Board with Family Games
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA father and son (11 years old) team discuss the board games that they love playing together as a family. If you are bored with the standard fare of board games and want to learn about some great options to play with your family this is the podcast for you!
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Episodes
Sleeping Gods, Distant Skies from Red Raven Games
April 16, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBJustin and Oscar return to the world of Sleeping Gods in Sleeping Gods, Distant Skies from Red Raven Games. This cooperative adventure for 2 to 4 players is a standalone adventure that both Sleeping Gods devotees and novices can dive into.
Dune Imperium Uprising and Expansions by Direwolf Games
March 16, 2024 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBOscar and Justin celebrate the release of Dune Part 2 by reviewing the follow up to one of their favorite games. Dune Imperium Uprising is a stand-alone game for 2-6 players that features deck building and worker placement. The guys also discuss the two expansions available, Rise of Ix and Immortality, and how they can fit into either game.
Chris Backe of Nobox Games
February 06, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBOscar and Justin switch it up this month and instead of reviewing a game, interview a game designer. Hear from Chris Backe of Noboxgames.com and Entrogames.com as he teaches the guys about Print and Play Games, discusses his philosophy behind his games, and tells them about upcoming projects.
Bitoku by Devir Games
January 16, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBCompete to prove your worth, and become the great spirit of the forest in this game for one to four players. Collect Shinto spirits called Yokai and Bitoku, save lost souls, and build temples in the forest while exploring this wonderful world.
Hegemony from the Hegemonic Project
December 05, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBPlay as either the State, the Capitalist Class, the Middle Class, or the Working Class to lead your group to victory. This game for 1 to 4 players is asymmetrical and deep in both complication and strategy. You will propose and vote on bills, create corporations to generate resources, pay and earn wages, and everyone's favorite, pay taxes!
Nemesis from Awaken Realms
October 14, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBOscar and Justin are lost in space trying to survive an alien infestation of their spaceship. In Nemesis players need to work together, or stab each other in the back as they complete secret objectives while trying not to die at the hands of the invaders.
Sleeping Gods from Red Raven Games
September 12, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBGet lost in the mysterious world of Sleeping Gods with Oscar and Justin. This cooperative game for 2 - 4 players puts you at the helm of the Manticore, sailing through a fantastical realm with the goal of waking the gods. There is a deep story that you will uncover through storytelling elements throughout the game.
Brass Birmingham from Roxley Games
August 08, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIt is Board Game Geek's #1 game, but what did Oscar and Justin think? This month the guys take a run at this popular game about building an economic empire in Birmingham, England during the industrial revolution. This game for 1 - 4 players challenges you to build industries and the canal and railroad connections to support them.
Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated from Dire Wolf Digital
July 04, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBOscar and Justin steal treasure and try not to anger the terrifying dragon Malithrex. The choices you make in each game of this deck-building, adventure for 2 - 4 will have lasting effects that change future gameplay.
Terraforming Mars from Stronghold Games
May 30, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBOscar and Justin head to Mars in an effort to make it habitable for humans. Join the guys as they discuss this game where you lead competing corporations, all with the same goal of Terraforming Mars.
All the Root Expansions by Leder Games
May 09, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThe guys finally review an expansion. In fact, they review every expansion of Root all in one episode. Take a listen and learn about all the different ways to change up your games of Root by Leder Games.
Frosthaven by Cephalofair Games
April 11, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThe guys review the follow-up to one of the most celebrated games in recent memory. Oscar and Justin spent years playing Gloomhaven and are just as excited about this new entry. You don't need to have played the previous game to enjoy Frosthaven by Cephalofair Games. This cooperative, role-playing campaign will take you deep into the northern climes while rebuilding the outpost of Frosthaven.
Ark Nova by Capstone Games
March 07, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBOscar and Justin build a zoo! Join the guys to learn about Ark Nova, a game for 1-4 players where the goal is to build the best modern zoo. Place enclosures, find animals, and enlist sponsors through card drafting and tile placement while balancing the desire to create a profitable zoo with funding conservation projects to protect these wonderful creatures.
Supernova by Hunt a Killer
February 07, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBHelp find a comic book author's missing super-hero sister. As a new member of the Supernova fan club, author Gunny Graham has sent you everything he can think of to help you find her. In this escape-room-like experience you will learn about the history of the siblings, solve puzzles, and crack ciphers. If you are purchasing this or any Hunt a Killer mystery box please use the following codes to receive a discount: HUNTGA1010 - $10 off any item HUNTGA10 - 10% of order HUNTGA20 - 20% off a ...
Flamecraft by Lucky Duck Games
January 03, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBOscar and Justin build a town populated by artisans and their artisan dragons! Baking bread, growing plants, and making jewels are just some of the fun activities you and your dragon friends will do to create the greatest town ever. This great worker placement and resource management game for 1-5 players has quickly become one of our favorites.
