Pencil First Games, known for designing and producing games focused on casual gameplay that promotes fun, relaxation, and engagement, have released a new “pocket edition” of their game Sunset Over Water. A game where players are challenged to travel off the beaten path to find breathtaking and inspiring views to paint. Continue reading
The French dramatist and one of the three great playwrights of 17th-century France, Jean Racine, said, “On the throne, one has many worries; and remorse is the one that weighs the least.” We had a chance to test-drive a throne – a gaming throne – to see if Monsieur Racine knew what he was talking about. Although, we must say, after the time we have spent on it, we are of a mixed mind. Continue reading
Pencil First Games has released a smaller version of their well-received game, Herbaceous, which is aptly titled Herbaceous: Pocket Edition. Apparently, size doesn’t matter, except in a few important and specific instances. Continue reading
Expansions for the game are coming and the images shown here are meant to demonstrate the goodness they will contain. I, for one, am excited. We’ve added two new cards for the Warlock! Continue reading
It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of unboxing videos. I find the entire concept to be tantamount to a strip tease, except the subject being undressed (or unboxed, in this case) is nothing to get excited about. Clearly, I’m not the target audience, but I do have a few suggestions on how to make the videos more appealing. Continue reading
Every once in a while, the Reviewer community likes to kick up the dust by having a lively debate on the pros and cons of negative reviews. The argument normally consists of two parts. The first is if a reviewer can be taken seriously if they only provide positive reviews. The second questions if a Reviewer should publish a negative review at all. To bastardize the Bard, “To be negative or not to be negative is the question.” Continue reading
Star Wars has been a passion of mine ever since I saw the (original) film in the movie theaters at the tender age of 2. HOLY CRAP, I’M OLD! Darth Vader scared the bejesus out of me (good thing I was still in diapers), but the idea of spaceships, distant planets, and countless alien races fascinated me. As I grew up, I read books about the Star Wars universe, learned about its characters, collected all the toys, ran around the house shouting “PEW! PEW!”, and grew to revere George Lucas as a god like being who could do no wrong. Continue reading
Gen Con is “the convention” to attend if you’re a board game lover. Games of all types are played, sold, and discussed ad nauseam for 4 days straight. There are also live events to attend, celebrities to fawn over, and contests to win. It’s truly an incredible event and one of the largest geek culture gatherings currently located on planet Earth. I know, it sounds horrible, right? Here are five reasons why you are making the right decision by not attending. Continue reading
Chess is considered by many to be one of the most sophisticated and highly strategic games available today. If its popularity around the world is any indication that this is true, Chess would certainly seem to be worth every Gamer Geek’s time to look into. Continue reading
Collecting and buying board games is a bit like getting your first tattoo. You don’t know what you are doing, odds are you’ll invest in something silly, and you’ll feel obligated to show it off. After a bit, you’ll get a hankering to get another one (be it a board game, tattoo or even both) and the next thing you know, you’ve spent a small fortune on that which you love. Continue reading
OK, here’s the setup. A button is placed in the middle of a sleepy town square where not much happens except the occasional jaywalker being honked at. The only thing next to the (big, red, shiny, candy-like) button that identifies its purpose is a sign that reads “Push to Add Drama”. And there the button sits…and waits. Continue reading
I don’t know what movie this game from and I never care to know. The following video clip is so outstanding it stands on its own, like a mighty gladiator that smells of curry and awesome. Continue reading
