The Family Gamers

Gen Con 2018: Jason Kotarski – Green Couch Games

August 9, 2018 Andrew Smith Interviews

Nick was able to grab Jason Kotarski from Green Couch Games and talk about what they’ve been doing at Gen Con. Before the Earth Explodes – the newest offering from Green Couch Games. Designed by Daryl Andrews and Adrian Adamescu, who also designed Sagrada. Two player head-to-head, rock-paper-scissors style play with four ways to win. Best Treehouse Ever: Forest of

Gen Con 2018: Jonathan Chaffer – Designer

August 9, 2018 Andrew Smith Interviews

Jonathan Chaffer talked with us about two of his games, both present at Gen Con 2018. Filler Published by Green Couch Games. It is a filler game, about 20 minutes long. It’s about filling pastries: “I believe in pun-first design.” Hand-building game: you’re trying to put more cards in your hand, but unlike a deck-builder, you don’t have to shuffle

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Gen Con 2018: David Gerrard – Junk Spirit Games

August 9, 2018 Andrew Smith Interviews

Nick caught up with David Gerrard of Junk Spirit Games at Gen Con. Here are a few games they are excited about: Tyler Sigman’s Crows – Tyler Sigman is the designer of the video game “Darkest Dungeon”. This card game has been revamped and polished since its first version in 2010. By the Order of the Queen – an introduction

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105 – GenCan’t and Gen Con 2018 – The Family Gamers Podcast

August 6, 2018 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast

It’s that time again – Gen Con is the largest gaming convention in the USA. If it seems like we’ve done this before, it’s because we have! We covered Gen Con (and Gen Can’t) last year (episode 60). Warning: this episode includes 2 hours of interviews from Gen Con, recorded by our man on the ground, Nick Martinelli.

Gen Con 2018: Allen Chang – Rule & Make Games

August 6, 2018 Andrew Smith Interviews

We got a chance to talk to Allen Chang, creative director of Rule & Make Games, about a few of the games they have currently available, and what is coming out soon. Rule & Make is a publisher based in Australia. They make a variety of games: from family-weight to heavier hobbyist games. Family Games Robots and Rockets – a

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Gen Con 2018: Chris Leder – Calliope Games Preview!

August 6, 2018 Andrew Smith Interviews

Chris Leder spoke to us about upcoming games for Calliope Games! All three of these games are due to come out before the end of 2018. Everyone Loves a Parade! by Mike Mulvihill Spymaster by Seth Johnson Ship Shape by Rob Daviau Like this? Listen to more short interviews.

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Gen Con 2018: Travis Drake – Brouhaha Games

August 6, 2018 Andrew Smith Interviews

Brouhaha Games is a brand-new publisher, focused on making family-friendly games with a Halloween theme. We talked to Travis Drake, Creative Director, at Gen Con 2018. Check out their first game, Pumpkin Patch: Bad Seeds, on Kickstarter now. Pumpkin Patch: Bad Seeds On Kickstarter through Thursday, August 9 for only $9 (plus shipping)! 10-15 minute abstract game 1-3 players, kid-friendly

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Slide Blast: A Splashing Good Time!

July 30, 2018 Updated: November 24th, 2020 Nick Martinelli Reviews

Have fond memories of making the trip to the water park on a hot summer day? Nothing was more fun than the thrill of tearing down the slides at breakneck speed, anticipating the splashdown at the end of the tunnel. You might ride the same slide over and over until it was time to go home. But how can you

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Roll For It!: Let the Good Times Roll!

May 14, 2018 Updated: April 27th, 2021 Nick Martinelli Reviews

After dinner, I asked Nonnie if she was up for a game… By the second or third game her competitiveness kicked in; she was trash talking my dad, razzing my daughter and having a blast. Then, she ditched me and wanted to play on her own. She was smiling, laughing and really enjoying herself.

Century: Spice Road – Trading for Fun and Profit

April 21, 2018 Updated: January 2nd, 2023 Nick Martinelli Hall of Fame Reviews, Reviews

Transport yourself to centuries past to a time when the trading along the spice roads led to great wealth and power. As a spice merchant you’ll lead your caravan to exotic markets to sell your valuable spices. Do you have what it takes to play your cards shrewdly, time your trades just right to acquire five point cards first and

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