Tag Archives: Party Games

Party games are games that encourage social interaction. They generally have easy setups and simple rules, and they can accommodate large groups of people and play in a short amount of time. (source: BGG)

Mafia: Death and Deception Game Review

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The Citizens have had enough. Enough of the violence. Enough of the fear. Enough of the Mafia. The Mafia, as you might have guessed, doesn’t much care for the ordinary Citizens suddenly standing up for themselves. But crime out in the open is easy to catch. The Mafia Bosses have decided that this little uprising needs to be put down, but quickly. Each night, an outspoken “troublemaker” needs to be put into the ground. In the morning, the Citizens will find another dead body, but their resolve only grows stronger. It’s only a matter of time until the Mafia Bosses are brought to justice, but time is limited.  Continue reading →

Echoes in the Airlock Game Review

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The starship Ecliptica was hailed as mankind’s most outstanding achievement. Outfitted with the latest in technology and crewed by a mix of highly trained humans, aliens, and robots, it launched into space with a single mission to explore the farthest reaches of our galaxy. Unfortunately, things are not going well right from the start. Turns out not all the supplies were loaded, a few critical systems were not fully brought online, and life support is already in the red. All the calculations indicate that the spaceship can turn around and make it home safely to Earth, but with limited resources, only one crew member will survive. Time to decide who that will be. Continue reading →

Batman: The Animated Series – Almost Got ‘Im Game Review

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Batman: The Animated Series premiered on television in 1992 and ran until 1995. It was exceedingly well received by fans and critics alike for its excellent writing, superb art direction, and outstanding voice acting. One of the many memorable episodes was when Batman hid among a group of villains who were playing cards and telling stories about how they almost got Batman. You can find that episode online, and I suggest you give it a shot. An excellent story with a surprise ending. This game attempts to capture the feeling of that episode, pitting one player as Batman, hiding in plain sight, against a table full of enemies. Can Batman stay hidden, or will he get caught? Play the game and find out. Continue reading →

Combo Game Review

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Jonathan David Haidt, an American social psychologist and author, said, “The most powerful force ever known on this planet is human cooperation – a force for construction and destruction.” Which I agree with. Spot on. As a group, we can create wonders and destroy them. This duality of man’s nature to create and destroy is best represented in semi-cooperative card games, where players are forced to straddle these two opposite and equally powerful forces to achieve victory over others through cooperation. To win this game, you must collaborate, but victory only goes to the one who dominates. Continue reading →

Trio Game Review

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William Gibson, an American-Canadian speculative fiction writer and essayist widely credited with pioneering the science fiction subgenre known as cyberpunk, said, “Time moves in one direction, memory in another.” Make no mistake, in this game, memory is essential but not the cornerstone of the gameplay nor the only element that will determine your victory. Be bold and take risks. Only those who remember and take a chance to challenge their memory will have the opportunity to be the winner in this fast-paced game that is fun for everyone. Continue reading →

Snatch It! Game Review

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American writer, humorist, and essayist Mark Twain said, “If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest first.” A valid approach to avoiding procrastination and focusing on what is critical. In this game, the critical action of the day is to eat your fill as the frog. The pond is busy but small, meaning you’ll have to be clever and quick to get your fill. Jump to the sky, flick that tongue, and hope to catch as much as possible before your opponents steal your lunch. Continue reading →

Stealing Scenes: Action! Game Review

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In this game of movie magic, each player takes on the role of a would-be Hollywood Star! There are few opportunities to highlight your talent, meaning you have to act quickly to get the director’s attention. Competition, as you can imagine, is fierce. Being a pretty face in a city of pretty people isn’t enough. You must bring your talent and energy, play it big, and don’t look back! Success is given only to those with skill and dedication to do all they can to get the part. Continue reading →

Let’s Call the Exorcist Game Review

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American musician, best known as the co-founder, bassist, and primary songwriter of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, Nikki Sixx said, “If you don’t deal with your demons, they will deal with you, and it’s gonna hurt.” In this game, you will be possessed by mischievous demons or one of the many innocents who bump into trouble. However, in this game of hidden identities and switching roles, your effort to clear the way for the “good guys” could be an effort for the wrong party. Continue reading →

Bag of Chips Game Review

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American celebrity fitness guru, entrepreneur, and former New York City Ballet dancer Mary Helen Bowers said, “Even if you’re having a snack, enjoying it in a beautiful teacup or on a lovely plate makes it feel like more of an event.” Players will enjoy this colorful game of risk and reward with friends at their table. The game is genuinely “snack size” in length and table space requirements, but will it leave our players feeling full and satisfied or make them crave something more substantial? Continue reading →

Paraphrase: Songs in Other Words Game Review (prepublished version)

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To paraphrase is to use different words to express a previously written or communicated idea or body of work. Sometimes these paraphrases let others say something in a way that is more relevant to their audience, or they can be used to provide insightful wit. In all cases, paraphrases come down to disguising something already well defined or named in a cloak of thick ambiguity. In this game, players will be challenged to take the paraphrase and deduce the actual title of a song. Extra points if you can sing it, too! Continue reading →

Covert Cues Game Review

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American former computer intelligence consultant who leaked highly classified information from the National Security Agency, Edward Snowden, said, “Every person remembers some moment in their life where they witnessed some injustice, big or small, and looked away because the consequences of intervening seemed too intimidating. But there’s a limit to the amount of incivility and inequality, and inhumanity that each individual can tolerate. I crossed that line. And I’m no longer alone.” Whether you believe that Mr. Snowden is a hero or a criminal is irrelevant. What is relevant is that we’ve all been in situations where we know that something is off and are compelled to act out to correct it. That’s a hard mental place to be and a lonely one, at that. Going against the established “norm” feels wrong to everyone else who doesn’t see what you see. In this game, you’ll be taking on the role of such an individual, but you aren’t alone. There is another who also wants things to change. The trick is to find them without outing yourself. Continue reading →