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.
Prisma Arena is one of the most kid-friendly fighting games we’ve ever seen. Customize your hero with stickers, and train in the Arena to become a Guardian of Hope.
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In this time when we’re being urged to stay socially distant, it may seem odd that I would review a game designed to bring you together with strangers. But more than ever, we need ways to connect with the people around us, even as we wash our hands, cover our faces, and try not to touch each other.
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We sit down with Helaina and Josh from Kids Table Board Gaming and Burnt Island Games. What makes their games special?
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Baby Dragon Bedtime is unusual because it’s a speed game and a memory game, and a deck-building game. We hoped it would hook both our children who prefer slower memory games, and our children who like speed games but aren’t keen on memory.
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This week is spooky games and Halloween traditions, especially since Halloween is changing for a lot of people this year.
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We talk about gameschooling and game design with kids. What about when the game is “done”? It’s time to pitch!
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The Kringle Caper is an escape room / mystery game with just 18 cards. We think it’s a perfect way for families to wind down after Christmas dinner.
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Since it was recently Andrew’s birthday month, we decided to ask him about a few of his favorite games RIGHT NOW. What did he pick?
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Race to match the hoses and put out the fire! Which firefighter can untangle the hoses and reach the fire first? In A Flash Firefighters is a speedy puzzle game from HABA, best for younger players.
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Welcome back to Flip Florey, friend to family gamers everywhere! We talk about what we’ve been playing and the upcoming episode 100 of FFSSBGS.
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There are many city-building games out there. But how many of them let you physically build the buildings? As an architect in futuristic MegaCity Oceania, you’ll raise buildings of glass, concrete, and steel, meeting the requirements of contracts to gain the most prestige.
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Moo, Baa, La la la… Wait, that’s not it. This is a SNAP review for Barnyard Bunch. Listen as The Family Gamers crew tell you all about this charming game, or read on below. Game Barnyard Bunch is a cooperative game by Justin Lee, published by HABA Games. Up to four players ages 4 and up will try to keep
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This show may make you hungry! There are many food-themed boardgames. Andrew & Anitra each pick 2 favorites, and 1 they’ve never played.
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This week, we’re talking to Kathleen Mercury, a middle school teacher who teaches game design(among other things).
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Cities: Skylines is the tabletop version of a video game with the same game. It’s a nice tight city-builder but too hard for younger kids.
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5er Finden is an unusual roll-and-write search game designed by Jürgen Grunau. Up to four players can play, including a solo mode. Published by HABA, the recommended age range is 7-99 and it plays in about 20 minutes. Search for shapes on your personal board that contain all five colored shapes rolled on the five dice. Flip the timer if
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If you’re getting together with family, what games will you play? We recommend games that are good at 4-8 players and across generations.
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In Tajuto from Renier Knizia up to four players will construct pagodas to increase their Meditation and achieve Spirituality points. Tajuto is published by Super Meeple (Luma Imports distributes it in the US & Canada) and is best for players ages 10+. How to Play Your goal is to have the most Spirituality points when the fourth pagoda is completed.
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This week, we welcome Bruce Voge to the show! You may have seen Bruce before from our cricket-eating videos. We have a 209 fact that is baseball-related. As of recording time (8/28), the top 5 hitters in the major leagues have combined for 209 hits. Thanks as always to our sponsor, First Move Financial – they can help you with
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