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Enjoy board games with your family at any age, skill level, or player count.
How do you play games with your children without drowning in the monotony of Candy Land? We talk about how to introduce games you enjoy, and how to change up classic games so that everyone has fun.
Join Andrew and Anitra as they discuss gaming as a family with their three children. Listen to stories of their past, their successes and failures, and learn from their experiences.
Mix this in with some giveaways, commentary about new stuff on the market, and a couple of interviews and you have The Family Gamers Podcast!
If you're enjoying the show, please don't forget to leave a review, share with your friends, and subscribe!
How do you play games with your children without drowning in the monotony of Candy Land? We talk about how to introduce games you enjoy, and how to change up classic games so that everyone has fun.
Join Andrew and Anitra as they discuss gaming as a family with their three children. Listen to stories of their past, their successes and failures, and learn from their experiences.
Mix this in with some giveaways, commentary about new stuff on the market, and a couple of interviews and you have The Family Gamers Podcast!
If you're enjoying the show, please don't forget to leave a review, share with your friends, and subscribe!
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We chose five games from 2023 (and the first half of 2024) that come in small boxes but pack a big punch!
The post Episode 372 – Top 5 New Small Box Games appeared first on The Family Gamers.
1It's been six years since we devoted a podcast to this topic. So let's revisit: Why do we play games with our kids?
The post Episode 371 – Why Play Games? appeared first on The Family Gamers.
We're excited to welcome back our friend Marc Specter! We'll talk about his current Kickstarter and lots of other games coming soon.
The post Episode 370 – Bouba/Kiki with Marc Specter appeared first on The Family Gamers.
This week, we're talking "slider games". These are bite-sized, ultra-fast games that you can play in 10 minutes or less!
The post Episode 369 – Slider Games – Bite-Sized Fun in 10 Minutes or Less! appeared first on The Family Gamers.
We are no longer restricting our interviews to just odd-numbered episodes. We couldn’t wait any longer to have Ken Franklin on the show again! 368 Fact We learn about Studio 368, doing very cool stuff for creators and media (like Greta Gerwig, Lena Dunham, and the Safdie brothers). Sponsor Message Are you doing your taxes? Some states offer a tax
The post Episode 368 – Ken Franklin and Flash Point: Legacy Of Flame appeared first on The Family Gamers.
Andrew just got back from GAMA Expo in Kentucky. He shares his experience, and a special on-location For Science!
The post Episode 367 – Mr. Smith Goes to GAMA Expo appeared first on The Family Gamers.
Lunar New Year was not to long ago, and now we are in the year of the dragon! Sounds like a perfect excuse to give you our top 5 dragon-themed games.
The post Episode 366 – Year of the Dragon! Top 5 Dragon Games appeared first on The Family Gamers.
Welcome to Jeremy Pike, staff writer! We'll talk about how he joined our team, and what he did at Tantrum Con 2024.
The post Episode 365 – Tantrum Con with Jeremy Pike appeared first on The Family Gamers.
We often talk about new games. But let's look back a little bit. We were excited for a lot of new games at the beginning of 2023 - how did they fare? Were all of them as great as we hoped?
The post Episode 364 – Look Back: How Did 2023 Predictions Fare? appeared first on The Family Gamers.
This week, we are joined by the "Head Camper" at Happy Camper Games - Jason Schneider! We talk Trio and other upcoming games.
The post Episode 363 – Happy Camper Games with Jason Schneider appeared first on The Family Gamers.
Let's wrap up 2023 with a Monthly Report, Year in Review, and our top ten games of the year!
The post Episode 362 – Our Top Ten Games of 2023 appeared first on The Family Gamers.
Find out more about The Tree Trimming Game, Sequitur, Jokkmokk, Marvel Remix, Unboxed, Crabs in a Bucket, Star Realms Academy, Caution Signs, Pack the Essentials, Maize Craze, and Mycelia !
The post Episode 361 – PAX Unplugged 2023 – Days Two & Three appeared first on The Family Gamers.
Interviews from our first day at PAX Unplugged! Part one of a two-part series.
The post Episode 360 – PAX Unplugged 2023 – Day One appeared first on The Family Gamers.
Video game time! We discuss the Engaged Family Gaming video game gift guide with Stephen Duetzmann.
The post Episode 359 – 2023 Video Game Gift Guide with Stephen Duetzman appeared first on The Family Gamers.
Welcome to the month of November! That means it's time for our holiday board game gift guide.
The post Episode 358 – Our 2023 Board Game Gift Guide appeared first on The Family Gamers.
Today, we're talking with the newest writer to join The Family Gamers, Stephanie Nye! What are some of her favorite games for the "spooky season"? And what games are awesome that not enough people talk about?
The post Episode 357 – Spooky Games and Hidden Gems with Stephanie Nye appeared first on The Family Gamers.
We took a break for a while from our age-segregated lists. But now we're back at it!
Plus: CuseCon wrap-up, contest winner, and a new community announcement.
The post Episode 356 – Top 10 Games for Kids 7-10 appeared first on The Family Gamers.
Castle Panic has been a part of our lives longer than The Family Gamers has existed, and this week we talk to its creators: Justin & Anne-Marie De Witt!
The post Episode 355 – Panic Time! With Justin and Anne-Marie De Witt appeared first on The Family Gamers.
It's been a long time since we talked about US history and gameschooling. Now let's talk about games that are newer, and games that are less US-centric.
The post Episode 354 – History Games appeared first on The Family Gamers.
Danielle Reynolds is a project manager, game designer, podcast host, and general tabletop games volunteer... and friend of the podcast!
The post Episode 353 – Danielle Reynolds Does It All! appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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What a great podcast! The hosts are very personable and smart. The show alternates between interview show and topic shows. both enjoyable and informative. Well worth listening to!