Periodic: A Game of the Elements combines set collection and science into a very unique learning experience. Genius Games has this talent for taking science and making it engaging and fun. I would never look at the Periodic Table and think this would make a great game, but when you see it set up it…
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Taboo
Taboo is another classic game. It came out in 1989 and is a standard for word based party games. Most people have seen it in stores or played it with friends. There is a huge audience for this, people love the challenge of answering under pressure. Giving clues with restrictions can be a challenge, but…
Cellulose: A Plant Cell Biology Game
Cellulose is a worker placement game with an educational twist. In general I think most games have educational value, but this takes it a step farther. The entire time I played I wished I had something like this back when I was taking science classes. It is definitely a game I am recommending to teachers…
Board Games for Halloween
It’s finally spooky season and also my favourite board game season. There’s so many halloween games available, if you add some decorations and themed snack and you have yourself quite a night. This list is in no particular order but some options if you are trying to put together an evening for friends this halloween…
Can’t Stop
Can’t Stop is a push your luck game from 1980s. There isn’t a great theme or fancy rules. It is pure push your luck and I love everything about it. The simplicity is what make this game. The components are okay. The play mat is nice but the pieces can slide a bit and are…
Honey Buzz
I have a couple games I love to bring out when the weather starts to get nice and Honey Buzz is at the top of that list. This is a cozy feeling game where you are collecting honey, making hives and selling honey in the market. For the gameplay, when setting up your hive you…
Fiesta De Los Muertos
Fiesta De Los Muertos is a cooperative party game, a lot like a game of broken telephone. It feels similar to Telestrations but there isn’t any drawing. Basically you will start with a character, write down a clue, pass to the next player to write a clue that reminds them of your clue and that…
Mystic Paths
Don’t let the look of this game fool you, Mystic Paths is a party game. In the game you are trying to direct players through their paths by guessing one word clues. In a game like password, with more of a goal. It’s interesting because you aren’t just trying to figure out the first word…
The Skillful Meeple 