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Welcome to Family Game Night
We love games. All types of game. Board games. Party games. Card games. Dice games. Role Playing games, you name it. We love playing games with our family and friends. But it is hard to find, good, trusting game reviews that focus on families and playing with children. We hope to change that. We hope you will enjoy it… Continue reading Welcome to Family Game Night
Funglish
The game that puts the fun in English, because that’s how language works.
Players: 3+ ___ Age :12+
Let me start by saying that Funglish is my youngest son’s favorite game. But I cannot fathom his… Continue reading Funglish
How to Run a Fantasy City
You’ve conquered dungeons and the local village, and now you want to have your players explore a huge, fantasy city. You poor, delusional fool!… Continue reading How to Run a Fantasy City
Snake Oil
Player: 3-8 ___ Age: 10+
Score: 10 out of 12
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, gather round, gather round! What I have here in my hands is the salvation of all your worries and the cure for what ails you. This little box will… Continue reading Snake Oil
Mrs. Cipriano’s Eighth Grade Class Q&A
I visit my son’s English class and fail to convince them to quit writing and get a real job.
I went to my son’s English class to talk about writing and blogging. Here’s what they asked… Continue reading Mrs. Cipriano’s Eighth Grade Class Q&A
D&D Diary – Waterdeep: Dragon Heist – Session 3
The Saviors finally reach Waterdeep, but not before meeting a very special guest star… Continue reading D&D Diary – Waterdeep: Dragon Heist – Session 3
The Life of a Game Designer – Part 3: The Game Makers Guild (almost)
I want to talk about the Game Makers Guild, but apparently I need to write about some buried sh!t from the past. I was still in a whirlwind when we… Continue reading The Life of a Game Designer – Part 3: The Game Makers Guild (almost)
Reef
Players: 2 – 4 ___ Age: 8+
Score: 9 out of 12
Take biodiversity to a whole new level with the game that is far less expensive than a trip to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Board games are a remarkable thing. With just a few… Continue reading Reef
The Life of a Game Designer – Part 2: The Hunt for Nicole Amato
Continuing my new mission in life, I search for the one gamer I hold responsible for it in a vast sea filled with thousands of gamers… Continue reading The Life of a Game Designer – Part 2: The Hunt for Nicole Amato
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New England’s Largest Tabletop Convention is back. Are you ready for it?
There’s no need to fear, Family Game Night is here. To tell you all I know about the best little gaming convention. In New England. In the month of February. Continue reading TotalCON 34 Preview
