Pokémon Go Is Changing Lives
Since the much anticipated release of Pokémon Go last week, it’s been taking over your social media feeds. I’ll admit, I’m guilty of posting my Pokémon Go encounters as well. I even created a separate Facebook Photo Album just for Pokémon Go pictures. I’m definitely a fan of Pokémon, but when I heard about the development of an... Read more »
Pokémon Sun and Moon: First Look
Yesterday, the official trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon was released, and the internet is all abuzz. We finally get a first glimpse at the new starter Pokémon, a Hawaiian inspired region, and new legendary Pokémon. Let’s take a look at the new starter Pokémon, Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio. Rowlet Category Grass Quill Pokémon Height... Read more »
Pokémon League Badges: Adding flair to your gaming
It’s been a while since I’ve played a Pokémon game from beginning, to the Elite Four, and beyond. The last Pokémon game I played in it’s entirety was Heart Gold. My husband and I usually play Pokémon together. We played Heart Gold and Soul Silver together, while we were dating and living in different states... Read more »
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Boss Monster has gone Virtual
Boss Monster is a popular dungeon-building card that has quickly become popular in the world of indie tabletop games. Players get to be the final Boss at the end of their own deadly dungeon. With a fun 8-bit art style and clever flavor text, it’s easy to see why this competitive card game is both... Read more »
Game Review: Jaipur
Jaipur is a fast and fun set collecting card game designed for 2-players. Each person plays as a merchant trying to earn the most points by selling their goods and winning the Maharaja’s favor. The rules are simple, on your turn you can either take cards from the market or sell cards from your hand.... Read more »
First Impressions of Pandemic Legacy (Spolier Free)
***This post will not spoil the story of the game, or reveal any of the hidden rules or secret components from the game. My hopes in sharing my thoughts on the game is to help those who may be wondering if they should purchase the game themselves.*** The wait is over, and I finally have... Read more »
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Anxiously Waiting for Pandemic Legacy
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated board games of 2015. Pandemic Legacy is a cooperative board game based on the popular board game Pandemic, designed by Matt Leacock. In the original Pandemic game, 2-4 players take on the role of disease fighting specialists traveling across the globe, working together to... Read more »
DIY Dice Tray
Any avid gamer knows the frustration of having their dice roll off the table. This is why dice trays are so handy. Oddly enough, with all the gaming my husband and I do, neither one of us owned a dice tray. I could have easily purchased a dice tray from our local gaming store, but... Read more »
Game Review: Boss Monster
Boss Monster is a fun competitive card game that was made possible by Kickstarter funding, and published by Brotherwise Games. Boss Monster puts 2-4 players in the role of the Boss at the end of a side-scrolling 8-bit dungeon. The players compete by trying to create the most effective dungeon to lure adventures to their... Read more »
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Waiting for Player 3: Crafty Baby Announcements
Life has been pretty crazy these past few months. I cut the cord on my cable service, we just moved to a fancy new apartment, and…oh yeah, I’m having a baby! Next year, “Mommy” will be added to the list of my Alter Egos. My world, as I know it, is about to change. Actually,... Read more »
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