Anitra Smith is the managing editor of The Family Gamers, and co-host of The Family Gamers Podcast.
Explore the reviews and podcasts she has contributed to.
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321 – PAX Unplugged 2022
Anitra went to PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia last week. What’s the latest and greatest we can expect to see in the coming year?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Oh What Fun!
What fun it is to play a game with family and friends tonight!
Packed with Christmas trivia and puzzles, with a side of terrible singing, this is a great game for a family gathering.
» Read more320 – Room to Grow: Legacy Games
What is a legacy board game? And where is a good place to start for a family that has never tried one?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Mickey’s Christmas Carol
Cooperate to complete puzzles that tell the story of A Christmas Carol – in order – before Scrooge wakes up!
» Read more319 – Beyond Board Games: Pro Bowling with Diandra Asbaty
This week’s Beyond Board Games guest is Diandra Asbaty, a professional bowler – and mom.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Turtle Splash
Splish, splash! Turtle races down the river to join his friends – but they’re already playing hide and seek!
Can he find them all?
318 – Board Game Terms: Draft, Dexterity, Roll-and-Write
What is a “draft” and what’s the difference between open and closed? What makes a dexterity game? And what on earth does “roll-and-write” mean?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Codex Naturalis
Collect and arrange pages about the four kingdoms living in the forest: animals, plants, insects, and fungi, to add to the Codex Naturalis.
» Read more317 – Derek Bruff, First Player Token Podcast
Welcome Derek Bruff to the podcast! Derek is active in our Family Gamers Community and also hosts his own podcast, First Player Token.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Insert Coin to Play
An unusual flip-and-write game with an 8-bit arcade theme. Draft shapes then try to fill them in effectively to get the most points without losing too many lives!
» Read more316 – The Board Game Holiday Gift Guide
It’s time for holiday gifts! We review our 2022 guide for board game gifts. Plus a fan-submitted review of 12 Rivers.
» Read more2022 Holiday Board Game Gift Guide
Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays, or just because, it feels good to give board games as gifts. We present our recommendations for this year, covering all ages and experience levels.
» Read moreCryptid Cafe
Every character in Cryptid Cafe is a silly monster – the customers, the master chef, and the servers. The customers seem friendly, although a little impatient to get their meals.
» Read more315 – The Video Game Holiday Gift Guide with Stephen Duetzmann
It’s that time of year again. We are joined by the “unmitigated hype monster”, Stephen Duetzmann, to learn about recommendations for (mostly) family-friendly video games this holiday season.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Green Team Wins!
Can you pick the most popular answers in your family and stay on the Green team? Green Team Wins is a party game that works surprisingly well across all ages.
» Read moreStudies in Sorcery
You’re in the final semester of your magical degree. It’s time to acquire materials, complete your final projects, finish your Thesis, and graduate with your Masters degree in the Dark Arts. Studies in Sorcery is a card drafting, resource management game designed by Chris Glein and published by Weird Giraffe Games. Up to four players ages 10+ can compete to
» Read more314 – Games under $20 – The Family Gamers Podcast
SNAP Review – Ghosts Love Candy Too
Ghosts Love Candy Too is a not-at-all scary Halloween game; a great fit for families who love dressing up and trick-or-treating.
» Read more313 – Essen Post-Mortem!
It’s an odd numbered show and Andrew is our guest (hah!) We’re going to talk about his very first Essen Spiel experience.
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