The Family Gamers - 5 players

SNAP Review – Sparkle*Kitty: Powerful Princesses in Peril

February 22, 2019 Updated: September 19th, 2022 Anitra Smith Hall of Fame Reviews, SNAP Reviews

Be a pretty princess and save yourself with sweet spells in Sparkle Kitty, a silly word game from Breaking Games. Hear our thoughts in 5 minutes with this audio review.

Orc-lympics: Winning Gold!

February 11, 2019 Updated: August 20th, 2019 Mark Krans Reviews

Six mythical races are vying for Gold. Build a team of creatures to battle to try to earn the most points and win medals at the Orc-lympics!

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5 players, auction, Brain Games, Card Game, drafting games, Family Gaming, fantasy, Mark, sports

SNAP Review – The Champion of the Wild

February 8, 2019 Updated: February 2nd, 2021 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

The Champion of the Wild is a voting and negotiation game for 3-8 players. Coach your animal(s) to victory in a series of competitive events. Listen to our thoughts in about 5 minutes.

SNAP Review – The Potion

January 25, 2019 Updated: June 23rd, 2021 Nick Martinelli SNAP Reviews

In this group game, predict and out-think your opponents’ choices. Discard all but one of your ingredients and win. Listen to our wizards’ impressions in 5 minutes.

Dicey Peaks: Not High Enough

January 14, 2019 Updated: March 3rd, 2021 Corey Lagunowich Reviews

Sheer adventure awaits you in Calliope Games’ Dicey Peaks, by Scott Almes. Up to six players assault the summit of a Himalayan mountain. Listed for ages 8 and up, we found that even kids as young as 5 can join in on the expedition, making this a good option for a wide range of ages. Strap on your crampons, brave adventurer, and read on.

SNAP Review – Squeezamals: Freeze N Squeeze

January 11, 2019 Updated: August 20th, 2019 Nick Martinelli SNAP Reviews

Let’s go get some ice cream, with the Squeezamals Freeze ‘N’ Squeeze game from Big G Creative. Whether your kids already love Squeezamals or have never heard of them, they’ll have squeezy, freezy, frantic fun with this fast-moving game. Hear Nick & Izzy’s thoughts in less than 4 minutes, or read on below.

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5 players, 6 players, animals, audio, Big G Creative, food, Izzy, Kids, Nick, party game, speed games

Bugs on Rugs: Elementary Entomology

January 6, 2019 Updated: October 15th, 2023 Anitra Smith Reviews

Welcome to the exciting world of bug collecting! Snatch bugs off the rug to add to your collection, but watch out for the bugs you don’t catch – they’ll fly onto the wall and do tricky things.

Fruit Ninja Combo Party

December 5, 2018 Updated: February 21st, 2021 Nick Martinelli Reviews

You are young apprentices, in training to legendary Fruit Ninjas. Now that you’ve learned the basics of slicing fruit, you need to master the art of combos. Sharpen your blades and reflexes to slice the best possible combos to earn maximum each round. Perfect these skills and Honorable Sensei will name you the Master of Combos.

SNAP Review – Dragons & Chickens

November 30, 2018 Updated: August 7th, 2023 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

We really enjoyed Dragons & Chickens, even though most of us aren’t huge fans of speed games. It makes a great filler game for a group of 3-5 players.

Mini DiverCity: A Race to Save the Reef

November 19, 2018 Updated: August 21st, 2019 Nick Martinelli Reviews

In Mini DiverCity, divers work together against corporations to save archipelago from ecological ruin. All players win together by saving a set amount of species.

120 – Top 5 Games for Five Players – The Family Gamers Podcast

November 19, 2018 Updated: February 20th, 2019 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

Did you know the average family has 1.8 kids? What do you do with the extra .8? Thanksgiving and the winter holidays are upon us. Even if you normally play with 2 or 3 players, you’ll probably want to accommodate more family in your games!

2018 Holiday Board Game Shopping Guide

November 14, 2018 Updated: April 18th, 2023 Anitra Smith Resources for Parents

Once again, the holiday shopping season is upon us. The Family Gamers present our recommendations for your family: gifts of new games for all ages and abilities! We’ve got everything here from games for toddlers and preschoolers, to adult games, to large groups or two players. No matter what age you’re shopping for or what the occasion is, our family

The Mansky Caper: An Offer You Can’t Defuse!

November 12, 2018 Updated: November 24th, 2020 Andrew Smith Reviews

It was a big night for our family – the night we finally showed the world we were deserving of respect. We were tired of Al Mansky (the richest mobster in the country) getting all the glory – and hogging all the loot. Al was out of town, and had left all his loot stashed in his mansion. No guards,

Viral: Sick Fun

October 29, 2018 Updated: December 29th, 2021 Andrew Smith Reviews

Viral by MESAboardgames and Arcane Wonders

Ever thought about the viruses and bacteria that get you sick? They’re fighting back against your body’s immune system to grow and reproduce.

Dinosaur Tea Party: Delightful Dino Deduction

October 15, 2018 Updated: September 19th, 2022 Nick Martinelli Hall of Fame Reviews, Reviews

Dinosaur Tea Party: dinosaurs, teacup, board game

You’ve been invited to Dinoton Abbey for high tea; one of the most exclusive invites in all of Britain. Adorned in your finest attire, you stroll into the party and survey the room. Everyone is catching up on all the latest gossip and worldly affairs, while sipping tea and eating glorious cakes.

SNAP Review – Codenames: Disney Family Edition

October 5, 2018 Updated: February 15th, 2025 Anitra Smith Hall of Fame Reviews, SNAP Reviews

Codenames: Disney Family Edition applies a Disney theme to the modern classic Codenames. Does it strike gold like Scrooge McDuck, or is it Eeyore?

Evolution: The Beginning – Stunted Growth

October 1, 2018 Updated: February 12th, 2020 Andrew Smith Reviews

There aren’t very many kids who don’t spend some section of their childhood absolutely fascinated by ancient creatures. Today we’ll look at the family-focused entrant into the Evolution series, Evolution: The Beginning.