Banner Saga

banner saga

Until I got my switch, I had no idea that Banner saga existed. And now that I do know it exists and have finished it, I can say honestly say that it is one of the most interesting games I Read more…


Best of Stuff

I have an obsession to compare similar or related things to one another. These comparisons are largely based on my need to find the “best” of something. So, I have decided to start posting tests and results. Most of these Read more…


Custom Heroscape Hexes

I have always been curious about molding and casting, but I have always been a bit hesitant to try it. I thought that it would be difficult or too finicky. But I recently completed my collection of Heroscape, and I Read more…


Fresca Salsa Recipe

Okay. I like salsa. I consider it its own food group, and I am quite capable of destroying an entire jar of salsa in one sitting. This is a copycat recipe for Chuy’s Fresca Salsa. Enjoy. Ingredients 1/3 tsp Garlic Read more…


Chipotle Hot Salsa Copycat Recipe

You can hate on Chipotle all you want, but I love their red (hot) salsa. I was able to track down a clone recipe that gets pretty close, but I modified it. And I think that it is just as Read more…


Fixing Bent Miniatures

Collecting an out-of-print game has its challenges. High (sometimes outrageous) prices, locating hard to find pieces, and ensuring the state/quality of your collection – to name a few. Lately, I have been trying to complete my Heroscape collection. My goal Read more…


The Counter-Intuitive Curtains

Early on when Sarah and I moved into my current rental house, Sarah ordered us some black-out curtains. The ones she purchased came from a recommendation from a couple we know. Our bedroom was really bright in the morning. And Read more…


Summoner Wars!

Summoner Wars

My girlfriend and I have recently dusted off Summoner Wars, an older game by PlaidHat Games. This is a really solid 2 player skirmish game. It pits two summoners against one another to slug it out across a gridded play Read more…


Splendor Game Box Customization

As many board gamers know, manufactures opt for overly-large boxes to “house” their products. They likely do this to achieve two things: Shelf presence – A big, shiny, colorful box will promote their product better than a small, shiny, colorful Read more…


The Machine awakens…

The Machine’s lights flicker to life. A clicking and a low rumble can be heard. Then suddenly…