Shallow Regrets
Shallow Regrets hit a sweet spot with my son. He’s 12 and a budding fisherman, so the fishing theme and simple gameplay lured him right in.
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Verdant Arizona – Cactus Arranging
Especially given its small size and ease of portability, I think we’ll be taking Verdant Arizona out for a spin fairly frequently. Just look out for those spines! Ouch!
» Read moreEmbers – Protect the Fire
We heat our home with a woodstove. After an unusually harsh winter, I appreciate the absolute necessity to keep the fire from going out.
» Read moreThe Walking Dead: Surrounded
For fans of The Walking Dead Universe, The Walking Dead: Surrounded is a solid addition to any collection. The gameplay is challenging, and the included scenarios offer plenty of meat on the bone for even the hungriest zombies…
» Read moreSNAP Review – Picky Pixie
Picky Pixie is best for kids and adults who already like deduction games. There’s a lot of flexibility, but that can also make the guessing very challenging for newcomers to this genre.
» Read moreSNAP Preview – Forage
I think I like Forage even more than Grove. It’s fast, and compact, and gives me more options for how to layer the cards and gain points.
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SNAP Review – The Kringle Caper: A Christmas Mystery
The Kringle Caper is an escape room / mystery game with just 18 cards. We think it’s a perfect way for families to wind down after Christmas dinner.
» Read more194 – Quick Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
What do you turn to when you want a quick game to help your brain take a break? Whether it’s with your spouse, or with your kids, you want something with limited setup and a quick play time.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Squire for Hire
Build your “bag” of overlapping cards and manage inventory to get the most points. An 18-card game for 1-2 players.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Potions Class: Bubble or Boil?
Mix potions faster than your opponent in this micro-game from Button Shy. Potions Class sits at a low simmer for us; with just a few changes, it could hit a rolling boil.
» Read more59 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Chris Anderson
This week’s interview is with Chris Anderson, a board game designer (Blue Cube Board Games) and host of The Board Game Workshop podcast.
» Read moreWindUp War: Cute Cards, Cataclysmic Combat!
Be the last toy faction standing; battle other toys by picking your five actions to attack and block – but you won’t be able to change the order once the round starts! An action-programming battle game for 3-6 players.
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