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Create Your Own Mario Masterpiece With ‘Super Mario Maker’

September 2, 2015December 4, 2017Kelly Knox

With ‘Super Mario Maker’, the fun literally never ends.

Popular Games vs. Geek Gamers: Can They Impress?

August 31, 2015December 15, 2017Sophie Brown3

Sophie and her husband decided to play two hugely popular, yet non-geeky games—Yahtzee and Clue—both of which recently received a Firefly-themed makeover, to see if they could be won over.

Tabletop Game: ‘Double Feature’

August 25, 2015December 3, 2017Rory Bristol1

This not-quite-trivia game requires players to come up with movies that meet ever-evolving requirements. “All you need to know are the movies you’ve seen!”

Games! ‘Paperback’ and ‘Five Tribes’

August 23, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Paperback and Five Tribes are the two favorite games Rebecca Angel played at ConnectiCon this year. Check them out!

‘Minecraft’ Server Design From Youth Digital

August 21, 2015December 3, 2017Rory Bristol

The author describes his experience learning how to code ‘Minecraft’ servers with his son through Youth Digital’s new class ‘Minecraft’ Server Design.

‘Splatoon’ Free Demo Begins August 21

August 17, 2015December 3, 2017Kelly Knox

This is your chance to get inked—for free!

Tabletop Game: ‘Lanterns: The Harvest Festival’

August 11, 2015December 3, 2017Rory Bristol

‘Lanterns: The Harvest Festival’ is a tile placement game with an Asian festival theme. Players place tiles, strategically giving each player lanterns each turn.

5 Things You Must Do at GenCon

August 8, 2015December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin

GenCon, held each summer in Indianapolis, Indiana, touts itself as “The Best Four Days in Gaming.” The focus isn’t on video games, but on board games, card games, role-playing games, and miniature wargames. It’s the unplugged game convention and it is a massive affair. You cannot possibly see and do it all, but having just come back from my fifth GenCon, these are five things that should definitely be on your list.

Tabletop Game: ‘Harbour’

August 6, 2015December 3, 2017Rory Bristol

Harbour is a worker placement game focused on humor and economy. Buy buildings, use your tricks, and score big! Smash your opponents to become the Harbour Master.

‘Lego Marvel’s Avengers’ Coming in 2016

August 5, 2015December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle

Take a peek at some of the characters from the upcoming Lego Marvel’s Avengers video game.

Have You Tried ‘Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta’ Yet?

August 5, 2015December 3, 2017Jenny Bristol1

For those people who like to play with as many different versions of ‘Minecraft’ as possible, there is now a new one available.

‘Laser Maze Jr.’ Mixes Logic, Science, and Fun

August 5, 2015December 3, 2017Lisa Tate

ThinkFun’s award-winning ‘Laser Maze Jr.’ has age-appropriate challenges for players as young as six.

Tabletop Game: ‘Dungeon Roll’

August 2, 2015December 3, 2017Rory Bristol

‘Dungeon Roll’ is an opposed-press-your-luck strategy game published by Tasty Minstrel Games. Players form an adventure party to delve into the dungeon. Each round gets more difficult, and if they bust, they are forced to fight the dragon!

'King's Quest: A Knight to Remember' is a Game to Remember

July 31, 2015December 3, 2017Kelly Knox

King’s Quest: A Knight to Remember heralds the return of Sierra Games’ classic adventure game franchise.

Kickstarter Alert: 'The Voting Game'

July 16, 2015December 9, 2017Rory Bristol1

‘The Voting Game,’ an interesting new party game by Tom Rohlf launched its Kickstarter campaign today.

Common Sense Graphite: Quality Educational Resources

July 7, 2015December 15, 2017Jenny Bristol

As a parent who is constantly looking for engaging and out-of-the-box ways to teach my kids and deliver content, one of my go-to places is Common Sense Graphite.

Tabletop Game: 'Martian Dice'

July 1, 2015December 3, 2017Rory Bristol

‘Martian Dice’ is a press-your-luck dice game with unique and interesting mechanics.

Unlock ‘Lego Jurassic World’: Will Bricks Find a Way?

June 26, 2015December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

Lego Jurassic World was Sophie’s first foray back to the Lego games franchise since Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7. Recent offerings have put her off of the games, but the lure of her favorite ever movie being given the Lego treatment was just too strong.

Kickstarter Alert: ‘TEK: Heroes’ Call’

June 22, 2015December 9, 2017Rory Bristol

Gaemlyn Games launches the first ‘Tiny Epic Kingdoms’ expansion titled ‘Heroes’ Call’ today on Kickstarter.

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Late to the Game: ‘Elder Sign’

June 20, 2015December 15, 2017Sophie Brown1

Elder Sign is a cooperative dice-rolling game based on the Cthulhu Mythos in which you and your fellow players work together as a team of researchers investigating a museum, attempting to prevent the rise of an Ancient One.