Finding ways to enjoy family time together during the pandemic is more important than ever. So when developer Marmalade Game Studio recreated the classic Milton Bradley game of Life, we knew we had to spin the wheel and start our new lifelong adventure.
Wingspan is a deeply strategic card game about helping wild birds survive and thrive in different habitats. The subject matter should help it appeal to a wide audience of players, while the strategic depth will keep everyone playing and competing.
Zoinks! Scooby-Doo Betrayal at Mystery Mansion is a lighthearted take on the clever Betrayal at House on the Hill boardgame that is just as fun as the original, but more suited for players of all ages. And Jenkies, this is a fun game to play!
Designed to protect budding young gamers (and music lovers) from overly loud noises, the My First Headset headphones use bone conduction technology to move sound directly through your skull, which gives great sound quality without as much risk of hearing damage.
Parents with kids looking to get into photography should check out My First Camera, which is a fully functional camera with a thermal printer for instant printouts of whatever budding shutterbugs want to shoot.
GiN is looking waaaay back as a fun feature during these trying times. We will occasionally be taking a look at games from simpler days that were published many years ago. Up first, The Sims from February 2000, a title that many of us lost a lot of hours exploring.
Finally getting out on your own place is big deal, even in space. Too bad those pesky aliens are out to wreck your new apartment. Grab a broom, rally your roommates, and fight for your right to party in Out of Space.
This week’s time waster is a little different as Billy took time to hang out with his family and check out an interesting board game on Thanksgiving.
Based on the bestselling children’s books by Brian Jaques, The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout tells the tale of either Liam or Sophia, two mice out to save their picturesque woodland home from invading rats. It’s a rate game that parents can play with thier kids.
Beyblade: Metal Masters attempts to capture the childhood top-fighting game of yesteryear with beautiful graphics, customization options and lots of spinning battles.
