SNAP Review – Dodo
This is a gimmicky kids game. But I was honestly really surprised at how well Dodo works even for adults.
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SNAP Review – Dragonkeepers
We’re hatching? Summoning? Herding? I don’t know what we’re doing to them, but it involves cute dragons!
» Read more286 – Play This, Not That, Dexterity Games! – The Family Gamers Podcast
We answer a listener question about how we got started with reviewing family board games. Then we suggest a few dexterity games to spice up your building and flicking.
» Read moreAndor: The Family Fantasy Game – Fight or Flight?
Legends of Andor is an awardwinning lightweight adventure. But what if players need something simpler, more approachable for young children?
» Read more272 – PAX Unplugged Recap – The Family Gamers Podcast
We’re joined by staff writer Corey this week. Andrew and Corey attended PAX Unplugged 2021 and they’re going to tell us about the games (and food!) they experienced there. 272 Fact! The tallest human in recorded history (according to the Guinness World Records), was Robert Wadlow, at 272cm (8ft 11.1in) tall. Thanks as always to First Move Financial for sponsoring
» Read more271 – 2021 PAX Unplugged Interviews – The Family Gamers Podcast
Andrew just got back from PAX Unplugged, and we’ve got a show for you! Interviews from Pandasaurus, SlugFest Games, CGE, KOSMOS, and Gamewright.
» Read moreThe Adventures of Robin Hood
A large interactive map and a genuine hardcover book guide your multi-part narrative adventure as you and up to three friends live the lives of Robin Hood, Little John, Will Scarlet, and Maid Marian.
» Read moreBoard Game Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Over the past year, I think many families have been reminded how great it is to sit down and play board games together. If you’d like to add a few games to your holiday shopping list, we have suggestions for all ages and situations.
» Read moreUbongo! 3D
I love puzzle games, and for some reason I like them even more when they’re abstract – fitting colors and numbers and shapes together just right.
» Read moreEXIT: The Cursed Labyrinth – A-Maze-ingly Difficult
As you can tell from the title, you and your friends are stuck in a mysterious labyrinth. You must find your way out through a puzzling series of twists & turns. But is this EXIT a worthy puzzle, or just an impenetrable maze?
» Read moreEXIT: The Sacred Temple – Puzzles with Puzzles
EXIT boxes continue to be excellent cost-effective family entertainment, and The Sacred Temple does not disappoint. The jigsaw puzzles make this more expensive than a standard EXIT box, but we think it’s worth it.
» Read moreMy City – Marvelous Municipal Creation
A legacy game with rules that gently ramp up over time – and NO conflict! We think it’s perfect for families.
» Read moreSNAP Review – EXIT: The Enchanted Forest
Cross the river and escape the Enchanted Forest! A spoiler-free review of this family friendly, fairy tale inspired, EXIT adventure.
» Read moreHoliday Gift Guide 2020
It’s been a long year. Maybe you have a better idea of what your family likes in board games? Or maybe you need some different, more accessible games. We’ve got your back, with board game gift suggestions for any age, player count, and experience level.
» Read moreThe Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
There seems to be a planet at the edge of our solar system. Can you and your fellow astronauts complete the missions ahead of you to unlock the mystery of planet nine? The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine blends loose story-telling with truly inventive cooperative trick-taking while limiting players’ ability to communicate. The result is a tense collaborative experience,
» Read moreCities: Skylines – Build Your Own Metropolis!
Cities: Skylines is the tabletop version of a video game with the same game. It’s a nice tight city-builder but too hard for younger kids.
» Read moreImhotep: The Duel – Construction Made Compact
Be the best builder in Egypt! Place pawns carefully to claim tokens; use those tokens to build your four monuments for the Pharoah.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Adventure Games: The Dungeon
Escape the dungeon in a new interactive story from KOSMOS. Best for ages 12+, it’s approachable for younger kids with a little bit of help.
» Read more173 – PAX Unplugged, Day Two – The Family Gamers Podcast
Our PAX highlights, plus interviews with Bananagrams, IELLO, KOSMOS, Oni Press, Thunderworks Games, Wild Power Games, and North Star Games.
» Read moreBrainwaves: Stretch Your Memory Muscles
Brainwaves games challenge you to remember details about previously-revealed cards. But each stretches your working memory in a different way.
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