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207 – Marc Specter / Endgangered Expansion – The Family Gamers Podcast

August 17, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

We are talking to Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild this week, primarily about the expansion to their game Endangered. We learn about a major league pitcher with 207 wins – but he’s famous (or infamous?) for something very different. Look up Carl Mays and find out the gruesome details. Thanks again to First Move Financial for sponsoring this episode!

Andrew, animals, Anitra, Education, educational games, Endangered Species, Grand Gamers Guild, Interview, Kickstarter, marc specter, nature

206 – Play This, Not THAT – Dice & Apples – The Family Gamers Podcast

August 10, 2020 Andrew Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Play This, Not That!

We suggest some games that improve upon Yahtzee and Apples to Apples.

Andrew, Anitra, dice, Dice Rolling, fundraiser, party games, Play This Not That, roll and write

205 – Our GenCon Coverage! – The Family Gamers Podcast

August 3, 2020 Andrew Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Gen Con Online

We said last week we wouldn’t have any Gen Con interviews – but we have four! Listen to the compilation, plus what we’ve been playing this week.

Andrew, Anitra, Funko Games, Gamewright, Gen Con, HABA, Hub Games

204 – Gen Con and other Virtual Conventions – The Family Gamers Podcast

July 27, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Gen Con Online

We talk about Gen Con, Gen Can’t, and virtual conventions in general.

Anitra, convention, Gen Con, GenCant

203 – Kidsplaining – The Family Gamers Podcast

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

Kid Splaining

We interview the Burrell family, hosts and creators of “Kidsplaining” – a Youtube channel of game tutorials done by kids.

Andrew, Anitra, Asher, Claire, Elliot, Interview, Kids

202 – Room to Grow: Engine Builders – The Family Gamers Podcast

July 13, 2020 Andrew Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Wingspan board

Wondering how to introduce your kids (or non-gamer family) to engine builder games? We’ve got recommendations from easy to mid-level.

Andrew, Anitra, engine building, Family Gaming, room to grow

201 – Carla Kopp, Weird Giraffe Games – The Family Gamers Podcast

July 6, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Carla Kopp

We interview Carla Kopp from Weird Giraffe Games. Carla designed the solo modes for Animal Kingdoms and Fire in the Library; and is now working on an Animal Kingdoms roll & write, and a Fire in the Library card game.

Andrew, Anitra, Carla Kopp, Galactic Raptor Games, Interview, Weird Giraffe

200 – It’s Two Hundred! – The Family Gamers Podcast

June 29, 2020 Andrew Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

We’re excited for episode 200, and we’ve packed it full of giveaways, well-wishes, and as many fun segments as possible.

Andrew, Anitra, Best of 2020, Family Games, Family Gaming, feedback, For Science!, giveaway

199 – Our Families Play Games – The Family Gamers Podcast

June 22, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Episode 199 - Our Families Play Games

We welcome Mik and Starla from the Youtube channel Our Family Plays Games. Why are they making videos, and how do they get their teenager to play?

Andrew, Anitra, Family Games, Family Gaming, Interview, Mik, Starla, teenagers

198 – Summertime Games – The Family Gamers Podcast

June 15, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Slide Blast outdoors

Our kids are out of school (or “school”), so that means (for most intents and purposes) it’s summer! We’re hoping this means a lot more gaming. First, we learn about the radioactive gold isotope AU198. Then, thanks to our sponsor, First Move Financial, for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. What We’ve Been Playing Unmatched: Cobble & Fog (Restoration Games).

Family Gaming, summer

197 – Back the Comeback! – The Family Gamers Podcast

June 8, 2020 Andrew Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Back the Comeback is a movement to encourage people to get back into their friendly local game (and comic) stores. We’re joined by Brandt Sanderson who works at The Portal game store in Manchester, Connecticut.

Andrew, Anitra, Brandt, stores

196 – Top Games for Remote Gaming – The Family Gamers Podcast

June 1, 2020 Andrew Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Ready

As our state slowly comes out of lockdown, we want to #BackTheComeback and support our local game store. What board games will support playing remotely when we’re stuck at home in the future?

Andrew, Anitra, Board Games, Family Gaming, remote play, Video Games

195 – The One with One Board Family – The Family Gamers Podcast

May 25, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

One Board Family

Welcome back Ric from One Board Family! We talk about what games we’ve been playing and what it’s like teaching during a pandemic.

Andrew, Anitra, Education, One Board Family, Ric White

194 – Quick Games – The Family Gamers Podcast

May 18, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Episode 194 - Quick Games

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.

Andrew, Anitra, card games, Dice Rolling, educational games, timed game, wallet games

193 – Evolution: Education Edition with Scott – The Family Gamers Podcast

May 11, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

We’re going to talk about Evolution: Education Edition with Scott Rencher. Why bring this award-winning boardgame to digital? And what makes it educational?

educational games, Interview, North Star Digital, North Star Games, Science, video game, Video Games

192 – Shelf of Shame – The Family Gamers Podcast

May 4, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Episode 192 - Shelf of Shame

Shelf of shame is a term board gamers use for games that we’ve bought and haven’t had a chance to play. Well, now is the time! What have you been playing?

Andrew, Anitra, Board Games, Family Games, Family Gaming, learn to play

191 – Clever Kids Mysteries with John Zilch – The Family Gamers Podcast

April 27, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Our guest this week is John Zilch, creator of Clever Kids Mysteries. Looking for something to teach your kids and give them something to do while they’re stuck at home? Check these out!

Andrew, Anitra, Clever Kids Mysteries, EXIT, Interview, mail, mystery

190 – Our Top Roll & Writes – The Family Gamers Podcast

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

dice

Rather than a top 5, we talk about our favorite roll & write games for specific situations. And don’t miss the giveaway!

Andrew, Anitra, Dark Unicorn Games, dice, Eagle-Gryphon Games, Gamewright, pen and paper games, Renegade, roll and write, The OP, Thunderworks Games, travel

189 – Boardgames & Books – The Family Gamers Podcast

April 13, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Episode 189 - Boardgames & Books

Our guest this week is Jenn Bartlett, AKA The Boardgame Librarian. We examine the idea of pairing up books with games.

Andrew, Anitra, books, Family Gaming, library

188 – Play This, Not That, AGAIN – The Family Gamers Podcast

April 7, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Play This, Not That!

After some technical difficulties, we’re back, and talking about more games for you to play with your family. Tired of UNO and Life? We’ve got suggestions for some substitutes.

Andrew, Anitra, Play This Not That

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