100 episodes

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!

The Family Gamers Podcast The Family Gamers

    • Leisure
    • 4.7 • 52 Ratings

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!

    Episode 336 – Most Played Board Games

    Episode 336 – Most Played Board Games

    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.

    • 44 min
    Episode 335 – How To Steam Broccoli

    Episode 335 – How To Steam Broccoli

    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.

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Episode 334 – Noisy Games: Extra Fun or Parents’ Nightmare?

    Episode 334 – Noisy Games: Extra Fun or Parents’ Nightmare?

    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.

    • 55 min
    Episode 333 – Board Game Cruises, Cons, and More, with Monica Rasso

    Episode 333 – Board Game Cruises, Cons, and More, with Monica Rasso

    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.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Episode 332 – You Ask, We Answer

    Episode 332 – You Ask, We Answer

    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.

    • 57 min
    Episode 331 – Michael Guigliano

    Episode 331 – Michael Guigliano

    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.

    • 1 hr 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
52 Ratings

52 Ratings

Marc Specter ,

The finest family-centered board game content

The Family Gamers have their finger on the pulse of comprehensive family gaming. For gamers with families of all ages, the content is useful, practical, and applicable, and the production is top notch.

generalspencer ,

Outstanding!

I would need at least five hands to count the amount of times that my family has enjoyed a game recommended by The Family Gamers. Their podcast is well edited/produced and enjoyable to listen to. They often have interesting guests as well. If you are in a gaming slump, need a new game, or simply just want to listen to an enjoyable podcast....check out TFG. They also have a great website full of great game reviews and overviews. If they say something is good. It is worth your consideration.

Brawley Fowler ,

Don’t play games with my heart!

I love how these two gamers compliment one another so well!! Great show!

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