At first glance, Likewise, a game from Buffalo Games, looks like it's going to be a new clone of Balderdash or Apples to Apples or another word association game. But the instructions tell you the unique … more
I was introduced to this game at a random post-Sushi drop-by to a friend of a friend's house and I thought it was a blast. It has everything I like in a game- fun and unique choices, easy instructions, … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Excelsior Mahjong.
September 15, 2011
A reasonably good and authentic Hong Kong mahjong game on the iPad available for $1.99 from the Apps store. If you have no knowledge of mahjong nor know the game rules, this will not be for you. It is … more
My wife, son and I love to play chess. My six year old daughter is learning too. KHET 2.0 takes chess and turns it into laser tag, but strategy and forethought are still the keys to winning. It's … more
I recently tried a new game called Bananagrams. I doubt I would have bought this game because my husband always beats me at Scrabble, but my daughter brought Bananagrams home with her on a recent visit … more
If you are looking for a fun game that is portable and versatile, look into Bananagrams which has become our family’s favorite game. We’ve hauled it to two different states, introduced … more
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Laur32 posted a Quick Tip about Scrabble.
July 21, 2010
Do you remember the days of old, when it was raining outside and you were stuck inside of the house and you were bored silly? Then mom would bring out that famous board game Monopoly, well … more
The most essential book on the market for people who want to learn more about what it takes to bring a tabletop game to market. It's not going to teach you how to conceptualize … more
Ever get that feeling that the old boys running corporate America have lost touch with their targeted market? Maybe sales are in the tank and they're trying to impress us with one final grandiose … more
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jaemik posted a Quick Tip about Scrabble.
January 19, 2010
I’m obsessed with this game. If you haven’t heard of it or played it, you probably live under a giant yellow rock! Bananagrams is basically scrabble minus the board, pencil, paper, and points. … more
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DavidLeavitt reviewed Board Games.
December 01, 2009
Board games can make a fantastic cheap holiday gifts, especially if the recipient is a child. There are hundreds of different board games to choose from, and there something for everyone. Board Games … more
I like games. I like words. I like games with words, and have friends who primarily like games with words. So Scrabble comes up often as the go-to game, especially on Facebook. And I can't … more
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maromatic posted a Quick Tip about Mancala.
November 13, 2009
As a big fan of chess, I never seem to get enough of the game no matter how often I play it. Friends and family members are sometimes surprised at how serious I take some of my weekend games. But seriousness … more
Background info on how backgammon is played can be found in Wikipedia: Backgammon. Since I don't believe in repeating what others have done, kindly visit Wikipedia if you are interested to find out … more
The Story Behind the Theft… The thief oiled the rusty hinges, wrapped rags around them to muffle their creaking, and then picked the lock on the rusty old front gate. That done, … more