Episode 337 – PAX East Interviews
This week, we’ve got interviews from PAX East 2023, with Amigo, Gem Blenders, Resonym, Pocket Paragons, and Phase Shift Games
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Framework – Do You Have the Right Frame of Mind?
A tile-drafting and placement game with zero set up time and limited interaction. Is the puzzle posed by Framework a good fit for your family?
» Read moreSNAP Review – Codex Naturalis
Collect and arrange pages about the four kingdoms living in the forest: animals, plants, insects, and fungi, to add to the Codex Naturalis.
» Read morePrehistories: Paint your Cave
Prehistories is very family friendly and fun at all player counts (2-5). Send out hunting parties and paint your cave to celebrate your victories in this tile-laying game.
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SNAP Review – Gurms
Gurms is a straightforward game: place a tile, try to match your type and make groups. But the strategy and tactics don’t match up with the simplicity of the rules.
» Read moreLost Kingdoms: Lost in the Rulebook
Tile-laying games are special to me because they were my first introduction to the wider world of board games beyond the Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers games of my youth. They promise more intriguing replay because it’s nearly impossible to build the same board twice.
» Read moreGalaxy Trucker: On the Road Again
CGE has relaunched Galaxy Trucker in a new edition with new art, new components, and a few gameplay tweaks. Can you teach a 15 year old game new tricks? Let’s find out.
» Read moreLand vs. Sea
Land vs. Sea takes the foundations built by Carcassonne and carries the torch forward to create a new modern classic.
» Read moreKingdomino Origins
Kingdomino can feel a little flat due to its simplicity. But Kingdomino Origins provides a way to ramp up the challenge for familiar players while also providing a simple mode to introduce beginners.
» Read moreSmall Islands – Courageously Explore For Prestige
Explore a brand new archipelago and bring back prestige and resources in this language-independent game.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Kombo Klash
My 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 moreCloud City – Puzzling Layers of Pathways
If you have a budding architect who enjoys puzzles and want a light family game to play together, Cloud City is a good choice.
» Read moreBloom Town – Hope is in Bloom
haven’t encountered another 30-minute game that we’ve put on the table as often as Bloom Town. Easy to play and surprisingly deep in strategy, it’s a great game with unique mechanics and a variety of paths to victory.
» Read moreTang Garden : Meditative and Artistic
2020 has been tough, and there hasn’t been a lot of beauty to behold. Stop and smell the peonies in this gorgeous garden building game from Lucky Duck Games and ThunderGryph.
» Read more218 – Room to Grow: Tile Laying Games – The Family Gamers Podcast
A continuation of our Room to Grow series. If you’re interested in tile laying games but you’re not really sure how to bring kids in and then grow them into more complex games, we’ve got suggestions for you.
» Read moreKarak – Intro to Dungeon Crawling
This simple dungeon crawl plays in about 45 minutes with a random layout every time. If you’re a parent looking for an easy game to dip your toe into fantasy dungeon crawls, Karak may be just what you need.
» Read moreAdventure with Brandon the Brave
In a game like Brandon the Brave, kids also get the chance to practice strategy, to stretch their brain muscles as they decide which quest they want to complete first.
» Read moreMiyabi : Gradually Growing Graded Gardens
Construct a terraced garden out of tiles in Miyabi. Maximize the decorative elements that can be seen, but don’t forget to keep a variety of objects all over the garden! Dave really DIGS this tile-laying game.
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