcake Academy helped our kids realize that there are things they can control, and things they can’t.
» Read moreSNAP Review: Kingdomino Duel
Use Kingdomino scoring as you draft dice and draw “dominoes” into your kingdom. Use the same dice to unlock special powers in the spellbook!
» Read more183 – NY Toy Fair with Engaged Family Gaming – The Family Gamers Podcast
This week, we are with Stephen Duetzmann and Linda Wrobel from Engaged Family Gaming. They attended New York Toy Fair 2020 – and brought Andrew along. What really stood out to the three of them?
» Read more177 – Best of 2019 – The Family Gamers Podcast
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Games
Board games bring families together around the table. So why not give games to your loved ones this holiday season? Here are our suggestions for every age and ability level.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Panic Island!
Oh no! The volcano is about to explode! Don’t panic: get all 16 islanders (cave dwellers, dodo birds, eggs) off the island in time! Panic Island! is a speed memory game from Blue Orange Games. We’ll tell you our thoughts on it in just 5 minutes.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Slide Quest
We love Slide Quest, a cooperative dexterity puzzle game. Work together to slide the rolling knight through 5 levels, knocking enemies over on the way.
» Read more151 – Origins 2019 Interviews – The Family Gamers Podcast
Why I Hate Candy Land
We lay out the pros and cons (mostly cons) of Candy Land, the most popular board game for preschoolers – and suggest what to play instead.
» Read moreScarabya: Excavations that Missed the Beet(le)
It is up to you to find the most Scarab relics! From the desert to the rain forest, from the Bermuda Triangle to Antarctica, these golden beetles are scattered across the world. Set up camps and mark Excavation Areas. Can you find the most Scarabs and uncover the mystery of Scarabya?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Maki Stack
California rolls, cucumber rolls, soy sauce, wasabi – sounds delicious. In Maki Stack, you stack wooden replicas of these items. Does Maki Stack stack up? Listen to our SNAP review in under 5 minutes, or read on below.
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