216 – Halloween Traditions, Old & New – The Family Gamers Podcast

This week is spooky games and Halloween traditions, especially since Halloween is changing for a lot of people this year.
» Read moreThis week is spooky games and Halloween traditions, especially since Halloween is changing for a lot of people this year.
» Read moreWe’ve done Halloween games before, concentrating on non-spooky family options. Good news! There continue to be more family-friendly options for Halloween themed gaming.
» Read moreEssen Game Fair (Internationale Spieltage SPIEL) is the world’s largest boardgame trade show. No one could hope to cover everything (and we won’t try!) We brought Nick on to help us with our top picks from Essen Spiel, accumulated through BoardGameGeek and other media. Did you know that in Germany, 118 is the directory inquiry phone number? We’re going to
» Read moreIt’s that time of year again! We revisit the best spooky, magical, and weird games to play for Halloween.
» Read moreWe finally tried Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters. We liked it so much, we’re giving away a copy! The winner will receive their own copy of this fantastic family-weight co-op game. Sorry international friends, this giveaway will only be open to US addresses, because we want you to receive it before October 31.
» Read moreBrouhaha Games is a brand-new publisher, focused on making family-friendly games with a Halloween theme. We talked to Travis Drake, Creative Director, at Gen Con 2018. Check out their first game, Pumpkin Patch: Bad Seeds, on Kickstarter now. Pumpkin Patch: Bad Seeds On Kickstarter through Thursday, August 9 for only $9 (plus shipping)! 10-15 minute abstract game 1-3 players, kid-friendly
» Read moreDid you know that ghosts can scare each other? Neither did I until I played BOO, a compact game for two players from Perplext. Did this ghostly game grip us, or were we perplexed by this petite phantasmal puzzler?
» Read moreWe’ve been looking for games that capture some of the spooky feeling of the Halloween season, without being too scary or too difficult for younger children. We cover four of our favorites, recommendations from our listeners, and give the run-down of what we’ve been playing.
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