Happy Easter!
We can fill our lives with lots of things — things to see, things to do, things to buy.
Yet our lives often get filled with things we don’t particularly care for — pain, despair, fear, anger.
That’s why we appreciate this Easter message.
There is hope.
Because of Him.
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It’s hard to have a game night without something to drink. And even if it’s not at a game night, just playing a quick game with the family is always more fun with food and drink nearby.
But having drinks too close to games can spell disaster at any moment.
Unless those drinks are secure where they stand.
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When you think of “layers” what do you think of?
If you’re a Shrek fan like us, you’ll immediately think of onions and ogres.
Of course, you might also think of cake, lasagna, Reese’s peanut butter cups, Adobe Photoshop, and the Earth.
Well, it’s also now a game!
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How are your galaxy building skills?
Oh, you haven’t built a galaxy recently?
Well, maybe it’s time you give it a try.
In Cosmic Factory, players race to build personal galaxies in ways that will score them the most points. The catch is that they must do so in under 1 minute!
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When most people travel to Orlando, Florida, they’re thinking about Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, and all sorts of family fun.
But when you’re traveling by yourself for a business trip, those theme parks aren’t typical on the itinerary.
At least, that was the case for me while I was in Orlando for a conference for a few days last week.
Instead, I spent some time one evening visiting a CoolStuffInc game store in the area. And I’m so glad I did!
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It’s a new year in the forest of Kodama and time for a friendly competition to see who can grow the best tree for the tree spirits.
Will you be the caretaker who grows your sapling into the most attractive tree (and scores the most points)?
Maybe it’s time you found out.
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Grab your fishing pole and hit the islands in this fun family board game by Z-Man Games and Asmodee!
Of course, in Miaui, you’re not fishermen but instead you’re fisher-cats.
After all, isn’t it well known that cats love fish?
So why not have a game about cats catching fish?
There’s a fishing festival about to happen and the skilled Miauians are vying to bring in the most valuable fish from the lagoon.
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Another super fun weekend of board gaming at SaltCon is in the books!
I look forward to SaltCon with high anticipation every year and it never disappoints.
And that’s exactly how I’m feeling again looking back on last weekend of fun board gaming with friends and strangers.
SaltCon is our local board game convention that rolls around the first weekend of March. And like the previous years, it continues to hit record numbers.
For SaltCon 2019, more than 1,900 people came for the fun!
Here’s my quick run down on the 20+ games I played over the couple days I was there.
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Sharpen your speedy, Tetris-puzzle solving skills because it’s time to play Ubongo: Fun-Size edition.
It’s not exactly Tetris, but whenever we’re playing with polyomino pieces, we can’t help thinking of that addictive shape-placing game.
There have been various versions of Ubongo published over the years. And last year, Thames & Kosmos released the Ubongo: Fun-Size edition.
And the good news is that it’s just as fun.
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Recruit your crew, gather supplies, and set off to raid unsuspecting settlements for gold, iron, and livestock — because you’re Viking Raiders!
At least, you can pretend to be in Raiders of the North Sea.
There are various ways to gain points that impress the Chieftain. And if you earn the most points, you’ll come out victorious over the other Viking crews.
Do you have what it takes to become the most impressive Viking leader in the North Sea?
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