I really enjoy doing Game Workshops. Get a group of people together and invent some fun. I've done these at festivals and public events, and sometimes the results end up being pretty good. Speedway 54 is one of those games...
About Games & Gaming
This collection of videos covers the history of games, publishers, and mechanics, as well as a touch of game theory and philosophy.
Wolf in the fold? A card game for aspiring shepherds in the audience – and everyone else, too!
Here's a great little family card game about growing a herd (OK, a "flock") of sheep while also protecting them from marauding wolves. At the same time, you ARE the marauding wolves, hindering the efforts of the other players....
Dominique is not dominos, but it is unique. A very fun abstract tile game from the 1980s!
For this episode, I pulled an abstract game out of the archives that I think deserves a replay. It's pretty simple on the surface, but competitive players will find quite a bit of depth here. On the other hand, it's easy for young kids to learn and have fun with, too....
How Milton Bradley saved us all and revolutionized the Board Game industry!
Milton Bradley's first board game was "The Checkered Game of Life" first published in 1861. Building upon the dice-dependent morality "games" of the previous century, he created a game that became the centerpiece of the Bradley catalog for generations. The game is...
What are YOUR favorite Thanksgiving games? Board Games, Card Games, Party Games, RPGs?
Thanksgiving in the USA (and some other countries) is a time to gather with family and friends and review the good things in your life. Like Board Games, Card Games, Party Games, and RPGs. Right? This is a simple holiday...
Gluckshaus is a Medieval dice game from central Europe. Will the dice roll in your favor?
It wasn't called "Gluckshaus" until the 20th century, but over 500 years ago this little gambling game was first played in central Europe. It's known as Jeu du Sept, Gioco della Barca, Arlequinspiel, and in England as "Lucky...
Troke is a strategy board game “cousin” of Scrabble!
In the 1940s, James Brunot, one of the early developers of Scrabble, collaborated with Arpad Rosti, a famous industrial designer, to invent the board game "Troke." When Selchow and Righter licensed Scrabble in 1952, they...
Unboxing my “Scout Game Kit” holding hours of card game and board game fun. BE PREPARED!
The Scout Motto is "Be Prepared" and, being a Scout Leader, I strive to follow that ideal. As part of that effort, I keep my "Emergency Game Kit" in my car at all times. You never know when a Troop of restless kids might...
Stick Dice – A major board game component for thousands of years!
While doing research for our new line of ancient Egyptian board games, I discovered just how popular stick dice have been in board game history! Simple to make and easy to use, they've been a part of game culture since the...