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.
Gamestormers is a creative, tableau-building card game where you take on the role of a game designer. But we found it hard to tell the STORY of a game.
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Today, we’re talking with the newest writer to join The Family Gamers, Stephanie Nye! What are some of her favorite games for the “spooky season”? And what games are awesome that not enough people talk about?
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Mind Space is a strategic brain-themed game. Draw shapes on your board based on dice rolls, trying to fit in friends, romance, self improvement, and more.
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“Diced Veggies” is a family board game for 2-4 players, designed by the Cappel family. While the game offers engaging mechanics and allows for strategic decision-making, it may take longer than the estimated 30 minutes playtime. Modifications for younger players are provided.
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Although Ra felt pretty simple to learn, it’s still going to be very challenging for younger kids. The well-designed player boards smooth the way to understand all the scoring, but it’s still a lot to keep track of. We think the 12+ age range on the box is about right.
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A game about organizing my junk? I was skeptical. But Junk Drawer is easy to learn, while offering interesting decisions on every turn.
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Between the ages of 7-10, we struggled to get our kids to play games, unless they loved the theme. So, let’s focus on some popular themes your kid will love.
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We took a break for a while from our age-segregated lists. But now we’re back at it!
Plus: CuseCon wrap-up, contest winner, and a new community announcement.
I think I like Forage even more than Grove. It’s fast, and compact, and gives me more options for how to layer the cards and gain points.
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“This is the most important expansion that Fireside Games has ever released for Castle Panic. It adds so much, it changes so much, but it retains the core of what Castle Panic is.”
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When I first picked you up, I had absolutely no idea what I was getting into. You’ve been part of my life for so long now it’s honestly hard for me to believe you’re only 14 years old…
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Castle Panic has been a part of our lives longer than The Family Gamers has existed, and this week we talk to its creators: Justin & Anne-Marie De Witt!
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Qawale is another abstract board game from Gigamic – but this game forces you to think further ahead!
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Are you ready for Something Wild?
A very simple card game that’s best for families who don’t play many games.
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It’s been a long time since we talked about US history and gameschooling. Now let’s talk about games that are newer, and games that are less US-centric.
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(No spoilers!) Despite a few shortcomings, all the Trekkies in our family enjoyed Star Trek: Cryptic. The story combined with the puzzles really makes me feel like I get to step into Starfleet for an hour or so.
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Step right up! Bid your way into assembling the best circus under the Big Top, a card game from Taiki Shinzawa and Allplay.
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We love Unmatched. But one thing we hadn’t done yet was dig into those branded Marvel sets. So that’s the question we’re going to ask this week. How does Unmatched hold up with super heroes?
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Danielle Reynolds is a project manager, game designer, podcast host, and general tabletop games volunteer… and friend of the podcast!
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If you’d like a chance to step away from the endlessly retread themes of the characters featured in the movies, but still love some old-fashioned comic-book brawls, you owe it to yourself to take a look at KaPow!
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