Family Game Reviews
Reviews of board games and card games which can be enjoyed by the entire family, including 1313 Dead End Drive, the Powerpuff Girls games, and more.
Best Games for Family Gatherings
When you get the whole family together, sometimes it can be difficult to choose a game to play. Here are my picks for the best games to play at family gatherings.
When you get the whole family together, sometimes it can be difficult to choose a game to play. Here are my picks for the best games to play at family gatherings.
1313 Dead End Drive
Rich Aunt Agatha is dead, and 16 of her potential heirs have gathered for the reading of her will. To collect anything, they must escape from the treacherous, trap-filled mansion before the stroke of midnight.
Rich Aunt Agatha is dead, and 16 of her potential heirs have gathered for the reading of her will. To collect anything, they must escape from the treacherous, trap-filled mansion before the stroke of midnight.
Break the Safe
Break the Safe is a unique game, as players work cooperatively to deactivate a safe's self-destruct mechanism. It's a fantastic game for families.
Break the Safe is a unique game, as players work cooperatively to deactivate a safe's self-destruct mechanism. It's a fantastic game for families.
Clue - The Simpsons Edition
The classic whodunit game moves to Springfield with a cast of suspects from The Simpsons animated television series.
The classic whodunit game moves to Springfield with a cast of suspects from The Simpsons animated television series.
Coda
Coda won't force you to use all your brain cells, so if that's what you look for in a deduction game, don't pick up this game. But if you would enjoy a light 20-minute deduction game, Coda is for you.
Coda won't force you to use all your brain cells, so if that's what you look for in a deduction game, don't pick up this game. But if you would enjoy a light 20-minute deduction game, Coda is for you.
Fish Eat Fish
Fish Eat Fish is a clever abstract game that can be played and enjoyed by novices and children, but offers enough depth to appeal to serious gamers and adults.
Fish Eat Fish is a clever abstract game that can be played and enjoyed by novices and children, but offers enough depth to appeal to serious gamers and adults.
Golo Golf Dice
Golo Golf Dice is a simple, addictive dice game that works well with the golf theme and will provide hours of fun without taxing your brain very much.
Golo Golf Dice is a simple, addictive dice game that works well with the golf theme and will provide hours of fun without taxing your brain very much.
Gouda! Gouda!
There's a pile of cheese at the end of the race, and in Gouda! Gouda! each player controls a team of five mice eager to get their hands on it.
There's a pile of cheese at the end of the race, and in Gouda! Gouda! each player controls a team of five mice eager to get their hands on it.
Hannah Montana Uno
A review of the card game Hannah Montana Uno, pubished by Mattel.
A review of the card game Hannah Montana Uno, pubished by Mattel.
Harry Potter Halls of Hogwarts
Players race through an ever-changing maze of halls and classrooms to be the first to complete seven assignments.
Players race through an ever-changing maze of halls and classrooms to be the first to complete seven assignments.
Mojo Jojo Attacks Townsville
A review of this two-player game. One player controls the Powerpuff Girls; the other is Mojo Jojo. The 3-D board features a large laser tower used by Mojo Jojo to attack the Girls.
A review of this two-player game. One player controls the Powerpuff Girls; the other is Mojo Jojo. The 3-D board features a large laser tower used by Mojo Jojo to attack the Girls.
Monopoly - America Edition
A patriotic-themed edition of Monopoly which also introduces some new optional rules.
A patriotic-themed edition of Monopoly which also introduces some new optional rules.
PDQ - The Pretty Darn Quick Word Game
PDQ, the Pretty Darn Quick Word Game, is light family fun. It's a great game to toss into a backpack for a weekend getaway.
PDQ, the Pretty Darn Quick Word Game, is light family fun. It's a great game to toss into a backpack for a weekend getaway.
Petcha Didn't Know
A trivia game with questions all about animals, with special questions available for younger players.
A trivia game with questions all about animals, with special questions available for younger players.
Pirates of the Caribbean DVD Treasure Hunt
A review of The Pirates of the Caribbean DVD Treasure Hunt game.
A review of The Pirates of the Caribbean DVD Treasure Hunt game.
Poison
A review of the card game Poison, designed by Reiner Knizia and published by Playroom Entertainment.
A review of the card game Poison, designed by Reiner Knizia and published by Playroom Entertainment.
Saving the World Before Bedtime
A look at this Powerpuff Girls game. Players compete to be the first to nab four criminals.
A look at this Powerpuff Girls game. Players compete to be the first to nab four criminals.
Star Wars Jedi Unleashed
Not the height of strategic gaming, but very good for what it is -- a light game based on rolling dice. Each player controls a team of Jedi trying to slay enemy creatures.
Not the height of strategic gaming, but very good for what it is -- a light game based on rolling dice. Each player controls a team of Jedi trying to slay enemy creatures.
To Court the King
A review of the dice game To Court the King, published by Rio Grande Games and designed by Tom Lehmann.
A review of the dice game To Court the King, published by Rio Grande Games and designed by Tom Lehmann.
Vampire Hunter
Players track the vampire Drakus in this game that sees time switch from day to night and back again. Your weapons are garlic, a sword and a stake. Happy hunting.
Players track the vampire Drakus in this game that sees time switch from day to night and back again. Your weapons are garlic, a sword and a stake. Happy hunting.