Scott Brady

A former manufacturing executive, Scott now balances his family life with ownership and backend administration of websites such as SahmReviews.com, GiftCardCollector.com and a number of other online properties. He also is an award-winning board game designer with notable titles such as Hues and Cues and boop.

Raids Viking Strategy Game Overview

Scott Brady August 1, 2018

Disclosure If you asked me to pick my favorite game theme, I would have to say it is any that...

After a dry spell looking for games at our Salvation Army store, we finally hit the jackpot with Kenner's Topple. Find out why we were so excited to buy it! - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Topple Strategy Game

Scott Brady July 29, 2018

This. This is why I continue to hunt for board games at our local thrift stores. It had been a...

What kind of cat would you create if you were an evil scientist? You can conduct all of your experiments in Slap Cat! by IDW Games! - SahmReviews.com

Slap Cat! Card Game Overview

Scott Brady July 28, 2018

Disclosure Game themes seem to come and go with the wind. Zombies are popular, until they're not. Aliens are popular,...

Did you know that dinosaurs played basketball? With their eggs?! We didn't either, but had to find out all about Dino Dunk to get the scoop! - SahmReviews.com

Dino Dunk Dexterity Game Overview

Scott Brady July 27, 2018

Disclosure Less than a week away, we can't be more excited about travelling to the annual Gen Con convention this...

Think you're familiar with all card game types? Scare It! by Strawberry Studio doesn't ask you to collect the right cards, you have to leave them behind!

Scare It! Card Game Overview

Scott Brady July 25, 2018

Disclosure Over the years we've played a lot of card games. And I mean A LOT of card games. Some...

It's both a memory game and one that teaches basic addition using coins. Finder's Keepers by Milton Bradley was this week's Thrift Treasure find! - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Finder’s Keepers

Scott Brady July 22, 2018

There's one rule of thumb we violated when making this week's Thrift Treasure purchase. Normally we'll pass on any game...

Our first must-have game from Gen Con 2018! Check out Hanamakoji from Deep Water Games and find out why you must have it too! - SahmReviews.com

Hanamikoji 2-Player Card Game Overview

Scott Brady July 20, 2018

Disclosure Something we're always excited to talk about are games that aren't out yet. One of the perks of working...

Convention season is upon us, and game debuts are all the rage. Check out what will be showing up for the first time at Gen Con! - SahmReviews.com

Games Debuting at Gen Con 2018 – Part 3

Scott Brady July 19, 2018

Welcome back! Glad to see you've returned to add more to your wish list. I completely feel your pain; we...

Talk about reliving memories! Rhein River Trade reminded me of the 5+ years we lived in West Germany on the banks of the Rhine River! - SahmReviews.com

Rhein River Trade Board Game Overview

Scott Brady July 16, 2018

Disclosure In the late 70's and into the first part of the 80's, my family was stationed in West Germany....

Third time's a charm with Da Vinci's Challenge. We kept finding it at thrift, but it was never complete. Now we finally own a copy! - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Da Vinci’s Challenge

Scott Brady July 15, 2018

This week's Thrift Treasure feature is a game we've seen many times at local thrift stores. But until now we've...

It won't take all afternoon to get a game of The Last Spike in - unusual for railroad-themed games. Read more to find out if it belongs in your collection! - SahmReviews.com

The Last Spike Board Game Overview

Scott Brady July 13, 2018

Disclosure There's a genre of games that I hadn't experienced until just a couple weeks ago. 18XX is the generic term...

Whether it's a version of Monopoly or a trivia game, there is no lack of state-themed games available. We take a look at a half dozen for our state - Iowa! - SahmReviews.com

Six Board Games All About Iowa

Scott Brady July 12, 2018

When designing a board game, it is natural to opt for a theme that is familiar. One of the most...