Andrew Smith is the executive editor of The Family Gamers, and co-host of The Family Gamers Podcast.
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Hickory Dickory – Docked Down
In Hickory Dickory you’re the mice running up the clock! Ride the minute hand, jump off, and gather items. Deliver items to score points!
» Read moreEpisode 346 – Room to Grow: Word Games Edition
If you want to play word games with your kids, you’re going to have to wait a LONG time for them to be ready. We suggest a few games that can help your family work their way up to “adult” word games.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Busy Beaks
Collect sets of Australian birds by using their special powers to get more in this family card game by Phil Walker-Harding.
» Read moreEpisode 345 – Game Design with Emma Larkins
This week we talk to Emma Larkins, designer of Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and Squabblin’ Goblins.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Math Rush
A math game where getting to the answer really matters, and helps you contribute to a larger cooperative problem. Math Rush is a math game that’s actually fun!
» Read moreEpisode 344 – Top Games for Six Years Old
It’s time for lists again! We review our top recommendations for six year olds, after talking about the great games we’ve been playing this week.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Yokai Sketch
Play cards to attract yokai (forest spirits) and sketch them. Maybe you can even lure them away from your opponent in this fast-moving game for 2 players.
» Read moreEpisode 343 – Talking Games with Jeremy Howard
Welcome back to Jeremy Howard – we discuss all kinds of games that have crossed our radar recently.
» Read moreSave Patient Zero – The Savior Stumbles
I really like the core game here in Save Patient Zero. But there are multiple minor issues, that when taken together, really pulled me out of the experience.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Pollen
No, it’s not about allergies! Attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies by planting appropriate flowers. You’ll need a variety of different bugs to win!
» Read moreEpisode 342 – Games for Five Year Olds
SNAP Review – Roll to the Top: Journeys
Roll to the Top is a race. Your goal is to be the first person to fill all the spaces on your board, using the numbers rolled on the dice each round.
» Read moreEpisode 341 – GAMA and Skybound Update with Matt Faulisi
Welcome Matt Faulisi from Skybound Tabletop! We talk about a few games he saw at GAMA and what’s coming from Skybound this year.
» Read moreTriple Threat – 3 Backpack Games from Fight in a Box
All three of these Fight in a Box games have about 35 square 3×3 inch cards. However, they’re very different games in mechanics, art style, and weight: Squirrel or Die, Hedgehog Hop, and Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber.
» Read moreEpisode 340 – Top Games for Four Year Olds
We’re continuing our lists with our top recommended games for four year olds. What game do (or did) your kids love at this age?
» Read moreEpisode 339 – with James Hudson
We talk with James about Wonderland’s War, Tidal Blades 2, and what else is coming for Druid City Games.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Oh my Brain
What’s the difference between a body builder and a zombie? One says “No pain no gain, and the other says no brain no pain!”
» Read moreEpisode 338 – Top 10 Games for 3 Year Olds
There’s a huge difference between what kids can play at 36 months old and what they can do at 47 months. Our top picks for 3 year olds.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Pirate Blast!
How do monkeys help in a pirate battle? Find out in Pirate Blast! – a simple game for kids.
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