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Pairs cards
A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onAugust 28, 2021July 27, 2021

A to Z Gaming: Pairs

We tried to avoid pairs of fruit in Pairs, the next game in our A-Z game shelf play-through. Basic Info: Pairs Players: 2-8Time: 15 MinutesDesigners: […] Read More

Woman holding the box for Cat Lady
Cosmic Game Connections Posted onAugust 25, 2021

How is a black hole like a cat?

Astronomers recently announced that they had found a black hole that might be toying away with a stellar companion — nibbling at it each time […] Read More

Oz Fluxx game in progress with several new rules in play
A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onAugust 14, 2021July 14, 2021

A to Z Gaming: Oz Fluxx

We skipped along the yellow brick road, collecting magical items in the ever-changing game of Oz Fluxx, the next in our A-Z game play-through. Basic […] Read More

Balanced Gamer Challenge poster with achievement tracks partially scratched off
General Posted onAugust 5, 2021July 27, 2021

Balanced Gamer Challenge Poster – Summer Update

We had a bit of a turbulent spring, so we didn’t try very hard to make progress on our Balanced Gamer Challenge Poster, but we’ve […] Read More

Overbooked first player marker in the shape of a flight control tower
A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onJuly 31, 2021July 14, 2021

A to Z Gaming: Overbooked

We packed our airplanes full of passengers in Overbooked, the next game in our A-Z game shelf play-through. Basic Info: Overbooked Players: 1-4Time: 20-40 MinutesDesigners: […] Read More

A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onJuly 17, 2021July 14, 2021

A to Z Gaming: On Tour

We planned an epic tour across the United States for our bands in On Tour, the next game in our A-Z game shelf play-through. Basic […] Read More

A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onMay 29, 2021May 28, 2021

A to Z Gaming: Old West Empresario

We built our lands up into thriving towns in Old West Empresario, the next game in our A-Z game shelf play-through. Basic Info: Old West […] Read More

Solo Gaming Posted onMay 4, 2021May 1, 2021

Solo Gaming: Factory Funner

I don’t think it’s a secret that I love a good puzzle game and one of my faves has to be Factory Funner. In this […] Read More

A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onMarch 20, 2021March 19, 2021

A to Z Gaming: Odin’s Ravens

We raced across a changing landscape in Odin’s Ravens, the next game in our A-Z game shelf play-through. Basic Info: Odin’s Ravens (Original edition)Players: 2Time: […] Read More

A to Z Gaming, Reviews Posted onMarch 13, 2021

A to Z Gaming: Oceans

We evolved exotic ocean life in Oceans, the next game in our A-Z game shelf play-through. Basic Info: OceansPlayers: 2-4Time: 60-90 MinutesDesigners: Nick Bentley, Dominic […] Read More

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I’ve been a lifelong gamer and an astronomer — I see the universe in everything I do.

Here I’ll be posting a collection of reviews, game night re-caps, and anything gaming I feel like writing about. I also create content for a YouTube channel, including videos where I connect astronomy and board games.

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Lots of games this weekend! The LOOP, Wingspan, Deep Regrets, Dominion, Lost Ruins of Arnak, and Wishland. Whew!

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