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We’re going to talk about games that are just plain fun, no matter the group.

0:00:00 Fact for 413

La Roue – a silent movie, with a full run time of 413 minutes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Roue

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0:04:45 What We’ve Been Playing

Update – from the really cool Asmodee demo room at PAX Unplugged this year:
First Giants – looks heavier than it is. Great for families! (coming in May)
Carnuta – coming February
dnup – like Scout or Jungo, with card-flipping as you pick up cards you beat. coming May/June
Splendor Kids – uses a board instead of cards to buy. Already out!

Spring – similar to Winter
Tag Team – deck-programming duel with the SmashUp approach to the source deck
Shadow Ninjas
Leaders – there are a few errata to deal with. But this is a fun duel full of asymmetric powers.
Enthrone – more on this one soon.
Floristry
Unmatched – we used Moon Knight & Shakespeare
Dice Throne: X-Men – we used Cyclops & Rogue
Lands of Amazement

0:38:30 The Family Gamers Community

Welcome to our newest community members! You can join the community on Facebook.

#Backtalk

We asked about your favorite kind(s) of video games.

You responded on the Facebook group and on the #backtalk channel of the Discord.

0:45:45 Just Plain Fun

In no particular order, we picked five different kinds of games that always bring the fun.

Trio (from Happy Camper)

You never thought a memory-and-deduction game could be so much fun! This hits the table super quickly, as long as you have at least three players. The set-collection element is part of what keeps everyone engaged, along with the revealing of informat