Día 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….
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HerStory: A Game Celebrating Women Who Changed The World
Throughout time immemorial, there have been heroes all over the world. Some are quite recognizable, like Winston Churchill or Joan of Arc, but there is a far greater number that you hardly ever hear about – and many of them are female! These women did extraordinary things without expectation of recognition or gratitude, but have,…
Tang Garden is a Visual and Mechanical Masterpiece
Known as a golden age for Chinese arts and culture, the T’ang Dynasty brought about many magnificent advancements for China. During this time, literature blossomed and became more accessible to the masses with new technologies; rigid policies from previous dynasties were relaxed or abolished entirely; crucial advancements in medicine were developed and practiced; and many…
USPS: The Great American Mail Race – A Game That Really Delivered
USPS: The Great American Mail Race puts players in the driver’s seat of many different modes of transportation used by the United States Postal Service throughout history and today; some of which may surprise you! We’ve all heard of the Pony Express, but did you know mail has even been delivered by rocket or that…
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…
Reap: Harvesting Souls Has Never Been More Colorful
Nobody knows how they will shed this mortal coil, but in Reap, by Jason Anarchy Games, that’s part of the fun! Players will take on the role of a different Reaper each turn and try to outwit the others in a race to collect souls and help them find their way to the next realm….