Articles · General Gaming

Five Kickstarters to Check Out In July 2018

As we reach the end of July, I figured it would be a good time to get a look at some interesting Kickstarters that are happening. Here are five Kickstarters that have recently caught my eye: Miremarsh- This is a game where players will control goblins who are fighting to be the champion of the… Continue reading Five Kickstarters to Check Out In July 2018

Filler Games · Reviews

Review of Visitor in Blackwood Grove

  Game: Visitor in Blackwood Grove Designer: Mary Flanagan, Max Seidman Published: Resoynm Players: 3-6 Players Playtime: 5-15 Minutes Play Type: Deduction/ Hidden Information     Synopsis: On a dark night in the small town of Blackwood Grove, the peace is disturbed by a sudden crash. Luckily only the Kid is around to see the chaos unfold. Government… Continue reading Review of Visitor in Blackwood Grove

Articles · General Gaming

Five More Games I am Excited to Try at Gencon

In 8 Days I will be leaving for Gencon. Last week Tuesday I shared five of the games I was excited to try at Gencon. Today I will share five more games that I am looking forward to trying and potentially buying. Feel free to share any games that you are also excited to see!… Continue reading Five More Games I am Excited to Try at Gencon

Articles · General Gaming

Ways to Make Your Gencon Experience a Little Easier

Gencon is an amazing experience that can be a little overwhelming the first few times you attend. The first year I went, I spent probably half of the time staring wide eyed in the exhibit hall. You could probably spend all four days in there and not see everything, but then you'd miss out on… Continue reading Ways to Make Your Gencon Experience a Little Easier

Filler Games · Reviews

Review of Shaky Manor

  Game: Shaky Manor Designer: Asger Harding Granerud, Daniel Skjold Pedersen Published: Blue Orange Games Players: 2-4 players Playtime: 10-20 Minutes Play Type: Dexterity Synopsis: The manor at the top of the hill has a reputation of being haunted. Things seem to move in the night, and not just ghosts either. The house itself seems to move and tilt. However… Continue reading Review of Shaky Manor

Main Event Games · Reviews

Review of Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency: Everything is Connected

Game: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency: Everything is Connected Designer: Matt Fantastic Published: IDW Games Players: 3-8 players Playtime: 20-60 Minutes Play Type: Social Story Telling/ Deduction Synopsis: Based off the TV show and novel, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, in this game players will take on the roles of Holistic Detectives, Police Detective and Assistant Detectives to get… Continue reading Review of Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency: Everything is Connected

Articles · General Gaming

Great Choices for Outdoor Gaming

This weekend is the 4th of July in America and many people will spend the day outside BBQing and watching the fireworks. If your family is anything like may family, they will probably also want to play some games and spend some family time. Now there are a variety of wonderful yard games families can… Continue reading Great Choices for Outdoor Gaming

Articles · General Gaming

Five Challenging Cooperative Games

I am somebody who loves to be challenged, especially when playing cooperatively with other people. When playing cooperative games, I feel most satisfied if I am consistently being challenged throughout the game and have to think careful about what the best move to make is. These five games are some that every move will matter,… Continue reading Five Challenging Cooperative Games

Filler Games · Reviews

Review of Ticket To Ride: New York

Game: Ticket To Ride: New York Designer: Alan R. Moon Published: Days of Wonder Players: 2-4 players Playtime: 10-15 Minutes Play Type: Set Collection, Route Building Synopsis: Picture this, you have landed in the 1960's in New York city. There are many different sites to see, like the Empire State Building, Central Park, China Town… Continue reading Review of Ticket To Ride: New York

Articles · General Gaming

Great Small Footprint Games

My family and I will be spending our Memorial Day outside, playing some board games. I love being able to spend some time outside during summer, however not all board games are not functional outside due to risk of wind or small space. We also tend to have this problem when we go to spend… Continue reading Great Small Footprint Games