SNAP Review – Block Ness
Who can win control of the lake? Block Ness is a 3D area control game, and we review it in 5 minutes.
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SNAP Review – Shifting Stones
Shifting Stones is a tile-moving puzzle game for 1-5 players. With no reading required, it’s perfect for the whole family, but also plays well solo.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Cupcake Academy: Are you the Star Baker?
Cupcake Academy feels like a successor to Dr. Eureka, even though it is cooperative and is not really a dexterity game. We found playing Cupcake Academy helped our kids realize that there are things they can control, and things they can’t.
» Read moreSNAP Review – 5er Finden
5er Finden is an unusual roll-and-write search game designed by Jürgen Grunau. Up to four players can play, including a solo mode. Published by HABA, the recommended age range is 7-99 and it plays in about 20 minutes. Search for shapes on your personal board that contain all five colored shapes rolled on the five dice. Flip the timer if
» Read moreShip Shape: Smuggling and Succeeding
We love this game that combines bidding for resources with a 3D puzzle. It’s simple to understand but hard to predict, and works well for all ages.
» Read moreGnomes at Night: Straight Up Cooperation
Race for the treasure in Gnomes at Night, a cooperative maze game with a vertical board. Your partner(s) may have clear paths where you have a wall, so you’ll have to work together – fast!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Drop It
Drop It was designed by Bernhard Lach & Uwe Rapp and published by KOSMOS. It feels a bit like Connect 4 played with tangram shapes, if your object was to make as few lines as possible. Hear our impressions of this strategic dexterity game in about 6 minutes, or read on for more.
» Read more116 – This is Halloween – The Family Gamers Podcast
It’s that time of year again! We revisit the best spooky, magical, and weird games to play for Halloween.
» Read moreSilly Street: Silly Fun for All Ages
Every person who takes care of children knows the importance of play. But sometimes young kids need to be encouraged to stretch their imaginations. Sometimes their grownups need permission to be silly and simply have fun. Have you howled like a wolf today? Maybe you should!
» Read moreDr. Eureka: Formula for Fun?
Test tubes clank as their contents are poured back and forth. “Eureka!” a voice shouts. “I’ve got it!” Dr. Eureka promises fast-paced, family-friendly gameplay. But does this dexterity-puzzle game master the formula for fun?
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