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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 b…
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Andrew is back home from GAMA Expo! GAMA was kind enough to select The Family Gamers as Hosted Media for this year’s Expo, and we thank them for their support! GAMA is a growing and changing organization and we commend them for their hard work! 367 Fact We learn about the Model 367 Bipod hybrid flying car. https://newatlas.com/bipod-hybrid-flying-c…
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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. 366 Fact There were 366 Episodes of the anime BLEACH (not counting the “Thousand-Year Blood War” arc which came after the main series). 366 is also the world record for most lemmings saved in a single…
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Welcome to Jeremy Pike, staff writer! We’ll talk about how he joined our team, and what he did at Tantrum Con 2024. 365 fact Why is a year 365 days? Because that’s how many times the Earth spins on its axis while making a complete trip around the sun. And, of course, it’s not exactly 365 either. It’s closer to 365.25, which is why we have an extra …
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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? 364 fact Guinness World Record: 364 people simultaneously playing Rock-Paper-Scissors online. Sponsor message Have you heard of the fun ratio? This idea comes fr…
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Episode 363 Happy Camper Games with Jason Schneider This week, we are joined by the “Head Camper” at Happy Camper Games – Jason Schneider! 363 Fact Do you like Wingspan? The largest wingspan for a bird species is 3.63 meters, measured on a Wandering Albatross. Sponsor message How do you know if you’re ready to retire? If you want help reviewing the…
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362 Fact According to WikiFanona, there are currently 362 episodes of the incredibly popular television show NCIS. (But it’s still in production, so there will be more.) Sponsor Message Learn about the sunk cost fallacy with our sponsor, First Move Financial. If you need a sounding board for your life’s financial decisions, go to firstmovefinancial…
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We’re back, with a bonus episode, featuring the rest of our PAX interviews. 361 Fact Chinese submarine 361, nicknamed “The Great Wall”, is infamous for killing all members on board in 2003. Sponsor Message How do you help your kids understand that Christmas isn’t just a “get me more stuff” holiday? Listen to our sponsor message – and make sure you …
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This is part one of a two-podcast series covering just a fraction of what the Family Gamers team saw at this year’s PAX Unplugged. 360 fact The American woodcock can see 360° around itself (horizontally) – https://birdprotectionquebec.org/coolest-bird-of-the-week10-facts-about-the-american-woodcock/ Sponsor message How do you dig out of debt? Well …
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It’s gift giving season! Every year, we have Stephen Duetzmann from Engaged Family Gaming to tell us about their video game gift guide. What video games are the best picks for your family this year? 359 Facts: “Island 359” – a VR game available on Steam and “The Battle of Wolf 359” from Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Sp…
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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.…
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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.
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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.
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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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Nicole and Scott have been doing family-friendly review content since 2008 with their site SAHM Reviews. But they're tied into the board game industry in many other ways... The post Episode 351 – SAHM Reviews with the Bradys appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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What does right-sizing your game collection mean in terms of size and maintenance? How do you determine what's best for you? The post Episode 350 – Right-Sizing Your Game Collection appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Clarence has designed one of our family's favorite games. Where did Merchants of Magick come from, and what else is he working on? The post Episode 349 – Up and Coming Games with Clarence Simpson appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Welcome to Heather, the Board Gaming Mama! 347 Fact There’s evidence oil wells going back to 347 AD! Chinese drills made of bamboo got to over 200 meters deep. Sponsor One of the first concerns from prospective clients is whether they can afford to work with us. If you want to see an estimate of what your fee would be The post Episode 347 – Board G…
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If you want to play word games with your kids, you're going to have to wait a LONG time for them to be ready. We suggest a few games that can help your family work their way up to "adult" word games. The post Episode 346 – Room to Grow: Word Games Edition appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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It's time for lists again! We review our top recommendations for six year olds, after talking about the great games we've been playing this week. The post Episode 344 – Top Games for Six Years Old appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Welcome Matt Faulisi from Skybound Tabletop! We talk about a few games he saw at GAMA and what's coming from Skybound this year. The post Episode 341 – GAMA and Skybound Update with Matt Faulisi appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Let's talk about the most popular games played in the Smith household. These aren't necessarily our favorites. They just make it to the table the most often. The post Episode 336 – Most Played Board Games appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Every parent has some LOUD game that their kids love. Do you buy into the fun factor of noisy games, or do they drive you crazy? There are more games in this category than we thought... The post Episode 334 – Noisy Games: Extra Fun or Parents’ Nightmare? appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Monica runs a ton of board game events (and some non-board game ones, too). We talk about Tantrum Con, Meeples at Sea, and Proto ATL. The post Episode 333 – Board Game Cruises, Cons, and More, with Monica Rasso appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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This week, it's all about YOUR questions! What's the best game for a deserted island? What kind of mystery games can we recommend for a 7 year old? What games can you play with a short attention span? The post Episode 332 – You Ask, We Answer appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Does your family game night split into two groups? It can solve arguments, but it also creates some unique challenges. The post Episode 330 – The Family Split – Multiple Games on Family Game Night appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Love dungeon crawl games like Gloomhaven, but aren't sure where to start with kids? Three dungeon crawl games that build in complexity, perfect for playing as a family. The post Episode 328 – Room to Grow: Dungeon Crawl Games appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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We look ahead to games coming in 2023: ones we've been anticipating for a while, ones that are new and we're hyped for, and ones that we "want to want". The post Episode 327 – Top Anticipated Games for 2023 appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Our topic this week is trends in board games. And who better for this kind of conversation than Ross Thompson? He has held positions all across the board game industry. The post Episode 325 – Board Game Trends with Ross Thompson appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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This week, we'll talk about our top games of the year. Ones that were new to us this year; our favorites and games that really surprised us. And we ask each of the kids for their favorite game of the year, too. The post Episode 324 – Top Games of 2022 appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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