Filibuster Game Review (prepubished version)

American author, politician, U.S. Ambassador and public conservative figure, Clare Boothe Luce, said "They say women talk too much. If you have worked in Congress you know that the filibuster was invented by men." As a political tool, a filibuster can best be thought of as a blunt instrument, at best. Its single goal is to talk a political debate to death. In this game, there is a lot of killing...of political policies.

Poetry Slam Game Review

American poet, Robert Frost, said "Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words." Which begs the question what is going on when my youngest says, "Roses are red, violets are blue, I got some gum stuck to my shoe." Which he did. Poetry, it would seem, can be about anything. Emotional, entertaining, and downright odd. It all works. Which is good because that's what this game requires.

Brain Freeze Game Review

Ouch! Too much ice cream! Don't you hate it when you do that? Nothing worse than a brain freeze when you are enjoying a cold treat on a warm day. You could always slow down, sure, but you can't! It'll melt! It's a conundrum that science hasn't solve yet. Come on, NASA! Get your priorities straight! Until they do, you'll need to slow down and think it through. The same can be said about this game.

Telepathy Game Review

Telepathy is the ability to communicate using the mind, without the other senses. Fiction? Possibly. But then how do you explain the uncanny ability of twins or very close individuals who can communicate without speaking a word or even being in the same room? While science and science fiction may disagree on the authenticity of telepathic powers, you don't need to be a mind reader to play this game.

Pucket Game Review

One of the most well-known Italian polymaths of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci, said "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Activities don't have to be difficult to be entertaining, and seemingly simple tasks can be surprisingly complex. For example, how difficult can it be to pass a small wooden puck to another side of a board? The answer will surprise you. Wait, no it won't.

Pocket Ballpark Game Review (prepublished version)

American professional baseball catcher, manager, coach, and (in my opinion) one of the greatest philosophers the world has and will ever know, Yogi Berra, said "Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too." If you are a lover of baseball, you know you have it on the brain constantly. Now you can play the game you love wherever you go.