Block Ness: A monstrously fun quick family game
Block Ness from Blue Orange Games has been quite the hit at my house. I played with my daughter, my husband and I played, we’ve all playe..
The Game Quick and Easy: 2 cards and fewer numbers
I like The Game (although I’ve had a few “Who’s On First” bits regarding the name – Ha!), so naturally I wanted to try The Game Quick and ..
Monopoly Junior: A kids game classic
I was surprised when a friend mentioned that they’d never play Monopoly Junior because they’re “not a Monopoly family.” Monopoly can be q..
Easter Bunny’s Bringing Games 2021
One minute Chicago is drowned in snow and now suddenly the daffodils are in bloom and I’ve completely spaced on my annual Easter Bunny’s B..
Paris: La Cité de la Lumiére: A très bon game for two
I bought a copy of Paris: La Cité de la Lumiére from Devir for myself back in December and I’m in love with this game about the city of lo..
Arboretum: A (literally) lovely card game
Dan Cassar’s game Arboretum from Renegade Games is downright lovely. The illustrations by Beth Sobel are beautiful, the game is simple to..
National Inventors’ Day: Let’s Celebrate!
Thomas Edison, Brady-Handy Photograph Collection (Library of Congress), Public Domain
Reposted from 2017: Happy National Inventors’ Da..
Calico: Cozy quilt making Casual Game of the Year
Calico from AEG and Flat-Out Games was just named Best Casual Game of the Year by Casual Game Insider Magazine, so congrats to the publish..