“Ain’t” Is Not a Word: A Scrabble Guide for the Lazy
November 25, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Board Games
Delightful fun for the English major in all of us.
Few games take advantage of an overactive vocabulary the way Scrabble does. In fact, Scrabble is all about knowing difficult words in the hopes of showing up your family with a massive triple word score for something with a Z in it. Apparently, Scrabble is also the proud owner of a sordid past, but let’s not get too hasty! Okay, we can get hasty. Let’s learn about Scrabble!
Victory Never Tasted So Sweet: A Candy Land Retrospective
November 19, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Board Games
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?
That Cluedo That You Do: A Retrospective on Clue the Board Game
November 16, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Board Games
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.
A Retrospective on Trivial Pursuit the Board Game
November 9, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Board Games
No, not "Genius" Edition. "Genus." You just learned something.
If you’re talking Trivial Pursuit, you mean the Genus Edition, the classic edition, the hardcore edition. I’ve never met anyone that can play Trivial Pursuit Genus Edition at a masterful level.
Punch-Out!! Video Game Review for Wii
September 7, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
All of you hardcore gamers out there, allow me to make a hefty statement: No one is good at Punch-Out!! Oh sure, some of you are good at memorizing patterns but no one is actually GOOD at Punch-Out!!
I played the original Punch-Out!! on the Virtual Console to get myself pumped for the Wii-make, and I’m happy to say that Punch-Out!! is fantastic. If you liked the old-school versions then you’ll love the Wii version because the designers kept the heart and soul of Punch-Out in tact, by which I mean it’s silly, over the top, packed with stereotypes, and stupid-fun.
Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Preview: Yes, Catch ‘Em All…Again
September 3, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Well, the Japanese box sure looks promising.
Pokemon has rocked my world for well over a decade. I was introduced to the phenomenon just after it became required for me to know the difference between a Pikachu, a Jolteon, and an Electrode. If you know the difference, congrats. Either you’re also a Pokemon Master, or your kids are.
