People ask me frequently, how do I find the time to play games every night? Very simply, I try to make it a priority during my day. My goal is to play a game each night. There are a few reasons that I try to make this commitment. First, board games are inherently social. When… Continue reading The Benefits of a Board Game a Day
Category: General Gaming
FLGS, Amazon and Kickstarter..Oh my!
Shopping for games can be a controversial topic. The push for people to shop locally is strong in this hobby, because our reliance on play space, and the fact that local gaming stores provide a place for us to do our hobby. However, sometimes those stores have to mark their prices up a little higher… Continue reading FLGS, Amazon and Kickstarter..Oh my!
Life Changing Effects of a Role Playing Game
Story Time: It would be easy for me to argue that getting into the board gaming hobby has been one of most positive life changes my life has seen in the last few years. This is especially true of Dungeons and Dragons. Now hang in there for a short sob-story background before we get into… Continue reading Life Changing Effects of a Role Playing Game
Controversy of Board Game Apps
Board gaming is an inherently social activity, where people have to be fully present to make the most of the experience. For that reason, I prefer that when people are playing a board game with me, that they kindly stay off their devices with the exception of taking a quick picture or two. It helps… Continue reading Controversy of Board Game Apps
April 2018 Kickstarters
What am I Backing? Kickstarter is always full of a variety of board games for every type of gamer. Sometimes it can be difficult to pick through and find games that really stand out to me. When looking at games on Kickstarter I try to find games that either have components that really stand out… Continue reading April 2018 Kickstarters
Teaching with Games
One of the most frequent questions I'm asked is if I am able to incorporate my love of gaming into my love of teaching. I personally love using board games as a teaching tool, and do so in two different ways. The first way is I use board gaming as a tool is to help… Continue reading Teaching with Games
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