Back in the late 90’s there was a game published called “Triazzle” which we run into a lot at thrift. I would best describe it as a tile-laying game with mechanics from Chinese Checkers. The object is to match triangular t ...
One of my favorite lists to compile during our holiday gift guide preparation is the one focused on Pop Culture. One of the reasons is because it touches on so many of the things that create a link between games and our TV and movie streami ...
In the late 70’s and early 80’s, I was fascinated by the Rubik’s Cube. So was the entire world. While I loved to impress my high school classmates with the speed at which I could solve one, I must admit this was due to my ...
We tend to look for used games and puzzles in several places. Not only do we frequent our local Goodwill stores, we occasionally shop at Salvation Army or Stuff Etc. Every once in a while, we’ll stop in a smaller thrift store to see w ...
On a recent trip to Stuff Etc. in Iowa City, we happened across a puzzle game that reminded us of the fidget toy craze from a few years back. Coggy by Fat Brain Toys was hanging on a wall of games, missing its original box. Priced at only $ ...
To say that 2021 started out a little rough would be a huge understatement. Having a family member at the hospital fighting for his life is not exactly how we planned to ring in the new year. Friends, family and colleagues rallied to our si ...
My original plan for writing this article was going to be a comparison of the Exit series by Kosmos with their new line of Exit that includes jigsaw puzzles. But Kennedy had a friend over for a couple of nights and we decided to introduce h ...
In my Red Rising game overview, I confessed that we don’t get to play games as often as I would like. During our gaming retreat, there was an an assortment of genres being played including some games that took hours and others measure ...
Who among us is willing to admit that stocking stuffers are often an afterthought; a last-minute candy-grab to meet the obligation of stuffing the actual stocking? We’re here to say that it doesn’t have to be like that. Yes, the ...
Everyone has a favorite something. Whether it’s a sport, toy, television character or food, there’s always something that makes you smile when you see it. This gift guide is filled with gift ideas relating to iconic pop culture ...
