Family Games

Here you will find games that are perfect for families to sit down and play. I am always very thorough in letting you know the ages games are suitable for. This is based on my own experience of being a dad of three fantastic boys who like to play board games almost as much as me.

I think it is vitally important for parents to find ways to encourage children to unplug from computers and interact with their family and there is no better way of achieving this than playing a great board game. So read some reviews and features and see which one appeals to you and your family. Make playing board games something you do after a Sunday lunch or as a late night treat!

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Get On Board Review

Board Games, Coiledspring Games, Family Games, Flip or Roll and Write, Iello

Get On Board is a flip and write that comes with a board it’s also about buses, are you onboard with that?

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Akropolis Review

2 Player Games, Board Games, Family Games, Gigamic, Hachette, Midweek Games, Tile-laying Games

I had built up my expectations for Akropolis after playing a prototype earlier this year. Does this city-builder live up to them? Find out here!

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Nidavellir Review

2 Player Games, 5 Player Games, Board Games, Family Games

In Nidavellir you round up and recruit a dwarven army to impress the King, but more importantly does Nidavellir impress me?

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Moonlight Castle Review

Board Games, Children's Games, Entry Level Games, Family Games, HABA

Ever wanted to stop a wizard owl from stealing gems? Now’s your chance in Moonlight Castle!

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Next Station – London Review

Coiledspring Games, Family Games, Flip or Roll and Write, Midweek Games, Simultaneous Play, Travel Games

All aboard for the review of the flip and write game Next Station – London from Blue Orange Games

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7 Wonders Architects Review

5 Player Games, Board Games, Entry Level Games, Family Games, High Player Count, Repos Productions

7 Wonders Architects is my new go-to recommendation for the so-called Gateway Game, read my review to find out why!

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Chronicles of Avel Review

Board Games, Co-operative Games, Family Games, Rebel Studio

Roll some dice and slay some monsters in Chronicles of Avel, but before you do, check out our review of this co-operative board game.

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Six Second Scribbles Review

5 Player Games, Family Games, Gamely Games, High Player Count, Party Games, Simultaneous Play, Travel Games

Calling all wannabe rootin’, tootin’ quick draw McGraw’s! Check out the board game review of Six Second Scribbles from Gamely Games!

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Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest Review

5 Player Games, Board Games, Family Games, High Player Count, Paolo Mori, Solo Games, Stonemaier Games

Ground control to Major Tom. Take your protein pills and put your helmet on, we are reviewing The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine

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Almadi, Game of the Month – February 2022

5 Player Games, Family Games, Game of the Month

Anyone else want to sing Almadi, Ob-La-Da, La-la-la-la la-la, Lala Life Goes On, when they see this game? No, just me then!