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.

Battle of the Pyramids seems to be a combination of Stratego and Checkers. Find out if this odd mashup works in our latest article about Thrift Treasure finds! - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Battle of the Pyramids

Scott Brady February 18, 2018

It's funny how things tend to line up. I've been on a roll at finding abstract games at our local...

It's a snow day both inside and out! We took advantage of some time off school to play a round of Calliope Games' Dicey Peaks instead of shoveling the driveway! - SahmReviews.com

Dicey Peaks Dice Game Overview

Scott Brady February 16, 2018

Disclosure Usually you can count on Nicole writing about some types of games while I take on the others. We've...

One Free Elephant's Ore-Some is unique in that building the board is part of the game itself! Find out what else you do during this 4-player game by reading more on SahmReviews.com!

Ore-Some Tile-Laying Game Overview

Scott Brady February 14, 2018

Disclosure If there's one thing about board games that I despise, it's the setup. Some games just take too long...

Games

Saved by the Bell Board Game Overview

Scott Brady February 12, 2018

Disclosure When I wake up in the morning and the alarm gives out a warning, I don't think I'll ever make...

Most games you don't want to bump the board. Exit by Milton Bradley asks you to lift it off the table to move your pieces! Find out more about this week's Thrift Treasure find! - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Exit

Scott Brady February 11, 2018

Last week's Thrift Treasure, Leverage by Milton Bradley, had a board that tilted when pieces were moved across the play...

Growing up we had never heard of Dia de los Muertos. Today we're more informed and enjoying Steve Jackson Games' licensed card game, Muertoons! - SahmReviews.com

Muertoons Card Game Overview

Scott Brady February 10, 2018

Disclosure I remember first learning about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) while living in California. The very...

What's better than one Buffy the Vampire Slayer game? Two! This version is a traditional board game and reminds us a lot of Arkham Horror. Find out if it is right for your family! - SahmReviews.com

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Board Game Overview

Scott Brady February 9, 2018

Disclosure Just last week we told you all about a new cooperative game we picked up at Gen Con that...

Looking for a simple recipe the kids will enjoy and can make for the whole family? Try out this slow cooker Mongolian Beef recipe the next time the kids are looking for something to do! - SahmReviews.com

Kid-Friendly Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Scott Brady February 8, 2018

We came upon the realization that we haven't been teaching the kids well. Don't misunderstand, they're doing just fine in...

An adorable game designed for up to six players, Windup War by Bellwether Games pits all your favorite childhood toys against each other in a battle to the death! - SahmReviews.com

Windup War Card Game Overview

Scott Brady February 7, 2018

Disclosure I don't think there's anyone in the world that doesn't like the Toy Story series of movies. Like most,...

We almost decided not to purchase Milton Bradley's Leverage because we thought it was too similar to another game in our collection. Turns out it was a much better game! - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Leverage

Scott Brady February 4, 2018

I have to admit, we almost didn't purchase today's Thrift Treasure feature. When we first spotted Leverage by Milton Bradley,...

We were pleasantly surprised by the depth of strategy needed to win a round of Major General - Duel of Time by APE Games. Find out why it's one of the best 2-player games of the year! - SahmReviews.com

Major General – Duel of Time Game Overview

Scott Brady February 3, 2018

Disclosure It's no secret that one of my favorite card games growing up was War. A simple game played with...

We've gone through quite a few phone cases over the years. This one by Spigen gets our nod for being the best value (and best looking) of the bunch. - SahmReviews.com

The Best Phone Case for an iPhone 6/6s

Scott Brady February 1, 2018

I realize the title of this article is probably what brought you here. You may be in the market for...