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Game Review: Crabs in a Bucket
Have you heard of crabs in a bucket mentality? I hadn't heard it called that before, but apparently it's similar to the The Dog in the Manger fable from Aesop. In other words, "If I can't have it, neither can you." And that's the premise of the Crabs in a Bucket game. It is a strategy card game for 2-6…
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Review: Plus-Plus Isoscapes Cabin
The Plus-Plus Isoscapes Cabin set includes the pieces needed to build a mountain cabin scene, complete with evergreen trees, a campfire, and a stream with a waterfall. I highly recommend this set. It is well-made and fun to work with. And the end result makes an interesting conversation piece to display on your desk.
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Game Review: 3 Little Pigs
3 Little Pigs is an adorable preschool game with quality pieces and a sturdy box. My favorite part is that it's based on the classic children's folk tale, which opens up all kinds of storytelling options.
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Review: The Nomadic Professor American History, Parts 1 & 2
The Nomadic Professor American History course is so in-depth and engaging that I have thoroughly enjoyed going through it myself without getting bored reviewing material I am already familiar with.
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Review: Media Literacy
From "doom scrolling" to "fake news" to scams of all kinds--not to mention young children carrying around smartphones from the time they can just barely toddle--understanding the risks we face being online is imperative for all of us.
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Review: Tecti
Tecti is part brain teaser, part fidget, part construction set, or, as the box says, "an interactive sculpture system that can be assembled and taken apart."
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Game Review: IQ Gears
IQ Gears is not only a fun cognitive challenge but also an intriguing fidget. It's great for all ages...
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Review: Wyoming Wildlife Felting Kit
The Wyoming Wildlife Felting Kit includes all the supplies and tools you need to make three adorable animals: a bear, a rabbit, and a bison.
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Game Review: Abducktion
Today’s review is for Abducktion, a "weirdly strategic duck kidnapping" game for 1-6 players. It is a hilarious strategy game with a strong emphasis on spatial insight and planning.
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Game Review: Not It! The Camping Chaos Edition
I love the compact, take-along-friendly design of this clever game. And since camping trips are often when we find time to play family games, it's fun to have a few games that tie in with the wilderness and camping experience.
