Have you ever walked by a table with people playing a game, only to have it catch your eye? Games that draw others to the table with their presence are some of the most desirable out there. We experienced this phenomenon while playtesting H ...
A while back, in his Honshu card game overview, Scott shared thoughts on “don’t judge a book by its cover” with respect to board games. He specifically mentioned the similarities between it and Samurai Gardener… or l ...
I guess a lot of people do the whole “Christmas in July” thing. As we get older, we hear of it more often as a solution for retirees who winter in the south. This allows them to get together with the family without suffering the ...
I’ve always had a fascination with the concept of the seven deadly sins. Like most, I first learned of them in church as a young child. To be honest, some didn’t seem so bad by modern standards (Pride?). I always wondered about ...
Science and space exploration have made immense strides in my lifetime. Many have been positive while some have been somber. My list of memories relating to these topics is extensive, but here ones that left the biggest mark on me. I rememb ...
You may have noticed some similarities in the games we’ve been playing lately. We’ve temporarily taken a break from longer, strategic games in favor of those that are quick to teach and just as speedy to play. Everyone is on edg ...
When I enjoy something, I tend to get obsessive about it. If it’s a board game, I’ll want to play it over and over. A television show becomes the one I suggest every time we sit down on the couch. Video game? I’ll offer to ...
I really need to be more attentive at making sure my kids are ready to enter the real world. I’ve given advice on how to drive, made a point of teaching teens how to tip and helped prepare for a college fair. We have been pretty ...
Seems like every time I turn around there is another political issue making the news. Sometimes it’s one political side embroiled in scandal and the next minute it’s the other. Social media and opinionated media outlets have tur ...
We occasionally find deals on board and card games at Kohl’s. Usually while they’re resetting their store for a new shopping season. It can be a great way to save a lot of money on a game you’ve been wanting, especially if ...
