David Hinojosa
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Family Fun Zone
Hackers Gone Wild: A Review of ‘Ghosts in the Grid Rebooted’
Overall, I think Ghosts in the Grid Rebooted is a game which will have a very narrow audience. If your employment, degree, or interests lie in the programming arena, then you may enjoy this one.
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Reviews
The Truth is Out Where?: A Review of ‘Conspiracy X 2.0’
So why pick Conspiracy X over other games of this genre? For you crunchy game types, you’ll love all the options to create unique characters with unique combinations of skills and resources. For you story-driven gaming types, you’ll enjoy the option to explore the world you know (and the shadowy…
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Family Fun Zone
Dueling Memes: A Review of ‘Aliens vs. Zombies’
Overall, Zombies vs. Aliens isn’t a bad game. It’s an interesting concept and not difficult to play once I thoroughly read through the rules. The game is probably a good one to take and play on a summer trip, or overnight business, but I’m not sure you’ll come back to…
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Sneak Peeks
Give It a Shot: A Sneak Peek at Boozle
From the Boozle website: “Boozle is a simple, hilarious, fast-paced party game where you steal from your friends and trick them into drinking. Boozles are party animals. They come in many colors and each have their own style of drinking. To win the game all you have to do is…
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Reviews
Class is in Session: A Review of ‘The Kobold Guide to Worldbuilding’
Whether you read this book cover to cover or just read the essays which interest you, you’ll find plenty of ideas to use for building your own wonderful worlds. Let me warn you if you were looking for a book of tables to roll dice and generate worlds, this isn’t…
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Reviews
Dragon Magazine Resurrected: A Review of ‘Gygax Magazine’ #1
Like many others, I was excited and a little bit nervous when TSR, Inc. announced they would be publishing Gygax Magazine. It’s not exactly a resurrection of Dragon Magazine but it might as well be. And like any follow-ups, people are going to either love them or hate them. I…
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Family Fun Zone
A Card Game Even for Non-Card Game Players?: A Review of ‘Clubs’
The fact Clubs doesn’t take too much time to play makes it particularly good as a “game appetizer” before you pull out the bigger and more complex games. Of course, it helps if someone figures the rules out first and then teaches everyone else.
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Miniatures
Be the Envy of YOUR Gaming Gang!: A Review of ‘Dungeon Builder Sets’ from Mr. Dandy
If you’re a table top miniatures gamer you can’t go wrong with these Dungeon Builder Sets: They’re sturdy, well made with an eye to detail, versatile, and very affordable. You just might find, with the terrain accessories from Mr. Dandy, when you invite your gaming gang over you’ll see them…
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Miscellany
A Visit to The Sherwood Forest Faire
The official press from The Sherwood Forest Faire: “This season festival-goers will be transported to Sherwood Forest in 1190. Richard the Lion-hearted has recently succeeded his father, Henry II, as King of England. He has spent most of his reign in the Holy Lands recovering Jerusalem and the Holy Lands…
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Thoughts and Ramblings
A Look at 21st Century Gaming Tools
I thought I’d take a break from game reviews and share some thoughts on tools that I use to enhance my gaming experience. No, I’m not talking about screwdrivers or hammers but rather a few computer, smartphone and tablet tools I’ve found very useful. No doubt it you search the…
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