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Doorways to Horror VCR Game Review and Rules

November 4, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 1986, Pressman Toy Corporation, Sid Sackson

Doorways to Horror was trying to be a scary board game utilizing the newest technology of the 1980s (the VCR) but unfortunately the scariest thing about Doorways to Horror is the game itself.

Board Games Features Lists

A Complete Guide to T.H.I.N.G.S. Totally Hilarious Incredibly Neat Games of Skill

May 3, 2019April 16, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 1986, 1987, Milton Bradley

A look at the 1980s line of Milton Bradley board games T.H.I.N.G.S. Totally Hilarious Incredibly Neat Games of Skill.

Board Games Dice Family Reviews

Casino Yahtzee Board Game Review and Rules

August 8, 2018July 31, 2018 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 1986, Milton Bradley

Casino Yahtzee is an interesting combination of Bingo and Yahtzee that can be fun at times but fails to be anything more than a very average game.

Abstract Board Games Reviews Two Player

Devil’s Triangle Board Game Review and Rules

June 11, 2018April 27, 2018 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 1986, Pressman Toy Corporation

At first glance Devil’s Triangle looks like your typical abstract strategy game but you quickly realize that the game has some serious issues.

Board Games Family Reviews Roll and Move

Blue Light Special Board Game Review and Rules

May 28, 2018February 15, 2020 Eric Mortensen 3 Comments 1986, Johnston Games Incorporated, Larry D. Johnston

The Blue Light Special Game is a flawed generic roll and move game that might not work well as a game but can be kind of interesting experience.

Abstract Board Games Family Reviews

Chase (1986) Board Game Review and Rules

November 1, 2017October 18, 2017 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 1986, Blue Dolphin Games, Colleen O'Malley, Dave LaForce, Tom Krusezewski, TSR

Chase has the makings of a great abstract strategy game and yet there is something missing which keeps it from being nothing more than a very average game.