Simple DIY Miniature Woodblock Bookcases
I’m no pro at terrain building, but I’m always looking for neat ways to add a little extra charm to tabletop RPGs and miniature games.
These little woodblock bookcases aren’t super detailed, but they will add some extra depth and …
The Unseen Benefits of Guided Coloring & Painting
It’s usually obvious when I get back into painting miniatures after some time away; I write blog posts, post photos of my minis, and spend a lot of time thinking about pigment choices. What I don’t talk about as much …
Musings: What Valheim and Jigsaw Puzzles have in common
My wife and I enjoy the occasional jigsaw puzzle.
We’re not aficionados, but we have a few puzzle options stacked in the closet at any given point in time. It’s a nice cooperative activity; no one loses; and there’s …
Your Group’s First Game Night (or First Night Back)
We’re still a ways away, but one day, hopefully in the not-too-distant future, this pandemic will come to an end. It’s only a matter of time before we find that our social circles have been mostly vaccinated and we feel …
Online Play for RPGs
It’s been a long road so far, and even though an end is on the horizon, many of us are still at home, still being safe and socially distant as the pandemic still rages on. But, being stuck at home …
Video Blog: Great Games for Improving your Virtual Schooling Experience at Home
Barrister Ian has been using games to tackle the challenges of virtual schooling with his four-year-old daughter. Here are the games that have worked great for him and his family!
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A Tale of Two Escape Rooms: Unlock! vs. EXIT
Over the past decade, the Escape Room craze has grown steadily from a distant novelty to a readily accessible activity for groups of friends and workplace team-building.
If you haven’t yet had a chance to visit one yourself, an escape …
Four Great New Games for Two Players
If I had to name the one category of games that’s most important in my life, it would undoubtedly be the games that play well with Two Players. Even more so in 2020, the games that I can enjoy with …
Three Great After-Dinner Games for the Holidays
You’ve got a belly full of roasted goodies and savory snacks. There’s cookies and pie waiting on the counter. What else is there to do while you digest except break out an after-dinner game and share a few laughs before …
Three Great Gifts for Kids who Like to Take Charge
We recently posted our Three Great Gifts for Kids who like to Participate.
At the other end of the spectrum are the kids who like to take charge of their playtime. These kiddos prefer activities that allow them to call …