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Episode 372 – Top 5 New Small Box Games
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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! 372 Fact https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/372/schotten-totten Sponsor Message Did you know that you can talk to our sponsor First Move Financial for free? If you’re curious what it would cost to get help, visit firstmovefinancial.com/familyg…
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It’s been six years since we devoted a podcast to this topic. So let’s revisit: Why should you play games with your kids? Why do we (still) play games with our kids? 371 fact Frank Rubio – 371 consecutive days in space! Sponsor Message If you want to talk about ways to teach your children to manage their personal finances, set up a time to talk by …
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Episode 370 – Bouba/Kiki with Marc Specter
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We’re excited to welcome back our friend Marc Specter! We’ll talk about his current Kickstarter and lots of other games coming soon. 370 fact – Abell 370 See images here: https://hubblesite.org/contents/media/images/2017/20/4024-Image.html Sponsor message Did you know there’s a U.S. Law that allows every American to check their credit reports with …
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Episode 369 – Slider Games – Bite-Sized Fun in 10 Minutes or Less!
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This week, we’re talking “slider games”. These are bite-sized, ultra-fast games that you can play in 10 minutes or less! 369 Fact Nikolai Tesla’s obsession with the numbers 3,6,9! Did you know that all multiples of 3 add to 3, 6, or 9 if you add the digits together? Sponsor Message If you want to talk to First Move about other habits you can build …
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Episode 368 – Ken Franklin and Flash Point: Legacy Of Flame
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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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Episode 367 – Mr. Smith Goes to GAMA Expo
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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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Episode 366 – Year of the Dragon! Top 5 Dragon Games
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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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Episode 365 – Tantrum Con with Jeremy Pike
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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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Episode 364 – Look Back: How Did 2023 Predictions Fare?
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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
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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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Episode 362 – Our Top Ten Games of 2023
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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.
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Episode 361 – PAX Unplugged 2023 – Days Two & Three
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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.
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Episode 360 – PAX Unplugged 2023 – Day One
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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.
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Episode 359 – 2023 Video Game Gift Guide with Stephen Duetzman
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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.
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Episode 358 – Our 2023 Board Game Gift Guide
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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.
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Episode 357 – Spooky Games and Hidden Gems with Stephanie Nye
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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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Episode 356 – Top 10 Games for Kids 7-10
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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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Episode 355 – Panic Time! With Justin and Anne-Marie De Witt
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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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Episode 354 – History Games
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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.
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Episode 353 – Danielle Reynolds Does It All!
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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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Episode 352 – Top 5 Simultaneous Play Games
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We are NOT at GenCon this week. Instead, let's talk about games where everyone plays at the same time! The post Episode 352 – Top 5 Simultaneous Play Games appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 351 – SAHM Reviews with the Bradys
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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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Episode 350 – Right-Sizing Your Game Collection
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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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Episode 349 – Up and Coming Games with Clarence Simpson
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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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Episode 348 – Our 5 Favorite Magical Games!
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Each member of the family talks about their favorite game(s) with a magical theme! The post Episode 348 – Our 5 Favorite Magical Games! appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 347 – Board Games with BoardGamingMama!
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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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Episode 346 – Room to Grow: Word Games Edition
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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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Episode 345 – Game Design with Emma Larkins
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This week we talk to Emma Larkins, designer of Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and Squabblin' Goblins. The post Episode 345 – Game Design with Emma Larkins appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 344 – Top Games for Six Years Old
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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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Episode 343 – Talking Games with Jeremy Howard
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Welcome back to Jeremy Howard - we discuss all kinds of games that have crossed our radar recently. The post Episode 343 – Talking Games with Jeremy Howard appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 342 – Games for Five Year Olds
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Lists! Lists! We move on to our top recommended games for 5 year old children. The post Episode 342 – Games for Five Year Olds appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 341 – GAMA and Skybound Update with Matt Faulisi
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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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Episode 340 – Top Games for Four Year Olds
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We're continuing our lists with our top recommended games for four year olds. What game do (or did) your kids love at this age? The post Episode 340 – Top Games for Four Year Olds appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 339 – with James Hudson
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We talk with James about Wonderland's War, Tidal Blades 2, and what else is coming for Druid City Games. The post Episode 339 – with James Hudson appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 338 – Top 10 Games for 3 Year Olds
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There's a huge difference between what kids can play at 36 months old and what they can do at 47 months. Our top picks for 3 year olds. The post Episode 338 – Top 10 Games for 3 Year Olds appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 337 – PAX East Interviews
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This week, we've got interviews from PAX East 2023, with Amigo, Gem Blenders, Resonym, Pocket Paragons, and Phase Shift Games The post Episode 337 – PAX East Interviews appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 336 – Most Played Board Games
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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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Episode 335 – How To Steam Broccoli
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Mark & Janelle McGee are "How to Steam Broccoli". We talk about their newest card game, Tether... and our favorite methods to cook broccoli ;) The post Episode 335 – How To Steam Broccoli appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 334 – Noisy Games: Extra Fun or Parents’ Nightmare?
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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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Episode 333 – Board Game Cruises, Cons, and More, with Monica Rasso
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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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Episode 332 – You Ask, We Answer
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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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Episode 331 – Michael Guigliano
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Mike runs the CuseCon convention in Syracuse, is one of the co-hosts of The Full 42, and much more! The post Episode 331 – Michael Guigliano appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 330 – The Family Split – Multiple Games on Family Game Night
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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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Episode 329 – 25th Century Games with Chad Elkins
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Welcome Chad Elkins, owner of 25th Century Games. He's doing a ton of new games this year! The post Episode 329 – 25th Century Games with Chad Elkins appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 328 – Room to Grow: Dungeon Crawl Games
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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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Episode 327 – Top Anticipated Games for 2023
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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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Episode 326 – Anitra Birthday Edition
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We're celebrating Anitra's birthday this week! What games does she really want to play? The post Episode 326 – Anitra Birthday Edition appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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Episode 325 – Board Game Trends with Ross Thompson
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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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Episode 324 – Top Games of 2022
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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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323 – Play the Game with Daniel and Allison Burrell
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Allison and Daniel, the parents behind Kidsplaining, are doing a lot more in front of the camera these days... The post 323 – Play the Game with Daniel and Allison Burrell appeared first on The Family Gamers.
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