It took a game or two to get our heads around all of the different mechanics and scoring strategies in Flower Fields but once we did it tasted sweeter than honey. Don’t let these little issues affect your run through the wildflowers though, because Flower Fields comes up smelling like roses.
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These Archipelago boards match perfectly with the rest of the Railroad Ink universe… it’s just BIGGER. (And that’s good!)
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In Sunrise Lane, players compete to build the most lucrative and attractive neighborhoods. The higher their town rises, the more prestige they will enjoy. Certain city blocks are better investments than others, but timing is everything, and sometimes blocking a fellow builder from a great investment is the way to get ahead! The player with the most clever balance of both short-term scoring and long-term planning will surely rise to the top.
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We’ve compiled a list of great board games to help make your gift shopping a little easier.
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Between the ages of 7-10, we struggled to get our kids to play games, unless they loved the theme. So, let’s focus on some popular themes your kid will love.
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Five year olds usually have more patience for rules and competition. Here are 10 games we recommend for five year olds.
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Several games we reviewed in the past year inspired me to come up with some real groaner puns. Share them with your friends!
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Colin Young is a friend of The Family Gamers, and part of Flat River Group. What’s FRG? “”
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We talk about five of our favorite filler games for families – games that will make you think and help your kids learn, but play under 30 minutes and are fairly portable.
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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.
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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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How can you add variety to your family game library without breaking the bank? We’ve got a few unusual games for under $20.
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Similo is a simple cooperative card game. It’s incredibly easy to explain, quick to play, and it will fit into a purse or a pocket.
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Whizz! Clack! At first glance, Potion Explosion looks like just a gimmick – a board game adaptation of digital match-3 games like Bejeweled. Pull out marbles, make matches. But there is so much more to this delightful game!
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