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.
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.
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Collect sets of Australian birds by using their special powers to get more in this family card game by Phil Walker-Harding.
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In Starry Night Sky, you get the chance to explore a completely new night sky, full of fabulous constellations with inventive names. The further afield you search, the more chances you have for points; but you’ll want to collaborate with other astronomers to complete the constellations so everyone can enjoy them.
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This week we talk to Emma Larkins, designer of Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and Squabblin’ Goblins.
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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!
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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.
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Six year olds have strong opinions and a variety of interests. Our top ten games covers many different styles and themes: you’re sure to find one your child will love!
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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.
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Welcome back to Jeremy Howard – we discuss all kinds of games that have crossed our radar recently.
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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!
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Every piece in this expansion is designed to make Galaxy Trucker more challenging and offer more strategy options for players.
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Five year olds usually have more patience for rules and competition. Here are 10 games we recommend for five year olds.
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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.
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Welcome Matt Faulisi from Skybound Tabletop! We talk about a few games he saw at GAMA and what’s coming from Skybound this year.
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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?
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The scenarios in Home Sweet Home (or not) were cute, but the game is missing something to make it great.
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I’ve tried other space-exploration games, but they never capture the same wonder, excitement, and humanity that I really wanted. Starship Captains pays homage to my favorite sci-fi and makes exploring the universe interesting.
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