Listen along as Andrew and Anitra talk about games they played, games their kids played, and a weekly discussion topic.
Podcast Episodes
106 – The Family Gamers Podcast – How to Game When You’re Burnt Out
We all experience burn out sometimes. Netflix and chill turning into “stare into space”? Wish you were playing a game, but can’t wrap your head around your usual fare? Sometimes we still want the social experience of games, even when our brains are fried. We discuss some of our favorite light strategy games that are good for relaxing.
» Read more105 – GenCan’t and Gen Con 2018 – The Family Gamers Podcast
It’s that time again – Gen Con is the largest gaming convention in the USA. If it seems like we’ve done this before, it’s because we have! We covered Gen Con (and Gen Can’t) last year (episode 60). Warning: this episode includes 2 hours of interviews from Gen Con, recorded by our man on the ground, Nick Martinelli.
» Read more104 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Why Play Games?
Why play games with your kids? No, really – why should you play games? We asked our community and a few other friends.
» Read more103 – The Family Gamers Podcast – E3 and CTFIG with Stephen Duetzmann
We’re joined this week by Stephen Duetzmann, who tells us about his favorite moments from E3 (which we previewed in episode 99) and CTFIG.
» Read more102 – The Family Gamers Podcast – The Variety Show
As the Family Gamers, we have a wide variety of games on our shelves. We feel that having variety in your collection is very important. But first, what we’ve been playing!
» Read more101 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Origins with One Board Family
We get Ryan Gutowski, Erin Gutowski, and Ric White from One Board Family on the show this week; they went to Origins Game Fair and they’re going to tell us about it. We compare GenCon, Origins, and PAX Unplugged, based on what we know. Highlight of the show? Their favorite game was Pioneer Days – “it does what Oregon Trail
» Read more100 – The Family Gamers Podcast – A Celebration of Board Games
Welcome to episode 100! We are excited to have made it this far. We have a ton of stuff to share with you. Bear with us for this jam-packed episode which is longer than usual.
» Read more99 – The Family Gamers Podcast – E3 Preview with Stephen Duetzmann
Next week is going to be a big week in video games: The Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3. We brought in Stephen from Engaged Family Gaming to tell us what to expect.
» Read more98 – The Family Gamers Podcast – More Outdoor Games
About a year ago, we talked about games to play outside (episode 54) and camping-themed games (episode 58). We thought we’d revisit this topic, including a little bit of input from the kids…
» Read more97 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Fun UnFavorites with Flip Florey
Claire joins us to interview our amazing special guest this week: none other than Flip Florey, host of Flip Florey’s Super Saturday Board Game Serial! Flip is also a former panelist from the Flip The Table podcast.
» Read more96 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Top Games for Mom
In honor of Mother’s Day, we talk about games to play with your mom. What do our own kids think Mom (Anitra) would like to play?
» Read more95 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Fire Tower
On this show, we have a special guest interviewer, our son Asher! We talk to Sam Bryant and Gwen Ruelle, also known as Runaway Parade Games, about their game Fire Tower, on Kickstarter now.
» Read more94 – The Family Gamers Podcast – House Rules
House rules! Love them or hate them, everybody has played some games not quite as written. When done well, house rules can help equalize skill levels or make a game more fun. We ask our listeners for some of their favorites.
» Read more93 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Dobbers Quest with Darryl Jones
On this week’s podcast, we interview Darryl Jones about his game Dobbers: Quest for the Key.
» Read more92 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Games to Get You Moving
Spring is here, but that doesn’t always mean great weather. We look at some tabletop games that can get your family moving, even if you’re stuck inside.
» Read more91 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Screen time with Max Davie, Games 4 Families
Today we’re speaking with Max Davie, a paediatrician in the UK who treats a lot of kids with ADHD or autism. He sees a lot of kids who use screens A LOT and wants to share some common-sense advice on screen time.
» Read more90 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Top 8 Games for Multi-Generational Play
Happy Easter! Did you come up short looking for games that would work for your whole family this holiday weekend? Andrew and Anitra suggest 8 games (or types of games) that can work well across several generations.
» Read more89 – The Family Gamers Podcast – 7 Beautiful Games with Jay Peak
Today, we interview Jay Peak, host of 15 Pieces of Flair and Peak Your Interest. Let’s pique YOUR interest with our picks for prettiest games!
» Read more88 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Fundraising with GameWright GameNight
Did you know that you can have a fundraiser centered around GameWright games? We just ran a GameWright GameNight for the third time, and we’ll tell you all about it.
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