Do you enjoy a good escape room but don’t necessarily want to go through the exhaustion of traveling hours to the only one you haven’t already solved? Exit: The Game (to give it its full name) is a card game that might resolve your problem-solving and puzzling cravings. The best thing about Exit escape room games is that they’re …
Ah, yes. Does it get more controversial than the Monopoly Free Parking spot? Probably not. Everyone I’ve ever played with has their own version. More than that, everyone insists that their interpretation of house rules is the only acceptable way to use the Free Parking space. If you’ve read any of my previous articles, you’ll …
To my mind, Carcassonne is the best tile-based board game you can get. It’s full of twists and turns; everything can change right up until the end. It’s a bit like an aggressive board-game version of SimCity. The object (of the base game) is simple: build cities, claim roads, inhabit monasteries, and don’t let anyone share …
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Imagine this: you are one of the most influential traders in Jaipur, a beautiful city rich in history and culture, and you are known all around India for your bartering skills. However, being successful isn’t enough; you want the privilege of receiving an invitation to the Maharaja’s court, which will only happen when you receive …
In Disney’s Villainous board game, it’s time to cross over to the dark side. After all, aren’t you a little bored of rooting for the good guys? I know I am – that’s why I love the idea behind this game. From Maleficent to the Queen of Hearts, all the most iconic Disney villains are …
H.P. Lovecraft’s reputation for writing about all things weird and wonderful is as prevalent today as it was in the early twentieth century when his stories were first published. Man, I wish I could go back in time to meet him… While that may be impossible, there’s a new way to explore his stories and …
Birdwatching is a peaceful hobby that anyone can enjoy. There are a lot of colorful and interesting birds out there, and to see them behave with nature is a serene experience. You have the smallest birds like the finches, hummingbirds, and wrens, to the largest ones like the ostriches, eagles, and pelicans. They all come …
Ah, board game cafés. Such a simple concept, and yet so effective. For those of us who love both board games and delicious drinks, there’s no greater sanctuary. It’s the perfect place to just relax and have fun for a few hours. But what exactly are they? What can you do there? How should you …
Arkham Horror is a fun game for people interested in the world of H.P. Lovecraft. It has been remade and re-released multiple times now and has three editions. It is part of the Arkham Files series of games that all revolve around eldritch horrors and trying to keep your sanity in this otherworldly place. I …
Patchwork is a game of Tetris without the speed stresses. It’s literally all about “knitting” a quilt from pieces of “patchwork”. Does it get any more granny-zen than that? (No offense, knitters!) It’s a two-player game I’ve found great for whipping out on a relaxed evening in. There’s nothing too intense going on here. Patchwork …
