Tag Archives: Boardgames

My 12 Honey Mustards in Ural will invade Ukraine

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Steve

This is the scenarios I think we’d all rather see since McDonald’s and Chik-Fil-A could cut off Putin’s supply more easily than the EU. I also regret to point out a different theory on the Earth’s actual shape to those … Continue reading →

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Splat Attack!

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Steve

Initially, I would be wary of a game based solely upon licensed characters because most aren’t very good. Others are just another game with the IP glued on top (Clue, Monopoly, Risk). I do have to give credit to Love Letter … Continue reading →

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Happy Tabletop Day 2018

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Steve

Today is the second big Holy Nerd Day, after RSD comes the celebration of boardgames be they new (No Thank You Evil), contemporary (Settlers of Catan) or old standbys (Risk, Clue and Monopoly).  It is nice to see newer games rise up … Continue reading →

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Finally played Settlers of Catan

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Steve

Once a month, Rogues Gallery does “Gaming with Rogues” which a more focused, regular boardgame meeting, namely to introduce people to new stuff. I finally made a huge effort to check out Settlers of Catan which has been a mainstream success … Continue reading →

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International Tabletop Day 2015

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Steve

The Nerd High Holidays are now officially upon us! First up is the celebration put together by Nerd/Gaming icons Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton three years ago. Now there’s a difference between tabletop and roleplaying games before you scratch your … Continue reading →

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Emerald Tavern

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Steve

A counter to sports bars! Just like in school, the bullying jocks have their hangouts with TVs filled with mostly boring sports (aka, MLB, soccer, golf and UFC). I spotted this place while on my way to Pinballz so when I … Continue reading →

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