<figure class="aligncenter wp-block-post-featured-image"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="519" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.thefamilygamers.com/wp-content/uploads/Ep422-TidalBlades2.jpg?resize=800%2C519&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Episode 422 - 1,2,3 - Tidal Blades 2!" style="object-fit:cover;" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.thefamilygamers.com/wp-content/uploads/Ep422-TidalBlades2.jpg?w=800&ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/www.thefamilygamers.com/wp-content/uploads/Ep422-TidalBlades2.jpg?resize=300%2C195&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.thefamilygamers.com/wp-content/uploads/Ep422-TidalBlades2.jpg?resize=768%2C498&ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We’re testing out a new review format, with our thoughts recorded in real-time after 1, 2, and 3 plays.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">0:00:00 Fact for 422</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kuwait Airways Flight 422 hijacking – the hijacking lasted 16 days!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sponsor Message</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you want to see an estimate of what your fee would be to work with First Move, visit <a href="https://firstmovefinancial.com/familygamers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">firstmovefinancial.com/familygamers</a> and scroll down, there’s a fee calculator there, as well as a way to set up a quick phone call to see if they’re a good fit.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">0:04:00 What We’ve Been Playing</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Fleet: The Dice Game</em><br><em>Carnuta</em><br><em>S’mores Galore: Roast and Write</em> (<a href="https://www.thefamilygamers.com/smores-roast-write/" type="post" id="61807">our review</a>)<br><em>Adventurous</em><br><em>Tag Team</em> – we begin to unpack <strong>WHY</strong> we struggle with this game, and talk about whether we’d go for the new Arthurian legends box.<br><em>Tidal Blades 2: Rise of the Unfolders</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">0:16:20 The Family Gamers Community</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/familygamersaa/posts/4392698897686233" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Say hello to our three new members!</a></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">#Backtalk</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We talked about games that are too tempting in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/familygamersaa/posts/4384059091883547" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Facebook community</a> and on the <a href="https://discord.com/channels/1157003438425653379/1239323617368604672" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#backtalk channel</a> of the Discord.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Andrew found the weird cat game he mentioned: it’s <em><a href="https://amzn.to/4wz7QUF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Catlantis</a></em>.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">0:22:20 1,2,3 – <em>Tidal Blades 2</em>!</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We give our thoughts on <em>Tidal Blades 2: Rise of the Unfolders</em>. We really enjoyed this game, but it is a LOT.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">(First play conversation was originally from <a href="https://www.thefamilygamers.com/episode-415-room-to-grow-card-games/" type="post" id="61164">episode 415</a>.)</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">0:28:10 after the second play</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We get a little more comfortable with the largeness of the game.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">0:40:30 after the third play</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Verdict: We think <em>Tidal Blades 2: Rise of the Unfolders</em> is overall a better game than <a href="https://www.thefamilygamers.com/tidal-blades-heroes-of-the-reef/" type="post" id="18361"><em>Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef</em>.</a></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Are we going to come back to this game and play it more and more? <strong>Maybe</strong>. We <strong>really</strong> enjoy this game. It’s immersive, and when we start playing we don’t really want to stop. But we need to allow 3+ hours for a play session. And that’s really hard for us to do. And we don’t have the space to leave it set up. Maybe we can at least play it a few more times over the kids’ summer vacation?</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We recommend this to families with a heavy caveat: this is a <strong>big</strong> game that requires a <strong>big</strong> commitment.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">0:58:40 New Backtalk Question</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="700" height="350" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.thefamilygamers.com/wp-content/uploads/Backtalk_WontBuy.jpg?resize=700%2C350&ssl=1" alt="#Backtalk - Game You Won't Let Yourself Buy?" class="wp-image-62169" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.thefamilygamers.com/wp-content/uploads/Backtalk_WontBuy.jpg?w=700&ssl=1 700w, https://i0.wp.com/www.thefamilygamers.com/wp-content/uploads/Backtalk_WontBuy.jpg?resize=300%2C150&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></figure>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Last week we talked about the game or game type you can’t help but buy. This week, let’s flip the question.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Is there a game you <strong>want</strong>, but you won’t let yourself get? Maybe it’s too expensive, maybe you just know it won’t get played in your house. Does this kind of game even exist for you?</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tell us <a href="https://discord.com/channels/1157003438425653379/1239323617368604672" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on the #backtalk channel</a> on our Discord, or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/familygamersaa/posts/4367893700166753" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in our Facebook community</a>.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Find Us Online:</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/familygamersaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@familygamersaa</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/familygamersaa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">thefamilygamers.com/community</a><br>Twitter (X): <a href="https://twitter.com/familygamersAA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@familygamersaa</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/familygamersaa/">@familygamersaa</a><br>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@familygamersaa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@familygamersaa</a><br>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/familygamersaa.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@familygamersaa</a><br>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@familygamersaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@familygamersaa</a><br>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheFamilyGamers">TheFamilyGamers</a></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">or join the Family Tabletop Community on Discord! <a href="https://thefamilygamers.com/discord">thefamilygamers.com/discord</a></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Or, for the most direct method, email us!
[email protected] and
[email protected].</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">PLEASE don’t forget to subscribe to the show, tell your friends about the show, and leave us a review at <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-gamers-podcast/id1031290391">Apple Podcast</a> or whatever your podcast subscription source is. We’re also on Amazon Music, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Kids--Family-Podcasts/The-Family-Gamers-Podcast-p1151589/">TuneIn</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5T4hCWTyqdY2Io4fslCbOl">Spotify</a>.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can also now find us on YouTube Music! So pull it up and give us a listen while you’re toiling away at work :)</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you’d like to support The Family Gamers, there’s two ways to do that. First, you can pick up some sweet sweet merch. Big thanks to Matt who just picked up a Play Games with Your Kids shirt, and to some other folks who nabbed some things after we announced it last week. If you want to check out our merch you can go to store.thefamilygamers.com</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can ALSO support us on Patreon, if that’s more your speed. We have a few different support tiers from just a couple of dollars to show your appreciation – which we appreciate – up to five, ten, or even $20/month. There are all sorts of different rewards you can get, which we tried to make unique. You can see those at thefamilygamers.com/patreon.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Music for The Family Gamers Podcast is provided with permission from <a href="https://youbredraptors.com/">You Bred Raptors?</a></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Family Gamers is sponsored by First Move Financial. Go to <a href="https://firstmovefinancial.com/familygamers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">FirstMoveFinancial.com/familygamers</a> to learn how the team at First Move Financial can help you pile up the victory points.</p>
<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><a href="https://FirstMoveFinancial.com/familygamers"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="682" height="214" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.thefamilygamers.com/wp-content/uploads/firstmovefinancial_horiz_banner.png?resize=682%2C214&ssl=1" alt="First Move Financial - Financial planning for all stages of life. What's your first move?" class="wp-image-8840" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.thefamilygamers.com/wp-content/uploads/firstmovefinancial_horiz_banner.png?w=682&ssl=1 682w, https://i0.wp.com/www.thefamilygamers.com/wp-content/uploads/firstmovefinancial_horiz_banner.png?resize=300%2C94&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px" /></a></figure></div>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.thefamilygamers.com/episode-422-tidal-blades2/">Episode 422 – 1, 2, 3, Tidal Blades 2!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thefamilygamers.com">The Family Gamers</a>.</p>
