3 of a Kind: Kinda-Like This!
3 Of A Kind taglines itself as “a party game of creative connections” and we expected a silly good time. We found in playing the game that this is exactly what happened. Sometimes.
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SNAP Review – Obelus
Shift obelisk dice around the circle, banishing opponent’s dice and re-forming your own. Can you attain supremacy by blocking out your opponent entirely?
» Read moreEpisode 389 – Games to Disconnect
Sometimes intentionally, sometimes by accident, we find games that disconnect us from the stresses and worries of every day life. Andrew and Anitra discover that they have different ideas of what helps them step away from the real world – but there’s some overlap, too. 0:00 Fact for 389 When diving (“stooping”), the peregrine falcon can reach speeds of 389kph.
» Read morePass Pass
I’ve played and reviewed plenty of trick-taking games over the years. Some flop, while others become regulars at game nights with friends. Trick-taking games always offer a unique twist, whether through a quirky theme or an inventive scoring system that sets them apart.
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Pyramidice: A Heavy Lift
If you and your teens want a thinky game with a good production value that doesn’t take hours on end, Pyramidice might just be a fit for you.
» Read moreA Nice Cuppa: Focused Relaxation
In one of the most stressful times of my life, A Nice Cuppa is exactly what I need to slow my racing thoughts and spend a few minutes on something that is just for me.
» Read moreEpisode 388 – Top Ten Games of 2024
It’s the first podcast of 2025, so we’re going to go back over our favorite games from 2024.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Streamer Standoff
We’d recommend Streamer Standoff for teens and young adults who are REALLY into streaming culture. Otherwise, save your subs for something less standoff-ish.
» Read moreÁgueda: City of Umbrellas – Showers of Colors
Águeda does a masterful job with sequencing. Within each sequence of the game, there are only a few decisions to make…
» Read moreSNAP Review – Tasso Banana
This small dexterity game surprised us. We recommend it for family fun when you’re in a constrained space.
» Read moreEpisode 387 – PAX Unplugged 2024
Maps of Misterra – Cartographic Curiosities
Maps of Misterra is gorgeous, but it may be a better fit for game schooling than family game night.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Circus Flohcati
I was surprised and impressed at how simple this game was while being simultaneously incredibly fun to play. This is the kind of game that you lose and then it’s pretty easy to convince yourself you can win the next go ’round.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Green Team Wins: Holiday Party
Add some Christmas spirit to Green Team Wins with this holiday card pack, featuring the same categories (This or That, Best of Three, Fill in the Blank) with holiday-themed questions.
» Read morePatrician: Towers of Influence
Step into the Middle Ages as a master builder in Italy. Construct magnificent towers for wealthy aristocratic families, known as the Patricians.
» Read moreSNAP Review – Dodo
This is a gimmicky kids game. But I was honestly really surprised at how well Dodo works even for adults.
» Read moreSanta’s Workshop – Holiday Fun for All
We are really impressed with Santa’s Workshop. It manages to work for two very different audiences in one box.
» Read moreBottle Imp – The Devil’s in the Details
It’s hard to put a twist on trick-taking that really feels new. Bottle Imp does this, but in a way that makes us work a little harder than we’d like.
» Read moreEpisode 386 – The Tabletop Inn!
Grace and Mike run a board game themed bed and breakfast in North Carolina. It’s perfect for a weekend getaway.
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