When something is extremely popular, it makes sense that someone will try to capitalize on that. When I wrote about Kodama 3D, I offered examples in television, but this concept of spin-offs and cross-branding extends over multiple industries. They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery, right? There have been many board games that have bee ...
Every time I play a game that uses multiple meeples, or any wooden component for that matter, I can be found stacking or arranging them while I listen to the rules or wait for my turn. It’s just something to keep my hands busy – I really am paying attention, I swear! Playing with the meeples isn’t usually part of the game. They ...
As Madison enters her senior year and Kennedy her junior, I’ve come to the hard realization that they are no longer little kids, but actually young adults. They can do things like bake cookies, run to pick up lunch and even fill up the cars with gas. In some ways it makes me sad. In others, I recognize that they can pull their own weight arou ...
Last year at this time we were en route to Gen Con. We usually try to head to conventions a day or two early to get settled in, see some friends and help out with booth setup if any of our publisher friends need a hand. Over the years, we’ve developed a rapport with the people in this entertainment industry. They’ve come to value our op ...
If you live near a mall, there’s no doubt you’ve seen the calendar store Go! that pops up every year just before the holiday season. With the demise of Toys R Us and Kay Bee Toys, they’ve become a go-to location for more than just calendars. Toys, stuffed animals, blind bags and games of all types fill their shelves. Their prices ...
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