The Family Gamers

Wandering Towers – A Magical Race

April 16, 2024 Nick Martinelli Reviews

A photo of the Wandering Towers board game box with components scattered around it.

Wandering Towers brings a special kind of magic to the table. It’s a game that will click after a single turn, and keep you super engaged until the last wizard drops into Ravenskeep.

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2 players, 3 players, 3D game board, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, Capstone Games, cooperative games, hand management, memory, Michael Kiesling, Nick, racing games, solo, stacking, teams, Wolfgang Kramer

Redwood: Nature Photography as Puzzle

February 26, 2024 Anitra Smith Reviews

It’s rare that a game can move as quickly as Redwood does while allowing players to interact in a non-destructive way. It combines point-of-view with a photography theme in a way that’s fresh and easy to understand.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, animals, Anitra, Christophe Raimbault, Edu Valls, Flat River Games, nature, photography, plants, Sit Down! Games, solo, teams

SNAP Review – Turbo Kidz

December 1, 2023 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

“Drive” a blindfolded teammate with words – and by using their thumb like a joystick – to steer them around a racecourse on a dry-erase board.

We learned a lot about communicating with our kids through playing this game!

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, Andrew, Anitra, blindfold, dexterity games, dry erase, Emmanuel Gauvain, Family Gaming, Hachette Games, racing games, Scorpion Masque, teams, Zombie Kidz

SNAP Review – CDSK

November 3, 2023 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

We recommend CDSK for gatherings of family and friends, maybe as a nice post-dinner, pre-dessert activity at your holiday gathering. It’s best for teens and adults, but younger kids can certainly join on teams. We had a great time with our family.

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10 players, 11 players, 12 players, 2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, 7 players, 8 players, 9 players, Andrew, Anitra, Family Gaming, Hachette Games, Randolph, teams, trivia

Save Patient Zero – The Savior Stumbles

May 22, 2023 Andrew Smith Reviews

I really like the core game here in Save Patient Zero. But there are multiple minor issues, that when taken together, really pulled me out of the experience.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, 7 players, Andrew, deduction, Family Gaming, Helvetiq, medical, teams

SNAP Review – Oh What Fun!

December 9, 2022 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

What fun it is to play a game with family and friends tonight!

Packed with Christmas trivia and puzzles, with a side of terrible singing, this is a great game for a family gathering.

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10 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, 7 players, 8 players, 9 players, Andrew, Anitra, Christmas, Holiday, party game, party games, Project Genius, teams, trivia

SNAP Review – Disney It’s a Small World

November 26, 2021 Corey Lagunowich Hall of Fame Reviews, SNAP Reviews

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.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, Corey, Disney, Family Gaming, Funko Games, matching, Sasha, seek-and-find, teams, video, young children

Codenames Harry Potter

November 23, 2020 Anitra Smith Reviews

Can you find the hidden Order of the Phoenix members? Or will you be stopped by Ministry officials and run out of time? Codenames Harry Potter combines the classic clue-giving experience with the magical wizarding world. Cooperate with your partner(s) to find all the Order of the Phoenix members without running out of time-turners or picking a Death Eater.

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2 players, Andrew, cooperative games, guessing, Harry Potter, teams, The OP