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Why Play Games with Your Kids? (Why Join… Part 3)

January 1, 2020 Chrissy Wissler Resources for Parents
Why Play Games with Your Kids? (Why Join Part 3)

We’ve addressed why board game classes and cafés are great for your kids, but now we’ll pause and talk about why YOU should play games with your kids.

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Leave a comment Board Games, Chrissy, educational games, emotions, Family Game Night, Family Games, Family Gaming, fun, Tabletop

125 – Lighten Up! with Spencer Williams

December 24, 2018 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast
Lighten Up!

We welcome back Spencer Williams, formerly of Married with Boardgames, to talk about his new Lighten Up! initiative.

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Leave a comment fun, Interview, lighten up, Married with Board Games, Spencer Williams

94 – The Family Gamers Podcast – House Rules

May 2, 2018 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast
Episode 94: House Rules

House rules! Love them or hate them, everybody has played some games not quite as written. When done well, house rules can help equalize skill levels or make a game more fun. We ask our listeners for some of their favorites.

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Leave a comment Family Gaming, fun, rule-shifting

84 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Favorite Games for Two Players

February 20, 2018 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast
Episode 84 - Favorite Games for Two Players

We’re revisiting the topic of two player gaming. Plus, two items of news that will affect board gamers across the United States.

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One comment 2 players, fun, news

Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2018 Anitra Smith Resources for Parents

While we’re not big on manufactured holidays, something about Valentine’s Day just cries out for puns. We started discussing board game related puns and we couldn’t stop! Here’s just a few. Feel free to share them with your special someone.                           Can you think of any more? Share them

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Leave a comment Board Games, card games, dice, fun, valentines

80 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Fun and Games

January 22, 2018 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast
Episode 80 - Fun and Games

What makes a game fun? Andrew and Anitra explore this topic. Although many games are enjoyable, we are trying to call out games that are fun in the moment.

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4 comments Family Gaming, fun, Tabletop Games

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