35 – The Family Gamers Podcast – Budget-Friendly Games




The Family Gamers Podcast show

Summary: Looking for a good new game to play, but short on cash? Andrew and Anitra discuss a variety of games that can be had cheaply (under $20), including one that simply needs pen and paper!What we played recently:<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2khXLXM">Anomia</a><br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2lk9Vzx">Duple</a><br> Celebrity – this is a party game that simply requires pens, paper, and a container for the slips of paper. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebrity_(game)">Wikipedia</a> has the rules more or less as we played it.<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2lkbRIk">Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar</a><br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2jYUnF9">New York 1901</a><br>  <br> The kids had friends over during the Superbowl and played:<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2jYPN9O">Mmm!</a> several times. Loudly.<br> <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Don-t-Break-the-Ice-Game/6486375">Don’t Break the Ice</a><br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2kOt13I">Apples to Apples Jr.</a><br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2lk0HTN">Maze Racers</a><br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2kOJo0q">Build a Robot</a><br> <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/monsters-in-the-elevator-a-cooperative-card-game-art">Monsters in the Elevator</a> – (<a href="http://www.thefamilygamers.com/2017/02/07/monsters-in-the-elevator/">here’s our review</a>)<br>  <br> At the suggestion of one of our listeners (thanks Spencer!), we came up with a list of games we recommend that are under $20:<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2kOKwB9">Machi Koro Bright Lights: Big City</a> (retails $30 but regularly on sale for $20)<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2lkb4Hf">Sushi Go</a> ($10-13)<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2lk4e4I">Codenames</a> ($15-20)<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2jYW6dI">Zombie Dice</a> ($7-12)<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2ljT53U">Anomia</a> ($13 if you get the 2-deck version)<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2kOIZLl">Monopoly Deal</a> ($5-9)<br> <a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/106605/Hero-Kids--Fantasy-RPG?affiliate_id=829814">Hero Kids</a> ($6-10) at drivethrurpg.com<br> And of course, there are better-known favorites like Pass the Pigs, Tenzi, and Uno<br>  <br> Last, but certainly not least, a <a href="http://www.thefamilygamers.com/2017/02/07/princess-goblin-giveaway/">giveaway</a>, sponsored by Bellwether Games! One lucky winner will receive a copy of the Princess and the Goblin board game and also a copy of the book.<br>