Disney Animated – Drawn to Success
Join the legendary team of Walt Disney Animation Studios to complete classic Disney films before the villains of those films stop them from being made!
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2023 Board Game Gift Guide
We’ve compiled a list of great board games to help make your gift shopping a little easier.
» Read moreCranium Big Brain Detective Game
Cranium Big Brain Detective Game is more of a seek-and-find activity than a game. Young players can solve mysteries on a colorful, large-scale game board.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Something Wild!
Are you ready for Something Wild?
A very simple card game that’s best for families who don’t play many games.
» Read moreStar Trek: Cryptic
(No spoilers!) Despite a few shortcomings, all the Trekkies in our family enjoyed Star Trek: Cryptic. The story combined with the puzzles really makes me feel like I get to step into Starfleet for an hour or so.
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SNAP Review – Mickey’s Christmas Carol
Cooperate to complete puzzles that tell the story of A Christmas Carol – in order – before Scrooge wakes up!
» Read morePlanes, Trains and Automobiles
Planes Trains and Automobiles has mass-market appeal, aiming towards fans of the comedic road trip movie. But the nostalgia wears off quickly.
» Read moreThe Rocketeer: Fate of the Future – Unnecessary Roughness
Once you stop staring at this gorgeous game and start playing it, does it fly high – or crash and burn?
» Read moreThe Goonies: Under the Goondocks – A Never Say Die Expansion
In the base game we all wondered where Stef, Andy, and Brand were. The crew didn’t seem complete without them. Under the Goondocks brings them into the fold!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Disney Mad Tea Party
Groundhog Day: It’s a Doozy
the movie – then one of the best parts of this game is reading the quotes and reminiscing about the scenes they came from. But will you enjoy the game itself?
» Read moreThe Goonies: Never Say Die
The Goonies: Never Say Die hits the nostalgia button pretty hard with its evocative art style and gameplay. You’ll feel like a Goonie yourself, working together to find One-Eyed-Willie’s lost treasure. At its core, this is a co-op game with a splash of roleplaying. The gameplay is solid and the mechanics blend perfectly with theme.
» Read moreBack to the Future: Back in Time!
For those of us who do remember the film, Back to the Future: Back in Time is a fun romp through a memorable setting in a legendary intellectual property. It eschews a hard faithfulness to the movie in lieu of making the game more fun…
» Read more272 – PAX Unplugged Recap – The Family Gamers Podcast
We’re joined by staff writer Corey this week. Andrew and Corey attended PAX Unplugged 2021 and they’re going to tell us about the games (and food!) they experienced there. 272 Fact! The tallest human in recorded history (according to the Guinness World Records), was Robert Wadlow, at 272cm (8ft 11.1in) tall. Thanks as always to First Move Financial for sponsoring
» Read moreSNAP Review – Disney It’s a Small World
We thought this might be a Disney-themed Candy Land… but we were surprised! This game is an absolute delight, and perfect for young children to play with their families.
» Read moreBoard Game Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Over the past year, I think many families have been reminded how great it is to sit down and play board games together. If you’d like to add a few games to your holiday shopping list, we have suggestions for all ages and situations.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts Game
A game about Pop-Tarts? Yes! Play action cards to manipulate a line of Pop-Tarts, from the freezer to the toaster, and “eat” the best ones for points.
» Read moreYacht Rock – More Like Musak
It’s hard to understand the right target demographic for Yacht Rock. The game tries to do a lot of different things, but it doesn’t do any of them well enough to stand out.
» 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.
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