The Engaged Family Gaming team has the mission to provide information and support families who want to play video games with their kids (and board games too). We work hard to provide parents with the tools they need to make informed decisions about their children’s gaming. To facilitate this, we…

Hello and Welcome to Engaged Family Gaming! My name is Stephen Duetzmann and I am the Editor in Chief. It has been a long time coming, and I could not be happier to have a chance to present all of this great content to you. This whole idea started with…

Is Gacha Club appropriate for children? Gacha Club is rated 9+ on iOS and Everyone 10+ on Android. This means that it is generally considered appropriate for children aged 9 and up. However, there are some concerns about the game’s community, which can be toxic and inappropriate at times. Parents…

The EFG staff defines gaming terms that are either confusing or ill-defined. Please leave a comment with any terms you find confusing and we will try to include them in future editions! Worker Placement Worker placement is a mechanic found in some popular board games. Mechanics are styles of how the game…

Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game that is played with a small group. Players take on the role of that created character. Players, guided by a dungeon master, use their imagination to explore a fantasy world, complete quests, and battle monsters. D&D is a great way to…

Tabletop role-playing games (RPG) have been around for decades captivating players with unique collaborative storytelling, strategy, and imagination. One very well-known RPG is Dungeons and Dragons, however, there are many more available. These games can serve as a powerful tool for strengthening connections, fostering family bonding, and creating lasting memories.…

What is the PlayStation Portal? The PlayStation Portal is a dedicated device that allows you to stream games from your PS5. The experience will be similar to the Remote Play feature that is already available on the PS5, but the Portal is a standalone device that does not require a…

The Spiel Des Jahres, translated as “Game of the Year,” is not just an award—it’s a seal of quality for families seeking the best in board gaming. Since its establishment in 1978, this prestigious accolade has been guiding parents and caregivers toward games that promise fun and memories that can…

Horizon: Forbidden West is an Open World Action Adventure Game in a world set after the destruction, and rebirth, of humanity and society. You play as the protagonist Aloy with deep connections to both the present and distant (but to us futuristic) past. In her quest to understand and overcome…

With the next round of Marvel movies being released, Marvel is adding some familiar superheroes for the gaming universe. Your youngster can answer the call to battle villainy in the Marvel universe with a steady stream of titles set to be released over the next year. Let’s take a peek…

There is something undeniably iconic about Indiana Jones. While there is a new movie to enjoy, Funko Games has created a game based on the very first story, Raiders of the Lost Ark. It is hard to believe the movie came out in 1981. For so many of us, we…

Dive into the world of gaming with our Summer 2023 issue of Engaged Family Gaming Magazine! Celebrate a decade of gaming insights, discover the magic of the new Adventure Time RPG, and get the latest scoop from the Summer Game Fest 2023. Whether you’re a digital adventurer or a tabletop…