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….
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Death By Chef’s Knife: A Deliciously Deadly Murder Mystery
Death by Chef’s Knife is a classic “whodunnit” style mystery wrapped up in a neat little package from University Games. One of the newest mysteries composed by Nina Moog as part of the Murder Mystery Party Case Files series, this particular story is set in a popular New York City eatery: Enzo’s. Lorenzo Ritelli, renowned…
Weavlings in the Wilds: A Solo Expedition
Dieting. We all hate it if we’re being honest, which is why it is hard to fault the Weavlings for escaping their mistress (legendary Fate Weaver Zadarra) and hunting down extra snacks for themselves. The Tender Wilds, however, is not the safest of locations to try looking for food. The wilds are filled with dangerous Beasties with a penchant for gobbling up chubby little Weavlings as well as other strange happenings waiting to be encountered. As a solo game, it is up to the player to take on the role of Trapper and venture out into the Tender Wilds, trap the local wildlife, and use the tasty meats to lure the Weavlings home.
Cozying Up With Creature Comforts From KTBG
In the world of Maple Valley, much like for us here at the Cantina, Spring has sprung, the sun is shining, and flowers are blooming! For many, this means a mix of chores and fun with cleaning, gardening, hiking, biking, swimming, or other, outdoor activities. In Creature Comforts, however, it is already time for the…
Tiny Epic Pirates: Fathoms Of Replayability, But Buccaneers Beware
Batten down the hatches and get ready to set sail with the newest release from Gamelyn Games: Tiny Epic Pirates! This 1-4 player game propels players back to the golden age of piracy where players compete to sink merchant ships, steal booty, and bury treasure while dodging the Royal Navy’s ire. With a few safe…
Micro Dojo: Mental Mastery and Tactics in Historic Japan
The Shogun has issued an edict. In order to gain his favor and win the title of the local town, you and a rival will take on the roles of Daimyo (feudal lords in the Edo era) and compete to bring prosperity to its citizens. Micro Dojo is the first of what will hopefully be…