I’ve talked many times about games my family played while I was a child. What I haven’t mentioned is the first game I remember playing with my wife (besides head games, she’s too good at those). Shortly after we met, she showed me a Backgammon set she had received as a gift from her parents some time ago. Our family never had a se ...
I find it interesting how some things that were in fashion a long time ago miraculously resurface for a new generation. White t-shirts and leather jackets saw a resurgence thanks to both Happy Days and Grease. 80’s neon colors were all the rage among tweens just a copy years ago. Even vinyl records have made a huge comeback for those seeking ...
Even before attending the Origins Game Fair we were hearing buzz about a new card game by Osprey Games that was a must-see. We had teased its release in our annual list of games making their debut at Origins, but other than some promotional copy received by the publisher, really didn’t know much about the game at all. After seeing The Lost Ex ...
As parents, we try to teach lessons to our kids about morality. Don’t lie, cheat or steal are but a few of the mantras any good parent will preach. Cheating is never allowed, but some of the board games we play encourage a few white lies. Others have you burying your family in plots for your own advantage – no matter what the deceased p ...
When our family first started playing more advanced board games together, Barack Obama had just been elected into office for the first time. Like most families, we started out with kid classics like Chutes & Ladders, Candy Land and Sorry. It wasn’t long before the entire family was bored with these and looking for something a bit more cha ...
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