A clever idea for a tiny pocket dexterity game, but the random setup and repetitive flicking mean it never really develops into anything particularly satisfying.
Category - Family
Matthew Bailey
Magical Athlete
A chaotic and charming fantasy racing game where quirky competitors with unique powers roll, move, and trigger unpredictable abilities as they battle across four races to score the most points.
Capture the Bald Yeti
A delightfully chaotic family card game packed with playful sabotage, silly surprises, and plenty of laughs that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Singapore Showdown
a polished, enjoyable drafting game with solid decisions, but it struggles to stand out in an already crowded genre.
Flamecraft Duals
a quick, colourful abstract puzzle that turns simple tile placement into a surprisingly tactical head-to-head battle. Perfect for games with the kids or even more as a parent's date night activity.
Fliptoons
A fast, clever deck-building game that feels far bigger than its small box, delivering chaotic fun and surprisingly meaningful decisions in every round.
Splendor: Pokemon Edition
Today, as part of our Lunar New Year gaming, we are revisiting “Splendor: Pokemon Edition”, a game that has caused quite a stir in the group over the last few years. After what is probably more plays prior to a...
Capybaras vs Pelicans
A simple family card game with a surprising amount of hidden depth and decision-making.
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
A brilliantly balanced deck-building dungeon crawl that blends smart risk-reward decisions, accessible gameplay, and real tension, making it just as enjoyable for families as it is for seasoned gamers.
In the Footsteps of Darwin
I bought this at UKGE last year and finally played it with my husband yesterday. We decided it was a bit too quick, simple and random for us BUT I realised it might be about the right level of challenge for my 7 year...
Nicola Asker
Twister
A classic, silly dexterity game that’s great fun in short bursts, but held back by age imbalance and a slippery, low-quality mat.
Kariba
A fast, compact, and deceptively tactical card game that is easy for children to grasp while offering enough strategic depth to keep adults fully engaged.
Panda-monium
A fun mix of Happy Families and a kids Easter Egg Hunt.