Lost Ruins of Arnak Czech Games Edition
December 06, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBExplore a mysterious island in search of ruins and treasure! In this deck-building and worker-placement game you get to play explorer and adventurer beating your competitor adventures to discover the Lost Ruins of Arnak!
Now or Never by Red Raven Games
October 06, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBRebuild the monument and clear the land of monsters in Now or Never. Explore, fight monsters, build your town, and rescue villagers in this game that can be either played as a campaign or a one-off adventure.
Vagrantsong by Wyrd Games
September 06, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWe live out our hobo fantasies on a ghost train in Vagrantsong! Check out our review of this cooperative, campaign-based game for 2-4 players.
My Father's Work
August 02, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBOscar and Justin review one of our favorite new games, My Father's Work. This is a worker placement game where you work over multiple generations to create your father's masterwork. Become your favorite Victorian-Era mad scientist while deciding the fate of your small Eastern-European village.
My Father's Work by Renegade Games
August 02, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBOscar and Justin review one of our favorite new games, My Father's Work. This is a worker placement game where you work over multiple generations to create your father's masterwork. Become your favorite Victorian-Era mad scientist while deciding the fate of your small Eastern-European village.
Catan, King of Tokyo, and Dominion
July 05, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis month we look at some of the games that got us into the hobby Catan, King of Tokyo, and Dominion. These are easier games to jump into that can be a great introduction into the world of board games.
7 Wonders Duel
June 07, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBOscar and Justin explore a two-player board game that can be played in under 30 minutes. 7 Wonders Duel takes a massive civilization building game and recreates it with this easy to learn and endlessly fun game.
Oath by Leder Games
May 08, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn their first anniversary episode Oscar and Justin review Oath by Leder Games. This game about vying for and holding on to power is for 1-6 players and includes intrigue, competition, and just a little back-stabbing.
Tapestry by Stonemaier Games
April 05, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOscar and Justin build the nation of their dreams in this civilization building game for 1-5 players. Advance in science and technology, explore the world (and stars), build a city, and conquer your friends' and families' territories.
Near and Far
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBCampaign-style adventure game for 2-4 players from Red Raven games. Explore the world of Arzium with Justin and Oscar as they discuss this game from one of their favorite game designers, Ryan Laukat. This game combines storytelling, competition, and adventure to make a great experience for everyone.
Wingspan
February 01, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBCard-drafting and engine-building game for 1-5 players. Attract birds to your habitat and complete challenges to create the best bird sanctuary!
Dune Imperium
January 04, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWe review Dune Imperium a deck-building, worker-placement game for 1-4 players. Check out this great game in the premier episode of season 2!
Betrayal at House on the Hill by Avalon Hill Games
October 12, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBSemi-Cooperative, horror game where players get to explore a haunted house! Check out one of our favorites, just in time for Halloween!
Arkham Horror Legacy Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games
September 28, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBJustin and Oscar get in the mood for Halloween by reviewing Arkham Horror the Card Game. This is a cooperative horror game for 1 to 2 players.
Cycles by Catlilli Games
September 14, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBFollow Board With Family Games on Twitter @BoardwithFG or on our website boardwithfamilygames.com In our tenth episode, we review Cycles by Catlilli Games a card game based on life cycles for 2-5 players. Live now on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/croft/cycles-a-strategy-card-game-about-the-circle-of-life
Boss Monster by Brotherwise Games
August 31, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBA competitive card game for 2-4 people where you play the bad guy! Loosely based on side scrolling video games from the 80s.
Here to Slay by Unstable Games
August 17, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBA review of Here to Slay, a card game for 2-6 players where players create a party of cute, mighty warriors to defeat monsters. This game can be played in 30 to 45 minutes and has minimal set up.
Everdell by Starling Games
August 03, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn our second installment of the "Cute Woodland Creatures" mini-series we look at Everdell by Starling Games. This game for 1 - 4 players where players compete to build the best woodland town over four seasons.
Root by Leder Games
July 20, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBLead your faction of woodland creatures to glory in Root by Leder Games. 1-4 player competitive game.
Dice Throne by Roxley Games
July 06, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB2-6 Player, competitive dice and card game. Great game for only two people to play together.
The Initiative
June 22, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBSpoiler Free review of "The Initiative" by Unexpected Games
Above and Below
June 08, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode we look at Above and Below from Red Raven Games. This game is for 2-4 people and has a focus on storytelling and narrative.
Harry Potter, Hogwarts Battle
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBHarry Potter, Hogwarts Battle review Cooperative, Deck-Building Game for 2-4 players