Like Capture The Flag With Bombs: A Stratego Retrospective

January 15, 2010 by Chris Pranger  
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Stratego Old Man Box Like Capture The Flag With Bombs: A Stratego Retrospective

I like to imagine world leaders looking like this man while they play Stretego.

So chess is a classic game of strategy and checkers is a classic game of “I Wish I Were Chess.” I was always good at chess (checkers, not so much), but there was another game I was addicted to beyond those two: Stratego. Have you played Stratego? You really should. Don’t believe me? Oh ye of little faith. Follow me then. It’s time for a history lesson.

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Connect 4 x 4 Expands upon Classic Game

December 10, 2009 by Chris Whitmore  
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connect4x4 board game Connect 4 x 4 Expands upon Classic GameClassics are classics for a reason. Products that have the most lasting impressions do so because they can stand the test of time. There is nothing particularly childish or grown-up about it; it’s just fun for everyone. There are many family games with this quality: Monopoly, Sorry, and Settlers of Catan come to mind.

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All Out War: A Risk Retrospective

December 2, 2009 by Chris Pranger  
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Someday I'm going to run this world while atop a noble steed and then we'll see who's laughing!

Someday I'm going to run this world while atop a noble steed and then we'll see who's laughing!

I am not very good at Risk. Ever lost Risk in two turns? I have.  I’ve seen friendships nearly break up as a result of Risk games going bad. It’s even worse than Monopoly with the amount of hate you seen thrown about. Regardless, never let your friends dissuade you from utter conquest of Asia or Europe, as you can’t take over the world without them. They’re impossible to hold onto, but still.

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Victory Never Tasted So Sweet: A Candy Land Retrospective

November 19, 2009 by Chris Pranger  
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I still plan to live here some day.

I still plan to live here some day.

I’ve been talking about board games a lot lately but I’ve been too caught up with the serious world of competition to remember some of the most classic and wonderful games of our youth (or in some cases our present if that’s how you roll). Two words for you here: Candy and Land. Put those together and you have Candy Land, a game that requires no skill but demands you enjoy it and when the game revolves around a land made of sugary treats, how can I say no?

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That Cluedo That You Do: A Retrospective on Clue the Board Game

November 16, 2009 by Chris Pranger  
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As classic as they come.

As classic as they come.

Have you ever played Cluedo? I bet you have, but you might have just called it Clue. Surprised to learn that Clue isn’t originally from the US? Yup, first came from the UK and was called Cluedo, (pronounced like Clu Du). The classic murder mystery game is always a smart and sophisticated option for individuals looking for a game to play as a group. Also, it works wonders to reveal which of your friends are actually idiots.

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Board Games – From Chess to Candyland

November 7, 2008 by dungan  
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candyland 300x191 Board Games   From Chess to CandylandWhen you sit down to play a game of Backgammon, do you realize you are playing a game that is over 3000 years old?  Board games, in some cases, pre-date literature in cultures, and have stood the test of the ages as key learning tools, forms of entertainment and cultural advancement.

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