Thanksgiving Day prep is often a whirlwind of foils and follies, where the best-laid plans crumble under the pressure of time constraints, mishaps, and unpredictability. Once safely in the oven, the turkey suddenly hogs all the attention, with people suddenly remembering it needs more butter (and there isn’t any!) – or worse, it gets burnt….
Tag: Holiday Games
Living Traditions: How the Board Game Pátzcuaro Brings DÃa de los Muertos to Life
DÃa de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and deeply meaningful celebration observed primarily in Mexico and by communities around the world. This annual event, which takes place from October 28th through November 2nd, honors deceased loved ones with a rich tapestry of customs that blend indigenous traditions and Spanish influences….
Bah! Humbug! & the 12 Games of Christmas
The holiday season is here once again. It is a time for celebrating and spending time with loved ones. For many, it is also a time to give and receive gifts alongside the other festivities. This year Small Furry Games has given us not one, but 13 gifts all wrapped and ready to go in…
Sharing The Holiday Spirit With Stitch: Merry Mischief!
Last year, we at The Cardboard Cantina tried and reviewed three of Funko Games‘ holiday-inspired, stocking-stuffer-sized games. With the release of Stitch: Merry Mischief!, the Funko team has brought yet another family-friendly novelty game to the table. Experiment 626 (a.k.a. Stitch) can hardly contain himself on a typical day, but his excitement abounds this holiday…
More Pranks Than Profit In The Pumpkin Problem By Grand Gamers Guild
The pumpkins are carved, the costumes are ready, and the decorations are all in place. What could possibly go wrong? Well, this year’s happy Halloween has turned sour as players discover someone has been tampering with the treats. 1 to 4 sugar sleuths will need to put their skills to the test in this baleful…
Making Christmas Merry With New Card Games From Funko!
Funko makes Christmas games. Well, Funko makes a lot of games actually with Funkoverse being a line that we have been on the fence about ever since we first saw teasers about the line. Even Morgan (our bearded dragon) wants to see what happens when you face off a Velociraptor against the Golden Girls. That…