In keeping with this week’s hype for Avengers: Infinity War, it seems only fitting that there’s a tabletop gaming tie-in as well. USAopoly, the makers of games like Monopoly, Clue, Battleship and so much more, recently released Thanos Rising – Avengers: Infinity War. Now it’s your turn to defeat the mad Titan! Continue reading Playing Around – Keeping Thanos Down
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Playing Around – Dethroning the King
High scores in video games are a big deal. I’m not talking getting your initials on the screen at your local arcade – I mean globally recognized and recorded scores. Just look at all the gaming leagues around now and it’s easy to see it can be big business. But even back in the day there was some glory to be had being one of the few to get the highest high score in a chosen arcade game. And last week, one of the kings lost his crown. Continue reading Playing Around – Dethroning the King
Playing Around – What’s for Dinner?
In the spring of 1846, George Donner and James Reed set out to lead a group of American pioneers to California, via the Hastings Cutoff. Through a series of mishaps, what was supposed to be a six-month trip stretched through to winter. When the group ended up snowbound in the Sierra Nevada, some resorted to cannibalism to survive. You can relive those glory days with the Donner Dinner Party! Continue reading Playing Around – What’s for Dinner?
Playing Around – Easter Basket Fun
It’s that time of year again, when a percentage of the population celebrates a religious holiday by indulging in chocolate and all things bunny. But instead of filling those Easter baskets with nothing but sugar, maybe consider adding a little bit of fun that will last beyond the buzz. There are some enjoyable card games that would make great additions to any basket. Continue reading Playing Around – Easter Basket Fun
Playing Around – Join the Fight for Freedom
The one word to describe the 80s was “BIG”. It was true for fashion, for music and especially for action! Action movies were over the top and so were comics and cartoons. One shining example of that was G.I Joe: A Real American Hero. The comic iteration was a little more grounded in reality, but the cartoon was the very definition of “over the top” in the best ways possible. You may think that those days are gone, but you’d be wrong. Make way for Freedom Squadron! Continue reading Playing Around – Join the Fight for Freedom