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.

Who knew that visiting London 35+ years ago would relate to a board game issued in 2016?! Guilds of London brought back so many memories... - SahmReviews.com

Guilds of London Board Game Overview

Scott Brady March 27, 2017

Disclosure Back when I was in middle school, our family lived in West Germany. Dad was assigned there as part...

Twenty Four turned out to be a math exercise disguised as a game. And some of the problems were quite difficult! See if we found the solution! - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Twenty Four

Scott Brady March 26, 2017

I am guilty of sometimes overpaying for a game. There's no consistent reasoning behind it, sometimes a design or theme...

It's not often you have the chance to own a game before we do, but that time has come. Enter to win a copy of Eagle-Gryphon Games' Huh? - SahmReviews.com

HUH? A Hilarious Party Game Giveaway!

Scott Brady March 25, 2017

Disclosure We're going to do something a little different today, and you're in for a treat. As you know, we...

Main Street Card Club first taught us Blackjack in the form of a family card game. Now they're back to teach us poker! Check out Rush to Flush! - SahmReviews.com

Rush to Flush Card Game Overview

Scott Brady March 24, 2017

Disclosure Back in September we introduced you to 8-28 by Main Street Card Club. A quick-to-learn card game that reminded...

Academy Games has finally issued another in the Birth of America series! Sadly, 1754: Conquest will be the last of the line. Is it the best to date? - SahmReviews.com

1754: Conquest Board Game Overview

Scott Brady March 20, 2017

Disclosure I have some conflicting feelings about today's board game feature. Not because there is something wrong with the game,...

We've pass on incomplete copies of Gemlok before, but this week our patience paid off with a barely-played example, fully complete! Was it worth the wait? - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Gemlok

Scott Brady March 19, 2017

It's been a little over a year since we've featured a game by Pywacket. That should come as no surprise...

A new-to-us company was exhibiting at ChiTaG this past fall. We took a look at four of Bellwether Games' titles. Will we be as excited for the next ones? - SahmReviews.com

ChiTaG Discovery: Bellwether Games

Scott Brady March 15, 2017

Disclosure We've recently highlighted two companies that we ran into at the 2016 Chicago Toy & Game Fair. One was...

Sail to India is probably the most game in a small box we've found to date. And at under $20, one of the best values. Read more to find out why! - SahmReviews.com

Sail to India Card Game Overview

Scott Brady March 13, 2017

Disclosure Can you tolerate us bragging about our recent Disney Cruise just one more time? It was only the second...

As long as you don't suffer from arachnophobia, this week's Thrift Treasure might be a good abstract for your family. Check out Spider Wars! - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Spider Wars

Scott Brady March 12, 2017

Just a few days ago we talked about how some games are toys and some toys are really games. And...

For under $15, Dungeon Busters has a lot of fun in its small box. But when upgraded with deluxe plastic gems it becomes that much more fun! - SahmReviews.com

Dungeon Busters Card Game Overview

Scott Brady March 10, 2017

Disclosure We've long been proponents of upgrading your games. Whether by replacing the inferior paper money with theme-appropriate bills or...

Just as satisfying and more fun than popping bubble wrap, Color Pop by Gigamic brings an app-like experience to the game table. Read more here! - SahmReviews.com

Color Pop Board Game Overview

Scott Brady March 6, 2017

Disclosure Hopefully by now you're a regular reader of our offline game introductions. We truly enjoy discovering new publishers and...

Tribulation looked like another 80's-era abstract game. Turns out it is also a refresher course in basic math. And not boring! - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Tribulation

Scott Brady March 5, 2017

I seem to be having some luck finding colorful board games from the 1980's. I guess because I was still...