Looking for a family-friendly detective game that really feels like gathering clues to solve a crime? The Key series might be a good choice. It uses a logical deduction matrix puzzle along with the ability to choose which kind of clues you need.
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CGE has relaunched Galaxy Trucker in a new edition with new art, new components, and a few gameplay tweaks. Can you teach a 15 year old game new tricks? Let’s find out.
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Neoville is very family friendly because everyone is working to build their own personal city.
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The Op did a great job distilling skill and attack mechanics into a simple, narrative-driven system that kept the family’s nose out of their stat sheets and looking at one another, telling a story. That is, after all, what family gaming is all about.
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Up to four readers solve mysteries and puzzles in this graphic novel adventure. But can you really play without all four books?
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Legends of Andor is an awardwinning lightweight adventure. But what if players need something simpler, more approachable for young children?
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We love the style of Cuphead, and the way this dice game preserves the frantic feel of the video game. But is it right for family play?
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Land vs. Sea takes the foundations built by Carcassonne and carries the torch forward to create a new modern classic.
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Kingdomino can feel a little flat due to its simplicity. But Kingdomino Origins provides a way to ramp up the challenge for familiar players while also providing a simple mode to introduce beginners.
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Race to Stupid is a party trivia game that is surprisingly good for anyone who can read, write, and make up funny statements.
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Chai is perfect for playing in a casual group. We can talk while we play, and our kids won’t spill it like they might with a real cup of tea.
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Explore a brand new archipelago and bring back prestige and resources in this language-independent game.
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Scan object cards to “feed” the monsters and match the color of their fur in this app-driven card game.
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the movie – then one of the best parts of this game is reading the quotes and reminiscing about the scenes they came from. But will you enjoy the game itself?
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Shout your way through the alphabet with Tapple, a party word game that promises “fast word fun for everyone”.
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The Greek gods and demi-gods are always fighting each other. Now they’ve been removed from Mt. Olympus, but they’re still at war in Mythalix, a game for 2-4 mature players.
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The Goonies: Never Say Die hits the nostalgia button pretty hard with its evocative art style and gameplay. You’ll feel like a Goonie yourself, working together to find One-Eyed-Willie’s lost treasure. At its core, this is a co-op game with a splash of roleplaying. The gameplay is solid and the mechanics blend perfectly with theme.
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Do you love word games? Are you a clever clue giver or a lucky clue interpreter? In So Clover!, do both.
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For those of us who do remember the film, Back to the Future: Back in Time is a fun romp through a memorable setting in a legendary intellectual property. It eschews a hard faithfulness to the movie in lieu of making the game more fun…
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Monster Bash is a fun game with a little bit of math and one mean twist. Best for kids to play together.
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