The Family Gamers

SNAP Review – Tasso Banana

December 27, 2024 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

This small dexterity game surprised us. We recommend it for family fun when you’re in a constrained space.

2 players, 25th Century Games, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, Andrew, Anitra, dexterity games, food, Junghee Choi, Phillipe Proux, stacking, Wanjin Gill

Every time we played Donut Shop, the first few rounds felt like everyone helping each other, as we collectively made one or two large groups of donuts. But once everyone picked up a few Order cards, it became a race to fit the best boxes.

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2 players, 25th Century Games, 3 players, 4 players, Anitra, Family Gaming, food, Jeffery Allers, tile laying

License to Grill: A Flaming Good Time!

November 11, 2024 Jeremy Pike Reviews

It’s not often that these two interests of mine intersect. Barbecue and board games? I’ve never seen it before.

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3 players, 4 players, 5 players, Family Gaming, food, Greater Than Games, Jeremy, Joe Slack, Review, Sylvain Plante

SNAP Review – Charcuterie

September 20, 2024 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

This is a game that’s a great way to get everyone around the table, whether you’re a family looking for something that feels a little more “grown up”, or seasoned players wanting an appetizer before a longer game.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, Andrew, Anitra, food, Jola Sopek, Josh Camden, split and choose, Th3rd World Studios, Whitney Lorraine

SNAP Review – Donuts

August 9, 2024 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

Donuts is a deliciously fast 2 player game. Is it right for your family?

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2 players, abstract, Andrew, Anitra, Bruno Cathala, Flat River Games, food, Funforge

Sweet Deals – A Sweet Treat In Moderation

June 24, 2024 Jeremy Pike Reviews

Our family thought Sweet Deals was a sweet little game, in small doses.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, 7 players, 8 players, card games, food, Jeremy, Shawn Patton, Surprisingly Fun Games

SNAP Review – Diced Veggies

October 13, 2023 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

Diced Veggies game with Andrew and Anitra

“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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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, Andrew, Anitra, Claire Lin, dice, Dice Manipulation, Family Gaming, food, Jory Cappel, Josh Cappel, Kids Table Board Gaming, matching, Rowan Cappel, young children

Top 10 Games for Kids Age 7-10

October 2, 2023 Updated: June 19th, 2024 Anitra Smith Games for Every Age, Resources for Parents

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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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, Anitra, Brain Games, Calliope Games, card games, city building, cooperative games, deck building, Disney, dragons, Family Games, Family Gaming, fantasy, flicking games, food, Gamewright, gifts, heroes, Horrible Guild, Iello, Marvel, monster, movement game, older children, racing games, Restoration Games, Scorpion Masque, speed games, Spinmaster Games, The OP, Top 10, zombie

SNAP Review – Fika

August 11, 2023 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

We LOVE coffee. Does the card game Fika capture the cozy feeling of a coffee break with friends? Or is it a cutthroat competition between cafe owners?

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2 players, 25th Century Games, Andrew, Anitra, Beth Sobel, Board Game Circus, card games, food, Pieter Van Gompel

Nacho Pile

February 13, 2023 Updated: March 31st, 2024 Nick Martinelli Reviews

Nacho Pile is a great snack-like game to play in between courses of a game night. Open the bag and start playing in less than a minute – and it plays faster than hungry teens can gobble a plate of nachos.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, food, Ken Gruhl, Nick, Pandasaurus, party game, party games, press your luck

SNAP Review – The Root Beer Float Challenge

December 30, 2022 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

Challenge your friends to hit, flick, throw, balance, and spin their way to victory, collecting all the ingredients needed for a root beer float.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, 7 players, 8 players, Andrew, Anitra, food, Gray Matters Games, move your body, party games

Cryptid Cafe

October 31, 2022 Anitra Smith Reviews

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.

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25th Century Games, 3 players, 4 players, Anitra, Chip Cole, food, halloween, monster

SNAP Review – Ghosts Love Candy Too

October 21, 2022 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews

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.

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2 players, 25th Century Games, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, Andrew, Anitra, card games, Danny Devine, Family Gaming, food, ghost, halloween

SNAP Review – Delicious

October 7, 2022 Updated: August 7th, 2023 Andrew Smith SNAP Reviews

We were surprised how much this game GREW on us. It’s definitely worth checking out if you love gardening, or if you’re a big fan of roll-and-writes and flip-and-writes. As long as you don’t mind the limited interaction.

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