Episode 338 – Top 10 Games for 3 Year Olds
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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SNAP Review – Pirate Blast!
How do monkeys help in a pirate battle? Find out in Pirate Blast! – a simple game for kids.
» Read moreHer Story: Iconic Women of History
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.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Across America Fluxx
Are we there yet? Keep the road trip fun and ditch the hassle with this family card game.
» Read moreEpisode 334 – Noisy Games: Extra Fun or Parents’ Nightmare?
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…
» Read moreTantrum Con
Tantrum Con in Charlotte, NC, is the most family-friendly convention we’ve ever attended.
» Read moreSNAP Review – KuZOOka
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.
» Read moreEpisode 332 – You Ask, We Answer
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?
» Read moreEpisode 330 – The Family Split – Multiple Games on Family Game Night
Does your family game night split into two groups? It can solve arguments, but it also creates some unique challenges.
» Read moreChronicles of Avel – The Battle of the Beast
Chronicles of Avel doesn’t do anything particularly new and inventive with the mechanics. However, it doesn’t really need to. Everything in the game is so well implemented, logical, and reasonable, it doesn’t really matter.
» Read moreEpisode 326 – Anitra Birthday Edition
Garden Nation – Smurf Skyscraper Strategy
Clans of tiny woodland people join together to build a new Garden Nation – but each clan wants to reign supreme by constructing the best buildings.
» Read moreEpisode 324 – Top Games of 2022
This week, we’ll talk about our top games of the year. Ones that were new to us this year; our favorites and games that really surprised us. And we ask each of the kids for their favorite game of the year, too.
» Read more323 – Play the Game with Daniel and Allison Burrell
Allison and Daniel, the parents behind Kidsplaining, are doing a lot more in front of the camera these days…
» Read moreSuspects: Claire Harper Takes the Stage
Despite the length, we found this murder mystery series to be an excellent family experience.
» Read moreRaccoon Robbers
In Raccoon Robbers, players control a band of raccoons who scale buildings and leap from great heights to score movement points for their boss raccoon.
» Read more2022 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide
Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays, or just because, it feels good to give board games as gifts. We present our recommendations for this year, covering all ages and experience levels.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Green Team Wins!
Can you pick the most popular answers in your family and stay on the Green team? Green Team Wins is a party game that works surprisingly well across all ages.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Ghosts Love Candy Too
Ghosts Love Candy Too is a not-at-all scary Halloween game; a great fit for families who love dressing up and trick-or-treating.
» Read more310 – Top-Rated Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
We’ve been reviewing games for a long time, and have rated about a dozen games as “perfect” and about twice as many as “almost perfect”. Do those ratings hold up?
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