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311 – Flat River Group with Colin Young

September 26, 2022 Andrew Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Colin Young is a friend of The Family Gamers, and part of Flat River Group. What’s FRG? “”

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Andrew, Anitra, Ankama, Bombyx, Flat River Games, Greater Than Games, Horrible Guild, Iello, Luma Games, Synapses Games

284 – Five Fantastic Family Filler Favorites – The Family Gamers Podcast

March 14, 2022 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

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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Andrew, Anitra, Bananagrams, filler games, Gamewright, HABA, Horrible Guild, Luma Games

Board Game Holiday Gift Guide 2021

October 28, 2021 Anitra Smith Resources for Parents

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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25th Century Games, Aporta Games, Big G Creative, Blue Orange Games, dV Giochi, Fireside Games, Funko Games, Gamewright, gifts, Good Games, Grand Gamers Guild, HABA, Holiday, Horrible Guild, Hub Games, KOSMOS, Luma Games, North Star Games, Palm Court, Pandasaurus, Renegade, Restoration Games, roll and write, Scorpion Masque, teenagers, The OP, Thunderworks Games, young children

SNAP Review – Poisons

July 12, 2021 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

It’s the Poison Vendor Association gala. Use this opportunity to prove how sneaky you are, and poison the drinks of the competition!

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3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, 7 players, 8 players, Andrew, Anitra, Ankama, Card Game, card games, Luma Games, video

Match 5 – Find Links, Create Connections!

June 14, 2021 Anitra Smith Reviews

All players race to come up with words or short phrases that connect the ideas on each pair of dice. Try to come up with something for all ten possible combinations before time runs out.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, 7 players, 8 players, Anitra, dice, Luma Games, party game, pen and paper games, Simultaneous Play, Synapses Games, word games

SNAP Review – Lucky Numbers

May 28, 2021 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

Place numbered clovers into a 4×4 grid. Can you make 4 rows and 4 columns where all numbers ascend?

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, abstract, luck, Luma Games, sequencing, solo, Tiki Editions

Via Magica – Powering Patterned Portals

March 8, 2021 Anitra Smith Reviews

Incantatum! Open magical portals through the power of crystallized Animus spirits. A bingo-powered game for up to 6 players, perfect for families of all ages.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, Anitra, bingo, gems, Hurrican Games, Luma Games, magic, Simultaneous Play

Dream Runners – Savoring Serene Sopor

February 15, 2021 Andrew Smith Reviews

In Dream Runners, your goal is to banish nightmares and maintain your serenity so you can acquire dream points and get out of the dream world as fast as you can!

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, Andrew, Anitra, Ankama, dreams, Family Games, Luma Games, polyomino, Simultaneous Play, treasure

Holiday Gift Guide 2020

November 11, 2020 Anitra Smith Resources for Parents

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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10 players, 2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, 7 players, 8 players, 9 players, adults, Andrew, Anitra, Best of 2020, Blue Orange Games, Calliope Games, Fireside Games, Funko Games, Galactic Raptor Games, Gamewright, gifts, Grand Gamers Guild, HABA, Holiday, Horrible Guild, Hub Games, KOSMOS, Letiman Games, Luma Games, Outset Games, Palm Court, party games, Pencil First Games, Ravensberger, Repos, Restoration Games, Skybound Games, Stellar Factory, The OP, Thunderworks Games, University Games, young children

Tajuto: Pagoda Pandemonium

September 7, 2020 Anitra Smith Reviews

In Tajuto from Renier Knizia up to four players will construct pagodas to increase their Meditation and achieve Spirituality points. Tajuto is published by Super Meeple (Luma Imports distributes it in the US & Canada) and is best for players ages 10+. How to Play Your goal is to have the most Spirituality points when the fourth pagoda is completed.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, Anitra, build, city building, Luma Games, Reiner Knizia, Super Meeple

208 – Games Under $20 – The Family Gamers Podcast

August 24, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

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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Andrew, Anitra, Button Shy Games, filler games, Gamewright, HABA, Horrible Guild, Letiman Games, Luma Games, Renegade, Spinmaster Games, University Games

Crazy Tower – The Architect Meets the Saboteur

August 10, 2020 Ryan Smoker Reviews

Put a little “fun with gravity” in your next family night with Crazy Tower, a building game that’s engaging for both builders and destroyers—you know who you are!

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, dexterity games, Luma Games, Ryan, solo, stacking, Synapses Games

177 – Best of 2019 – The Family Gamers Podcast

January 20, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Nick joins us as we share our favorite games of 2019.

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AEG, Andrew, Anitra, Ankama, Best of 2019, Blue Orange Games, Fantasy Board Games, Fireside Games, Funko Games, Gamewright, Good Games, Horrible Guild, Luma Games, Nick, Repos, Restoration Games, Smirk & Dagger Games, Stonemaier Games, Thunderworks Games, Ultra PRO

PAX Unplugged 2019: Luma Imports

January 10, 2020 Anitra Smith Interviews

Andrew and Colin talk about the newest game partnerships for Luma: Treasures of Cibola, Similo, Team 3, Snowman Dice, and Incubation.

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Andrew, audio, cooperative games, Family Games, Interview, Luma Games, PAX, PAX Unplugged, semi-cooperative, Similo

Incubation

December 26, 2019 Guest Contributor Reviews

I love dragons. The new game Incubation promises that I can hatch their eggs and see the cute little dragonets pop out, making this game seem like a must-have for dragon lovers.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, animals, Claire, dice, Dice Rolling, dragons, Family Games, Katy Grierson, Luma Games, set collection, Synapses Games, young children

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Games

November 25, 2019 Anitra Smith Resources for Parents

Board games bring families together around the table. So why not give games to your loved ones this holiday season? Here are our suggestions for every age and ability level.

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