SNAP Review – Secret Identity
I really like that this game is a net positive all the way around. There is only shared success in Secret Identity, which makes it a fantastic family game.
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SNAP Review – Time’s Up! Family Edition
We’ve played this game before, and others like it. But we’d never tried something quite like this with our kids.
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SNAP Review – Words of a Feather
Another bird-themed word game? Yes! We recommend Words of a Feather when you want a beautiful setting for a light, casual word game.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Nerd Words: Science
Review science terms and stretch your brain in Nerd Words: Science – a party word guessing game for nerdy folks like us!
» Read moreEpisode 352 – Top 5 Simultaneous Play Games
We are NOT at GenCon this week. Instead, let’s talk about games where everyone plays at the same time!
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SNAP Review – VENN
SNAP Review – Master Word
Master Word is a cooperative word-guessing game that feels a little bit like 20 Questions and a bit like Mastermind. It’s a great fit for families!
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SNAP Review – Cloud Control: Composing Cumulus Creations
Look, up in the sky – is that a dog? Or a bear? Create cloud pictures for your friends to guess in this party game for 3 or more players.
» Read moreCodenames Harry Potter
Can you find the hidden Order of the Phoenix members? Or will you be stopped by Ministry officials and run out of time? Codenames Harry Potter combines the classic clue-giving experience with the magical wizarding world. Cooperate with your partner(s) to find all the Order of the Phoenix members without running out of time-turners or picking a Death Eater.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Telestrations: Upside Drawn
Draw and guess… now in a new way, with Telestrations: Upside Drawn. Teamwork is absolutely necessary for this 4-12 player game.
» Read moreBlank Slate – Where ____ Minds Think Alike
Blank Slate is a party style game in which players try to come up a word that completes a cue card and matches exactly one other player. My gaming tastes don’t really lean towards party gaming at all, but I did find Blank Slate to be enjoyable for certain occasions…
» Read moreSNAP Review – Similo: Are You Clued In?
Similo is a simple cooperative card game. It’s incredibly easy to explain, quick to play, and it will fit into a purse or a pocket.
» Read more154 – Player Interaction – The Family Gamers Podcast
We talk about player interaction this week. What games will encourage your family to really connect or collaborate? Andrew (and Anitra) also try Mexican hawthorne pulp, “for science!”
» Read moreVisitor in Blackwood Grove: An Alien Assumption
An alien ship has crash-landed in the forest outside of town. Agents have been tracking the craft and rush to the scene, hoping to dissect the Visitor and seize its craft. But a local Kid has also ridden her bike out to the wreck to save the Visitor. Who will make it through the ship’s force field first?
If you’re up for an unusual deduction game with asymmetric roles that accommodate many skill levels, we highly recommend Visitor in Blackwood Grove.
» Read moreSkribble Dash: Picture This!
But have you noticed that simply holding a pencil encourages nearly everyone to doodle? Why not make it a game?
» Read moreClassic Reviews – Dixit: What Art They Thinking?
Some games, in my opinion, fall into the category of “must have” in your collection. There are some games which I seem to never get tired of playing. Some games that are good “gateway” games; games that are great for helping introduce inexperienced players to more complex games. Dixit is an incredible game that fulfills all these categories.
» Read moreMacroscope: Hidden Picture Prediction
Remove windows from the Macroscope and be the first to guess the picture correctly. Did Macroscope reveal hidden depths, or was it out of focus?
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