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.

We've found quite a few by Jax Games that became favorites. This week it is Triple Four. Will it stay in the collection or get re-donated? - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Triple Four

Scott Brady August 7, 2016

It's been quite some time since we've found anything new to us by Jax Games at our local thrift stores....

As chance would have it, there both a new movie AND a game out this year about Alice in Wonderland. Play Me by Cool Mini or Not quickly became a favorite! - SahmReviews.com

Sometimes It’s Cool To Be the Jabberwocky

Scott Brady August 5, 2016

Disclosure Right before school let out for the year, we enjoyed Alice Through the Looking Glass as a family at...

There's a new type of trivia game where you don't actually have to know the right answer to win! Check out Terra and America by Bezier Games! - SahmReviews.com

Do You Run and Hide When Asked to Play a Trivia Game?

Scott Brady August 3, 2016

Disclosure For any of us that grew up in the 80's or 90's, you couldn't escape the influx of trivia-based...

Billed as "A Strategy Game Ahead of Its Time", Input by Milton Bradley was only published one time. Maybe they got a little ahead of themselves? - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Input

Scott Brady July 31, 2016

Can you believe we found yet another 80's abstract game this week?! Maybe it shouldn't count as from the 80's...

What is with all the cats? They're even taking over the game library. - SahmReviews.com

Is This a New Game Cat-egory?

Scott Brady July 30, 2016

Disclosure Over the past few years it seems that two themes have monopolized the board game industry. Time and time...

The release of the new Ghostbusters movie had us reminiscing about the original film. We decided to relive the 80's with this new game from Cryptozoic! - SahmReviews.com

Ghostbusters Board Game Overview

Scott Brady July 27, 2016

Disclosure I had just finished my sophomore year of high school when the original Ghostbusters movie came out. If you...

It's bandits vs. lawmen in Flick 'em Up! by Z-Man Games. This award-nominated game was nothing like any others in our collection! - SahmReviews.com

An Old West Duel Without the Violence

Scott Brady July 26, 2016

Disclosure It's weird how some things just work themselves out. Or even a complete coincidence that takes decades to come...

Did you know that TSR issued games other than Dungeons & Dragons? This week's Thrift Treasure is one of those! Check out Kage! - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Kage

Scott Brady July 24, 2016

I knew when I picked up the box at our local Stuff Etc. that I had to have it. The...

We took a trip to Costa Rica to collect animals thanks to Mayfair Games' latest title. This one is sure to be a hit and in short supply at Gen Con! - SahmReviews.com

Costa Rica Board Game Overview

Scott Brady July 22, 2016

Disclosure It is so hard to find good games that play more than four people. Oh sure, they are out...

Six-player abstract are a rare breed, so we were over-the-moon when we found 4 the Birds by Breaking Games. See why these birds didn't make us angry! - SahmReviews.com

What the Flock? Check Out 4 the Birds!

Scott Brady July 19, 2016

Disclosure I hope you don't mind hearing me crow about how I love abstract games. There's just something about facing...

By now your battery has died thanks to too much Pokemon Go. We've taken the headache out of the research and listed the best values out there! - SahmReviews.com

Best Portable Batteries for Pokemon Go

Scott Brady July 18, 2016

You'd have to have been living under a rock to not know about the mega-hit app, Pokemon Go. I have...

I've always been a big fan of Yahtzee, having grown up with a couple versions in the house. Showdown Yahtzee was one we found at thrift I had never seen! - SahmReviews.com

Thrift Treasure: Showdown Yahtzee

Scott Brady July 17, 2016

I was really excited to find this copy of Showdown Yahtzee at our local Goodwill this week. Not because I...