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AKA: Also Known As Board Game Review and Rules

June 1, 2020May 31, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2019, Aaron Solomon, Endless Games

The game may have some minor issues but AKA: Also Known As is a unique take on your typical party game.

Name 5 Board Game Review and Rules

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Eric Mortensen 1 Comment 2009, Brian Turtle, Design Edge, Endless Games

Name 5’s title does a good job telling you what the game is about which is ultimately a solid little party trivia game that has some issues.

Board Games Family Reviews Trivia

Cardline: Animals Card Game Review and Rules

May 1, 2020April 18, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2012, Asmodee, Frédéric Henry, Gaël Lannurien

Cardline: Animals may not be for everyone, but it is a genuinely clever trivia game and probably one of the best animal trivia games ever created.

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Picture Pursuit Board Game Review and Rules

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 1994, Parker Brothers

While not particularly successful Picture Pursuit added some interesting ideas to the trivia game genre even if at the end of the day it still feels a lot like its predecessor Trivial Pursuit.

Board Games Family Game Show Reviews Trivia

The Price Is Right Board Game Review and Rules

February 14, 2020February 3, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 1976, Endless Games, Milton Bradley

The Price Is Right does a good job replicating the gameshow even though some poor design choices and the fact that it is outdated has lead to a game that is basically a simple guessing game.

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Blast from the Past Trivia Game Review and Rules

October 21, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2004, Alva Robert Moog, University Games

Blast from the Past adds an interesting mechanic to your typical trivia game, but it still ends up being a generic and uninspired trivia game.

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The Scrambled States of America Game Board Game Review and Rules

September 6, 2019August 24, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2002, Gamewright, Laurie Keller, Mary Ellroy

The Scrambled States of America Game might not be a highly original speed game, but it does a good job combining educational material with a game that is actually fun to play.

Bluffing Board Games Party Reviews Trivia

Inspiration (1994) Board Game Review and Rules

June 3, 2019May 30, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 1994, Leslie Scott, Oxford Games Ltd, Sara Finch

Inspiration is a solid party game but is unfortunately a poor imitation of Balderdash as it is inferior in every way.

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Fake News / Real News: Washington Edition Card Game Review and Rules

May 17, 2019May 1, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2017, License 2 Play

My initial impression of Fake News / Real News: Washington Edition was spot on as it is a cheaply made trivia game that is not particularly fun except maybe for politically active people that want a few cheap laughs.

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Double Feature Card Game Review and Rules

October 29, 2018October 12, 2018 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2015, John Kovalic, John Sams, JonMichael Rasmus, Renegade Game Studios, Sean Weitner

Double Feature is a fun new twist on the traditional movie trivia game that should appeal to all movie buffs despite having some issues.