GAP
There has been no shortage of clever family-weight card games over the past couple of years, and for us, GAP is another welcome addition to this category of games.
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SNAP Review – Pocket Paragons
Anitra and Elliot explain this quick and tiny dueling game. Perfect for on-the-go playing, with plenty of characters to keep from feeling stale.
» Read moreGoats’ Day Out
In this polyomino shape placement game from Thinkfun, players ages 8 and up fill the belly of their goats with food, clothing, sports equipment, and school supplies. The player who most strategically arranges the shapes in their goat’s stomach after three rounds wins the game.
» Read moreNamiji – Setting Sail
Namiji, designed by Antoine Bauza for 2-5 players, is a relaxing, Japan-themed board game of worker placement and set collection. Taking 30-45 minutes, players 8+ sail around a track, engaging in fishing, net casting, and completing panoramas to earn points. Namiji offers multiple scoring strategies and a unique turn mechanism that keeps tension high.
» Read moreScram! Critters vs. Campers
Scram! is a hit for our crew because it’s light, strategic, and without any mental overload. Turns go quick and kids will stay engaged. While we only were able to get four players to the table, it would be a hoot at six.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Smug Owls
This is a game that encourages outside-the-box thinking, and also allows multiple players to be recognized for their answers and insight.
» Read moreSunrise Lane – A Town on the Rise
In Sunrise Lane, players compete to build the most lucrative and attractive neighborhoods. The higher their town rises, the more prestige they will enjoy. Certain city blocks are better investments than others, but timing is everything, and sometimes blocking a fellow builder from a great investment is the way to get ahead! The player with the most clever balance of both short-term scoring and long-term planning will surely rise to the top.
» Read moreTesseract – Cooperative Cube Containment
Are kids allowed when you’re saving the known universe? We think so. Cooperate to contain cubes from the collapsing Tesseract before it causes an irreparable breach!
» Read moreEpisode 362 – Our Top Ten Games of 2023
Let’s wrap up 2023 with a Monthly Report, Year in Review, and our top ten games of the year!
» Read moreNautilus Island
Nautilus Island is a vibrant drafting and set collection game. Collect objects from The Nautilus to survive and escape!
» Read moreSNAP Review – Turbo Kidz
“Drive” a blindfolded teammate with words – and by using their thumb like a joystick – to steer them around a racecourse on a dry-erase board.
We learned a lot about communicating with our kids through playing this game!
» Read moreFlashback: Zombie Kidz – Memory Mysteries
A mystery-solving adventure game set in the Zombie Kidz universe. Examine three Memories over several sessions to figure out the zombies’ plan and how to stop them!
» Read moreDisney Animated – Drawn to Success
Join the legendary team of Walt Disney Animation Studios to complete classic Disney films before the villains of those films stop them from being made!
» Read more2023 Board Game Gift Guide
We’ve compiled a list of great board games to help make your gift shopping a little easier.
» Read moreSNAP Review – CDSK
We recommend CDSK for gatherings of family and friends, maybe as a nice post-dinner, pre-dessert activity at your holiday gathering. It’s best for teens and adults, but younger kids can certainly join on teams. We had a great time with our family.
» Read moreEpisode 357 – Spooky Games and Hidden Gems with Stephanie Nye
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?
» Read moreHorrified: Greek Monsters – A Legendary Remix
The Horrified series has expanded! Work together to defeat legendary Greek monsters, finding their lairs and solving their unique puzzles. This is the most complex game in the series, best for players aged 10 and up.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Diced Veggies
“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.
» Read moreSports Dice Hockey
As with the other games in the series, Sports Dice Hockey aims to capture the action of the real sport. Puck flying action is simulated by fast dice rolls and simultaneous turns.
» Read moreTop 10 Games for Kids Age 7-10
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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