If you’ve ever played a Holiday Hijinks game from Grand Gamers Guild, then the Endangered Rescue series will seem familiar. An 18-card escape room game, but these are based on different animal endangered species from around the world. Think of this as a mashup between the Holiday Hijinks games and…
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Another Holiday Hijinks? Sign me up! The 9th game in the series tackles one sort of ‘holiday’ that many people will experience only once in life – a wedding. Someone has sabotaged the plans for the big day, and it’s up to you to solve the puzzles to get everything…
Given the holiday we celebrated a month ago, it makes sense that the newest game in the Holiday Hijinks series centers around Easter! Another pocket-sized escape room? Yes please! The Easter Escapade (2024) Grand Gamers Guild 1-4 Players 60 Minutes Ages 13+ BGG Weight – Not yet available Disclaimer: We…
A couple of summers ago, I found myself at Epikos Comics and Games in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Travis and I were passing through, and obviously knew we had to stop at any FLGSs we could find! So we came upon Epikos and spent time there perusing the wares. And that’s where…
The next game in the Holiday Hijinks series is here! It’s crazy to think that Grand Gamers Guild has now put out SEVEN of these neat little games. The newest holiday to get its turn is Thanksgiving – can you and the rest of the farm animals make your escape…
As January comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to break out the latest game in the Holiday Hijinks series from Grand Gamers Guild – The Groundhog Gambit! Yes, they are bringing us yet another 18-card escape room game just in time for the not-as-popular holiday, Groundhog’s Day. This…
I absolutely love it when designers and publishers contact me about reviewing their work. Yes, it provides a sense of accomplishment that a little group of reviewers who spend very little money on this endeavor can be recognized enough for their efforts for someone to seek out, but also because…
I don’t know how many times I have said this in reviews, but Sherlock Holmes is one theme I will probably never tire of in board games. This still holds true to this day, and I have played some absolutely wonderful games highlighting the theme. Conversely, I have played some…
We haven’t had a Golden Feather winner in quite some time, but Cascadia has done it! This tile-laying, token-drafting spatial puzzle impressed both Travis and me from our very first play. The artwork alone makes it fun to have on the table, and the strategy offered within is what takes…
I tend not to get involved in politics of any kind. This includes my favorite hobby. Now, I can see how one might be led to believe that Lucky Duck Games is a one-trick pony with their hybrid board games with app assistance. I must admit, at first I was…
I have come to many conclusions as I age. One. I actually will NOT stay young and spry forever. Two. People definitely can change over time. Three. I would be okay at creating planets if creating planets was EXACTLY like playing the game Planet. As I unfortunately wasn’t around to…
I absolutely love a beautiful game. Being a gamer, I have seen and played many gorgeous games. However, the first time I set up Holi: Festival of Colors (just Holi from here), both my 5 year old son and my slightly older mother-in-law both commented on how awesome it looked…
One thing that has grown in popularity over the recent years are Escape Rooms. You know, where you’re physically trapped inside a room and have to solve various puzzles, crack codes, and beat the clock in an effort to get out before it’s game over. It should come as no…
Just when you thought quilting couldn’t get anymore cutthroat or macabre along comes Patchwork: Halloween Edition. No longer are beautiful blue buttons sufficient. No longer are simple leather patches desired. No, our quilters require eyeball buttons and pumpkin patches (haha) to craft the perfect work of spooky art! Do you…